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meatless fridays, abstaing from meat

Faith / Salvation

Abstaining From Meat
Kid-Friendly Meatless Friday

Hmmmm…it’s Friday and the troops are hungry, but if you’re like me you’ve simply been too busy to worry about it…that is until the rumbling bellies distract you from other matters! Since our family adheres to the practice of abstaining from meat throughout the year, this quick meal is a favorite. It’s an easy solution that is kid-friendly. The three...

god, father

Faith / Suffering

Father Knows Best:
Not Earthly Happiness But Eternal Joy

We often theorize that in a perfect world, our heart’s dearest wishes would come true. In theory our lives would be complete and fulfilled. The groanings of our earthly vessels hold out for such secularly minded hopes and dreams, even as God our Father reminds us that it is not so. Father Knows Best With perfect wisdom and love, Our...