Today I reflect on simple thoughts and simple pleasures. My leads are somewhat similar to others in The Simple Woman's Daybook group, yet a bit different as well.
A picture to share...
Outside my window...
A new little birdhouse in the Japanese maple out my kitchen window. The birds haven't found it yet. How delightful to watch then when they do!
Thinking...
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To trust the heart of God, even when I don't see His hand. But it isn't easy.
Thankful...
That my daughters seek after God.
This coming week I hope to...
Have my spirit settled.
Have my spirit settled.
Around the house....
My Beloved started tearing out the flooring that is warping from moisture in an upstairs bathroom . A bigger job than he anticipated. The 3-5 Rule at work again--Everything takes 3-5 times longer or costs 3-5 times more than you expect.
Noticing the sound of...
Reflecting creativity, in His image...
Bought a spring flower pot for my cooking utensils.
From the kitchen....
Making a coffee cake to take to Sunday School class in the morning. Sharing the recipe:
Blueberry Streusel Coffee Cake
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 beatern egg
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 cup frozen blueberries
1 cup choped pecans
Streusel:
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cold margarine
In a mixing bowl combine flour sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Add egg, milk, and butter; beat well.
Fold in blueberries and pecans.
Spread into a greased 9-inch square baking pan.
In another bowl, combine sugar and flour; cut in the butter until crumbly.
Sprinkle over the batter.
Bake at 375 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
A thought from my Quiet Time....
Reading through Genesis and came to 50:20, reminded again that God causes all things to work together for good for those who love Him, according to His purpose (Romans 8:28). It's the familiar account of Joseph and his brothers, who are fearful for their lives because of the harm they had done to Joseph.
"As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present result, to preserve many people alive."
The purposes God has in the trials of life are known only by Him, but we can rest assured that they are for our good. When we see that good may be later down the road, and therein lies the challenge of our faith.
"As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present result, to preserve many people alive."
The purposes God has in the trials of life are known only by Him, but we can rest assured that they are for our good. When we see that good may be later down the road, and therein lies the challenge of our faith.
Currently reading...
The Incomparable Christ by J. Oswald Sanders
Sharing a brief paragraph:
From the records it would appear that of all His characteristics, the prayerfulness of Christ impressed His disciples most deeply. They did not ask Him to teach them how to preach or heal or teach, but they did make a request that each of us could take on our lips at this moment, "Lord, teach us to pray."
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