Vintage Eats of Kayleen Reusser
Capturing Delicious Recipes From the Past
This devotion appealed to me because of the simple message – only by cleansing ourselves from sin can we be close to God. Photo: Matt Carrigan ** Psalm 51:1-10 "Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity…” v 2 In the movie, “South Pacific” Mitzi Gaynor sings, “I’m gonna wash that man right outa my hair.” The... Continue Reading →
Today is my birthday. I’m sharing a story I wrote near the beginning of my career that still means so much to me b/c of the power of the Bible to help people get through crises. It is an as-told-to story, which means it is someone else’s story and I wrote it for him.... Continue Reading →
“Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost of all.” I Timothy 1:15 As a writer, I love to write stories of how God has worked in people’s lives. Donna and Thad divorced and later remarried when they allowed God to become central in their marriage. Joe... Continue Reading →
This devotion came after I’d read a diary kept by a friend during a hiking trip to Europe years ago. From that same diary I wrote two more stories – both religious -- about Sharon’s thoughts and feelings during her stay in Europe. All were published with her permission and I gave her copies... Continue Reading →
While writing a weekly column about a small town in a rural community, I've learned to keep my ears open for possible leads. I also ask former subjects of stories for hints of anything or anyone they might know who would be good to write about. This story came as a result of a lead... Continue Reading →
In 2008 Kameron Mechling of Bluffton watched a TV ad featuring Kris Holmes, a famous male unicyclist. The commercial made it look like fun to ride a unicycle so Mechling felt encouraged to try. Mechling, 16, borrowed a unicycle from a friend to practice with. It was small for him, but he got a... Continue Reading →
This devotion is a true story that happened several years ago. It is a tragic story but one that ends with grace as only God can provide. I admire Peggy and her determination to let nothing mar her testimony for Christ. ** “And Jesus answered and said to him, “It is written, ‘You shall worship... Continue Reading →
I wrote this devotion a few years ago. It has always been one of my favorites because I love the concept of being ‘redeemed’. We are truly worth nothing until God puts value in our lives with His love and forgiveness. Hard to understand but wonderful once it sinks in! Side note: My church used... Continue Reading →
Several of my stories for the Ossian Sun Riser newspaper have been profiles on churches. This approach was done at my editor’s suggestion and it has been fun to meet so many great pastors and people who direct the spiritual health of the people in this area. Other profiles of churches will be posted... Continue Reading →
This is part of an article that appeared the first Sunday of January 2007 in The Lookout (Standard Publishing), a Christian weekly publication that my church subscribes to and provides for members. In the publishing industry The Lookout is called a “take-home paper” because that’s what people do with it – they take it home... Continue Reading →
Vintage Eats of Kayleen Reusser 