Special Valentines Preperations...

Preparing For A Special Valentine!

I was just thinking this morning that we should start giving some

The thought of doing something special for Valentines Day!

This can be something done any time before Valentines day!

It is important to take these special days and set aside

A special treat for those we love.

Firstly, for those who are married or have a sweetheart,

We can show them how much they mean to us.

Showing an expression of love is so important.

Buy or make them a card expressing how you feel;

And how much you appreciate them.

And we have so many other in our lives that it can be a

A very kind gesture of showing that you are fond of them.

Children love to get Valentines and candy also.

They really enjoy making cards for others.

Go to the Dollar store or a craft store and purchase

Some paper and stickers and create!

I also would encourage you ladies to have a special

Tea Party Planned for a few ladies or young ladies!

Once again this shows honor and favor to others.

When we have these times of social activities,

It's a safe place to learn and practice Hospitality!

Also, You can ask your Hubby if going out to dinner is an option?

And if it is not doable; plan again and make something ahead

For serving your family a fun and special dinner!

It is always about presentation:

Is Your Heart in it!

We are warned in the last days;

(That, the heart of many will grow cold.)

Dear Ones;

May we nurture and show love one to another!

Remember waiting to the last minute is not wise, put some thought into

Showing love and honor to others.

Remember the widows and the divcoreced!

Remember the broken Hearted!

Remember the lonely!

Remember those who are grieving!

Happy Valentines Day
Will You be mine?

Roxy 

Encouragement Is A Seed...

 Encouragement Is A Seed...

Why I blossom when a word of encouragement is spoken to me!

It feels like a spring shower falling upon my dry and thirsty heart:
Encouragement carries life and inspiration.

When I see a place of barren ground, I want to break it up
 so I can dig a hole and place a seed of hope there in the dry soil!

But to walk away and leave it alone;

No, it is not my way,

I want to water and tend it's growth!

I start each day looking for the map of encouragement that

Belongs to me! As I believe it is there we just need to look for it!

I take what I have been given and give where He places me.
We need a root system to go deep so we can stay fresh in times of dry spells.

May, encouragement not stop here with me, but let it grow and flow

To others each and everyday!

Encouragement brings life...

Blessings,
Living From Glory To Glory

How I Make Pastry Dough Cinnamon Bite Size Rolls...

This is a wonderful yummy cinnamon bite

 That you make from a pastry dough.

I like to make these when I am making pies,

Because instead of using yeast dough, you use the pastry.

I just make a double batch of my pastry dough up when

 I am going to make my pies.

 So, while I have everything out,

 I make up these yummy treats!

Or just make this dough just for the cinnamon bites!

I have sweet memories of these because

 Every time I made up my dough for baking pies,

My Children, would help me make these cinnamon bites.

I think Children love making and eating these, because
They get to help make up the dough and rolling it out and
slicing them up is their favorite part!

These are a very cute treat to use for a tea party with your 
Little ones! It is fun to plan tea parties with them.
As these are times we can teach a few social graces...
Even the little boys love;
Tea Parties!

Pastry Dough

In a mixing bowl, add;

2 cups flour

3/4 tsp. Salt

2/3 cup shortening or lard or butter

(I have tried them all)

Set aside your liquid of;

1/3 cup ice water

Now, cut in your choice of above ingredient.

It should resemble clumps of dough;

Now, add your ice water and make your dough up.

These will make up enough dough for a 2 crusts pie.

Roll out your dough as for a pie, then

Spread butter on it nice and thick,

Sprinkle some brown sugar on it;

Add a little bit of white sugar if you like.

Now shake a good amount of cinnamon on it!

Now roll it up like a big log.

Slice them about 3/4 of an inch thick.

Put on a greases baking sheet.

I like mine gooey so a pat a dab of butter

On each one, and then I bake them.

350 degrees

7 to 10 min bake time.

Or until they are lightly browned.

Take  them out of the oven and remove from pan right away,

As they really stick to the pan :(

My son is 35 and he still loves these!

