Comfort. It’s part of my word for this year, #comfortandjoy2025.

This has been one of those weeks I would rather avoid. But I’ve learned in the last few years that hard times produce good fruit. That is, if we are pliable in the Master’s hands.

How I long to be pliable until…He molds and shapes me in uncomfortable ways. He prods and pushes in sore spots that make me wince.

If you’re older than a minute you know what I’m talking about.

Sanctification is the process God uses to make me more like Christ. It doesn’t happen easily or according to my time table, but disrupts and dismantles personal preferences. It tests to see if my spirit is willing, but my flesh is weak. And oh today I have felt weak!

This leads to my recipe for this week. Whenever I’ve had a hard day, it does my heart good to cook a comfort food that ends the day with a satisfying sigh.

Chicken Fried Chicken has been on my menu of things to cook soon for a while now. Today was the perfect day to satisfy this craving.

There’s something about crispy, juicy, hot and creamy with a hint of heat that comforts mind, heart and soul! Each savory bite kept my thoughts in the moment. This is necessary when trouble is knocking at the door.

I’m too tired to type the steps, but you can find the recipe here.

If you are looking for a new family favorite, try this one. It sounds more difficult than it is, but it will make a delicious mess of your kitchen.

We pray your weekend is filled with moments that comfort your soul and fill your heart with joy—lasting joy.

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Welcome to our Vineyard. We love sharing everything about marriage with you—the good, bad and difficult to understand. It’s because all these things make your marriage unique and worth sharing with those who know you. We are glad you are here. Have a blessed weekend!

Tom and Debi ❤️❤️