Spring!

This morning I looked out the window and was blessed by the sight of  a blooming flower...a sure sign that spring is just about here.  Daffodils are a favorite.

Then as I looked around I found other signs of survival through the freeze we experienced.

 

 

Meditation

I was privileged to spend an hour contemplating this mans life.  What a gift He gave.  What grace.  What love.  My mind can't comprehend all, but I know He saves me...if I am willing!

He changes me.

Winter Garden Produce

Have been watching my cauliflower, wanting to pick when they were ready...but then they started turning purple, and I wondered...what is wrong with them?   So off to the internet I go...and discovered what it is...besides not having the rich soil that creates big healthy heads...here is what I found:

"Some cauliflower varieties have a genetic propensity to having a higher concentration of red, purple, or blue pigments. This is the same harmless, water soluble pigment found in eggplant, red cabbage, berries, plums and grapes. In other types of cauliflower the colorless or white pigments will predominate. Purpling can develop in white varieties of cauliflower if the heads are exposed to light while developing. Usually, the leaves are tied over the heads."  


And then someone tells me that they do that when they stay too long on the plant...and the taste becomes bitter the older they get.


Well of course!  Any cauliflower grower knows that...right?   So I am still learning.



At least they are still usable...organic.

T.R.U.T.H.

We were blessed with a group of young men sharing their testimony of how they were working in the music/entertainment industry of Hollywood.  In a matter of 1 week they all made a choice independent of one another...to dedicate their talents to God, and share with other young people.  It was awesome to see them sharing from the heart, and know that it did make an impact on those who heard their story or listened to their music.

Powerful and encouraging!

New Week...New Beginnings

This morning, the beauty of the day began with a beautiful sunrise.

Then I got caught up in the book I am reading for a Read-a-thon.  Such inspiration and encouragement in the book, "Patriarchs and Prophets"!  Here are a few gems I found this morning:

"God leads His children by a way that they know not, but He does not forget or cast off those who put their trust in Him."

"God permits trials to assail His people, that by their constancy and obedience they themselves may be spiritually enriched, and that their example may be a source of strength to others."

"It is a dangerous thing to wrong one of the children of the King of heaven."

Great thoughts to begin a new week...May I remember!!

Living For Others

Others

Lord, help me live from day to day

In such a self-forgetful way

That even when I kneel to pray

My prayer shall be for others

Help me in all the work I do

To ever be sincere and true,

And know that  all I'd do for You

Must needs be done for others

Others, Lord, yes, others;

Let this my motto be.

Help me to live for others

That I may live for Thee.

~Anonymous~

What to do when we arrive home

We arrived home to a dripping water pipe, a plugged drain line in the dishwasher, a broken gate, a car that needed repair... and new glasses to see it all in fresh light and be joyful.  Gratefulness in my heart that my chief was able to find help to "fix it"... all in one day!