Peacock Or Crocodile...

Some days I feel like an amazing Peacock

Spreading my feathers as to soar to the highest peaks.

The day is filled with all colors of the rainbow.

The atmosphere is filled with hope.

I can feel the tangible waves of my Father's Love.

Life seems simple and carefree.

Your day is going smoothly, like clockwork.

I rejoice and take great pleasure in these days.

It is something I have been learning for many years.

God will always give you times of rest.

You can be free from distractions and confusion, in these times.

I like to refer to these times as my girding up!

As He knows what lies ahead...

But, on the other hand, I have had days that felt like I was trying

to pry open the mouth of a crocodile.

As we all can imagine is not something any crocodile would

enjoy having done to him.

When these days come upon you, be not surprised!

And

You should not be ill prepared to stand.

You will be challenged!

One thing I have learned is this;

That in the times of rest and peace I am being filled with

the very strength that will be required.

It is His strength.

Blessings,

Roxy

What Image Is Being Produced In Your Life...

What image is being produced in your life?

We are all producing something.

Peace and calm...

Joy and rest in even our hectic days.

My Lord has been tempering me in all my ways.

Even a diamond starts out as a hunk of dark black coal.

For I am looking into a glass dimly.

Does it always seem harder when you make a decision

To be sweeter or kinder.

Or making a challenge to God or yourself to change.

Then a deep resistance to this; rises up and wants to battle.

It is like every time you want to do better your flesh says;

No way!

But Paul said it best of all,

The flesh has to die and the spirit will reign.

Call out to Him!

For His grace is more than enough,

So we will one day see Him face to face.

For even now if you belong to Him,

You are BEAUTIFUL!

Blessings,

Roxy

Using Lard In My Pie Crust...

  As I was doing some research on using Lard instead of butter or Crisco:

( For my pies)

 I was amazed at what I found.!

I have been really rethinking some of all the bad fat facts over my baking lifetime.

  I now will lean towards using lard for at least my pies.

   On some of the web sites I visited it is a bakers friend for certain rustic breads.

  I am sure that it is much healthier for you than Crisco!!
  I am a butter girl from way back,

I love the smell and taste of it.

 I never could stomach margarine.

  Everything in moderation is always the best way to cook and live.

I also have been looking for a recipe for biscuits that use lard.

   I can tell you for certain that every time something new comes out, I shiver knowing that the food industry has played with Mother Nature   (God's Creation).

   Another thought has been that in the days of hard times in our history,

 butter was hard to come by.

  Maybe we should not turn our nose up to something that could give us a flaky crust or biscuits!

Because no one can convince me that Crisco is better than lard.

   I found this blog, that of course is a foodie blog: 

 And I wanted to share her post on the Lard.

Google;

Earthy Delight Blog/ Lard Story

I was wondering if any of you wonderful ladies had a thought on this matter?

Have you tried natural Palm shortening?

Have you tried the shortening from the Health food store?
This has been my choice!

Blessings,

Living From Glory To Glory

Golden Locks Going Natural Gray Hair...

Lovely And Natural Beautiful Hair

Should we wear our hair long as we get older?

Shall we color our hair?

Again and again...

Is this gray hair?

Or

Is it silver,

And Her crown of Glory?

Do men prefer their wives to have long hair?

Have you ever asked him?

Is long hair more feminine?

Would you feel more lady like if your hair was not as

Short as a man's?

If you wear your hair very short,

Do you find yourself acting Sassy and Perky?

Does hair play a role in how you act and respond?

Is our hair a non-issue?

Have you ever worn a head covering,

either just during worship.

Or all the time?

Why do so many women cut their hair (cropped)

so short as they get older?

Is there any link to the length of our hair??

This woman appears to be much younger in age.

Yet, her hair makes her look soft.

These lovely locks make her look so feminine!

Do we just not want to be bothered with a hair style,

that allow us to look like a lady?

Long beautiful hair, remember the song??

The revolution started;

Rebellion

Boys wearing long hair!

Girl's wearing pants all the time!

Hot Pants!

Can we at least look like we are ladies?

Do we even care anymore?

Blessings,



Seize The Day...

Needing a reprieve from the everyday?

We all so desire a little peace and quiet.

Sometimes we just have to make a little get away for ourselves.

Having a good book to read is great to refresh your mind.

It might just be a walk by yourself in the early morning,

Or taking an evening walk with your hubby.

Or maybe a little ride on your bike!

I always have thought if I lived by the beach I would

Take a stroll upon it every day.

But I am sure that many women who live very close to the ocean,

 Can barely find time for it themselves.

And it is right at their feet.

So:

 It is not where you live, but rather how you make use of where you live.

We must learn to command our days!

We can learn to train ourselves to orchestrate our days.

We are called to manage our homes.

Learning to manage our time so we can have a little moment of peace daily.

 To be running around half frantic is so unbecoming.

I have found myself saying,

Okay, now let's just all take a deep breath.

Just Breath Every One!

I think many are about to get really busy.

We will be canning and putting back our harvest.

Teachers are going back to school.

Many homeshoolers are putting together their

School agendas, for the year.

But alas, summer is not over yet.

Seize the day!

Breath!

Take pleasure today!

Do not let the enemy of your soul.

Steal your God appointed time and day!

Blessings,

Roxy