Add Black Spritz Cookies to the list of weird for 2020. Our granddaughters join me to bake and decorate cookies every year. 2020 would be no exception. Except in an effort to be sure we had green dough for the Christmas trees, I added an extra dash of green food color. The result: We have […]
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth […]
Our God is so worthy of our praise in the hard times as well as the good times. Yes, even in this time of uncertainty over COVID19. He is higher than any other! For the LORD is great and is highly praised; He is feared above all gods. ~Psalm 96:4 (HCSB) We’ve compiled a playlist […]
We’re all looking for encouragement in these uncertain and difficult days. Whether it’s COVID-19 or any other challenge you or your family faces, God has loaded His word with many promises. HE is ALL we need — our peace, our protection, our provision, our healer, our joy, our salvation, and way, way more. Please find […]
The Essence of Pomegranate in Scripture: Ruby Red Seeds of Love God is love, and God loves ruby red pomegranates! If I were the designer, I would incorporate what I love. First mentioned in Exodus, pomegranates were included in God’s design for the priest’s robe. Embroidered around the hem in blue, purple, and scarlet, […]
Where does an author’s journey begin? How do they get their start in the world of words and books? I put pen to the beginnings of my humble journey as a contribution to my friend, Candace West Posey’s blog last October. Sunday School lesson folders from my childhood featured a colorful picture on the front depicting […]
December 23, 2019. Amazing rainbow. Today the granddaughters and I will prepare a birthday cake for Baby Jesus — one of our annual traditions. Yes, I’ve backed up from the previous post. The day began with a series of mishaps. Here’s one: I set the oven, prepared the pan, mixed the cake, and poured it […]
When “completion” and “laughter” kept knocking and begging to be my word for the year, I hadn’t even considered choosing one. Completion conjured up many thoughts — not all were positive. I needed to know the whispers were from God. So, what does the Bible have to say about these two words — especially when […]
Think of cousins and you remember some of your first friends. David and my husband, Steve, share those childhood memories. When we married 46 years ago, David stood at Steve’s side as his Best Man. Friendship and family, of course, did not end all those years ago. Friday Jesus called David home. This evening in […]
Let’s celebrate National Coloring Day! Friends at Cinnamah-Brosia’s Coffee Cottage love coffee and coloring pages. Go ahead. Grab your colors and coloring book, and let your creativity shine! The word color always brings to my mind a favorite Bible verse from The Message version: Matthew 5:14-16 Here’s another way to put it: You’re here to be […]