Happy Baking!

Now, Serve with tea or (milk) and enjoy!

Blessings,
Roxy

Breaking, Confidence...

 

Wild Horses couldn't drag it out of me!
Can you hold a confidence?

Of something that someone has shared with you!
Being told something about someone, and sharing it, is breaking confidence.
I have been in situations where you just knew you were going to get an ear full.
There are times when I just felt prompted by the Lord;
To steer away from a group of woman!!

A woman who can hold her tongue, is very valuable!
My favorite saying that just alerts the bells is this one;
"I really love so and so" BUT...!

Watch OUT here it comes!

We have all done this Dear Ones...

What is important now, is what do you do when you break confidence??
For me, I am grateful that I get a check from the Holy Spirit!
(Remember He is ALL truth)
Firstly, when this happens, I ask for forgiveness.
Then, I come out of agreement with what I have said about that person,
Or situation...
Unless two walk in agreement, it will not be so.

Aha, So we need two who agree!

Who has not been in the crossfire of confidence being broken?
It hurts, and it wounds, and destroys lives.

There is a place for speaking truth!!
That is why we must be careful what we make ourselves privy too!

I always think of Luciall Ball when I think of that statement;
(Wild horses couldn't drag it out of me)



Now, We all know she couldn't keep a secret from Ethel Mermen!

Her best friend and her partner in crime!

See, it takes two!

Do not make a dear sister in the Lord a partner in crime!

Blessings,
Roxy

Make This Moment Count...

We are all ministering to others everyday!

First thing in the morning, we minister to the Lord!

Our first connection is a prayer spoken to Him;

Thanking Him for another day!

Each day is a gift...

How will you respond as it opens up to you?

Sometimes, even thinking too far down the road can cause

Me to feel overwhelmed!

So I have learned the fine art of taking one moment at a time!

Really living in the moment has taught me to take pleasure

in my days. I cannot control all that is going on in all the

arenas that surround me.

But, I can refuse to be robbed of the sweet moments of the now!

When I truly make eye contact with my loved ones, they know...

Sometimes we only have a few short minutes to connect

to those we are speaking to.

So make them count!

"Words do not have to be many to be meaningful"

I can only eat of the daily bread He has given me today!

When they tried to gather more Manna then they needed it spoiled!

Except, when they were preparing for the day of rest.

Make this moment count!

Blessings,

Roxy

Spiritual Eyes...

Seeing is believing;

Or would believing, be easier if we just trusted!

Can we trust when we cannot see?

Or maybe we are not looking at the right things!

Are we looking at things through our natural eyes?

Or are we seeing things from His perspective?

The woman functions from her heart!

Everything she thinks comes from her heart.

That is why she can be wounded so badly!

She responds from her heart.

That is why she can over commit to many things!

She speaks from her heart.

That is why when no one pays her attention

 She feels rejected!

The Lord knew this very thing; 

As we respond from our hearts,

 He knew what we would need,

A Helper ourselves!

We can ask for right thinking!

We can ask for wisdom of what we should be doing and involved in!

We can ask for the tongue of the learned and be comforted!

We as Women must see;

But we must see through the eyes of  Jesus,

And His Word!

Not just by what you're seeing or thinking or speaking!

Go higher Dear Ones!

We can count on Christ as our head!

Blessings,

Roxy

Quick, Easy Bread Recipe...

Quick, Easy Bread Recipe!

Makes:2 loaves
Prep Time:30minutes
Proof Time:30 to 60minutes
Bake Time:25 to 35minutes
Read Through all of the directions first!

Home made Bread



This recipe is great for sandwiches and toast!

