tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64001883563075840992024-02-07T12:50:00.280-08:00 The Simple Way of Life : Keepin it RealThe simple way of life is truly hard this day and age, but through my faith, I can keep it real through life’s: love and errors, trials and laughter.life loverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10226231500407688177noreply@blogger.comBlogger135125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6400188356307584099.post-39497578158280617832015-11-27T09:08:00.002-08:002015-11-27T10:57:36.760-08:00Eggsiting!Sorry, I know I have such a lame sense of humor. But I'm really eggsited about our hen's finally laying eggs now.<br />
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It's a lot of fun reaping the labours of your hard work and anticipating what you know is going to eventually happen. And now we have these fresh new eggs each morning. Actually lots of eggs...</div>
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So of course I have been giving them away, which is lots of fun too! But I also have been thinking I should come up with some ways to use these up, which is not hard to do like the Country Cottage Bake, I made for dinner last night.<br />
With all these fresh new eggs I get each morning it makes me think about something new that has developed in my life very recently, which is also very exciting. The reconciliation of a very significant relationship in my life.<br />
Like fresh eggs... His mercies are new every morning (Lam. 3:23).<br />
I've had a lot of hurts concerning this past relationship. But I've always wanted to be prepared that Lord willing when the time came I would not hinder the reconciliation because of a grudge and bitterness. I think its only fair to say though that 15 years did go by, up until about 6 months prior that I had bitterness that I did not want to face, and I stuffed it away. The Lord used a life altering circumstance in this persons life to soften my heart. I don't believe the Lord would bring a hardship into someones life for Him to use but I do know that God is in the business of turning beauty from ashes (Ish. 61:3). I've seen it happen in my life too many times to count. And so while I know the Lord was preparing my heart, I received a message from someone that this person wanted to contact me. I was so shocked, scared, but moved. I knew what I should do and honestly I wanted to respond. Like a fresh pretty egg each morning it calls to remind me: the faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness;<b> his mercies begin afresh each morning</b>. (Lam. 3:23) And when I am scared of all that could go wrong or the past threatens to steal my joy and cloud out the fresh new reality, I will say to myself, "The Lord is my inheritance; therefore, I will hope in him!" The Lord is good to those who depend on him (Lam 3:24,25)<br />
I need to remember that I cant expect perfection, because I am a perfectionist by nature, but that I come to each moment committing to the Lord whatever I do, and my plans will succeed. (Prov. 16:3)<br />
Now I have the joy of being able to share what the Lord has worked out in my life. Its such a blessing with glorifying the Lord in this. Hearts are moved towards Him, through this demonstration of the His work.<br />
This newly reconciled relationship will take time and work and patience, but like all work that is committed to the Lord... we know that God causes all things to <b>work</b> together for <b>good</b> to <b>those</b> who love God (Rom. 8:28)<br />
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life loverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10226231500407688177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6400188356307584099.post-54607562807574525572015-10-03T08:26:00.000-07:002015-10-03T08:28:15.928-07:00Chicken a little ?We got a bunch of Road Island Red chickens in the middle of this past summer. We all have really been enjoying them. I really didn't think that they would be so much fun to have.<br />
While dumping a bucket of apple cores into their yard, I thought I'm going to do as my husband will often do and sit here for a bit and watch the girls...and the couple of boys. I saw what he likes about sitting here and watching them. They are interesting, like watching a bunch of kids interacting. One is standing there and suddenly deciedes to stand on one leg, another ruffles her feathers. Then one takes of running, and another starts flapping her wings. They are all fighting over the scraps and some give up and just go over to feed and just eat there instead. Its really interesting to me how different they all are, I love it.<br />
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But I'm finding out as people we all don't like to be considered
different. Because not all differences are the same. I liked being
different when I was growing up. Different likes, and clothes that is.
