Thanksgiving is far more than a holiday on the calendar. For the believer, it is an act of worship and a divine invitation to pause from the noise of life and recognize the goodness of God in every season. It is a day to return to the simple things. Family, food, fellowship, peace, and remembering the faithfulness of the Lord. Woven through all of it is our highest calling. We are created to love God deeply, love others well, and share the hope of the Gospel. Thanksgiving as an Act of Worship The world often makes Thanksgiving about food, football, and stress to “get it all done”. The Kingdom of God calls us to make Thanksgiving about worship. Scripture calls us to a continual posture of thankfulness. “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. His steadfast love endures forever.” — Psalm 107:1 Worship is not simply singing, it is the positioning of our hearts. When we choose gratitude, we realign our souls to the truth that God is our provider, our sustainer, our healer, and our faithful Father. On Thanksgiving morning, before anything else takes place, pause and reflect on this simple prayer. “Lord, thank You. Everything I have is from You.” That quiet moment becomes a sacrifice of praise mentioned in Hebrews 13:15. It sets the tone for your entire day. Cherishing the Gift of Family Your family may be big, small, blended, loud, messy, quiet, or complex. No matter what your family looks like, it is a gift entrusted to you by God Himself. “Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord.” — Psalm 127:3 Thanksgiving is a chance to slow down and truly savor the ones God has placed in your life. The stories told around the table, the laughter that fills the room, the familiar recipes, the inside jokes, and the shared memories all become the threads that create your family legacy. Put your phone away. Look into the eyes of the ones you love. Ask meaningful questions. Share testimonies of God’s goodness. These moments become memories that last for generations. Keeping the Peace in Your Home Holidays can bring stress, personality differences, and old wounds to the surface. This is a reality many families face. Yet Scripture gives us a clear blueprint for how the people of God are called to live. “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” — Romans 12:18 On Thanksgiving, make an intentional choice to guard the peace of your home. Choose to let go of offense. Choose to respond with grace. Choose to walk away from negativity. Choose to speak blessing and not bitterness. Peace is not passive. Peace is Spirit led self control, and your home becomes a sanctuary when peace is protected. “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” — Matthew 5:9 Be the one who carries peace into the room. Sharing the Gospel Through Your Life Thanksgiving offers one of the most natural opportunities of the year to share Jesus with those around you. Often you will do this without even speaking a word. Your life itself becomes the message. Your attitude, your patience, your tone, your joy, your humility, and your service preach a sermon that many around you will hear more clearly than any spoken words. “Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in Heaven.” — Matthew 5:16 The Gospel is seen when you help dish up someone’s plate. It is seen when you clean up without being asked. It is seen when you choose to listen more than you speak, or when you forgive quickly. It is seen when you respond gently in a moment that normally would frustrate you. The way you carry yourself around the table may be the only glimpse of Jesus that some family members ever see. If the Holy Spirit opens a door for conversation, step into it with grace and truth. Loving People Through the Art of Service Service is the heartbeat of Jesus. Scripture says that the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve. We reflect Him most accurately when we serve with love. Thanksgiving gives us a beautiful opportunity to wash feet in a modern form. We do this through food, love, generosity, and a heart posture of humility. You serve Jesus every time you cook a meal with love. Every time you set a table with grace. Every time you open your home to someone who needs a place to belong. Every time you give leftovers to a neighbor. Every time you pray over the food with gratitude. A meal prepared with love is a ministry. A table set with intention becomes an altar. A home opened wide becomes the hands and heart of Christ. Creating Memories That Last a Lifetime When you think back on the Thanksgivings of your childhood, what do you remember? The scent of food filling the kitchen. The laughter of family. The warmth of conversation. The prayers of a grandmother or mother. The feeling of togetherness. Your family will remember the atmosphere you create more than anything you cook or anything you accomplish. They will remember how it felt to be there. And if you dont have those beautiful memories, you can choose to create them. Create a Thanksgiving that feels like peace and warmth. Fill your home with gentleness. Fill your home with safety. Fill your home with faith and gratitude. Turn on soft worship music. Light candles. Set the table with intention. Pray over your home. Take photos. Celebrate the goodness of God. These moments become part of the spiritual foundation of the next generation. Navigating Loss or Disappointment This Thanksgiving Not every Thanksgiving is filled with happiness. For many, this season comes with an empty chair at the table. If you are grieving the loss of someone you love, allow yourself to acknowledge their absence. Remember the love they brought into your life and the ways they shaped you. Speak their name. Share a story. Thank God for the gift that their life was. Grief and gratitude can stand together. