I have to admit I fluctuate back and forth between secretly hating all the new year’s resolutions clogging up my news feed and a sudden burst of energy and new determination for some of the things I would like to see differently in my life. Like the typical ones, yes please! I would love to…
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Incomparable
Our Sunday School lesson today really got to my heart. When I began my study process for it, (I teach one of the ladies’ classes which on a side note are a super awesome group!) I was honestly kind of dreading it as the current sessions are from Isaiah which happens to be one of…
Housework vs. Hospitality
I am people person. Yes sometimes I need peace and total quiet but those who really know me best know I thrive on relationship and being around/with people. I love having guests and enjoy being spontaneous. However my life has changed quite drastically over the past 8 years. I have never been that spotless housekeeper…
Waiting
Waiting (perhaps I should say patience) is not my greatest attribute. My habit is to swoop in, assess, and fix the “problem” in the fastest, easiest way possible. God doesn’t always agree with my plan and that sends me into a tail spin where I usually end up eating lots of chocolate, grumping at my…
Of Cars and Colors
This past Sunday Pastor Leon preached an awesome message on prayer that has kept my mind rolling this week. Not only the conditions for true prayer ~ a clean and pure heart ~ but simply realizing that God does answer some of the prayers that seem silly or fulfills the desires of our heart that…
Super Delicious (& Healthy) Honey Applesauce Bars
I came across an absolutely amazing-to-good-to-keep-to-myself recipe today. I was on a search for a way to utilize my freshly ground whole wheat and also use honey as I am completely out of sugar right now. Years ago my mom gave me the cookbook, Cooking with Wisdom, which I have to admit I rarely use…
A Tribute to my Siblings
When my parents first married, the doctor told my mother she would not be able to get pregnant. Much to their delight, the doctor was wrong and I was born 1 month after their first anniversary. Two years later my sister Janice was born and then came our only brother, Steven and finally my baby…
“Old Sauce”
Our garden is brimming with beautiful tomatoes, sadly something my current food plan does not include. I have been finding other yummies to add to sandwiches and salads but decided I was going to take the lazy quick route and just do my canning all in chunk tomatoes which I reasoned could be opened and…
Aunt Dini
When I married into the Miller family, I was blessed to gain a precious gem of an aunt, Odena. Single, spunky and very independent, “Dini” as she was dubbed by the older grandchildren is the only sibling of Lowell’s dad and always lavishly spoiled Lowell and his 2 brothers, Merlin & Keith and seemingly decided…
Vitamix Applesauce
Here I am about to do another shameless commercial for a most favorite kitchen appliance of all time ~ my Vitamix!My family was not typical Mennonite in the eating applesauce department until….I discovered the smooth delicious applesauce quickly produced in my trusty Vitamix! My Grandpa Wagler was the one who introduced our family to the…