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Ten Days of Returning to God: A Devotional Journey from Yom Teruah to Yom Kippur

Published on September 8, 2026September 8, 2026 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place BlogLeave a comment

Hello friends,

There are seasons when God calls us to keep moving forward, faithfully tending the work He has placed before us. There are also seasons when He calls us to become still—to examine our hearts, mend what has been broken, and return to Him.

Lately God has been calling me to share what I’ve been learning with others. I won’t pretend to be any kind of expert so I do encourage you to do your own research whenever you may have questions or doubts about things. My biggest reason for sharing is that observing the feasts have allowed me to become close to GOD, delve deeper in HIS WORD, and they allow me to remember HIS PROMISES.

The period from Yom Teruah to Yom Kippur offers a beautiful opportunity for this kind of quiet reflection. This devotional can be done by anyone at any time though!

Yom Teruah, sometimes called the Feast of Trumpets, begins with the biblical image of a trumpet blast. In Scripture, the sound of a trumpet could announce a gathering, warn of danger, prepare people for action, or call God’s people to attention. It was a sound that could not easily be ignored.

Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, comes ten days later. It is a solemn day associated with repentance, cleansing, and restoration before God.

Together, these days form a meaningful journey: awakening, examining, returning, confessing, forgiving, and resting in God’s mercy.

“Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.”
—James 4:8

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Introducing the Fall Feast Planning Guides (Plus a Peek at What’s Coming Next)

Published on September 7, 2026September 5, 2026 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place BlogLeave a comment

Shalom, friends!

The changing of the seasons always brings a special sense of anticipation, especially as we approach the Autumn months. I am so excited to share something I have been working on close to my heart: the Fall Feast Planning Guides are officially ready for you!

My hope is that these guides bring clarity, peace, and joy to your home as you prepare to celebrate the Appointed Times.

A Quick Heart-to-Heart Before You Begin

Before you dive in, I want to share a quick, transparent note from my heart to yours. I am not perfect in my knowledge of these feasts. Like many of you, I am on a lifelong journey of learning and growing. The information, schedules, and ideas in these guides are simply drawn from the best sources and understandings I currently have available to me.

Because of this, I want to encourage you to do your own research. Let these guides be a helpful jumping-off point, but dive into the scriptures and history for yourself! Additionally, please use your own discretion when choosing which activities to participate in throughout the guide. Every family is unique, and you should always choose what aligns best with your home and your conviction.

Sabbath & Biblical Feasts Resources

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Exploring God’s Calendar: Introducing Our Christian Fall Feast Unit Studies

Published on September 4, 2026September 4, 2026 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place Blog1 Comment

Hey friends! Grab a warm drink, pull up a chair, and let’s chat for a minute. As the summer heat starts to break and that first bit of autumn wind rolls in, my mind automatically goes to the shifting seasons—not just outside, but on God’s calendar.

If you’ve been following along with us lately, you know our family has been deep in the trenches of organizing our home, making monthly devotionals, and streamlining our everyday routines. Today, I am so excited to finally open up our folders and share something close to my heart: our brand-new Christian Fall Feast Unit Studies!

This open-and-go packet covers Yom Teruah (Feast of Trumpets), Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement), and Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles). It traces the amazing Old Testament history straight through to how it all beautifully points to Jesus.

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Clothed in GODLY CHARACTER: A 31-Day Journey to a Quieter Heart and Home Devotional

Published on September 1, 2026September 1, 2026 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place BlogLeave a comment

First, I want to apologize as I normally try to have the new devotional finished at least a couple of days before the next month begins… we’ve had a lot on our plates here lately, but I finally finished it! I have not completed the other devotional videos that I have been working on though… but GOD is working in that situation and we have witnessed HIS hand in so many areas this past month that it has been AMAZING!

Every morning, our families make a conscious choice about what to wear. We check the weather, look at our schedules, and pull garments from the closet to get ready for the day. But as Christian parents and teachers, how often do we pause with our children to intentionally choose our spiritual wardrobe before the schoolbooks open or the busy day begins?

In a loud, fast-paced world that tells us to look out for number one, scripture invites us to bring our families into a beautifully different rhythm. In Colossians 3:12, we are given a divine dress code: “Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering.” Godly character isn’t something that just happens; it is an identity we actively choose to put on every single day.

True meekness and godly character are not signs of weakness—they are strength under control. It is the wisdom to give a soft answer when sibling bickering starts, the quiet confidence of knowing who we are in Christ, and the patience to bear with one another’s mistakes.

Over the next 31 days, our families are going to lay down our sharp defenses, our arguments, and our frantic pacing. Through short daily scriptures, family-friendly discussion questions, and simple prayers, we will explore what it looks like to intentionally build a culture of grace right at home. Gather the kids around the table, open your hearts, and let’s begin clothing ourselves in the enduring beauty of Godly character.

We have a FREE activities planner that goes with all of our devotionals, but this one has a few extra activities included in the devotional as well. I have linked some resources below to go along with these optional activities.

Here is the FREE printable, if you’d like to join us:

Clothed in GODLY CHARACTER Download

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Special Holiday Meals: Native American Recipes

Published on August 29, 2026April 28, 2026 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place BlogLeave a comment

There are several days that include Native American or Indigenous People Days and I know my family can trace its roots back to certain tribes. It is important to remember the people who came before us, and all that they sacrificed for us. I have made a menu to try for these days: