Nothing is too Hard for Thee

 

"Ah Lord GOD! behold, Thou hast made the heaven

and the earth by Thy great power and stretched out arm,

and there is nothing too hard for Thee:” Jeremiah  32:17

 

Fresh Salad with Olive Olive Oil Dressing

I love salads! And with a homemade, tangy dressing,

they are even more delicious and healthy!

Fresh Salad

Add chopped tomatoes



Handful of shredded Mozzarella cheese



 Top with some Multi-grain crackers, (or Croutons) 

and Olive oil vinegar dressing!  *happy sigh*

Tangy Homemade Dressing

2 teaspoons Apple Cider Vinegar

1 teaspoon Olive Oil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon basil, (dried or fresh)

1/4 teaspoon Oregano

Dash of salt and pepper

Enjoy!



Ye Shall Have Tribulation: But Be of Good Cheer

Many Christians think they are to receive their best lives now, however, many Christians haven't been reading their Bibles. A true Christian is promised their best life in eternity, and for their stay upon the earth they are promised persecution, hatred, false accusations, betrayal, division, being scoffed at, and being treated as evil for the sake of Christ, even unto death.  The deceived believe God owes them every blessing and comfort that this life has to offer. The saints reward is in Heaven. FRIENDS, DON'T BE DECEIVED.

N. Willis

 

 If the world hate you, ye know that it hated Me before it hated you.

 If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.

 Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted Me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept My saying, they will keep yours also. John 15:18-20
 

  Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all. Psalms 34:19

These things I have spoken unto you, that in Me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. John 16:33

 

Favorite Pumpkin Pie

Mixing all the ingredients

Finished making a butter-oil 

crust-so yummy!

Ready to bake!

The finished pie! Wish I could share

 some with you! :)

*recipe coming soon!

Happy Thanksgiving!

 

 

In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus

concerning you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18

 

 

5 Things I'm Thankful For:

 

1. My precious Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ

2. My loving husband Jeff :)

3. My dear Family

4. My father and mother who trained me in the ways of the Lord

5. A place to call home on this pilgrim way

 

...as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.

Joshua 24:15b

 



God is Still on the Throne

God is still on the Throne, And He will remember His own;

Tho 'trials may press us and burdens distress us, He never will leave us alone;

God is still on the throne, He never forsaketh His own;

His promise is true, He will not forget you, God is still on the throne.

Unknown

Charles Spurgeon" Cheer up, Christian! Things are not left to chance:

 no blind fate rules the world. God hath purposes and those purposes are fulfilled.

God hath plans and those plans are wise, and never can be dislocated.

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God,

to them who are the called according to His Purpose.

 Romans 8:28

Make me a Blessing

Written by: Ira B. Wilson

1 Out in the highways and byways of life,

Many are weary and sad;

Carry the sunshine where darkness is rife,

Making the sorrowing glad.

Refrain:

Make me a blessing, make me a blessing,

Out of my life may Jesus shine;

Make me a blessing, O Savior, I pray,

Make me a blessing to someone today.

2 Tell the sweet story of Christ and His love,

Tell of His pow'r to forgive;

Others will trust Him if only you prove

True, every moment you live.

 (Refrain)

3 Give as 'twas given to you in you need,

Love as the Master loved you;

Be to the helpless a helper indeed,

Unto your mission be true. (Refrain)

Have Faith in God

Author: B. McKinney

 

Have faith in God when your pathway is lonely;
He sees and knows all the way you have trod.
Never alone are the least of His children;
Have faith in God, have faith in God.
 

Chorus:
Have faith in God, He's on His throne;
Have faith in God, He watches o'er His own.
He cannot fail, He must prevail;
Have faith in God, have faith in God.
 

