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Susan Merrill

Encouragement

A Noble Woman

Super exciting update: My friend Pat Layton has been chosen as a candidate for the She is Noble contest. And I am thrilled. Praying she gets the $10,000 for her ministry. Congrats Pat! Just last week a friend sent me a preview for a new movie called Noble.  The movie tells the story of a passionate and noble woman who just happens to be named Christina Noble. Christina overcame a terrible childhood in Ireland – homelessness, the death of her mother, an alcoholic…

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beef and rice
Sunday Suppers

Korean Beef and Rice Dinner

Jackie Brown, from Mom on a Mission, has provided two distinct dishes for us to enjoy: Bulgogi Korean Beef and  No Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bars. So enjoy a little tasty…and a little tangy. Conversation Starters 1. What do you think will be the best thing about getting older? 2. Do you feel ready for middle school or high school? Why or why not? 3. What one things makes you excited about what is to come? Main Dish My…

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so overwhelmed
Encouragement

Are You So Overwhelmed You Can’t Move?

Do you ever feel overwhelmed? Kind of stuck? Like you just can’t move? I rolled to a stop last year. My list of responsibilities had accumulated so much weight that no matter how hard I pushed to keep it all going, I was losing momentum. I felt so…heavy. And so I had to stop–not everything. I have a family, after all. But I took inventory and dropped what I could. I couldn’t stop my pacemaker surgery and a heart ablation.…

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spaghetti squash and meatballs
Sunday Suppers

Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs Dinner

Spaghetti and meatballs. Are you visualizing a little Italian restaurant with red and white checkered tablecloths? A flickering candle in an old bottle with colored wax dripping down the side? Or do you picture Lady and The Tramp?  Either way, we have a fabulous Meatballs with Tomato Sauce recipe for you. The twist: Cheese in the meatballs. And for those chefs in need of a little extra flair, use our Spaghetti Squash recipe to accompany the Meatballs with Tomato Sauce. Delizioso!…

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loaded potato soup
Sunday Suppers

Crock Pot Loaded Potato Soup Dinner

So it is a weeknight, the air is crisp and you are…exhausted.  Jackie Brown from Mom on a Mission has a simple, yet hearty dinner for you and your family.  Her Crock Pot Loaded Potato Soup can be prepped in advance and waiting for you at the end of a long day.  It is all over, but the mashing…of the potatoes.  Add some bacon, green onions, or chives to taste and, of course, more cheese!  Toss a quick salad and…

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pan fried pork chops
Sunday Suppers

Pan Fried Pork Chops Dinner

My sister, Kathie, has shared another one of her fabulous recipes with us: Pan Fried Pork Chops with Milk Gravy. But the pièce de résistance in this dinner is the dessert: Say, “Hello Dollies!” Imagine a buttery, graham cracker foundation layered with not one, but two, kinds of chips: chocolate chips and butterscotch chips. Add some pecans and coconut. Then say, “Yes, please!” Conversation Starters: 1. Tell your children how you learned they were a boy or girl. 2. Tell…

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simple super bowl appetizers
Sunday Suppers

Simple Super Bowl Appetizers

So what is the most well-known, unofficial holiday in America?  Super Bowl Sunday!  That’s right.  It’s that time again.  And do I have some great appetizers for you…and your family and friends. If the game is a little dull (and we hope not!), add a “pop” to the evening with this Jalapeno Popper Dip.  And for the kids, try these Soft Pretzel Bites with cheese sauce for dipping.  Or for your sweeter side, sprinkle cinnamon sugar on the bites and dip…

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