Candy adds to our Christmas festivities; unfortunately, it also adds inches to our waistlines. We can choose from so many wonderful varieties and we want to try every one.
Mom made delicious chocolate and peanut butter fudge and the delectable seven layer bars. She always placed hard sugar candies in special dishes and used an heirloom Depression glass dish for ribbon candy.
M & M’s in colors of the season and Hershey’s Kisses are popular choices for all ages. Don’t forget divinity and peanut brittle; they make great gifts.
We satisfy our sugar cravings in a number of ways. We have a deeper desire that God alone can satisfy. “How sweet are Your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth (Psalm 119:103 NKJ).” His word is sweet, satisfying and adds wisdom to the soul.
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