Be Stilled

Imagine having the time to stroll up a nearby hill where you intended to be alone, but alas you encounter a friendly Stranger. The thing you liked best about this guy was that He was all ears. In a small rural village there are not many distractions so we often marvel as crops grow to…

Encourage one another

“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” 1 Thess 5:11 “IF it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully. ” Romans 12:8 “Then…

Today is the Day

Any gift we have, any power we have is because God is with us. Our Father did not expect us to be effective for His kingdom on our own. His grace, love, power, and presence are ever available to us. He uses the humble and willing to share the gospel with others. Speak of what…

Walk in It

A child just walks in a wonderland full of awe! Such childlike fascination is a gift from the One who created all things to astonish us, to cause us to admire and reverence God who spoke it all into creation. As a child I used to drink from a garden hose! Amazingly I am still…

The History of Tea

“May I have a word?” Is a question the English asked whenever a response was needed; when an enlightenment was forthcoming; when a warning was necessary;  when one’s idea was politely given.  Indeed this attention arresting question was rather a civilized way to invoke a time to meet, a time for tea.  In Mexico today…

Barbie Biscuits

Give me something simple, quick! Enjoy these yummy biscuits in 20 minutes! No mixer needed just whisk them up.  One bowl, make 12 biscuits in your muffin tin!  Easy to hack and make garlic flavored dinner rolls, or add some almond chips on the bottom of the pam sprayed tin for a bit of crunch.…

KETO Meal Planning

Got creative with the basic bagel dough! With one recipe you can bake a deep dish pizza, a cinnamon pastry pie, and three bagels for a variety of meals through the week.  One mess, and at least 4-5 absolutely fantastic meals. My husband is only semi-keto, but he supports me with daily encouragements.  He has…