Photo by Adam Grabek on Pexels.com As a woman of God, our lives often mean juggling all the "normal things" everyone does and keeping a balanced spiritual life as well. As self explanatory and as simple as it may seem, we know often, it is not. Keeping things in proper balance with sufferings and seasonal… Continue reading Affections
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Off- Road Fun
Fresh air and fun! Brush thick sways over the front end and bright, morning light begins to flicker through the trees. Slowly, bump after bump; each rut became rhythmic, climbing uphill and down again. Followed by irony red clay puddles, the dark black sides washed shiny crimson. Vision through the dense thick forest was minimal.… Continue reading Off- Road Fun
Consequences: Part 1
Consequence. A word not portrayed as wonderful, but more of a negative result. While it really can be both, today the LORD has surpassed my thoughts and meditation on America. While in response to a dear pastor's wife I was taken back to a previous portion of the Bible I was studying and picking apart.… Continue reading Consequences: Part 1
Godly Friends
Honest, loyal, loving, kind, real, empathetic, selfless friends are a treasure, no doubt! Their presence in our lives minimizes the mundane and even hurtful seasons they empower with their devoted self. A godly friend does the same, but with a Biblical foundation and presence. Beautiful! “A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and… Continue reading Godly Friends
Freedom
Photo by Sami Anas on Pexels.com Bursting colored clouds rained the skies of our local community as another year of freedom is celebrated across many countries on their independence. My heart rejoices and leaps in another anniversary, a year of dedication. You see, freedom was won in my heart, as it surrendered to the will… Continue reading Freedom
Soft Answers
"Sweetheart, I do not think that is a good idea, Let's try this instead. Or, NO!" Different answers that can convey the same message. While there is a time for both, which you use will produce a different result. Especially in a two year old. Words. Powerful, forceful, sweet, life altering words. Our tongue is… Continue reading Soft Answers
Sowing Seeds
Beautiful blooming squash flowers, bright red shiny tomatoes, shimmering tassels of gold flickering in the sunlight, crunchy prickled green cucumbers snapped of the vine straight to the table, NUMMY! Gardening is fabulous. Read text Matthew 13:3-23, Mark 4:1-20, Luke 8:4-15 As you plant your garden this year in hopes and faith that the weather will… Continue reading Sowing Seeds
85+ Summer Meal Recipes Ideas Under $1.25
85+ Summer Meal Recipes Under $1.50 Summer loving lunches and their recipes front and center please! Amazing food, affordable prices, and meal recipes that do not break the bank; that is a win win for any mom! So let's begin with this lengthy post. The prices listed are mentioned with regular prices, but prices vary… Continue reading 85+ Summer Meal Recipes Ideas Under $1.25
3 Notes to Thrive This Summer
3 Notes to Thrive This Summer Does your church attendance drop in the summer? With graduations, traveling, camping and vacations; many churches see a drop in their attendance over the summer, while others thrive and see increase! So what is the difference? Your people or your congregation Planning God At Work What if you could… Continue reading 3 Notes to Thrive This Summer
World’s Best Potato Salad
World's Best Potato Salad Okay, so a confession. One weakness I will always have is, delicious potato salad! There are so many ways I have had potato salad. From Dilly potato salad, steakhouse potato salad, classic Amish, mustard potato salad, loaded doggie potato salad to German potato salad! Yet, of all the delicious salads out… Continue reading World’s Best Potato Salad