Shabbat Shalom! Happy 6th Night of Hanukkah!

Tonight is VERY special - 

not only is it Shabbat

(the first feast day that Adonai gave us)

but it is also the 6th Night of Hanukkah!

It has been a joyful celebration 

of God's blessings and light all week

here at Little Prairie Home!

And tonight is even more special because

it is two holidays in one!

Lots of good food

(gotta love latkes with sour cream & applesauce! Mmmm!)

Great music, and friends!

So, from my little patch of prairie

to your sweet home -

Happy Hanukkah!

Shabbat Shalom!

Shabbat Shalom!

It's time to rejoice!!  Here at Little Prairie Home, the Sabbath or "Shabbat"
table is set, the candle is lit, and the Erev ("evening") Shabbat home service is about to begin!
The special bread we serve tonight is an ancient Hebrew tradition - Challah bread!
Above is a picture of one of my early attempts at making this sweet, braided bread.
(hmmmmm . . . need a little more practice!!  Just keepin' it real here!)
Here is a link to my favorite recipe for this delicious egg bread, at allrecipes.com -
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/120327/challah/
(A side note here - it makes GREAT French toast!)


Shabbat Shalom, Chevarim!
(His Sabbath Peace to you, dear friends!)

Shema Israel!

This lovely prayer, known in Hebrew as the "Shema" is being sung tonight

in Jewish and Messianic homes all around the world.

The word "shema" means "listen",

as in a military command to pay attention and act upon what you've heard!

Here is the English translation of the song:

"Hear, oh Israel!  The Lord our God, the Lord is One!

Blessed is His Name, Whose Kingdom is Forever!"

Shabbat Shalom, Chevarim!

(His Sabbath Peace to you, dear friends!)



Happy Yom Kippur!

This is the Day of Atonement -

the most solemn and  sacred day of the year

on God's calendar!

For Messianic believers in Yeshua,

it is a day of joy as we reflect on the fact

that our names are written in the

Lamb's Book of Life!

This picture above shows a lovely white cross -

near where I live - that is always a sweet reminder

of this every time I drive by it!

Today we wear white - anticipating the day

when we shall be clothed in white robes

of righteousness before His Throne!

It is also a day of fasting -

as we reflect on His great sacrifice on Golgotha,

by which Yeshua purchased our souls!

It is a day of worship, praise, and

yet solemnly taking stock of our lives before

the Lord, Adonai, Our Maker -

and of trusting in His Grace to

make the changes we need to make in

our behavior, in order to honor Him

And we end it by enjoying a glorious meal!

So, chevarim - dear friends -

"May your fast be easy" -

and your feast later be fabulous!



Sabbath Blessings ~

This lovely Scripture verse is embroidered on the precious

"tallit" (Jewish prayer shawl)

I was blessed with several years ago.

It is called the "Prayer of Jabez",
(1 Chronicles 4:10)

and is a prayer of blessing.

It is my prayer for YOU today!

May you be blessed, and prosper,

and be free of pain - by the Grace of God!

Shabbat Shalom, chevarim!

(Sabbath Peace, my friend!)

Happy "Feast of Trumpets" - Yom Teruah!

It's time to celebrate Yeshua- and His soon return for His Bride!

The festive table is set here at the

Little Prairie Home!

Homemade Challah Bread - an ancient tradition -

and sparkling grape juice -

and the candle symbolizing our

Messiah Yeshua, the Light of the World!

Gracing the table along with the food is

my treasured prayer shawl -

a gift from a dear friend!

On it are embroidered the words of the

Prayer of Jabez, found in the Bible -

"Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory!

Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm

so that I will be free from pain.”

(1 Chronicles 4:10)

Chag Sameach, chevarim!

(Happy Holiday, friends!)

Happy Fall, Ya'll !!!

Peanut and I want to wish you all

a very happy Fall!

It is almost here now in Kansas -

there is a "nip" in the air,

and I can hardly wait for

pumpkin everything, apple cider simmering,

crunchy leaves, warm snuggly sweatshirts,

the Messianic holidays of

Yom Teruah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot,

 and Thanksgiving!

And what better way to bring in the Autumn

season than to make yourself into

the CUTEST little Fall

decoration on Mommy's table!!!!!