 Have faith in God when your prayers are unanswered;
Your earnest plea He will never forget.
Wait on the Lord trust His Word and be patient;
Have faith in God, He'll answer yet. [Chorus]

 

 Have faith in God in your pain and your sorrow;
His heart is touched with your grief and despair.
Cast all your cares and your burdens upon Him;
And leave them there, oh, leave them there. [Chorus]
 

 Have faith in God though all else fail about you;
Have faith in God, He provides for His own.
He cannot fail though all kingdoms shall perish;
He rules, He reigns, upon His throne. [Chorus]
 

Rejoice in the Lord

Where you are today is no accident.  

God is using the situation you are in right now 
to shape you, and prepare you for the place 
He wants to bring you into tomorrow.  

Trust Him with His plan, even if you don't understand it

-Unknown-

We're Engaged!!

On July 8, 2015, on a beautiful and foggy morning hike, in Ohio...

Jeff asked me to marry him, and I said... "Yes!!!!!" =)

The beautiful ring that he gave me!!!

 

We are both so happy and excited!!!! God is so good!!! =)=)

Jeff & Amy 2015 =) 

The Lord hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.

Psalm 126:3

Happy 4th of July!

I hope you and your family have a safe and nice day together!!

 He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; 
and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, 
and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?
Micah 6:8 

 O give thanks unto the Lord; for He is good; 
for His mercy endureth for ever.
1 Chronicles 16:34 

America Is Too Young to Die...Bro.David Ravenhill

If My people, which are called by My name, shall humble themselves,
 and pray, and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways;
then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. 

2 Chronicles 7:14

Only 4 more days!!!

Till I fly to Ohio!!!! (Lord willing) =) =)
So. so. looking forward to seeing Jeff again, and his family!!!

Love One Another

 Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; 
and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. 
1 John 4:7

God Says in His Holy Word...

In view of the recent great sinful decision, made by the Supreme Court in this land:

O earth, earth, earth, hear the word of the Lord.

 Jeremiah 22:29

4.  Have ye not read, that He which made them at the beginning made them
male and female, 5. And said, For this cause shall a man leave
father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh? 

 6. Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh.

 What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder. 

Matthew 19:4-6
 
 ... yea, let God be true, but every man a liar;
Romans 3:4a

 So shall they fear the name of the Lord from the west,
and His glory from the rising of the sun.
When the enemy shall come in like a flood,
the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a standard against him.
Isaiah 59:19

...the Lamb shall overcome them: for He is Lord of lords, 
and King of kings: and they that are with Him are called, and chosen, and faithful.
Revelation 17:14b

In the Center of God's Will

There is no better place to be than in the center of God’s will 

– except in His presence. 
-Mateo

Day 2-Thanking God For His Protection- Awesome Power of God!

"A large E-F3 tornado (pictured above) with peak winds of 150 mph, 

ripped though the area last month, 30 mi. to the west of our home.
 It destroyed a house, and damaged another. This particular tornado was on the
ground for about 15.5 miles.

 We were shopping in a neighboring city at the time,
and the sky was very dark and stormy. We decided to head home a
different way, and praise God...Otherwise we would have headed into part of the 

storm! The hail here in the Midwest is known to reach the size of baseballs
(or larger), and tornado's and severe weather are not uncommon.
But, thankfully we know the One who is in control of the weather
and the storms! I am thankful for His protection that day, last month, 

and also for the previous month, when a tornado was spotted
 in the field behind our house! We experienced hail, high winds,
 and a power outage for almost 2 days... Day-2-Thanking God for His
 compassionate protection and care!"

Fire, and hail; snow, and vapour; stormy wind fulfilling His word: Psalm 148:8

The LORD is slow to anger, and great in power, and will not at all acquit
 the wicked: the LORD hath His way in the whirlwind and in the storm, 
and the clouds are the dust of His feet. Nahum 1:3 

  Both young men, and maidens; old men, and children: Let them praise
the name of the LORD: for His name alone is excellent; His glory is above
the earth and heaven. Psalm 148:12-13

Day 1-Giving Thanks

 I want to begin a series of 14 blog posts, on thankfulness-
I may not post a new one everyday, but just share on here as the Lord leads.
We have so much to thank Him for! And I specifically want to thank God
for everything He has given me in Christ...especially for His amazing love and grace!
 
