The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, travel, gatherings, and reflection but it also brings colder weather, dry air, increased stress, and greater exposure to seasonal illness. As believers, we steward the bodies God has entrusted to us (1 Corinthians 6:19–20), and part of that stewardship is doing what we can to strengthen our health, nourish our immune system, and care for ourselves and our families. At Kingdom Come Home, we believe that God placed powerful remedies in His creation with herbs, plants, roots, and the miraculous work of the honeybee to support our wellness. Below you’ll find a Scripture-rooted guide to staying healthy this holiday season using food-based remedies, Kingdom Come Home tinctures, raw honey, and simple, time-tested recipes you can make right at home. Rooting Our Wellness in Scripture The Lord tells us plainly that His creation carries purpose: “The fruit thereof shall be for meat, and the leaf thereof for medicine.” Ezekiel 47:12 “A merry heart doeth good like a medicine.” Proverbs 17:22 “Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.” 3 John 1:2 These verses remind us that God designed the earth to sustain us, body and soul. As we move through the busy and sometimes overwhelming holiday season, let us intentionally slow down, nourish our bodies, strengthen our immunity, and guard our peace. Kingdom Come Home Wellness Essentials for the Holiday Season Below are the herbal supports that can make a meaningful difference this winter. Each of them food-based, gentle, safe, and effective. 1. Raw Honey • Immune support • Throat soothing • Cough relief • Gut health Raw honey is one of God’s most extraordinary creations, and one of the most powerful immune-support foods available. Our Kingdom Come Home Raw Honey is unfiltered, unheated, and filled with natural enzymes, trace minerals, antioxidants, and antibacterial properties. How Raw Honey Helps During the Holidays: • Soothes sore throats • Helps quiet coughing • Supports gut health (your gut houses 70% of your immune system) • Provides quick energy without processed sugar • Acts as a natural antimicrobial Honey is also the perfect base for homemade herbal remedies, including the Onion Honey Cough Syrup recipe later in this blog. “My son, eat honey, because it is good.” Proverbs 24:13 2. Elderberry Tincture • Strong immune support • Antiviral properties • Fever support Elderberry has been used for centuries as a cold-season powerhouse. Our elderberry tincture is potent, shelf-stable, and rapidly absorbed. How Elderberry Helps: • Supports the immune system • Helps shorten the duration of seasonal illness • Offers antiviral and antioxidant properties • Great for daily maintenance or acute support Many families take it daily during winter months as a preventive measure. We offer it in both a glycerine and alcohol based formula.  3. Mullein Leaf Tincture • Lung support • Congestion relief • Mucus reduction Mullein is one of the best herbs God designed for the respiratory system. How Mullein Helps During the Holidays: • Breaks up mucus • Soothes the lungs • Helps with chest tightness • Supports easier breathing during colds • Gently calms dry coughs If you’re traveling, around fireplaces, in cold weather, or exposed to respiratory irritants, mullein is a must. 4. Feverfew Tincture • Head tension • Inflammation • Sinus pressure The holidays often bring: • Stress • Poor sleep • Change in routine • Travel discomfort • Weather-related headaches Feverfew is known for its ability to: • Reduce head tension • Ease sinus-related pressure • Calm inflammation • Support blood vessel comfort It is an excellent natural support for tension headaches without resorting to harsher medications. 5. Bee Propolis Tincture • Antimicrobial • Oral health • Immune defense • Antiviral Bee propolis is the protective resin bees use inside the hive to sterilize and defend against bacteria and viruses. Kingdom Come Home’s propolis tincture harnesses that same protective power. How Bee Propolis Helps: • Strengthens immunity • Helps with sore throats • Supports wound healing • Fights off bacteria and viruses naturally • Maintains oral and throat health This is one of the best supports when you feel something coming on. Two Powerful At-home Remedies for the Holidays Along with your Kingdom Come Home tinctures, here are two traditional recipes you can make at home to help your family stay healthy. Onion Honey Cough Syrup A simple, effective recipe made with Kingdom Come Home Raw Honey This old-fashioned remedy has been used for generations. The honey draws out the beneficial compounds from the onion, creating a soothing, antimicrobial syrup. Ingredients: • 1 large onion (white or yellow) • 1 cup Kingdom Come Home Raw Honey • Optional: a clove of garlic or a pinch of mullein leaf Instructions: 1. Slice the onion into rings. 2. Layer the onion slices in a jar, covering each layer with raw honey. 3. Seal the jar and let it sit for 8–12 hours (overnight is perfect). 4. The honey will turn thin and syrupy as it extracts the juices. 5. Strain and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. How to Use: • Adults: 1–2 teaspoons as needed • Children over 1 year old: ½–1 teaspoon This syrup helps soothe coughs, loosen mucus, and calm throat irritation. Homemade Fire Cider An immune-boosting, warming tonic for circulation, digestion, and winter wellness Fire cider is a classic herbalist recipe loaded with warming, antimicrobial ingredients. Ingredients: • 1 cup raw apple cider vinegar • 1 small onion, chopped • 4 cloves garlic, crushed • 1–2 inches fresh ginger, sliced • 1–2 inches fresh turmeric, sliced • 1 jalapeño or small hot pepper, sliced • Zest of 1 lemon • 2–3 tablespoons Kingdom Come Home Raw Honey (added after straining) Instructions: 1. Add all ingredients except the honey to a glass jar. 2. Cover completely with apple cider vinegar. 3. Seal and let sit for 4–6 weeks, shaking daily. 4. Strain, then stir in the raw honey to taste. 5. Store in the fridge for up to 6 months. How to Use: • 1 tablespoon daily for prevention • 1 tablespoon every 3–4 hours if seasonal illness begins This remedy warms the body, supports circulation, helps clear congestion, and strengthens your immunity. Cultivating Wellness With Holy Intention As you move through the holiday season, remember the importance of: • staying hydrated • getting rest • guarding your peace • feeding your immune system • using God’s plants with purpose • keeping Scripture close to your heart Wellness is not just physical, it is spiritual, emotional, and mental. God desires that His children flourish in every way. “He restoreth my soul.” Psalm 23:3 May this season be filled not only with celebration, but with strength, wellness, and the peace that surpasses all understanding. Ready to Support Your Winter Wellness? Explore Kingdom Come Home’s collection of: • Raw Honey • Elderberry Tincture • Mullein Leaf Tincture • Feverfew Tincture • Bee Propolis Tincture ⚠️ Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and this information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Blessings, Heidi Davis Co-Founder with Holy Spirit Kingdom Come Home

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