But when I've tried to convince a child that God made us all different
and that its great, this child doesn't want to hear that because their
struggling and can't keep up with peers or in academics. So how do I
show this child that God made all things beautiful?<br />
I think the
best place to start off is John 3:16, For God so loved the world (that
means everyone on it!) that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever
believes in Him will not perish, but have everlasting life. How is it
possible for there to be more love for each individual than this? There
isn't.<br />
We are all original works made by the hands of God --
For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's
womb. Psalm 139:13. Who are we then to complain of the <i>Masters</i> works?!<span class="p"> We shouldn't... Psalm 139:14 </span>I
praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are
wonderful, I know that full well. And if we cant understand this we
need to have faith in God that He knows what He is doing -- Great is the
LORD and most worthy of praise;<i> his greatness no one can fathom</i>. Psalm 145:3. We can't ever fully understand the greatness of the Lord, and so that is where true faith comes in.<br />
God
calls us "gifts" (Psalm 127:3) and He took the time to form us in a
particular, unique way (Psalm 119:73), each one of us, there is no
denying that and so we all, in spite of our feelings of inadequacies,
need to accept God at His word and live in the peace and joy that comes
from Him. (<span class="crossverse">Romans 11:33</span>)<br />
Ecclesiastes 3:11 -Yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time. He has planted
eternity in the human heart, but even so, people cannot see the whole
scope of God's work from beginning to end.<span class="p"> It's so important to remember that we are made for so much more than things like having good hair, being with the in crowd</span><span class="p"><span class="p">, making sure we are busy with half a dozen things each week,</span>
even dare I say...having good grades, having a good paying job. If we
were to model as Christians that loving God, not being consumed with
ourselves was the most important thing, I believe there would be less
stress, depression, and suicide. </span><br />
<span class="p">We are
Gods masterpiece (Eph.2:10) and if we live like we believe that, we will
do our best and if that best does not measure up to the worlds
standards that's OK because...</span><br />
<span class="reftext"></span>God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. <span class="reftext"></span>Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. <span class="reftext"></span>For
we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we
can do the good things he planned for us long ago. Ephesians 2:8-10life loverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10226231500407688177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6400188356307584099.post-40199149017828295952015-09-10T11:54:00.000-07:002015-09-10T11:54:27.302-07:00/ / Pause Button / /<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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life loverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10226231500407688177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6400188356307584099.post-14918095556379768122015-09-03T14:08:00.000-07:002015-09-03T15:13:42.199-07:00Apple Season Already?It seems crazy for me to think its that time of year already when the leaves start turning, the fruit is ripening and the nights get cooler. But its not officially fall yet, I just need to make that clear!<br />
Change is always happening, you think we would be used to it now. What about change that your not sure should happen. Like a move, change of jobs, and the times when prayers are said like "Lord please only if its your will" because you just don't know what the right decision is. Does the Lord so often (in my opinion) bring us to these forks in the road just to see how we respond? And even when we do make the wrong decision, the Lord is still there, scoops us up and makes something beautiful out of our own mistake even if its just to help us see where we went wrong so we can learn and not make that mistake again. Like a bruised or crow bitten apple, cut the bad off and turn it into...oh decisions...<a href="http://www.loveanderrors-trialsandlaughter.blogspot.ca/2012/11/snappy-apple-sauce.html" target="_blank">apple sauce</a> or apple cake? hmm...<br />
How about Appley Cake<br />
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This is a very tasty recipe, the cardamom gives it a great flavour. And very apple-y...so moist.<br />
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4 cups granny smith apples (or the like) peeled, cored, and thinly sliced<br />
2 tsp. lemon juice<br />
1 tb. sugar<br />
3/4 cup margarine, melted<br />
1 cup sugar<br />
2 eggs<br />
1 cup flour<br />
2 tsp. cinnamon<br />
1 tsp. cardamom<br />
1/2 tsp. salt<br />
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Butter a 10" pie plate. In a large bowl combine the apple slices with the lemon juice and 1 tb. sugar, and distribute evenly in the pie plate. Then wisk the melted butter and 1 cup sugar, add the eggs, 1 at a time wisking well after each. Add the flour, spices and salt and mix until smooth. Pour evenly over the apples and then sprinkle the last tablespoon of sugar over top. Bake in a 350 oven for 45 min. or until the apples are tender and crust is golden brown and when pricked with a fork it comes out clean. <br />
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Thinking about praying for Gods will... Ive been stressing myself out over a certain decision and praying for God to open or close the door in this, according to His will, got me thinking... what if it just happens any old way and I fear if the door is open but it isn't God's will. But then I found these truths in God's word:<br />
Luke 11:9 "And so I tell you, keep asking and you will receive what you ask for."<br />
1 John 5:14,15 And we are confident that he hears us whenever we ask for anything that pleases him. And since we know he hears us when we make our requests, we also know that he will give us what we ask for.<br />
