Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2 Thirty plus years ago in a small town in Western Nebraska I met Stevan and Debbie Dittmer. … Read more
Proverbs 18:24 One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Have you had a chance to take a look at my Home Page on this blog? My home page, Pray, Cook, Blog has taken on a new look with the addition of a … Read more
Psalm 71:19 Your righteousness, O God, reaches to the heavens, You who have done great things. This is an original recipe of mine. For years my sister-in-law, Liz, has made Sour Cream Coconut Cake for her family holiday dinners. We all love this cake recipe, but recently I was thinking of my newly purchased trifle … Read more
Hebrews 11:6 Without faith it is impossible to please Him. Hebrews 11 is one of my favorite chapters of the Bible. This chapter recounts the many characters of the Bible that walked by faith. It pleases God when it is by faith that we learn to say “the battle is the Lord’s!” I encourage you … Read more
Galatians 5:25 If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit. The best synonym for self-control is “discipline.” Interesting word self-control. We use it often but rarely analyze it, even when we come across it in the Bible. Self-control means “inner strength.” The fruit of the Spirit is self-control. Self-control frees … Read more
He who sits on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” Revelation 21:5 Whew! We had company last week and while I was busy playing hostess and having loads of fun, the garden continued to produce! Little by little the frig has filled with tomatoes, greens beans, cucumbers, and more! This weekend … Read more