Southern Apple Cake for a crowd

by Amanda Wells // November 5, 2019 // No Comments

Every year, we look forward to fall and the fresh apples from Blue Ridge orchards in north Georgia where my family lives. This year was no different and while we couldn’t travel, my sweet dad delivered hundreds of pounds of... Continue reading →

The Gift of Gratitude

by Amanda Wells // November 13, 2017 // No Comments

By Mitzi Neely As I enter this season of Thanksgiving. I am savoring the gift of gratitude that God has given me. I love that I can honor Him with a happy and joy-filled heart. God yearns for all... Continue reading →

Growing in Gratitude despite your Grief

by Amanda Wells // November 1, 2017 // 3 Comments

I slipped out the screen door, turning once to look back. Their laughter drifted outside, the Thanksgiving celebration underway. No one would miss me or my thankless attitude. I made my way down to the little bridge over... Continue reading →

When Your Blessings Feel Like Burdens

by Amanda Wells // December 1, 2015 // 3 Comments

She rolled her eyes and muttered, “Of course the family with the most kids is late. Again.” I ignored her even though I wanted to sharply retort, “We aren’t late, we are right on time and what does that have... Continue reading →

Thankful for the Cross…and a Little Lessson from a First-Grader

by Amanda Wells // November 24, 2015 // 2 Comments

The first graders entered the room one by one, laughing and greeting one another by name. I handed out papers–we were making Handy Turkeys for Thanksgiving and the paper feathers we pasted to their handprints would list what we... Continue reading →

Best Ever Dutch Apple Pie

by Amanda Wells // November 6, 2015 // 4 Comments

Our fridge is stuffed to overflowing of fresh, sweet crisp apples from northeast Georgia We try to plan a fall trip to visit family every fall to see the gorgeous leaves change, festival hop from the Sorghum Festival to the Apple... Continue reading →

The Farm Wyfe

Faith, Family, and Farming

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