Elyse Goll

Soak

“Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a seed. But if it dies, it bears much fruit.” – John 12:24 Being a home educator, I am often delightfully surprised by the inspirations that come up through living a full life. The Lord’s mercyContinue reading “Soak”

Vitamix (Part 2 – Recipes)

“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” – 1 Corinthians 10:31 I like reading recipes, but usually don’t follow recipes very well. Using what I have is my natural default. Since my hubby has blessed our family with a Vitamix, I might as wellContinue reading “Vitamix (Part 2 – Recipes)”

Vitamix (Part 1)

“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” – 1 Corinthians 10:31 After I reflected on the non-essentialness of a dishwasher, I feel a need to bring some balance by counting my blessings of having some modern kitchen appliances. As always, we don’t actually needContinue reading “Vitamix (Part 1)”

Food

Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to accomplish his work.”– John 4:34 (ESV) Food is meant to give us strength and energy to accomplish our earthly work. We need food to live. That’s probably one reason why all four Gospels have recorded the miracleContinue reading “Food”

Dishwasher

Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble therewith. Proverbs 15:16 First of all, where I grew up in China, nobody I knew used a dishwasher. Second, we had a dishwasher for each house/apartment in the States, before we moved to the country. I rarely used those dishwashers butContinue reading “Dishwasher”

Trio

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, and today, and forever. Hebrews 13:8 As a homeschooling and homesteading mother of three boys, I continue to discover the beauty of three on display daily. Sometimes, it is the power and impact of three precious souls who all agree to exercise their muscles, lungs or vocal cords atContinue reading “Trio”

Egg-cellent

“Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds!” (Luke 12:24) After reflecting on the egg-education, I am prompted to write down a few more thoughts about the excellent egg and share some simple ways toContinue reading “Egg-cellent”

Eggs

“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” John 10:10 ESV … Aww, countless egg-related farm chats!! Who needs a curriculum when real life can teach you so much more? Notice, it is no coincidence that no statement above ends with aContinue reading “Eggs”

Avocados

But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”– 1 Samuel 16:7 (NKJV) “Have you had avocadoes?” I askedContinue reading “Avocados”

Husband

Written on January 4, 2025. For thy Maker is thine husband; the Lord of hosts is his name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole earth shall he be called. – Isaiah 54:5 I like to look up words when I am not sure about its definition. According toContinue reading “Husband”