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The Love of God
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The Lost Art of Sewing
Hey friends! I’m excited to bring you the first post in our new series—and it’s a guest post too! I asked a friend who is really good at sewing to share some tips. I had to laugh when I read that about the seam-ripper (that is so me! 😉). While I honestly am not skilled in this area (I have a post coming up where I share some of my favorite places to find modest clothes), I do have renewed ambitions to try sewing something simple, maybe a new cushion for my rocking chair. Sewing is a fading art, but there’s a lot of value in it. It’s a great…
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Enough for Me
Hello friends! This poem, written by one of my favorite hymnwriters, is such a blessing to me that I just had to share it with you! I’m sure you’re familiar with a number of hymns by Frances Ridley Havergal, but chances are you’ve never seen this one. So beautifully articulated, may this poem be the cry of our hearts as we thirst after Christ and are satisfied in Him. I am so weak, dear Lord, I cannot stand One moment without Thee; But oh, the tenderness of Thine enfolding And oh, the faithfulness of Thine upholding, And oh, the strength of Thy right hand. That strength is enough for me!…
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Our Utmost for His Highest
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An Anchored Heart
When my heart is overwhelmed, lead me to the Rock that is higher than I (Psalm 61:4). An overwhelmed heart…something I’m sure we all know! That one little part of us can carry such a whirlwind of emotions! Joy, sorrow, pain, fear, hope, anxiety, disappointment, peace, discouragement; the list could go on. The question is, what do we do with an overwhelmed heart? Do we have to live our lives controlled by our tumultuous emotions? Or can we walk in victory in spite of our changeful feelings? These days, it’s often considered a virtuous thing to expose our every emotion. The world’s mantra is “follow your heart.” However, this is…
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Summer Review and Favorites
Hello friends! Wow, what a summer! Jam-packed with activity and good memories. I enjoyed lovely vacation time, read some great books, and in spite of the heat, enjoyed trying several new recipes. As a little disclaimer before you read on, I’m currently not affiliated with any company, so all the recommendations/links below are solely from my desire to get good resources into your hands. 😊 Summertime Activities Our first trip was to Green Lakes State Park, south of Syracuse, NY. It’s so beautiful there, and yes, the glacial lakes are actually green! The water is a clear aqua, like you see in pictures of the Caribbean. (Unfortunately, the green color…
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Make Christ Your Song
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No Condemnation
This poem is based on John 8:2-11 and inspired by a sermon at my church several years ago. She stood guilty and trembling before Him that day, Condemned and undone, with nothing to say. Thrown on her knees in the dust before Christ, She knew that justice demanded her life. She looked up and saw the look on His face, Though Justice pursued her, she knelt before Grace. And as her accusers came circling around, Jesus stooped over and wrote on the ground. One by one, all the men who surrounded her left, Of their self-righteousness fully bereft. "Where are thine accusers?" He questioned her then, "Hath no man condemned…
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Nonny’s Potato Salad
Hey there! What goes along with hot dogs, watermelon, and lemonade for a summer picnic? Or maybe a barbecue? In my book, it’s potato salad. This was my grandma’s recipe, passed down to my mom, and now I love making it, too. This is more of a chunky potato salad, although you can cook the potatoes a little longer if you prefer it to be softer. Enjoy! Serves 7-8. 8 large white or russet potatoes, washed and cut into quarters (you can peel them if you prefer, but we don’t mind a little potato skin, plus much of it will fall off after the potatoes are cooked) 2 hard-boiled eggs,…
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His Goodness
“And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth (Exodus 34:6).” We serve a good God. In His character, and in His ways, He is always good. This truth comforts us as we see the evil in this world; sustains us in times of trouble, and stirs gratitude in our hearts as we observe His goodness toward us in things little and great. And, it gives us hope as we anticipate the day when He will restore all things to their state at creation—when everything He made will again be very good. His Character is…
