Lending to God

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The world we live in values wealth, equality, beauty, power, and so many other things. Proverbs 19:17 points us in a different direction, that of caring about others more than ourselves. We have God’s assurance in these words that He sees and honors every sacrificial gift, including those we make in secret. Although we will not always receive a material return, it will happen. It could be through the joy and peace we have when we honor God by following His word. In helping others, rich or poor, it is a spiritual act of trust, knowing that God will not forget what we do in love.

Blessings to you and yours!

Marie

Heal Our Land

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This poem was written by our pastor for yesterday’s Worship Service.

We need all the grace and mercy God has to give.  

Father, heal our land!

Satisfied

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Haiku for 5-Minute Friday. This week’s word for 5-Minute Friday is satisfied.

Wheat-Free Butterscotch Bars: A Healthy Treat

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coffee and a good book

Whenever I am reading or studying the Word you will almost always find me with a cup of fresh, flavored, coffee.  Sometimes that includes cookies.  It just might be that I am the original cookie monster.  I would rather have a cookie or two with a great cup of coffee or tea than any other treat.

happy cook

My husband’s mother, who is now in Heaven, made sure that her cookie jar was always full.  She was always ready with a quick snack and a cup of coffee when we visited or when the grandkids came by on their way home from school.  Just because that’s how she was. I think she may have been the ultimate Proverbs 31 woman.  I’m sharing one of my favorites from her recipe box, with a few adjustments because I cannot tolerate wheat and I try to stay away from refined sugars.

Bon appetit!

Simple Butterscotch Bars

1/2 cup butter               2 eggs

1/2 cup honey                2 cups any nut flour

2 tsp vanilla                   1 tsp salt

2 tsp baking powder

Soften butter, add sugar, and eggs, and beat.  Add vanilla and the remaining ingredients.  Blend together.  If using an electric mixer, all can be mixed at once.  Spread on a greased cookie sheet.  Bake 20 minutes at 325 F.  Cut while warm.

Blessings to you and yours!

Marie

The Difference

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There is a difference between believing and knowing. I believe that God is who He says He is and that He can do what He says He can do. I know that He has redeemed me with the blood of His precious Son.

Believing is holding an opinion without having a way to prove it. Knowing is an understanding that is backed up with solid evidence and trust in the source of that evidence. That’s a strong academic statement so let me see if I can explain.

When I sit down on a chair I instinctively know that it’s there. Since I can’t see behind me I have no way of proving that until I sit down. I simply know that the chair is there and totally trust it will hold my weight.

So how do I know that God is really God, that He really can do all He says, that He redeemed me? That requires a special kind of relationship and that’s the key. I have built a relationship with Him. How? I spend time with Him, in the Word. I talk with Him, in prayer. I discuss Him with other Believer’s.

Blessings to you and yours!