During holiday gatherings, the importance of kindness towards other family members helps bring a recipe for enjoyment. The festive season brings people together, often bonding individuals with varying perspectives, experiences, and emotions. In this shared space, kindness can be a unifying force, fostering love and friendship. Demonstrating kindness involves practicing patience, empathy, and understanding, and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and appreciated. Small gestures, such as a genuine smile, a thoughtful word, or a helping hand, can have a profound impact on the overall atmosphere. Ultimately, the spirit of the holidays is enhanced when kindness becomes a guiding value. This encourages a sense of connection, gratitude, and shared joy among family members.
I call this “Kindness Kasserole” because it is a dish that is served during these special times of connection. It is sweet as our conversations should be. Enjoy this recipe during your special gatherings and share it with others!
Recipe:
· 1 cup sugar
· 4-5 cups mashed sweet potato (about 4 pounds from store) – Can microwave to save time
· 2 eggs
· 1/2 cup melted butter
· 2 tsp vanilla
Topping:
· 1 cup light brown sugar
· 1/3 butter
· 1/3 flour
· 1 cup chopped pecans
Mix first ingredients and pour into 9x11 dish. Mix all topping ingredients and sprinkle over casserole. Bake at 300 degrees until lightly brown (about 30 min).
Proverbs 31:26
When she speaks, her words are wise, and KINDNESS is the rule when she gives instruction.
Colossians 3:12-13
….you must clothe yourself with tenderhearted mercy, KINDNESS, humility, gentleness, and patience. You must make allowance for each other’s faults and forgive the person who offends you……
Galatians 5:22-23
But when the Holy Spirit controls our lives, he will produce this kind of fruit in us: love, joy, peace, patience, KINDNESS, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
Ephesians 4:32
Be KIND to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven
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