I think fall may be here for real... the air is cooler, skies are true October blue, and it even smells like fall. Since fall is as synonymous with comfort food as it is with colorful leaves, I wanted to try some new comfort food recipes that were healthier than the usual desserts (although I… Continue reading Sausage and Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash
Philippians Monday Challenge
Philippians 4 Monday morning challenge: Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends… Continue reading Philippians Monday Challenge
Fall Sunset Lights
Fall break vibes
The Christian Life
The Christian life is all this: faith in God, prayer endowed with the power of the Holy Spirit, God's love, our obedience, patient endurance until the end, the mercy of Christ, the faithfulness and unity of the triune God that will bring us to what He has given- himself and eternal life. Great promises. Great… Continue reading The Christian Life
Restored and Led
Restored- From death to life (John 5:24) From enemy to precious child (Romans 5, 1 John 5) From one condemned to one made holy (Romans 4:25) From hopeless to hopeful (Romans 5:5) From fear to joy everlasting. (Acts 2:28; Romans 15:13) Led- By his Word (Psalm 119) By his Holy Spirit (John 15) By his… Continue reading Restored and Led
The Path of Life
The world eagerly offers many paths to “life”, but there is only one. My heart-need of joy can only be met with his presence. Many pleasures in the world call out to my desires, but only the gifts from his right hand are eternal. Monday may seem tired and lacking, but, in the Good Shepherd,… Continue reading The Path of Life
Banana Bread: gluten, dairy, egg, nut, and soy free
One of the hardest gluten-egg-dairy free things for me to bake is bread. My breads with xanthum gum mixes come out ... strange...too stretchy.... can't bake, won't bake... if you've had it happen to you, you know what I mean. Also, I don't like the taste of the xanthum gum free mixes I've tried (I'm… Continue reading Banana Bread: gluten, dairy, egg, nut, and soy free
Refuge
“Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him. Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken. My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge. Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your… Continue reading Refuge
Psalm 33 and the Presence of Jesus
Blessed is the fact that Christians can rejoice even in the deepest distress; although trouble may surround them, they still sing; and, like many birds, they sing best in their cages. The waves may roll over them, but their souls soon rise to the surface and see the light of God's countenance; they have a… Continue reading Psalm 33 and the Presence of Jesus
thoughts and songs 