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Fresh cherries are in season and I’ve been buying a bag each week at Aldi. They’re so good in everything from yogurt to fruit cups or my favorite cherry dessert – individual berry cobblers. Yum! The Individual Berry Cobblers (which are essentially quick, personal-sized fruit crisps) feature a warm, jammy berry base topped with a sweet, buttery oatmeal crumble. You can easily scale this recipe to make exactly as many servings as you need.
I am frequently asked the question –
“How can I know God’s will?”
When decisions, small and great are before us, we want clear direction! Asking God’s will is a good question, but often the answer has been given, yet we are balking at it because it isn’t what we wanted or it isn’t how we expected God to answer!
Continue reading “Don’t Despise the Small Tasks”When I was a child, I remember the delight of hearing the ice cream truck coming down our street, ringing its bell while playing carnival-like music. We occasionally were able to purchase a treat, but oh how fun when we did! Is summer really summer for a child without popsicles? Okay, it is, but there’s something special about a delicious frozen treat on a hot summer day! The ice cream truck isn’t needed for the treats I’m sharing today!
Homemade popsicles are so easy and are full of good ingredients. Last week my grandson came over for a visit. Wanting to make our time together special, I thought it would be fun for him to make these popsicles. I pulled up the recipe for these treats on Taste of Home’s site, and found that the five ingredients needed were all in my pantry and freezer. He often has to miss out on purchased treats because he is highly sensitive to food dyes, and many of the frozen varieties contain artificial colors. These are all natural ingredients and he was so excited both to make them and to eat them!
Continue reading “Creamy Strawberry Banana Popsicles”My garden has started producing zucchini and that means one thing for sure – Zucchini Bread! I love to enjoy it for breakfast or a snack, but don’t want it to be filled with tons of sugar or butter. I found a recipe on Sally’s Baking Addiction that uses Greek Yogurt that is much lighter, and it was so fluffy and delicious!
A couple years ago, when life was feeling very overwhelming, I began implementing a day that I call my Sabbath (Rest). It’s been on Friday’s because that’s the day that works best for my schedule. I sleep in as long as I’m able. I spend longer periods of time in God’s Word and prayer than on the other days of the week. That in itself makes this day so special!
I move slowly through the day and try not to do any heavy kind of work. I also try to schedule time with a friend for coffee or lunch. The fellowship of another believer is so refreshing. Last week I met a friend at Starbucks located in Barnes and Noble. The seating area is so quiet and a little secluded. That was also restful!
Let me take a side step and tell you about the delicious beverage I ordered, at my daughter’s recommendation.
Continue reading “The Blessing of Taking a Day of Rest”
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