And so with these truths I know that when I ask that His will be done, and please close the door to the possibility of anything that is not His will, I can trust God that He will do as He said in His Word. Thank you Father for that assurance.life loverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10226231500407688177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6400188356307584099.post-7051957766815485992015-04-13T15:10:00.000-07:002015-04-13T20:10:56.205-07:00Perspective<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm walking along on this dry grassy hill, looking down in the coulees, wondering when things will begin to grow and get more colorful. There has been only one rainfall this spring so far...its not looking to promising of May flowers. As I walk along, the grasses are so dry that little pieces break off and poke me as they fall into my shoes.<br />
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I look out mostly over the hills and down in the coulees and the land seems so barren. The parched land looks like it has nothing beautiful to offer right now.<br />
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But when I slow down I see something. Some color. I bend down to see what looks like something similar to crocuses, soft, fuzzy, purple petals closed up pointing to the sky. Clusters of them, and some single flowers scattered over the hills. They are so beautiful and I am so happy to see them there.<br />
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As with new eyes I look more specifically over the hills and notice these pretty little flowers scattered here and there quite frequently.<br />
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Its amazing how much more noticeable something is when you specifically look for it. It brings my thoughts to how we can look at ourselves or others. Quite often when I am frustrated by my short comings or short comings of a loved one its hard to see something positive going on. When I think about failure after failure in areas that I struggle, I just see a Big F. But when I take the time to focus in on these certain areas I cant neglect to see that I have made many wise choices and that is also why more often than not, things can go along pretty smoothly. When positive choices are made they need to be acknowledged and praise God for His faithfulness and guidance. Then it is easier to see how good choices can be made easily and its encouraging to keep heading in the right direction to see how much more beautiful its going to get! Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. (Isaiah 43:18)<span class="p"> Remembering this helps us accept that God is always wanting to use us and our experiences to do good. He is always at work in our lives as long as we are letting Him. </span><br />
(And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28) <span class="p"></span><br />
<span class="p">Each choice to honor the Lord is a beautiful little flower in a dry barren land, that when each one is gathered together, there is too many to fit into any ordinary vase. And yet the flowers is all He sees in our dry barren land. </span><br />
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Psalm 103<br />
Praise the <span class="smallcaps">Lord</span>, O my soul!<br />
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With all that is within me, praise his holy name!</div>
<span class="reftext"></span>Praise the <span class="smallcaps">Lord</span>, O my soul!<br />
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Do not forget all his kind deeds!</div>
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<span class="reftext"></span>He is the one who forgives all your sins,</div>
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who heals all your diseases,</div>
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<span class="reftext"></span>who delivers your life from the Pit,</div>
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who crowns you with his loyal love and compassion,</div>
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<span class="reftext"></span>who satisfies your life with good things,</div>
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so your youth is renewed like an eagle’s.</div>
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<span class="reftext"></span>The <span class="smallcaps">Lord</span> does what is fair,</div>
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and executes justice for all the oppressed.</div>
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<span class="reftext"></span>The <span class="smallcaps">Lord</span> revealed his faithful acts to Moses,</div>
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his deeds to the Israelites.</div>
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<span class="reftext"></span>The <span class="smallcaps">Lord</span> is compassionate and merciful;</div>
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he is patient and demonstrates great loyal love.</div>
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<span class="reftext"></span>He does not always accuse,</div>
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and does not stay angry.</div>
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<span class="reftext"></span>He does not deal with us as our sins deserve;</div>
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he does not repay us as our misdeeds deserve.</div>
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<span class="reftext"></span>For as the skies are high above the earth,</div>
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so his loyal love towers over his faithful followers.</div>
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<span class="reftext"></span>As far as the eastern horizon is from the west,</div>
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so he removes the guilt of our rebellious actions from us.</div>
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<span class="reftext"></span>As a father has compassion on his children,</div>
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so the <span class="smallcaps">Lord</span> has compassion on his faithful followers.</div>
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<span class="reftext"></span>For he knows what we are made of;</div>
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he realizes we are made of clay.</div>