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted, and He gathers every tear. Let His comfort hold you as you honor the memory of the one you miss. For some, this may be the very first Thanksgiving without someone who was once the heartbeat of these gatherings. The first year carries a weight unlike any other. Be gentle with yourself. There is no right or wrong way to feel today. God understands the empty spaces and the moments that feel overwhelming. He walks with you through the shadows and promises to be your strength. Hold tightly to Psalm 34:18 which reminds us that the Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. If you are spending Thanksgiving without family or without a place to go, this day can still be meaningful. Scripture says that God places the lonely in families, and sometimes He does that through the act of serving others. Consider volunteering at a church, a rescue mission, a nursing home, or offering a meal to someone in your neighborhood who may also be alone. When you serve the least of these, you are serving Jesus Himself. You may find that the very place you pour out love becomes the place where God pours His love back into you. A Thanksgiving Prayer for Your Home Lord, we thank You for Your goodness. We thank You for Your faithfulness. We thank You for Your provision and for Your unfailing love. Make our homes places of peace and our tables places of fellowship. Make our hands instruments of service and our lives reflections of Your heart. Let gratitude be our worship and let love be our offering. In Jesus’ name, Amen. This Thanksgiving, Remember Thanksgiving is more than a day. It is a posture of worship. It is a ministry of service. It is a legacy of love. It is an opportunity to show Christ through how we gather, how we give, and how we love. May your home be filled with His presence. May your table be filled with abundance. May your heart be filled with gratitude. May your memories be filled with joy. Most Blessed Thanksgiving from Kingdom Come Home! “Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is good.” — Psalm 136:1 Blessings, Heidi Davis Co-Founder with Holy Spirit Kingdom Come Home

There is something profoundly beautiful about sourdough. It is slow. It is alive. It is patient. It is shaped by your hands, your home, your rhythm, and your faith. In a world that often rushes, sourdough invites us to embrace the pace of the garden — the way God designed nourishment to be created: simply, quietly, and with intention. At Kingdom Come Home, we believe that what we create with our hands is an extension of what God is cultivating in our hearts. Sourdough is more than bread — it’s an invitation to slow down, to nurture, to steward, and to give thanks for the daily bread He provides. Whether you’re a new baker or a seasoned one, here are our Top 10 Tips for Sourdough Success, crafted to help your loaves rise beautifully every single time. Top 10 Tips for Sourdough Success 1. Keep Your Starter Warm and Well-Fed Your starter is the heart of your bread. Treat it like a living ingredient — because it is. Ideal temperature: 72–78°F Feed equal parts starter, flour, and water Use your starter when it has doubled, is bubbly, and smells slightly sweet and yeasty A strong starter creates a strong loaf. 2. Choose High-Quality Flour Good flour makes all the difference. Look for: Unbleached Unbromated Organic if possible Bread flour for strength, or a mix of bread + whole wheat for flavor The better the grain, the better the bread. 3. Hydration Matters Water makes a dramatic difference in sourdough texture. A reliable starting point is 70–75% hydration. Higher hydration = open crumb Lower hydration = easier to handle Start lower until you gain confidence. 4. Use the Stretch-and-Fold Method No heavy kneading necessary. Across the first 2 hours of bulk fermentation, perform 3–4 rounds of stretch-and-folds. This builds gluten strength and airy structure — gently. 5. Don’t Rush the Fermentation Sourdough thrives on time. Bulk ferment: 4–6 hours Watch the dough, not the clock Look for: rise, softness, and a gentle jiggle A patient loaf is a flavorful loaf. 6. Embrace the Cold Overnight Rise This step is a game changer. Let the dough rest in your fridge 8–24 hours before baking. This gives you: Better flavor Better structure Better oven spring Easier scoring Cold dough bakes beautifully. 7. Bake in a Preheated Dutch Oven Steam is essential for that artisan crust. Heat the Dutch oven at 450°F for at least 30 minutes. This traps moisture and creates that crackly, golden finish. 8. Score with Confidence Use a sharp blade or bread lame and cut at a slight angle. This gives your sourdough its beautiful bloom and directs where your loaf will expand. 