…For the Beauty of the Earth This page includes a lyric video, history, sheet music, and other resources for the classic hymn “For the Beauty of the Earth.” Enjoy! Enjoy this You Tube video, performed by Michelle Swift, with lyrics for “For the Beauty of the Earth”: History of “For the Beauty of the Earth” Words by Folliot Sandford Pierpoint Read more . . …. Read more . . .

…Liberty Bell Most people have grown up believing that immediately following the signing of the Declaration of Independence, news of freedom was proclaimed by the ringing of the Liberty Bell in the steeple of the Philadelphia State House. This legend has been traced back to a 1847 Read more . . …. Read more . . .

…Bald Eagle The Bald Eagle became a national emblem of the United States on June 20, 1782, the day the design was chosen for the Great Seal of our country. The magnificent creature can now be found with outstretched wings on coins, bills, and stamps. Eagles have long been a symbol of Read more . . …. Read more . . .

…Brownie Bites Recipe The below recipe incorporates the Valentine’s tradition of chocolate. The primary recipe is for a brownie and cream cheese filling, but you can try a variety of other fillings. Enjoy! Ingredients 1 box brownie mix (and ingredients according to package directions) 1 8 oz. Read more . . …. Read more . . .

Angel Bell Ornament This easy angel ornament that is made out of a bell. They look darling hanging on a Christmas tree or placed on a shelf. Here are the supplies and directions for an angel bell ornament: Supplies: 1 1/2″ Wired Ribbon (White and Gold) Small Gold Bell (1″ or 1 1/2″) Black and Red Markers 3/4″ Wooden Bead Doll Hair Gold Craft Ring Thin Gold Cord Small Craft Flower Scissors Glue Gun Directions: 1. Wrap 2… Read more . . .

…50 Days of Easter Did you know that on the traditional church calendar there are 50 Days of Easter (from Easter to Pentecost)? Since the 40 days before Easter (Lent) were designed as a time of reflection and sacrifice, the days after Easter were intended to be the time of Read more . . …. Read more . . .

…Halloween History Many sources mistakenly claim that Halloween has its origin in a pagan celebration called Samhain (pronounced sow-in). Though pagan ideas and various superstitions have certainly made their way into Halloween celebrations, the origin of the holiday is distinctly Christian. History of Halloween The name Read more . . …. Read more . . .

…“Happy Birthday America” Flag Cake I have made this cake a dozen times and tried several different recipes. My all time favorite is known as a “white almond sour cream cake” (WASC). It is often used by professional bakers for wedding cakes because it is dense and easy to stack. The recipe uses a box mix as the base but adds enough Read more . . …. Read more . . .

…Heart Pancakes w/ Fresh Strawberry Syrup Pancakes are my family’s favorite breakfast and shaping them into hearts make them extra special for Valentine’s Day. I also love to serve pancakes with fresh strawberries (frozen work as well) and a delicious homemade syrup. I like that this recipe incorporates the Valentine’s day Read more . . …. Read more . . .

…My Jesus, I Love Thee This page includes a lyric video, history, sheet music, and other resources for the classic hymn “My Jesus, I Love Thee.” Enjoy! Enjoy this You Tube video, performed by Go Fish, with lyrics for “My Jesus, I Love Thee.” There is also a lovely version performed by Selah. History of “My Jesus, I Love Thee” Words by William Ralph Read more . . …. Read more . . .