Don't forget to do good...

Don't forget to do good and to share what you have with those in need, for such sacrifices are very pleasing to God.          Hebrews 13:16

It's very easy this time of year to get focused on your family - what you are going to feed them, what you are getting them for Christmas, etc.  God says that it is good to share with those in need.

I heard a story today on KLOVE about a family that gets Christmas boxes to fill for needy children every year.  The time to fill them came around and the family had enough money to fill the boxes or go to a movie.  The parents presented the choice to the children and they, without hesitation, chose to do good and share what they had to fill the Christmas boxes.  That sacrifice was very pleasing to God!

I would love to hear what your family has done during the holidays to do good and share with those in need.  Please leave your comments.  Maybe we will all be inspired!

More Thanksgiving Decorations

I picked up this corn husk pilgrim so long ago, I don't remember where I got her!  This year she is sitting on the hearth with some of those fall leaves and a cute little pumpkin that says, "In everything give thanks," that I found at Big Lots for $3.50. 

Note: On a trip to Cape Cod several years ago, we took our girls to Plimoth Plantation.  It is a living history museum with costumed interpreters who each portray one of the Pilgrims who came over on the Mayflower.  They act like they really live there and go about their days working, cooking and playing. It is really a fantastic experience.  We had been studying that time period in history and had read The Light and the Glory.  So the girls felt like they were stepping back in history and seeing with their own eyes how those people lived.  One of the things we learned is that although the Pilgrims (Separatists) are portrayed as severe people dressed in black and white, the reality is that they wore lots of different colors and even their furniture was ornately carved and had lots of color, as well.  Interesting!


Today's Recipe - Healthy Pumpkin Custard
This can be put into a pie crust, if you must have pie!

Mix together:
1 tablespoon stevia (6 packets)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 cup pure maple syrup

Add:
2 beaten eggs
15 oz can pumpkin puree
12 oz. evaporated milk

Pour into a sprayed 1 qt. casserole dish.  Bake in preheated oven at 425 degrees for 15 minutes.  Reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake for an additional 40-50 minutes or until knife inserted in the middle of the custard comes out clean.  Cool and serve with fresh whipped whipping cream. 
Bonus - the custard is gluten free!