Vintage Eats of Kayleen Reusser
Capturing Delicious Recipes From the Past
Awake, my glory!Awake, harp and lyre!I will awaken the dawn.Psalm 57:8 Photo by Dave Reusser. Do you feel full of gratitude upon awaking in the morning or do you wonder how you will get through the day? My friend, Shirley, didn’t like hearing the birds sing in the morning. She knew if birds were singing, she had gotten drunk... Continue Reading →
‘Do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.’ (Philippians 2:4, New American Standard Bible) Paul gripped the jail cell’s window bars and looked outside despairingly. He hadn’t meant to get caught selling cocaine. Now he was in prison for who knows how long. He had been... Continue Reading →
“Consider her ramparts; go through her palaces that you may tell it to the next generation.” Ps. 48:13 In biblical times the best cities were built on hills for protection. The city’s inhabitants strengthened their defenses by building a wall, or rampart, around the city. Marauders would have to ascend the steep hillside and pass... Continue Reading →
Matthew 1:20 “… Do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.” (NKJV) The day after we were married, my husband and I were in a car headed for O’Hare Airport when we were hit by a car. We were taken... Continue Reading →
And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. (Philippians 2:8, New American Standard Bible) Read Philippians 2:6-11 When my kids were small, I took them to swim lessons. Trained instructors demonstrated how to perform each stroke. But there was... Continue Reading →
One of the great things of being a freelance writer for a major daily newspaper like the Fort Wayne News-Sentinel is doing interviews with celebrities and singers. I had the opportunity and pleasure of interviewing TobyMac by phone for the News-Sentinel and also a story for Focus on Your Child, a magazine published by Focus... Continue Reading →
Are you being faced with a difficult future? Most of us experience this at some time. Some of the most difficult can be the loss of loved ones. The gal I write about below was a dear friend whom I miss. My family has also lost loved ones and I admit its painful. Still, I... Continue Reading →
** In December 2012 the editor of the Bluffton News-Banner asked me to begin a weekly column of stories about churches in Wells County (IN). It’s been a delight talking with pastors from the 65 (yes 65!) churches in this county. Since talking with Pastor Bob Miller of the Ossian Church of the Nazarene, I’ve... Continue Reading →
Ps 48:1-8v. 2: It is beautiful in its loftiness, the joy of the whole earth.” NIV Photo by Dave Reusser He was born in an agricultural community and learned the trade of tinkering from his father. He led a dissolute life until given a Bible. The tinsmith devoured the contents and began preaching. In... Continue Reading →
caption: Pastor Jerry O’Neal of Calvary Lutheran Church in Bluffton is working with his congregation to strengthen its impact on the community.**In December 2012 the editor of the Bluffton (IN) News Banner asked me to begin writing a weekly series of profiles of churches in our area. As a Christian, this was a pleasure to agree... Continue Reading →
Vintage Eats of Kayleen Reusser 