We often reflect back on our life story and see the hand of God. We worship and celebrate all that He has done for us. Ezra chapter 9 and 10 come as a great shock after you read about the awesome power of God, the generosity of the king, and the faith of the people….
Vintage or Modern? Life lessons in the decisions
(Lots of resources and links in this post highlighted in the title–just click on it!) We purchased a home from 1972. As you can imagine, the plumbing, electricity, and anything you can think of are outdated when it comes to repair. We purchased the home in 2006, when my youngest was two years old. She…
Po’ Boy Fried Oyster Sandwich
Martha Stewart has great cooking shows on PBS. Actually, many good chefs have their special niche within cooking on PBS, and I enjoy watching the variety. From Vietnamese, Norwegian, Italian, Southern, and an emphasis on cooking fresh you can learn about different cultures and appreciate the beautiful foods God has given us to enjoy. I…
Basil Olive Oil Dipping Sauce
Basil smells so clean and refreshing! We had good luck with basil this year. Here is what we created inspired by http://laylita.com/recipes/2013/09/29/basil-oil-sauce/: We will call it…hmmmmmmmmmmmmm……. Basil Olive Oil Dipping Sauce for Bread A bunch of basil leaves (2-3 cups packed) 1 -2 cups of olive oil depending how thick you want it 2 cloves…
Ezra Study: Time to sit under the apple tree and enjoy
There are several friends reading Ezra with me. God’s Word is living and active. I loved the words expressed by a reader after studying Chapter 8 together: “Whew! I’m mentally exhausted. I have so much work to do, but I’m excited about it. I’m going to try to print out the 12 ways to humble yourself!”…
Ezra Chapter 8: Time to refocus and take into account
There is a proverb from the Akan language of Ghana: Se wo were fi na wosankofa a yenkyi,” which translates as: “It is not wrong to go back for that which you have forgotten. One word is used by the people to demonstrate the meaning: Sankofa Ezra assembled all the people and leaders at the…
Insect Lore: A fun summer activity!
Here is an amazing summertime activity to do as a family right in the comfort of your home! Insect Lore allows you to purchase a cup of caterpillars and watch them form into beautiful butterflies! Insect Lore’s Cup of Caterpillars includes 5 caterpillars and all of the nutritious food they need to develop into beautiful Painted…
Anna’s Shrimp Delight
6 ounces of frozen or canned salad shrimp 3 Tablespoons of your favorite Mayo/salad dressing type Mayo 1 Tablespoon minced onion 1 Teaspoon of Sweet Curry Powder, or add more to your taste. I did–love Sweet Curry! Paprika (for the top to decorate only; optional) 1 8 ounce package of cream cheese Thaw the frozen…
We are all pearls in need of a string
My dear friend Melinda sent a text that she was listening to S.M. Lockridge’s full sermon from the post I shared the other day that included the portion “That’s My King” by Lockridge. The message starts off slower than most sermons today, but the beauty in the message is found in his relaxed but authoritative…
THAT’S MY KING: Ezra Chapter 7 afterthoughts
Yesterday we talked about the encouragement of king Artaxerxes of Persia. There is something so powerful about studying God’s Word line upon line and chapter by chapter. I feel like I know Ezra, and I look forward to seeing him in heaven one day! I ponder during my quiet time conversations and circumstances surrounding his life…
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