In every thing give thanks: for this is the 
will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
  1 Thessalonians 5:18

(Day 1)
 Thanking God for my friend's and family!

Friends are like the warm blue sea, 

They splash laughter into your eyes. 

Karen Reynolds

A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: 

and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. 

Proverbs 18:24

What is something you are thanking God for today?
 I would love to hear your thoughts and comments!

Counting Down the Days...

 

... till I visit Jeff and his family!!!! =)=)16 days till I fly to Ohio (Lord willing)!!!
SO excited, and thanking God for His blessings...and especially for Jeff!!!

Magnify the Lord

O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt His name together. 

 Psalm 34:3

And in that day shall ye say, Praise the LORD, call upon His name, 

 declare His doings among the people, make mention that His name is exalted. 

Isaiah 12:4

Redeeming the Time

 

Treasure every moment that you have! 

And treasure it more because you spent it for Jesus Christ and His Kingdom.

And remember that time waits for no one. Yesterday is history.

 Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift. That's why it's called the present!

Spend your time wisely!

To talk with God, no breath is lost-talk on! 

To walk with God, no strength is lost-walk on!

To wait on God, no time is lost-wait on!

-Unknown

For since the beginning of the world men have not heard,

 nor perceived by the ear, neither hath the eye seen,

 O God, beside Thee, what He hath prepared for him that waiteth for Him.

Isaiah 64:4

Rain and Trials

Sometimes the bright sky turns to grey. 

And the day seems dark and dreary, 

No sunshine seems to light your way, 
And your heart is sad and weary.

  Rain falls so heavily at times, 

And of't we cannot see, 

Why the dreams we had hoped for, 

Are suddenly made to flee. 

But then, there comes the rainbow, 

God's promise in the sky, 

Someday, someday, we'll understand, 

And know the reason why. 

The dark clouds are as needful, 

As the skies of cheerful blue, 

To accomplish God's own perfect will;

His promises are true.

For He hath said that, all things, 

Work together for our good, 

To them that love Him...

 Oh! let us then please Him, as we should!

 He does know what is best for us, 

And although the way seems dark, 

God has given refuge from life's storms, 

As He did for Noah, in the Ark. 

In Jesus Christ our Hope is found, 

He is Light, our Strength, the Way, 

Be still and know that He is God, 

Oh, rest in Him today! 

Be still, and know that I am God:  I will be exalted among the heathen,  

I will be exalted in the earth. Psalm 46:10

I Asked the Lord

     

"He is Sovereign, Loving, Kind, nothing this truth can dim, 
He gives the very best to those who leave the choice with Him.
My Jesus, Saviour, Shepherd, Friend!"

Written by: John Newton

I asked the Lord that I might grow
In faith, and love, and every grace;
Might more of His salvation know,
And seek, more earnestly, His face.

’Twas He who taught me thus to pray,
And He, I trust, has answered prayer!
But it has been in such a way,
As almost drove me to despair.

I hoped that in some favored hour,
At once He’d answer my request;
And by His love’s constraining pow’r,
Subdue my sins, and give me rest.

Instead of this, He made me feel
The hidden evils of my heart;
And let the angry pow’rs of hell
Assault my soul in every part.

Yea more, with His own hand He seemed
Intent to aggravate my woe;
Crossed all the fair designs I schemed,
Humbled my heart, and laid me low.

Lord, why is this, I trembling cried,
Wilt thou pursue thy worm to death?
“’Tis in this way, the Lord replied,
I answer prayer for grace and faith.

These inward trials I employ,
From self, and pride, to set thee free;
And break thy schemes of earthly joy,
That thou may’st find thy all in Me.”

Take Heed

Jesus said: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
Luke 5:32

...and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for He shall save His people from their sins.
Matthew 5:21

Do you know Him? Does He know YOU?