In large bowl add dry ingredients:
4 cups whole wheat flour
2 cups unbleached white flour
2 envelopes Fleischmann's® Rapid Rise Yeast

2-1/2 teaspoons salt

In a glass pitcher, add liquid ingredients: then heat till very warm.
1-1/2 cups water
1-1/2 cups milk
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup olive Oil

Directions:

Combine 3-1/2 cups flour, undissolved yeast and salt in a large mixing bowl. Heat water, milk, honey and oil until very warm (120o to 130oF). Gradually add to flour mixture; beat 2 minutes at medium speed with electric mixer, scraping bowl occasionally. Add 1 cup flour; beat 2 minutes at high speed, scraping bowl occasionally. With spoon, stir in enough remaining flour to make soft dough. 

Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 6 to 8 minutes. Cover dough and let rest 10 minutes.

Divide dough in half. Roll each half to 12 x 7-inch rectangle. Beginning at short end of each rectangle, roll up tightly as for jelly roll. Pinch seams and ends to seal. Place, seam sides down, in 2 greased 8-1/2 x 4-1/2-inch loaf pans. Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 30 to 60 minutes.

Bake in preheated 375oF oven for 25 to 35 minutes or until done. I also turn my oven down to 350 degrees!

Remove from pans; let cool on wire racks. (Note: to test for fully baked inside, the internal temperature of bread should register 190oF in center of loaf.)

I do not test my Bread this way, but rather tap it, it should sound firm!

I think every Homemaker needs a tried and true EASY Bread recipe...

I have made this Bread for many years. But I thought I had lost it, I could not find it anywhere!
I googled and looked at Recipe books to no avail, This Bread recipe was not to be found anywhere!

But, God is so good because I wanted to cry and low and behold, I found it! 

It was on a back of a very old Fleischmaan's yeast package of about 30 years ago. So I am letting YOU ALL have it so if I lose it again, you can send it back to me!

Oh, and DO NOT forget the Butter on your fresh warm sliced bread!

Blessings,
Roxy

How to make The Best in Winter Cold...

Sometimes it is just a really long day when it is cold outside!

I am really very shocked at the extreme cold temps 

We are seeing in so many parts of our country!

I believe because these are the extremes we are going to encounter!

We must learn and be prepared!

And we women as the homemakers need to have a plan and provisions!

This is the very reason we must be well stocked...

You need to take stock of which items you will need to prepare

Warm and nutritious meals!

We must also have all the provisions,

To keep things going when the power goes out!

Heat is the most important!!

Food

An oil lamp for light;

Flashlight

Candles and matches.

Water

Extra Blankets

In these winter months the snow can keep you within doors

And house bound for long periods at a time,

So;

Make your list now as a family to be prepared!

Make a list of the most important items your family needs...

This is just plain wisdom dear ones!

Having some good books on the bookshelf to read is wise!

Items for the children to make when indoors for long periods

 (A Craft Box filled with goodies)

Remind Yourself...

(A cup of hot tea)

 Does A Mommy good!

I have lived through a couple of very bad storms.

And I can tell you that because we were prepared in many ways it was

so much safer and comfortable for us!

I believe everything the Lord allows us to go through

Makes us wiser and stronger!

But, because the Lady of the home is

Still the heart.

She must learn to gird up her loins;

And;

To be ready to run and prepare and adapt to her Husband.

And for her family no matter the season or situation!

Do not get gloomy during these long

( Days and months of cold!)

Learn to knit or crochet!

Write an encouraging note to someone.

Bless and create!

Put Up a small table in your living room and start a scrapbook!

Start with some small deep cleaning projects to keep warm!
( My Hubby always says the heat is in the tools)

Read the Gospels!
Start for yourself a fun way to study the word!
Use a notebook and write out the scriptures;
Then add with color pencils to add notes and symbols to embellish it!
Makes it fun and the words just pop!

Read aloud to your children if they are young.

(They really love this)
Any sweet children's book will do!
May I suggest the Laura Ingles Books


This is a perfect time to learn to make Bread!
(It will warm up the kitchen, and everyone loves fresh bread)
Here is an Easy Recipe here!

Quick and Easy Bread Recipe

I think of the warning in the Word;

The Love of most will grow cold!!!...

May the cold not be allowed to seep into YOUR heart!

Blessings,

Roxy