The weather has been in the 50's, considerably warmer than it has been lately. Although it wasn't quite as windy as it usually it.
For out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks... Been thinking of my speech lately and about keeping my tongue under control- I think I will start memorizing some verses in Proverbs about the tongue. It will help me, I know. I also plan on memorizing some songs so I can sing them anytime without reading the lyrics.
The menu for today was: Spaghetti with butter dips. Spent the evening reading past issues of Family Life, while my dirty dishes sat. I read an article about washing dishes and the P.S. said, "Are there dirty dishes waiting to be washed?" I got under conviction about it and got up quickly and washed the whole sink. I thought that as I went to bed how hard it is for me to keep my kitchen clean and then the verse in Philippians came to my mind. I can do ALL things through Christ who gives me strength!
Monday, January 14, 2008
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Weekend with the family
Yesterday we drove to Fort Scott to see the grandparents and had a wonderful scrumptious dinner of chicken noodles made by Grandma herself. Yum! Yum! We brought a birthday cake to celebrate her birthday.
We visited for a long time and had a good time as usual. We then left to go to the Klepels and shared a chicken supper with them too. We were able to spend more time visiting with each family rather than rush around visiting here and there.
We visited the Klepel's church on Sunday. It was a good day! Joyce made a delicious casserole for dinner after church. We were able to visit with her parents too. It was a great time!
Isaiah 54:13
And all thy children shall be taught of the Lord and great shall be the peace of they children.
Isaiah 55:8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord.
We visited for a long time and had a good time as usual. We then left to go to the Klepels and shared a chicken supper with them too. We were able to spend more time visiting with each family rather than rush around visiting here and there.
We visited the Klepel's church on Sunday. It was a good day! Joyce made a delicious casserole for dinner after church. We were able to visit with her parents too. It was a great time!
Isaiah 54:13
And all thy children shall be taught of the Lord and great shall be the peace of they children.
Isaiah 55:8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Butter dips recipe
Butter dips with soup for dinner was on the menu today. It's my favorite recipe from Betty Crocker
Melt 1/4 cup butter in square pan at 450 degrees. Remove pan from oven.
measure 1 1/4 cup of flour (can substitute soft wheat flour-but might need to add a tad more) with 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt. Mix together. Add 2/3 cup milk. Add enough flour to form a soft dough. Knead 10 times.
Roll out into an 8 inch square. Cut into strips, and then half of that. Dip each strip in butter, coating both sides. Arrange in pan. Sprinkle garlic powder, salt and paprika and pepper on top and parmesan cheese. Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Mmmm! delicious!!
Tonight after supper, I talked with Nick about children. He wants to wait on the Lord and go from there. I'm still not interested in going to the doctor and taking some pills to force my body into doing something that doesn't want to do. I want a natural pre-birth as much as I want a natural birth.
It was good for me to admit my frustration towards God for not having children because it was the start of a healing process that has begun. I have also forgiven myself fully over my actions of the past and feel truly free!!!
Melt 1/4 cup butter in square pan at 450 degrees. Remove pan from oven.
measure 1 1/4 cup of flour (can substitute soft wheat flour-but might need to add a tad more) with 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt. Mix together. Add 2/3 cup milk. Add enough flour to form a soft dough. Knead 10 times.
Roll out into an 8 inch square. Cut into strips, and then half of that. Dip each strip in butter, coating both sides. Arrange in pan. Sprinkle garlic powder, salt and paprika and pepper on top and parmesan cheese. Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Mmmm! delicious!!
Tonight after supper, I talked with Nick about children. He wants to wait on the Lord and go from there. I'm still not interested in going to the doctor and taking some pills to force my body into doing something that doesn't want to do. I want a natural pre-birth as much as I want a natural birth.
It was good for me to admit my frustration towards God for not having children because it was the start of a healing process that has begun. I have also forgiven myself fully over my actions of the past and feel truly free!!!
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Timing
Made some bread today and had a big meal for dinner. Tonight we went to Parson's for basketball. I'll be so glad when basketball is over and Nick's...at home!
We test drove a station wagon today. I was thrilled to see it had a hidden seat in the back! But the insurance company won't give us full coverage on it which is required by the loan. I really didn't want to go into debt anyways. I guess it's the Lord closing a door.
Been noticing more and more God's timing versus my own, in everyday life. It's better to wait patiently on Him than to try to get something done quick.
Jeremiah 9:23,24 Thus Saith the Lord, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches, but let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the Lord which exercises lovingkindness, judgement and righteousness in the earth, for in these things I delight saith the Lord.
We test drove a station wagon today. I was thrilled to see it had a hidden seat in the back! But the insurance company won't give us full coverage on it which is required by the loan. I really didn't want to go into debt anyways. I guess it's the Lord closing a door.
Been noticing more and more God's timing versus my own, in everyday life. It's better to wait patiently on Him than to try to get something done quick.
Jeremiah 9:23,24 Thus Saith the Lord, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches, but let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the Lord which exercises lovingkindness, judgement and righteousness in the earth, for in these things I delight saith the Lord.
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Job 5:19
We're planning a trip this weekend to see the grandparents and the Klepels. I'm so excited! Normally, when we head that way, we are so rushed to visit with everyone that we hardly have time to really visit. So, we decided to just visit family. Only 4 more months to go!
We're needing to go chop some more firewood as our supply is getting low. So glad that we have a place to to chop free wood. What a blessing!
Been working on my scripture memory again. Sure would like to get it all memorized soon. Between this and learning lyrics to hymns- I'm sure to have things to do while cleaning and to keep my mind from wandering.
This scripture was given to me 7 years ago in my personal devotions. I'll close with it.
"He shall deliver thee in six troubles, yea in seven there shall no evil touch thee." Job 5:19
We're needing to go chop some more firewood as our supply is getting low. So glad that we have a place to to chop free wood. What a blessing!
Been working on my scripture memory again. Sure would like to get it all memorized soon. Between this and learning lyrics to hymns- I'm sure to have things to do while cleaning and to keep my mind from wandering.
This scripture was given to me 7 years ago in my personal devotions. I'll close with it.
"He shall deliver thee in six troubles, yea in seven there shall no evil touch thee." Job 5:19
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