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<span class="reftext"></span>A person’s life is like grass.</div>
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Like a flower in the field it flourishes,</div>
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<span class="reftext"></span>but when the hot wind blows by, it disappears,</div>
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and one can no longer even spot the place where it once grew.</div>
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<span class="reftext"></span>But the <span class="smallcaps">Lord</span> continually shows loyal love to his faithful followers,</div>
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and is faithful to their descendants,</div>
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<span class="reftext"></span>to those who keep his covenant,</div>
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who are careful to obey his commands.</div>
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<span class="reftext"></span>The <span class="smallcaps">Lord</span> has established his throne in heaven;</div>
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his kingdom extends over everything.</div>
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<span class="reftext"></span>Praise the <span class="smallcaps">Lord</span>, you angels of his,</div>
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you powerful warriors who carry out his decrees</div>
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and obey his orders!</div>
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<span class="reftext"></span>Praise the <span class="smallcaps">Lord</span>, all you warriors of his,</div>
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you servants of his who carry out his desires!</div>
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<span class="reftext"></span>Praise the <span class="smallcaps">Lord</span>, all that he has made,</div>
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in all the regions of his kingdom!</div>
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Praise the <span class="smallcaps">Lord</span>, O my soul!</div>
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An easy re-cycled craft using toilet paper rolls, some paint and a little bit of wire. I hope to do something creative each year and this was something easy and its great to use up things at home!<br />
Start with just trimming half inch slices off the flattened end of the toilet paper roll. Cut half way through the middle of each sliced piece. With two pieces in opposite direction insert the small slices into each other, to form your star.<br />
Paint the star white (or whatever) then with glitter paint when dry.<br />
Loop a wire through to hang on the tree.<br />
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I have cranberries on my mind. Hence the juniper, cranberry arrangements I made in my last post. I love me a good scone emmm emm. Especially when they are dense and sweet. This one has all the above. </div>
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-Pour into your scone mixture and mix until clumps form then gather with you hands to form one solid lump, don't over mix. Divide in half and pat each into a 6 inch flat, round. Cut each into 6 triangles. Place on greased/ parchment lined cookie sheet. Bake for 20 min.-</div>
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A little over a month ago now we were blessed to have moved out to an old farm. A little ways off from the area we first moved to when we relocated to western Canada but only to the next county SE from where we were. We really felt it was worth it for sure. So this beautiful location brings lots of trees in the immediate area surrounding our home, lots of land to explore, hills and coolies, barn cats, old buildings, quiet...</div>
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The other week we got to see these beautiful birds which we found out are called Bohemian Waxwing. They come this way from colder regions, eating the berries on the trees.</div>
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I'll be honest to say that I was having a very hard time living in the area we just moved from. I was not used to the over-crowded living. Everything man made, and hardly able to enjoy nature or quiet and privacy. </div>
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Then there is another part to this story I have been adapting to the fact that I've recently developed Epilepsy. Which has been kind of mind boggling for me. And a little less than a year ago I was told I can't drive until its under control. You want to talk about depressing and totally inconvenient! <strong abp="793">There was nothing I can do about it</strong>. I have gone through a lot of feelings that I felt were defining. But I am slowly coming to the realisation of what the truth is of these feelings. Satan wants me to feel defeated by this disorder, and let it undo me. </div>
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So as I write about this new venture of a place we now live it makes me ponder... maybe this place was made possible as a refuge of sorts. I've thought a many times -what were we thinking moving out to the country when I cant get to town?? But Its not really that much more inconvenient any way and I love it out here and the way I can spend my days. </div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">I've never seen or thought about huckleberries before until I moved out here to western Canada. But I think that, that has got to be one of the best names for a berry! I saw an ad in the paper for a Huckleberry Festival and liked the way it sounded and so off we went on a two hour drive to this ski resort that was hosting the festival. It didn't look like the nicest day but checking the weather before hand I decided we would be ok with light sweaters and shorts and I even chose to wear sandals. When we arrived at the mountainous location it was six degrees. And everyone had on hiking boots, pants and lots of layers. But I was bound and determined to make the best of our huckleberry excursion. We got lift tickets some buckets and slowly, slowly got lifted to the top of the hill. The slow progression on the lift made it all the more cold while I endured all kinds of comments about the choice of my attire. Yes, thank you, I realize I made a bad decision with the sandals and shorts, I want to say as I smile, and gritting my teeth!</span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> At the top we take a few steps and my husband says to me so what do they look like, and I say I read that they look like a blueberry (what a boring name for a berry) so we look a bit and I found a little bush with burgundy leaves that had deep purply blue berries and I pick one. I eat it and fake a dramatic choke and then say well they are safe, these must be it. So we start picking tiny berries from soaking wet bushes on top of a mountain that must have been 3 degrees (IN AUGUST!!) ! And also I should mention they are pretty sparse little bushes.</span><br />
