Did you grow up with a Sunday tradition of pot roast for supper? It wasn't a ritual of my childhood, but according to Husband pot roast and Sundays go hand in hand. His mother made a roast every Sunday. Or so he remembers. Recently, Husband's mother moved to be near us and we've enjoyed spending more time with her, especially for weekend meals. She's joining us for lunch after church today and Husband made the request for a pot ...
Archives for January 2010
Discipline
Rest assured the only way you'll ever see a photo of me in a swimsuit is from a distance, and submerged in water. I promise that's me. (Last Thursday at 11:14 am to be exact). But, this story doesn't begin with me doing swim drills. It begins with the Lord revealing His desire to discipline me. I didn't get it at first. Remember when the Lord told me to be an ox? Well, He didn't immediately reveal the entire job description, which ...
The Worry Jar
Here's a great idea! (I can say that because it was definitely not mine). At bible study yesterday our fearless leader made a side comment about a Worry Jar she used when her children were young. It was a casual reference, but I jotted the idea down knowing it might be just what The Great Physician ordered for at least three of my little worriers. During homework, I pulled out the jar, plopped it on the table, and asked the girls to ...
God’s Great Grace (and a joke!)
I have so much to say lately, but can't seem to process my thoughts or find the time (er, discipline) to sit and write. I've been feeling a little drained. As I was thinking about how grateful I am for God's grace, this silly joke kept popping up in my mind. I heard it last week at bible study and thought I'd pass it along. Heavenly Rates A man dies and goes to heaven. Of course, St. Peter meets him at the pearly gates. St. Peter ...
Roasted Butternut Squash Salad
I found this recipe in a Costco magazine I received during the holidays. I've made the salad two or three times and it is a keeper. It can stand alone as a meal, or add your favorite protein. I've served the salad different ways and can't decide if I like it better with grilled salmon or shrimp. Try it and let me know what you think. Roasted Butternut Squash Salad 2 lbs butternut squash, peeled and chopped into 3/4 - inch ...
In Praise of Martin Luther King
Last week my eyes saw the glory of this sunrise. All day I stood in awe of God's majesty as I witnessed the overpowering, yet comforting presence of the Pacific Ocean at my toe's tips. I was blessed to spend part of the afternoon in a seaside cafe doing my Bible study, and although I was deep in the Word (Nehemiah 8 to be exact), my mind kept wandering to the tune of The Battle Hymn of the Republic. Deciding that I was being led, ...
Prayers For Haiti
Our church sent out this prayer for our brothers and sisters in Haiti. Will you pray with me? Brothers and Sisters in Christ, as the eyes of the world turn to Haiti, let us join our hearts in prayer: God of compassion, please watch over the people of Haiti, and weave out of these terrible happenings wonders of goodness and grace. Surround those who have been affected by tragedy with a sense of your present love, and hold them in ...
Happy New Morning!
Now that we are almost a week into the new year, I figured it's about time for a post. But, I'm enjoying sunny California with Husband for our anniversary. I'll be back soon. In the meantime, Happy New Morning! And new year too. ...