Have you tried to succeed at something and failed time and time again? Did you finally throw in the towel with the disappointing yet relieving thought, “I guess I’m just not meant to do this. I will never be able to do it, so I’ll give up.” This is the way I felt about pancakes. When my kids were young I would …
Friday Food: Peach Cobbler Recipe with a Twist
I heard myself saying this week, “I can’t wait until I can retire from cooking.” I foresee twenty more years or so before retirement. But there are moments when it’s fun–usually when I find a new recipe or give a surprise twist to an old one. That’s what I did last weekend. It was such a hit at my house, …
Christmas in July:The present of His Presence
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight. (Proverbs 3:5,6) My ears were burning. I got up from my knees after praying to hear His voice, and my ears were burning! I was so excited! I had just prayed in …
Mississippi Mud Cake: My Mom’s love language
I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded now lives in you also. For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you…(2 Timothy 1:5-6). When I was a little girl the fourth of July was …