Cheyenne Hasty's Blog

We have had the opportunity to read the pre-release novel “A Deeper Well” by author Jill Eileen Smith.

It is a story about the Samaritan woman at the well that Jesus met as she came to the well in the heat of the day in order to avoid the ire of the people of the town (see in John 4). There, she finds someone who knows her better than she knows herself, one who offers her living water, forgiveness, restoration and an everlasting love.

Jill Eileen Smith takes this unnamed biblical character and g...

This wassail recipe is a part of Christmas for as long as we can remember. Mom and dad would bundle us up and take us to the Mansker’s Station for a historical reenactment of early colonial American Christmas celebrations every year.  We would wear our coats, mittens and warm hats and walk among the recreated cabins that dotted the inside of the fort and each cabin taught us a lesson on colonial life, taught us carols by candlelight as we huddled by the warm fireplace holding grandma or mom’s h...

This dry Italian seasoning mix is so delicious. It, of course, makes a wonderful Italian salad dressing in just a couple of minutes, but it is also excellent as a seasoning for meat. I love to use it on chicken to make the most delicious meal. Sprinkle the chicken with the seasoning mix and throw it in the oven or on the grill. It is really fantastic!

Homemade Italian Salad Dressing: Fresh, Flavorful & Ready in Minutes

If you’ve ever grabbed a store-bought bottle of Italian dressing and th...

Over the years, we have come across recipes we wanted to make, but they call for things like Cool Whip. We would love to make it, but don’t want bad oils and unhealthy ingredients in our diet. 

 
Easy Homemade Stabilized Whipped Cream

 

Ingredients:

1 1/2 Teaspoons Grass Fed Beef Powdered Gelatin2 Tablespoons Ice Water3 Tablespoons Powdered Milk2 Teaspoons Vanilla1/4 Cup Simple Syrup (see below)1/4 Cup Filtered Water3/4 Cup Organic Sugar (or what over sugar that you have at home)1/4 Teasp...

 

Every generation of believers has faced moments when courage was required—times when the choice was clear: stand boldly for God or shrink back into silence. Our culture often pressures us to blend in, to keep our faith private, or to soften our convictions. Yet the Bible reminds us over and over that God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7 NIV). You were made to be brave. Not by accident, not by coincidence, but by design. God placed His Spir...

The story of Esther in the Bible is one of the most powerful accounts of courage, faith, and God’s unseen hand at work. Set in the Persian Empire during a time when the Jewish people lived in exile, Esther’s life shows us how God can raise up an ordinary person to do extraordinary things. Though she began as Hadassah, an orphaned Jewish girl, Esther was placed in a position of influence as queen—yet her greatest impact came not from her crown, but from her willingness to risk everything to save ...

When we think about great men and women of faith, our minds often go to Abraham, Moses, or Paul. Yet tucked within the early pages of Acts is the powerful story of Stephen in the Bible, a man described as “full of faith and the Holy Spirit.” His life was brief, but his impact has echoed through the centuries. Stephen’s courage, devotion, and unwavering faith offer us timeless lessons for following Christ—especially in times of adversity.

The story of Stephen in the BIble reminds us that living a ...

Sarah in the Bible is one of the most relatable women we meet in Scripture. Her journey is not one of flawless faith, but of wrestling with doubt, waiting through disappointment, and learning—sometimes the hard way—that God’s promises never fail. From the ache of barrenness to the laughter of answered prayer, her life shows us what it means to trust God when His timing feels impossibly slow.

What I love most about Sarah’s story is how human she is. She made mistakes, tried to take matters into he...

If you’ve ever trudged through rain or snow to lock up your chickens for the night, you know the hassle. Early mornings, late nights, and unpredictable weather make managing a chicken coop a real chore. That’s why investing in a reliable automatic chicken coop door can be a total game-changer for busy backyard chicken keepers and homesteaders alike.

In this post, we’ll cover what to look for in an automatic coop door, share our favorite pick (spoiler: it’s the Chickcozy Automatic Chicken Coop Doo...

These delicious everything bagel seasoned buns are just delicious! They are wonderful for that summer cookout for hamburgers, pulled pork BBQ, hot roast beef, or cold cut sandwiches. The bun is deliciously soft and perfectly seasoned, and makes them really special. Everything Bagel Seasoned Buns 1 Cup Spring Water Warmed3 Tablespoons Coconut Oil or Grass-Fed Butter2 1/2 Cups Organic All-Purpose Flour1 1/2 Teaspoons Raw Sugar 1 1/2 Teaspoons Celtic Sea Salt or Pink Himalayan Sal...