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On the way down, as it was on the way up the lift we spotted deer walking by and this time they were walking even right beneath our chair! That was cool. The sights were awesome. The experience was....an experience. And hey, I got to make some Huckleberry muffins after!<br />
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If its a typical August day sit outside and enjoy the fruits of your labor!<br />
So from all this I guess I should learn, always be prepared and don't have to many expectations!life loverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10226231500407688177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6400188356307584099.post-92066503141494456812014-05-28T11:20:00.000-07:002014-05-28T13:35:40.376-07:00Keep calm...the chives have sprouted!<div abp="122">
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Keep calm...the chives have sprouted! It has been a hard spring for me, waiting for things to grow. When everything did finally start sprouting it almost seemed unreal. And I am still in awe at the growth. I thank the Lord for this simple thing...chives that grow and sprout early, even before the grass is all green. Yes so simple but the small things are usually what is real and is a blessing too. Because this small and simple thing can not be attributed to anyone else but God. There is no way for anyone here on earth to have manufactured a seed and make it grow. I can get so disheartened by all the big, fast things in this world because it makes me feel like I'm being silly paying such attention to a plant growing. But in truth I see so much beauty in a seeds growth and should not be ashamed by my simple amusements and wonders!</div>
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The fresh sent and colour of lemon makes me think of spring, spring makes me think of fresh starts. Every morning is fresh with new grace and possibilities. And the chance to stop trying and rely totally! on God. This simple thought is really what I have really been aiming for lately. Picture the word START and this being the acronym for Stop Trying And Rely Totally. This is good for anytime, there is a fresh start every moment. Christ is always waiting for us to turn away from our own trying, ambitions and efforts and to rely totally on Him.</div>
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I can really appreciate having something ready and tasty to eat in a hurry for those times I'm not in the mood to prepare something or am really hungry. I'm almost always leaning towards something on the sweet side also. So in an effort to eat more green foods I found this idea of having ready made fruit and yogurt parfaits, great! Another great re-use for your left over jars too. So now your up-cycled jars are travelling parfait jars. You can easily grab one to go.</div>
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What more can we ask for when the Father is so faithful in His love, and His mercies. This is what every human being yearns for. Every being is crying out for unconditional love, and true acceptance. Just when we feel defeated the Father wants us to never forget, that His mercy never ends, its always new. This to me is so freeing. Satan wants us to never really "get" this. To feel ashamed to think we can have another do over. To get wrapped up in guilt that clouds Gods promises. We all have the right to be courageous and turn to the Lord for victory over our stumbling blocks, turn a deaf ear to Satan's lies that we are to be punished/punishing our selves. Christ already took our punishment, and He wants us to live a new life, a free life, in Him. <br />
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life loverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10226231500407688177noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6400188356307584099.post-71933605880872692052014-02-18T19:58:00.000-08:002014-02-18T19:58:00.704-08:00Red Neck Travel Mug <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGZIDgqpLjamVTVGQUN438fZapmzBWhDk__I9nrfJCgp9aWXfNlWDbA5UTZ1IxUxfpTENbGUDI5Ot01YRc7oUYY2-uVSZf0DwgwN6uFzTZQeqtqzRwsi8PPmO1OQeJf1fQZQ-jX5romCtQ/s1600/feb+016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGZIDgqpLjamVTVGQUN438fZapmzBWhDk__I9nrfJCgp9aWXfNlWDbA5UTZ1IxUxfpTENbGUDI5Ot01YRc7oUYY2-uVSZf0DwgwN6uFzTZQeqtqzRwsi8PPmO1OQeJf1fQZQ-jX5romCtQ/s1600/feb+016.JPG" height="400" width="300" /></a> I doubt I'm the only one that loves a coffee that is around for a sip here and there while going about in the house, that stays warm for when that time arises. So here is an all cozie, convenient, and fun(ny) way to help with those occasions. <br />
Keeping your mason jars makes for lots of handy uses. But this time its a red neck travel mug. The kind with a one piece lid, not a ring and snap seal top. <br />
The sock sleeve is what makes this- cozy and feasible. You just simply cannot handle a steaming beverage in a jar. Plus you cant use the traditional sleeve to hold this handy mug, because it'll slip and crash. You are going to have to make a snug sock cover. With, literally, a sock. Yup, just yank the one off of someones foot... well you can use another one or new one, if you have an issue with that.<br />
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Put the lid on and have another steaming sip in a bit. <br />
I love it, and my kids each want their own! Gimme your socks guys!
