The earth is the LORD'S, and all it contains, The world, and those who dwell in it. -Psalm 24:1
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My littlest mancub turns 9 months today. It has passed more quickly than any other. If only I had nothing to do each day but to oogle over his deliciousness. Today he is crawling…straight to the backdoor every chance he gets, climbing…all the way upstairs by himself, munching…chicken nuggets and bean and cheese burritos, giggling…hysterically at his brothers’ antics, fascinated…with the toilet and the dishwasher, growling…to show hearty approval and excitement, waiting…eagerly for bathtime, loving…his family. Happy 9 months, Precious. You are more than we ever hoped for, more than we deserve.
The Preacher celebrated 39 years earlier this month. We started his morning off with a breakfast he says he’ll never forget: Dutch baby with bacon maple syrup and cheesy eggs with roasted green chile! A dutch baby is sometimes called a german pancake. It’s crisp on the edges and crepe-like on the inside. It’s so simple to make…but tastes at least twice the effort. The boys have decided that every Saturday morning should be a birthday breakfast. :) Dutch Baby with Bacon Maple Syrup (adapted from a recipe found in a recent William Sonoma catalogue) 1 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup powdered sugar, plus extra for dusting 3 eggs 3/4 cup flour 3/4 cup milk 1/4 tsp. vanilla 4 Tbs. butter 4 slices of bacon, diced 1 cup maple syrup Put a 10 or 11″ stainless steel (or any ovenproof saute pan) in a cold oven. Preheat oven to 475F. Make whipped […]
Anna Maria Horner, whose fabric and blog I love, is gracing my living room these days. I broke into my coveted stash of hard-to-find fabrics from her Drawing Room line. I’ve saved each of these 1/2 yards of fabric fo something special, and recently, with some furniture replacing/repurposing and redecorating in my living room, I’ve found just the right places to use them: …to reupholster an old chair… …under glass on my coffee table… …appliqued onto a World Market pillow… A little of your favorite fabric can go a long way. What are the little things you are doing around the house to create something special? (If you are local, visit one of my sponsor, Hip Stitch fabric store and sewing lounge, for lovely fabrics from your favorite designers.)
Welcome to Grace Laced Mondays! Grace is found in the everyday when you are intentional about taking note of it. It is found in the sink full of dishes awaiting you after a family meal, it shines in the faces of your imperfect children, it soothes from the pages of God’s Word, and it is tucked into the enjoyment of a fresh batch of cookies. Grace is in a beautiful moment and a heartbreaking one alike. Grace is blessing beyond what you and I deserve. ********************************* Anyone can find grace in comfortable circumstances. But grace is the most tangible, valued, and welcomed when we are most aware of our need in the midst of difficulties. Jennie from Big Wide Porch shared about the challenges of doing the hard things in life, and finding grace in the midst of them in last week’s post: “I’m feeling desperate, doubting myself and my […]
My lovely mother-in-law taught me how to crochet. She has blessed our home with several handmade quilts and crocheted afghans. To see the immense work that goes into creation each time we use it is a reminder that we are much loved. Each stitch, each crochet. And so it is when you give a gift like that yourself. It is love poured into each and every stitch, each and every crochet. It is thinking about the person you are making it for with every turn of the hand, each quickening of the fingers…until the last stitch is complete, thinking continually of the joy it will be to gift the blessing. This year for Christmas I chose the most challenging pattern a novice like me could handle, and determined to complete it as a labor of love for my mother-in-law. A lovely shawl for a lovely lady. Blue is her favorite color, […]
It’s always a privilege to shoot photos of a newborn babe. A week in this big world. A week in mother’s arms. Sigh…how I adore babies. Here are some from a recent session.
Thanks to everyone who entered the Enviro-Cakes Giveaway! I love mine, and I’m so giddy to share one with you. So, without further ado… The winner, drawn at random.org, is: Congratulations Anna! I will email you with details about your prize!
Ahh, yes. Self-control. It’s that virtue we find so admirable in another, yet so elusive in one’s own life. And yet, the Bible tells us that the Spirit produces it in us–that it is a fruit of the Spirit’s work in our lives! Self-control is elusive when we seek to muscle our way into righteous living. Instead, it is obtainable when we, by Grace, “keep in step with the Spirit.” “Therefore, if Scripture requires self-control from every Christian, it is obviously attainable by every Christian…whenever God gives a command, He also provides this grace to obey it.” (p. 64) This 4th chapter in Feminine Appeal, by Carolyn Mahaney, was once again a call to a biblical perspective, one where self-control is welcomed as safety rather than loathed as restricting. “A man without self-control is like a city broken and left without walls.” (Proverbs 25:28) “When we recognize self-control as the […]
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