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Home and Family, Meditation

Meditation

Judges 6:11-27  The angel of the Lord appeared to [Gideon] and said to him, “The Lord is with you, you mighty warrior.” —Judges 6:12 (NRSVUE)  I love Bible stories like Gideon’s, where persons suddenly find themselves facing an enormous task that they don’t feel qual... Read More

Home and Family, Recipes

Santa cookies ultimate holiday dessert 

Home and Family, House Plans

House Plans



The gift that can’t be wrapped

Jogger man is lacing his shoes during his winter workout. (Adobe Stock │ #464556101 - blackday)

Staying active contributes to healthy holidays

Grandmother with granddaughters decorating cookies. (Adobe Stock │ #287135617 - tan4ikk)

Beyond the toy aisle: Meaningful gifts from grandparents

  • By Callie Adams and Andrea Schmutz │ Utah State University Extension
Holiday online shopping. (Adobe Stock │ #398882019 - WESTOCK)

Tips to avoid overspending, overconsumption when gift giving

Evolution of forecasts for winter weather and residential energy expenditures (November 2025 - March 2026)

An increase in heating expenditure forecasts due to colder winter weather

Cute little boy is playing with toy wooden train. (Adobe Stock │ #302543883 - Aleksandr)

Buying safe, appropriate toys and gifts this holiday season

Farmers and ranchers facing stressful times can receive free counseling and education through FarmHope, a collaboration between Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Texas A&M Health Telehealth Institute. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

FarmHope expands mental health care and education to ag industry

Araucaria heterophylla tree. (Adobe Stock │ #538043059 - wasanajai)

A Christmas tree from the South Pacific