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I was reading in Numbers 13 about Gods people about to enter the promised land of Canaan. They were full of fear! But when we are courageous we live out our faith to the fullest. Faith in action. And when we fold over in fear and let it take us down we loose out on Gods blessings, like the Israelites!<br />
He leads us the way, shows us the positive outcome, but we need to do our part in the end. <br />
Take the first courageous step and follow through the rest of the journey in faith. <br />
<em>Lord help me to trust you in all life's circumstances, trust that you know the whole picture and will guide me on, when I am courageous enough to follow You. Amen.</em><br />
Myself - to keep my mind focused I need constant encouragement in many forms, ie. written words, motivational pictures, friends to lean on, to keep me encouraged to reach my goals.<br />
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My first reaction to comfort myself is with food. I felt I could conquer that with loosing a bunch of weight. I want to believe that I can let my guard down and carry on in my own strength, then I'm back sliding before I know it. </div>
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When things get hard its easy for me to think I'm a failure and God will punish me. But I need to believe, He is a merciful God. If my initial thoughts were true, when would the punishing ever really stop? Thank you Jesus that you died for the penalty of my sins! </div>
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Lastly I want to stop comparing myself to others. I believe in the back of my scar-ed mind there is a totem pole and I need to never let my guard down because it might reveal I don't measure up. This one never seems to lighten up. </div>
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That's the nitty gritty of my daily struggles. But with the Lords help I can bring all these needs to him to be fulfilled, by having the courage to let go and trust the Lord to handle it all. :)</div>
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Cost of brownie ingredients...$6.</div>
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Cost of shipping packaged Brownies...$19.37</div>
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Family being able to enjoy Grandmas baking over 3000 km away...priceless</div>
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We can so feel the love. Thanks Mom. We love you and miss you!</div>
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2/3 cup evaporated milk<br />
15.25-ounce package German chocolate cake mix<br />
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layer. Bake until puffed but not cooked through, about 7 minutes. Remove from
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I was intrigued by the context of this verse. I found that this is what the Lord told King Cyrus because he was obeying the Lord. King Cyrus agreed, with having nothing in return to allow the rebuilding of God's city Jerusalem and set the exiles free. He was chosen by God to carry this task out.<br />
The Lord set it all up that when Cyrus carried out this task everything he needed would be set in place. And you know, even though God set things in place for him to carry out the task with ease, these were necessary but huge perks! God would empower him! Before Cyrus, mighty kings would be paralysed with fear! Their fortress gates would be opened!... And among all this, these were not even King Cyrus' rewards! God rewarded him with treasures hidden in the darkness- secret riches. <br />
So what does this mean to me? God is always there empowering us when we will accept His leading, strategically placing all we need, right in front of us. And these are blessings in themselves! Healthy food to eat, leads me to gain better health. Exercise brings energy and so on. All this and that isn't even the reward! We will in the end have peace with God, feel whole and fulfilled. All the while giving glory to God to further His Kingdom!<br />
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I remember the first time I made a version of this recipe, I was a teen and hanging out with a friend who also happened to be half dutch and she showed me how to make it. I was surprised at how easy it was, yet so yummy. This is a great traditional Dutch treat. Eaten in moderation, of course ;) This version is filled with almond paste so you don't even use almond extract. This was adapted from a recipe book, "The Netherlands Cookbook"</div>
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For the dough, knead the 2 cups of flour, 1 cup of butter, 1 cup sugar, 1 egg, and pinch of salt. Divide the dough into two and press one half into a buttered 8 " pie pan. </div>
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(you may notice how my pan looks nice, clean and clear...forgot to butter the pan :( and so my cake stuck real good. No worries though, it was still easily eaten up!) </div>
