Bible study · Proverbs

The Wisdom of Proverbs

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All of God’s Word is given that we might know God, receive Christ as our Savior and then live to glorify Him all our days.  His Word.  How precious it is.  Every chapter, every verse, every line is given that we might know Him.

The Book of Proverbs is a favorite Book of mine, due to its practical nature.  There are so many truths to apply to every day life.  I’ve sought to know it and live by it.  But I long to know more.

For this reason, I’m beginning a study in this Book and will be sharing it with you here.  Today I’m sharing a video to introduce Proverbs.  I hope it will open your heart and mind even more to its Truths and make you hungry to dig in and study its chapters!

Denise

Fall · Home decor

Fall Decor 2018 – Living Areas

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Being a lover of summer, I waited until the first day of fall before I pulled out my fall decorations.  Now that it’s all out, I’m smiling at those cooler breezes and autumn skies.  There is definitely something truly cozy about fall and its decor.

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Low lights and twisty branches…

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Twinkly lights and warm hues…

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Pumpkins of all sorts – fabric and ceramic.  An old mason jar with a battery operated votive inside adds a little whimsy and shine to the tabletop.

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My desk area got a new chalkboard design.  I found a drawing that I liked, then I made it my own…

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I added my list of books I love to the binding of the books.

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My kitchen chalkboard is my favorite.  I found this idea on Pinterest and then drew it in my colors and added the leaves.

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Next time I’ll share my front entry way and the outside decor!

Have you decorated for fall?  If not, I hope you’ve found a little inspiration here!

Denise

Biblical Womanhood · Christian growth

Three Ways To Make the Most of a Retreat

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The theme for my fall is “Retreat!” I will have participated in five of them by the time Thanksgiving arrives, and I love it!!  I’ll be on the giving end of each of these retreats, but I’ve had the blessing of being on the receiving end MANY times!  I know that to attend a retreat: Continue reading “Three Ways To Make the Most of a Retreat” →

dessert · Fast dessert

Let the Fall Desserts Begin – Pumpkin Bars

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Now that fall is officially here, it’s time to start some of those seasonal dessert recipes rolling! For all of you pumpkin lovers, here’s a dessert in bar form that makes a lot but also delivers in moist, delicious pumpkin-ness!  The cream cheese frosting is literally the icing on the cake that adds the perfect creaminess.  Add a cup of coffee or a glass of milk and you have the perfect fall dessert!

This makes 2 9×13″ pans, so you’ll be able to feed that crowd that is coming to your house this season!

Pumpkin Bars
2 Cups flour
1 tsp soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 2/3 cup sugar
1 cup oil
4 eggs
2 cups pumpkin
1 cup nuts, chopped
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice or 1/4 tsp each, cinnamon, allspice, cloves and nutmeg

Frosting:
6 oz. cream cheese
1/2 cup butter
2 Tb. cream
1 tsp vanilla
2 cups powdered sugar

Mix all ingredients for bars.  Pour into two greased and floured 9 x 13 pans and bake at 350 degrees 20-25 minutes.

To make frosting, mix cream cheese and butter.  Combine with other ingredients and mix well.  Frost cooled bars.

Happy Pumpkin Monday!

Denise