He looketh upon men, and if any say, I have sinned, 

and perverted that which was right, and it profited me not;
  He will deliver his soul from going into the pit, 

and his life shall see the light. 

Job 33:27-28

In Christ Alone

“It is not the strength of your faith but the object of your faith that actually saves you.”

(Unknown) 

He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life:
and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life;
but the wrath of God abideth on him.
John 3:36

Simple Decorating Idea

Love this simple idea for decorating candles...cinnamon sticks tied up with string! 

 

 

 

 

Wait on the Lord

A Tribute to Those Who Gave Their All

Memorial Day 2015

 Written by J.H.

Our soldiers did their duty 

They stood among the brave;

For freedom, and for all of us

With love their lives they gave.

Where help was needed, 

With courage they went, 

And answered duty's call.
 They marched along bravely
Wherever they were sent.

They laid down their lives,

For their country,  

For family and friends so dear;

They will be greatly missed! 

Oh, there is no greater love than this!

So dearly will they be,

In our hearts and memories,

In honor of what they gave 

Two simple words I'd like to say, 

"Thank You."

God's Word

 

The Bible is the only Book,

where the Author is always present. 

Unknown

And He said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end.

 I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely. 

Revelation 21:6

  And He shewed me a pure river of water of life,

 clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb.
Revelation 22:1

And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. 

And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. 

And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely. 

Revelation 22:17 

 "This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth;
 but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, 
that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein:
 for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, 
and then thou shalt have good success."
- Joshua 1:8

Looking unto Jesus

 

"Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against Thee."
Psalm 119:11

I love hymns by Fanny Crosby. God used her in such a mighty way,
and below is a favorite line from one of her many songs. I hope you will be blessed!

More like Jesus would I be, let my Savior dwell with me;

Fill my soul with peace and love—make me gentle as a dove;

More like Jesus, while I go, pilgrim in this world below;

Poor in spirit would I be; let my Savior dwell in me.

Fanny Crosby

Special Announcement =)

Twelve beautiful red roses, from my very special friend, Jeff! =)

He asked and was given permission to court me recently, and just came to visit
from Ohio, with his brother. We had such a wonderful time
visiting together...God is so good!!! =) I am so excited and happy! =)
Please pray for Jeff and I as we continue to seek God's will,
and that we would bring Honour and Glory to the name
of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ! Thank you so much,
and I hope you all are having a great week!

More details later, Lord willing!! =)

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, 

and cometh down from the Father of lights, 

with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. 

James 1:17 

 O magnify the LORD with me, 
and let us exalt His name together.
Psalm 34:3

Rejoice

Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. 

Philippians 4:4 

Fear God and Keep His Commandments

 What is the chief end of man?

 Man's chief end, is to glorify God, and to enjoy Him for ever.

But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve 

through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted 

from the simplicity that is in Christ. 

 2 Corinthians 11:3

And further, by these, my son, be admonished: 

of making many books there is no end; 

and much study is a weariness of the flesh. 

 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter:

 Fear God, and keep His commandments: 

for this is the whole duty of man. 

 Ecclesiastes 12:12-13

Delicious Stuffed Mushrooms

 

My brother-in-law makes the most delicious stuffed mushrooms!
Here is a simplified version of his recipe; I hope you enjoy!!

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
                  1/2 cup cooked bacon  (or sausage, if your prefer)                  
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder   
1 pound whole fresh mushrooms, stems removed
   
 In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
 Stir in the bacon, onion and garlic powder. Spoon into mushroom caps.
Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 4-6 minutes or until heated through.
Serve warm. Yield: about 2 dozen. 

We're Marching to Zion

Sing praises to the Lord, which dwelleth in Zion: 

declare among the people His doings.

Psalm 9:11

Come, we that love the Lord,
and let our joys be known;
join in a song with sweet accord,
join in a song with sweet accord
and thus surround the throne,
and thus surround the throne.
Refrain:
We're marching to Zion,
beautiful, beautiful Zion;
we're marching upward to Zion,
the beautiful city of God.

