Vintage Eats of Kayleen Reusser
Capturing Delicious Recipes From the Past
“…and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger.” Luke 2:7. Photo by Dave Reusser Many people today display a Nativity scene during the Christmas season. The tiny figures of Mary, Joseph, shepherds, and a sheep or two surround Baby Jesus, asleep... Continue Reading →
And he sent them to Bethlehem and said, ‘Go and make careful search for the Child; and when you have found Him, report to me that I too may come and worship him’. (Matthew 2:9, New American Standard Bible) My friend, Heather, had never shown an interest in God. I hesitated to mention my own... Continue Reading →
“He does not evil to his neighbor...” Ps. 15: 3 Our Ladies Bible Study had concluded and Helen slipped into the ladies’ room. As we gathered our purses and Bibles, Alexa asked, “Has anyone seen Tom Mitchell’s house recently?” Several of us who knew the man with a slovenly yard shook our heads. Alexa... Continue Reading →
Verse: 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) When my kids were small, I took them to swim lessons. Trained instructors demonstrated how to perform each stroke. But there was something... Continue Reading →
It is more blessed to give than to receive. Acts 20: 35 ** My seven-year-old daughter, Lindsay, helped me set the table. “I’m glad I’m not a fork,” she suddenly announced. ‘What’s wrong with forks?” I asked. “Forks like to stab things, trying to get everything for themselves. It’s like they say, ‘Gimme, gimme’ all... Continue Reading →
I constantly remind my kids to appreciate their dad. If not for him, they would have to hire someone to help them with FAFSA’s, chauffeur us to visit them, and find someone to keep track of me. With my head in the clouds much of the time with my writing he’s learned to adapt in... Continue Reading →
As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him. Psalm 103:13 ** Today’s post is about my dad, Forace Hale Brewer. Dad died 2005. We still miss him. I wish he was here to see how his beloved grandkids have grown up, graduated from college and... Continue Reading →
… Jesus uttered a loud cry and breathed his last. Mark 15:37 The anniversary of my mother-in-law's death was this past week on March 6. She was a wonderful mother, mother-in-law and grandma. We loved her dearly. When she was dying from liver cancer, it grieved us to see her in pain.... Continue Reading →
And when she recognized Peter’s voice because of her joy she did not open the gate, but ran in and announced that Peter was standing in front of the gate. (Acts 12:14, New American Standard) Some scenes in the Bible are hilarious to me. Today’s scripture is an example. In this scene by miraculous intervention... Continue Reading →
Today I’m dedicating my blog to my sweet mother. She has been such a great mother to me and my sisters. She and Dad had a long marriage – 48 years -- before he passed away. They taught us much about sacrificing, working hard, supporting each other. Mom always took us to church, even when... Continue Reading →
Vintage Eats of Kayleen Reusser 