Looking Like A Dust Bowl

Warning Warning !!

 

We live in the immediate area !!

 Dust and Drought!

What's next?



This is what it looks like almost every day for the

last couple of weeks.

 

 



Breathing has become a serious matter around these parts.

 

 

 

 



 

 This woman is really stressed!





 

This is just the way it was during the many years of the Dust Bowl!

 

God have mercy on us!

 

 

We need your prayers!

(Please pray for rain for us)

 

Blessings,



A Virtuous Woman...

A rare treasure is found in a woman of

Godly character.

"Who can find a virtuous woman?"

Proverbs 31:10

I desire to tap into all the grace of God's

Power and the spirits leading

and a resolve to be all that

God wants me to be.

As we look into the heights of His standards,

we can become overwhelmed.

Yet He tells us in His word.

precept upon precept,

line upon line.

We can do this because it's all in

His strength anyway!

Each day we are given, we have

His New Life flowing in us.

So:

Let's not down play these virtues.

These are not old fashioned,

or impossible.

But rather attainable.

Always progressing

Always becoming stronger.

His character being formed in you.

Blessings,

Living from Glory to Glory



Why We Need To Be Pantry Prepared...

Fresh Eggs

 Fresh Spices

This could be the time we had better stop relying on fast food and

pre-packaged food items to feed our families.

I have been very concerned about the state of affairs on every front.

But as a woman of God, I do not fear.

But, after saying this I also must say many families

could have much more hardship.

Just because Momma doesn't know how to really cook

and prepare meals from scratch.

Many people have had it so easy to just eat what they buy each night.

 In most homes we are no longer

preparing nutritious soups, or serve home cooked meals.

Most baked goods are bought from the store.

No freshly baked cookies made from scratch, even

the dough comes in a roll now.

This is my concern!

If we were to have a real crisis in this country,

would you be able to feed your family with

only uncooked and raw items?

Like dried beans not cooked for you?

What if you had no soups all made up in a can?

No jelly in a jar!

No bread all baked up and sliced.

Could you feed your family?

I will say this; we must get in a better prepared state,

for our families.

I believe if you will put forth the effort God will help you

accomplish this task.

For it is the woman's mandate to be the keeper of her home.

But I am all for the help of all who live in our homes.

Take stock of what you know about cooking;

Make time to learn what you do not know!

Start putting staples back now, before the prices get much higher.

A List Of Staples:

Flour, Sugar, Powder and canned milk,

Shortening and lard,

(Don't freak out, I do not normally use these

ingredients, but these foods will be a must if things collapse)!

Vegetable oil

Beef and Chicken bouillon

Salt, vinegar,

Baking soda, and baking powder, yeast.

All kinds of pasta

Dried beans!!

Tuna, canned vegetables and fruit.

Be wise and really pray about this,

As I believe that our families are counting on us!

Blessings,

Keeping Homemade Cookies Fresh In Your Freezer...

Yummy homemade cookies!!

I remember years ago when I made cookies for my family,

We would eat them up so fast. I never worried about them

getting hard or old.

Because our kids are grown and gone.

We do not eat them up as fast as we did years ago.

These cookies here are made with organic butter,

 (It was on sale!)

I used this wonderful flour you can see in the picture above.



Here they are, all baked golden brown.

Fresh from the oven!

Here is how I keep them fresh for a long time.

I first put a layer of wax paper on the bottom of these round tins.

Then I place the cooled off cookies in each one.

Cover them again on top with wax paper.

Place these tins in the freezer.

They will stay fresh for weeks!

I just take a few out and put them on a plate 

and in just a few minutes we have a very soft

and fresh tasting cookie.

I have used this secret with every kind of cookie,

and I have had great results.

Sometimes when I am in a baking mood,

I will bake up an extra tin or two, of cookies.

So I always have a fresh cookie to serve! 

It is nice to be able to serve a homemade cookie

with  pot of tea or coffee.

So come on over and let's eat cookies!

Blessings,

Living From Glory To Glory



Riding The Fence...

Riding the fence can be a very dangerous and uncomfortable place to be!

We are called to walk circumspectly.

What does that mean?

It means  with caution and discreetly

There are so many different agendas being implemented in

every arena in our lives.

I read a statement lately that said should not get our

Theology from blogs. Or in my opinion from television
Or all the many different books that have a false belief system.

A wise statement!

We must go deeper and seek out the truth, of these different agendas

 Ask yourself what are the,

  foundational core beliefs that are promoting so

many of these new and old agendas?

The word tells us to be convinced in your own mind!
But truth must line up with the scriptures.

Being diligent in our studies and inquiring about

programs and movements.

I believe riding the fence for a long time will leave you

Vulnerable to many lies and deceptions.

We are called to live in open spaces!

We must be discreet , but we are not ashamed of

Living, whole and set apart from these agendas.

Do not do it just because everyone else is!

Remember your Mother always saying;

If your friends would jump off a cliff,

would you follow?)

We do not want to walk in the wilderness.

Aim for the promise land.





Blessings,

Living From Glory To Glory

Beauty Treatments

Each of us will look at ourselves in a mirror today!

Even if it's just a reflection of yourself in your computer screen.

I know the saying goes beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

But I can say I have asked the Lord for a good hair day, or please let this zit disappear!

Lord, show me what to wear!

One or two or three places in the Bible talks about beauty,

(Hey its big business).

But is it really all just vanity and beauty is fleeting?

I want to say a word to all those beautiful women out there,

God has made everything beautiful in His time.

My number one beauty trick,

Smile More!!

The Lord loves a kind hearted women, and when your words sound sweet and gentle you become more beautiful.

Now about wrinkles!! They really our just proof that we are alive and have lived and laughed!

So Smile Jesus loves You!

Blessings,

Our Living Room

Here are a few photos of our living room.

 

We have had this burgundy leather couch for years.

I never really enjoyed sitting on it,

as it feels kinda stiff to me.

So we have bought a new one,

 which will be covered in a fabric material this time.

 

We also purchased two new recliners, from La-Z-Boy.

Of course mine will be a Lazy Girl!

 

I am waiting for the delivery of our new furniture.

Then I will get busy with Spring cleaning in this room.

Blessings,





 

 

 

The Days End

 Colorado Sunset

 

 

I  am always so amazed at our sunsets here!

In my profile I mentioned on how I live in the prairie.

It is a landscape and a place not easy to make your peace with.

The land is free and can be brutal at times.

The weather and wind can change in minutes.

 

I have seen almost hurricane winds beat our land and home unmercifully.

We know first hand what wind and dirt can produce.

My heart has always been touched for those who endured
 And lived during the dust bowl.

As this all happened at the same time as the

Great Depression.

 

It must have seemed to those who were in the center of these two forces,

As if the world was coming to an end.

 

I believe that we are put in the exact place where the Father

wants us to live and overcome.

It does not matter where you live!

Of all places have their unique and challenging situations.

But also each carries a treasure of God's creation and

profound peak of splendor.

And it is the sunsets here in my prairie that keeps me

Centered in His hand.
Blessings,