Before I begin today’s post, I want to give an update to those of you who read my Wednesday post about “What If You Knew You Only Had Another Day.”
My precious cousin was given the prognosis of two months, but she only had three days. She went home to be with Christ, her Savior on Wednesday afternoon. She is safe in the arms of Jesus and her faith in Him is now sight. Scripture says, Absent from the body, present with the Lord. II Cor. 5:8 Thank you to those of you prayed for her. Please pray for their family, for they are the only ones suffering now. She is pain free, cancer free and sin free. Again, I pray you have the assurance of eternity in heaven as she did and is now experiencing! Continue reading “The Jezebel Way”
If You Knew You Only Had Another Day…
If you got the news this morning that you only had another day to live, or even two months, how would that change the way you spend today?
I have a precious cousin who has recently been told by the medical staff who have been Continue reading “If You Knew You Only Had Another Day…”
Thanksgiving Ideas
I’m planning on hosting Thanksgiving for my family this year. I’m not going all out with decorations and table decor, but I want it to be special, memorable and fun.
I also want it to be stress-free as possible! For that reason this week I plan on getting some things done ahead of time. Here’s this week’s list:
- Iron Tablecloths and napkins
- Make pie crusts
- Make Butterhorns
- Make menu
- Get centerpiece ideas ready
Let me share some of my ideas with you, in case you could use a little inspiration, too!
Why not try a little un-traditional color combo?
Are you hosting Thanksgiving this year? What could you be working on now so you’ll be less stressed when the holiday arrives?
With love from my country kitchen,
Refreshed at a Retreat
Oh friends, every time I get the blessing of sharing God’s Word with a group of women, I am in awe that my great God that would use a small, insignificant person like me! Going to speak to women is ALWAYS more about what God has taught me as I’ve prepared than it is them hearing from me. I am nothing, but God’s Word is EVERYTHING and I love being His messenger!
Last weekend I got to travel to Grass Valley, CA to speak at Wolf Mt. Camp. There were around 65 women who filled the camp and came to fellowship, rest, have fun and get refreshed in their spiritual lives. I loved every minute of being there and thought I would “take you along” via my pictures today.
Look Like Him
The funniest occurrence happened this week and I’ve lost track of how many times this scenario has happened in the past. I was out shopping and a couple walked past me and greeted me…warmly, with that recognition kind of “Hello!” I kept walking because I have never seen them before. Then they called a name ~
“Dianne!”
It was at that moment that I realized this person thought they were seeing my twin sister, Dianne! I turned and confessed that “Dianne” wasn’t being rude and ignoring them, but that I am her twin, Denise! They responded with,
Oh my! You look just like her!
These situations have happened out of the state in which she lives, which makes it even more crazy! Even as adults, I guess we must still look alike.! There’s something in me that makes them think they’re seeing Dianne.
The following day after this happened, I was thinking of a difficulty I’m facing and was praying about my responses. It’s so easy to turn cynical, sarcastic and even want to pull away, but then I was reminded that when others see me, they should see Christ in me. He should be so recognizable in my words, my actions, and even what my expression reveals. Is there…
- Worry?
- Anger?
- Depression?
- Disgust?
If so, others will walk right on by, seeing only Denise instead of Jesus. But what if I allow the Lord to help me be mindful of His responses towards me so that I can show those same traits to others by His power? They will see:
- Joy!
- Love!
- Trust!
- Forgiveness!
Could people walk past you and me and see Jesus? Oh no, we’ll never be perfect this side of heaven, but there should be something so familiar about our lives and responses, that they would be reminded of Christ! Let’s pray that we look more and more like Him as the years pass!
I’m thankful for a twin so the Lord could remind me today that I need to look like Him!
Who are you showing to a watching world?
RefreshHer 