We’re here to share and grow together. Everyone has politics on the brain right now, I know it’s where my online reading has been lately. Having said that, you might be surprised how this ‘Food for Thought’ ended up!
Snapshots of November
I love gathering information, learning, and sharing my treasures with others who may benefit. That’s why I started The Sparrow’s Home. And while I really do enjoy sharing things I’m finding…sometimes it’s nice to take a step back and touch base in a more personal way. I mean, after all…what do you really know about me? (insert sinister laugh–Bwahahaha)
I try to insert tidbits from my life into my posts. But I thought today I’d take a break from my regular posting to tell you what’s been filling my life lately, and a little bit about what’s happening at The Sparrow’s Home.
Melt in Your Mouth Frosted Shortbread Squares
Buttery brown sugar shortbread cookies topped with mounds of creamy icing. These little gems melt in your mouth, and are so easy to make!
These little shortbread squares disappear quickly in my house. I would say it’s because they are so adorable, but the three guys I live with would probably disagree.
The cookies are tender and buttery. And with a little mound of creamy, smooth frosting on top…perfection!
Communication Tips to Improve Every Area of Your Life
I have said for years that 99% of problems could be avoided or solved quickly with better communication. That very scientific assessment is reinforced to me when I see the breakdown of society in being able to disagree civilly.
I am always on the lookout for resources that can teach, encourage, or help create better communication skills.
And please don’t read that and think that I’m putting myself on some kind of communication-skills-high-horse. I happen to come from a long line of abrasive women. (I’m pretty sure it was women like us that caused the early church to forbid women from speaking in church.) Speaking respectfully and kindly is something that I have worked on, with many failures, over the years. My gracious husband has been my biggest help in this endeavor.
God is in Control…But is He Pleased With the Election Results?
I’m writing this before the election has taken place, so don’t read too much in to this applying to any particular candidate/President elect.
Throughout every election season, we hear a lot of Christians saying, “God is in control”. It’s true. Absolutely. He is in control.
But I think that this phrase gets mis-used (or mis-interpreted) to mean that whoever wins the election has God’s favor somehow…that they are a godly person… God is on their side.
Nothing could be further from the truth.
Three Homemade Healthy Hamburger Recipes
I’m pleased to share a guest post with you today about many people’s favorite food: Hamburgers. While a classic burger is always in style, a new spin on the classic can be fun to try. And one that is healthier is even more tempting.
We made the Greek turkey burgers last night. They were really flavorful. I think the sliced red onion made it! I don’t cook with ground turkey often, and forgot to oil my pan first. They stuck a little but were still quite tasty.
Enjoy!