2. Let those refuse to sing
who never knew our God;
but children of the heavenly King,
but children of the heavenly King
may speak their joys abroad,
may speak their joys abroad.
(Refrain)

3. The hill of Zion yields
a thousand sacred sweets
before we reach the heavenly fields,
before we reach the heavenly fields,
or walk the golden streets,
or walk the golden streets.
(Refrain)

4. Then let our songs abound,
and every tear be dry;
we're marching through Emmanuel's ground,
we're marching through Emmanuel's ground,
to fairer worlds on high,
to fairer worlds on high.
(Refrain) 

Lyrics: Isaac Watts 

"Do you have favorite hymn?"

Delicious Monkey Bread

 

"If you enjoy cinnamon rolls, you'll love Monkey Bread!" =)

• 2¼ tsp yeast
• 1 cup warm water
• ¼ cup sugar
• 2 tsp oil or melted coconut oil
• ½ cup whole wheat flour
• 1 egg
• ½ Tbsp salt
• 3-4 cups unbleached white flour

For the Outside

• ½ cup melted butter
• ½ cup sugar
• 2 Tbsp cinnamon

Instructions

1. Combine yeast, warm water, sugar, oil, and whole wheat flour in a large bowl.
2. Let set until it begins to bubble (5-10 minutes).
3. Whisk in egg.
4. Combine salt and flour and add to yeast mixture. Add enough flour so that you can handle the dough.
5. Knead until smooth.
6. Tear off chunks (about golf ball size) and roll them into a ball.
7. Roll dough balls in butter, then in cinnamon and sugar mixture.
8. Add to a greased shallow dish, or a bundt pan (really, anything works).
9. Let rise for 30 minutes.
10. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes. Ice if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

* If you have egg allergies, you can leave the egg out. It still turns out great.

Nepal Earthquake-Prayer Request and Short Account of Amazing Deliverance

Sing praises to the Lord, which dwelleth in Zion:
 declare among the people His doings. 
Psalm 9:11

 
Please pray for the Nepali people, who are suffering from the massive earthquakes
that (as you likely know) have struck the country of Nepal (Capital city, Kathmandu) on
Saturday.  The largest quake being a magnitude 7.8, and a more recent one being a 6.8,
and also many aftershocks. More than 4,000 people have died, and more are currently
 being searched for.  It is so heartbreaking to see the photos and hear the stories!

However, we are so thankful to the Lord for His wonderful and miraculous
 protection of my sister Grace and her husband Rob, (who are missionaries
to Kathmandu, Nepal) and their children. At the time of the first major
7.8 magnitude earthquake, they were all at church, and God protected them from harm;
glory to His name!  Although they did experience lots of strong shaking, they were
kept safe. What if they had been in the city, with rubble from heavy stone structures
 crashing to the streets below, or what if they they had been in one of the buildings
 that collapsed...but Praise God, He protected and kept them safe!
Psalm 91.

 Isn't it amazing what God does for those who love and obey Him?
 Would you please keep them in your prayers?  For continued safety, wisdom,
 and strength, for today, and in the days ahead, as I'm sure it will be difficult,
amid the upheaval in Kathmandu and surrounding villages.
Thank you for your prayers and concern!

Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
Psalm 124:8 

5 Delicious Recipe Ideas for a Special Tea Party!

1. Cucumber Tea Sandwiches!

 

  

2. Monkey Bread Cupcakes

 

 3. Creamy, Wrapped Caramels (Like Aunt Kathy's!=)

  

 4. Strawberry-Oatmeal Yogurt Parfaits

 

5. and...Blueberry, Lemon Curd Vanilla Cheesecake! Yummy!

I hope you are inspired,=) and maybe you can plan a 

special Spring tea party for your family or friends! 

I'm looking forward to making one soon (LW) with my sisters! =)