Happy Friday! I took this picture last year when visiting family in California. When I read this scripture from Ephesians this morning I thought of the prickly cactus that can represent the hurtful things in our life like bitterness, anger and wrath. But the little yellow bloom reminds me the Apostle Paul tells us to … Read more
Happy Thursday! Is it winter where you are? Winter has really hit hard in Middle Tennessee the last two weeks. Last week rain, sleet, and ice and last night … snow! Beautiful snow. I know that snow isn’t a big deal for many of you. But in my neck of the woods … it is … Read more
God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.” John 4:24 ESV Whenever we are planning a family dinner someone always says “Mom, will you make your beans?” The mom referred to is my sous-chef dish-washing mom and her beans are the calico beans she has made and perfected through … Read more
When granddaughter Abbey arrived she had driven from California via Colorado for the better part of a week. She was ready to get out of the car and to get busy in Grandma’s kitchen! Our first evening meal together included garden-fresh fried okra. Growing up in Colorado and California Abbey never had eaten okra. I … Read more
If you have followed this blog very long you will know that I am a BIG fan of Community Bible Study. Their website tells us “Community Bible Study is an interdenominational Bible study for the community. We offer a wide range of courses in classes throughout the United States and welcome people from all backgrounds … Read more
And they say “in the South they fry just about anything …” Well, I beg your pardon, but my fry pan is 1200 miles away from my friend Sue in Alliance, Nebraska when she asked if I have any zucchini. First, you must know that zucchini, Sue and I, go waaaayyy back to the time … Read more