9. Let It Cool Completely Cooling is a crucial part of the process. Wait at least 2 hours before slicing to avoid a gummy texture. The crumb continues setting long after it leaves the oven. 10. Give Yourself Grace — Every Loaf Is a Teacher Humidity, flour type, temperature, and technique all shift your results. Sourdough teaches patience, discernment, and consistency — and every loaf is a step forward. As Scripture says: “And let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us, And establish the work of our hands for us.” — Psalm 90:17 (NKJV) Sourdough is a work of the hands — and of the heart. A Kingdom Come Home Touch: Honey on Warm Sourdough Fresh sourdough is wonderful on its own, but it becomes heavenly when paired with any of our Kingdom Come Home honeys. One of our personal favorites is our Raw Caramel Honey — rich, golden, and naturally decadent. It’s delicious: spread on warm sourdough fresh from the oven, swirled over toasted slices, or melted into real, high-quality butter on a warm, crackly loaf. It’s one of those simple, wholesome joys that turns a homemade loaf into a soul-warming treat. Kingdom Come Home Simple Sourdough Bread Recipe Ingredients: 100 g active, bubbly sourdough starter 350 g warm water 500 g bread flour 10 g sea salt Instructions 1. Mix the Dough Stir together starter and warm water until cloudy. Add flour and salt, mixing until a shaggy dough forms. Cover and let rest 30 minutes. 2. Stretch and Fold Perform 3–4 rounds of stretch-and-folds over 2 hours. The dough will become smoother and stronger each time. 3. Bulk Fermentation Let rise 4–6 hours, until puffy, soft, and slightly jiggly. 4. Shape the Dough Turn onto a lightly floured surface and shape into a round. Place in a floured banneton or lined bowl. 5. Refrigerate Overnight Rest in the fridge 8–24 hours for flavor and structure. 6. Preheat the Oven Heat Dutch oven at 450°F for 30 minutes. 7. Bake Turn dough onto parchment, score boldly, and place into the hot Dutch oven. Bake 20 minutes covered Bake 20–25 minutes uncovered until deeply golden 8. Cool Allow to cool completely before slicing. Blessings, Heidi Davis Co-Founder with Holy Spirit Kingdom Come Home

As the holiday season approaches, our hearts naturally turn toward giving. Lights twinkle, songs of joy fill the air, and yet beneath it all, there’s something much deeper calling us — a reminder that true wellness isn’t just about how we nourish our bodies, but how we pour out love to others in the name of Jesus. At Kingdom Come Home, this is at the very center of who we are. Every product, every prayer, our first fruits giving is rooted in one truth: that all we have and all we give belongs to Him. Giving Is Worship The world defines wealth by how much we have — but the Word defines wealth by how much we give. When we serve, when we sow, when we care for others, something miraculous happens: our own hearts begin to heal and start to overflow with God’s goodness. “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” — Acts 20:35 Giving is an act of worship — one that mirrors the very life of Jesus. He was the Great Servant as well as the King. He washed feet, and He worked miracles. He fed others before He fed Himself. And in the same way, we find our greatest wholeness at His feet — not striving to be served, but seeking to serve. Our First Fruits: Giving Back What God Has Given At Kingdom Come Home, we believe that our increase belongs to the Lord. That’s why we joyfully give 10% of our profit — our first fruits — back to organizations that spread the gospel and bring healing to those in need. One of those is Morning Glory Ministries, a powerful outreach that reaches women trapped in the sex trafficking industry with the redeeming love of Jesus Christ. Through this partnership, lives are being restored, hearts are being healed, and the light of Christ is breaking through the darkest places. Every time you make a purchase from Kingdom Come Home, you help to advance the gospel in this way.  You can choose to donate to them directly here:  Donate to Morning Glory Ministries, Inc. :: Powered by Aplos When We Pour Out, We Are Filled In this season — especially with the ongoing SNAP benefit delays and closures affecting families across the nation — the opportunities to give are all around us. • Donate to a local food pantry, even if it’s just a few cans or a small grocery bag. • Support a church community dinner that’s feeding families who might not otherwise have a warm meal. • Ask your child’s school if they’re hosting a winter coat drive and let them experience the joy of giving firsthand — the smile of a child receiving a warm coat is a glimpse of heaven itself. Giving doesn’t have to be grand.  Sometimes, it’s as simple as making a meal, paying for someone’s groceries, or taking a few moments to pray with someone who feels forgotten. “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for Me.” — Matthew 25:40 When we pour out, God pours back in — pressed down, shaken together, and running over. (Luke 6:38) That’s the beautiful mystery of the Kingdom: our cup is never fuller than when we use it to pour into others. The Highest Place Is at His Feet In a world that tells us to climb higher, Jesus calls us to kneel lower. The highest position any of us can ever hold is at the feet of Jesus. It’s where humility meets power, where surrender meets strength, and where service becomes worship. As we enter the CHRIST-mas season, may we remember that the truest form of wellness is not found in the mirror, but in the ministry of giving. Each act of kindness, each seed sown, and each prayer whispered in love is a fragrant offering before our King. Let’s be the hands and feet of Jesus. Let’s feed the hungry, clothe the cold, comfort the broken, and love without limits. Let’s show the world that the heart of the Kingdom is, and always will be — the heart of Christ. “Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant.” — Matthew 20:26 Blessings, Heidi Davis Co-Founder with Holy Spirit Kingdom Come Home