God's character · trust

Watching God Provide

When my husband and I stepped out in faith to launch D&D Ministries, we knew that as God had directed our steps, He would continue to lead and provide for us. We have watched Him do that in so many ways. He’s provided opportunities. He’s given wisdom. He’s given energy and strength. He has also provided financially when the answer could only be supplied by His very full hand. I watched Him step in again just last week, and it was amazing, jaw-dropping, and brought many happy tears!

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Because I have Osteoporosis, I have been receiving injections twice a year to strengthen my bones. There was an assistance program that I’ve used in the past that helps women with the very high cost of this medication. However, now that I”m over 65 (!), and am on Medicare, I am denied that assistance. The first cost estimate I was given was to be a little more than $1100. When I learned that, I kind of set the appointment off, knowing this was out of our price range. Then the infusion center where I receive my injection called to set up my appointment and told me that my cost was $367 – much better, but still more than I was ready to pay. Knowing that I needed the injection, I went ahead and made the appointment, then I prayed and prayed. I was truly trusting that God would provide somehow, some way.

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Easter

Being Mindful

Mindful. That’s the word I attempt to practice when the Easter weekend comes. Mindful of why we’re celebrating. Mindful of what I’m reading in the Scriptures. Mindful of what we’re singing in church, of the words that come out of my mouth when I greet my friends and family, and frankly, how I view the entire weekend. The resurrection is the only reason I have hope in a world that is so broken and hurting. It matters how I celebrate and worship and live.

I loved reading The Bible Project Holy Week reading plan. Each day had a video explaining a part of the Gospel, then there were passages of Scripture that went along with it. It kept my heart focused on the cross and the empty tomb all week.

On Good Friday, my husband took me to an appointment that I had. While at that appointment, I became VERY aware once again of how the risen Savior makes a difference in my life every single day. I cannot write about this even now without tearing up. What a wonderful Savior He is! Be sure to come back on Friday – I’m going to share what the Lord did!

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Easter · Resurrection

From Eden to Gethsemane

I worked in my gardens yesterday. Oh, it was lovely to feel the warmth of the sun, and to see green plants coming back to life after a long, cold winter. You know, digging in the dirt is always a contemplative time for me. It often puts my mind on Spiritual truths. Life after death…hmmm, it reminds me of the Bible reading plan I’m reading right now about Holy Week, the week leading up to Easter. One day’s reading really made me consider something I’m not sure I’ve ever thought on – it was about two gardens.

The garden of Eden is where sin began, when all humanity was plunged into the darkness and guilt before a holy God. There in that garden, God made a promise to put enmity between Satan and man. Jesus would come and crush Satan’s head one day.

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Bread · cakes · Easter · Make-Ahead · Pie · Side dish

Celebrate Easter with Family Favorites and Recipes

My favorite holiday of the year is this week! It’s both surprising and exciting! I’m surprised because, well, where did March go?! It flew by for me! However, I’m not sad about that! Why? The last week of March took us to New York and Pennsylvania. The last leg of the trip in PA hit me between the eyes when I came down with Flu A. It caused me to miss out on most of a marriage retreat my husband was leading, as well as Sunday services. Those days are kind of a blur, but I remember enough to grimace at the thought. Thank the Lord for healing, home, and chicken noodle soup!

A few weeks ago, my daughter asked if I minded if she hosted Easter this year. Her family moved into a lovely country home this year, and she felt excited about having everyone there to celebrate the resurrection. Of course I agreed, and now I see the Lord was going before me, knowing I would just be recovering. So this year, I’m simply making a couple sides to take to the meal. That means I can focus on what I really think everyone would enjoy.

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An Inexpensive Way to Create Beautiful Storage Boxes

Springtime usually inspires projects, and even if they’re little ones, isn’t it fun to see the improvements that are made?

I have been looking for pretty boxes to put on the top shelf of my closet that would hold out of season sweaters and tops, as well as purses and accessories. However, I didn’t want to spend $12-$15 on each box, since I was hoping to have three or four, at least. Then I saw an upcycling idea using a plain cardboard box, and I knew this would work for me!

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