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<span class="line"><strong>The <span class="divine-name">Lord</span> has done great things for us; </strong></span><span class="ln-indent"><strong>we are glad.</strong> </span><strong><span class="line">Restore our fortunes, O <span class="divine-name">Lord</span>, </span><span class="ln-indent">like streams in the Negev! </span><span class="line">Those who sow in tears </span><span class="ln-indent">shall reap with shouts of joy! </span><span class="line">He who goes out weeping, </span><span class="ln-indent">bearing the seed for sowing, </span><span class="line">shall come <em>home</em> with shouts of joy, </span><span class="ln-indent">bringing his sheaves with him. Psalm 126:3-6</span></strong></div>
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<span class="ln-indent">I was thinking about feeling home-y and came across this verse and it feels so good for me to hear this right now. I have recently been told by my doctor, that I can no longer drive due to having epilepsy. I was diagnosed with epilepsy about a year ago. I find this so hard to accept. To be honest, I have cried a lot over it. I've told myself there are so many other things that are much worse. Yet I feel I need to mourn the loss of this freedom and convenience. I am grateful to the Lord for so many things, first I'm grateful that the Lord has been leading me to a place of being confident to face things that are scary and difficult. He has been teaching me to have a better attitude and be optimistic, looking on the bright side of things. I realise again and again, that He does things at perfect timing. </span></div>
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<span class="ln-indent">I'm grateful that I can and have been all along, able to walk my kids to school. No inconvenience there. I am grateful that I don't work out side of the home, no extra inconvenience there either. I am grateful that I am not too far from a few stores.</span></div>
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<span class="ln-indent">I was told by a friend: "I wonder how the Lord is going to use this. Its gunna be something big". Awesome! Thank you Lord for what hope I have in you! And Lord willing this isn't a forever thing. Lord willing I can find the right medication to stop the seizures. I Do Know for Sure, I am Not alone in this season of my life, or any time. </span></div>
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<span class="ln-indent">I have this truth to take with me in my times of shedding tears, if I allow God to use me, He will turn them into shouts of Joy as I come home. </span></div>
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my heart and my flesh cry out for the Living God.</div>
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So often I think on verses that are dos and donts. Forgetting to just revel in the Lords presence, savour the peace of Gods love. Praise is so often reserved for victories, or tangible blessings. Too often I hold God in the position of a daddy to go to when I need things. Forgetting that His blessings have already come fully. If there were no other tangible blessings or every imperfection corrected on my own strivings during this life, I will have received everything I already need. I just need to accept it. He has taken me as I am, and wants me to constantly give my life over to Him and let Him guide my steps. That is the ultimate blessing and nothing else compares to that. And so I should sing and have this attitude written on my heart and constantly on my mind: My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the Lord, my heart and flesh cry out for the Living God. Then the cravings in me will be met with God's love. </div>
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life loverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10226231500407688177noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6400188356307584099.post-86887656018763615282014-01-22T09:43:00.000-08:002014-01-22T09:43:46.181-08:00Smart SnackChocolate chip filled raspberry cubby holes. Does that makes sense to you? Well you can see what I mean...<br />
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This was a fun, tasty idea I got from a magazine recently. Not saying that the only way I eat healthy is if there is something extra sweet added, <strike>or that I'm a closet non-veggie/fruit consumer</strike>. I didn't say that.... Man o man, I need to eat more healthy. Pretty bad when I have to just try and eat at least one healthy food a day. Here is to heading in the right direction!<br />
What do you have on, easy, tasty and healthy snacks?life loverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10226231500407688177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6400188356307584099.post-74925499831279677062014-01-17T19:37:00.001-08:002014-01-17T19:37:58.110-08:00Philippians 4:6<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This verse was committed to memory soon after I went through the hardest struggles and hardship of my life. It was so eye opening to me at that time. I came to understand that worrying is even a sin. The Lord didn't leave me alone to fend for myself though. He tells me to ask for what I need! And not to be a spoiled brat in this, but remember what I've received and be grateful to the giver. God always brings everything to balance. He loves me and wants the best for me. It might seem like whatever is happening cannot have a good outcome but He knows, that's why we call Him God. </div>
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