Why Friendships Matter...

Why Friendships Matter!

One of the tactics of the enemy is to isolate us.

When we spend too much time alone and forsake the fellowshipping

Of our Sister's in Christ!

We are all given gifts so we can build and encourage one another.

We are even called to mentor and train the younger women.

And as we get older and have taken great care of our friends,

We will have a bond we will have into eternity.

Just having someone to take an interest in areas of our lives,

Help us to grow and mature.

I truly believe we can grow in our walks in Christ, through

Interaction of sweet friendships.

We are warned to not befriend the world;

But we are called to be our Brother's keeper!

(Sister's also)

Be wise as to the friends you choose Dear Ones!

I have always given this bit of advice to women;

When you  make a new friend, only share a wee bit of your heart.

Then you can watch and see her character, as how and what

She will do with it!

We need sweet friendships from the Lord.

I would rather have a few dear trusted sister's in Christ,

Then a room full of people who knew not my heart!

Honor the Women God has given you!

Do not take them for granted,

For they are treasures from the Father.

I believe Christ will ask us;

How well did you love others?

A Clean Fridge Will Save You Money...

Cleaning Out Your Fridge

Look, it's a tough job, but somebody has to do it!

Today I will be going to the store to do my bi-monthly shopping.

I have learned over many years that the simple act of cleaning out your

Refrigerator before shopping can and will save you money.

It is so refreshing and inspiring to come home with my groceries and

All the shelves are neat and clean and tidy.

I start with the top shelf and pull everything out from that shelf,

Then I wipe it off and reorganize it!

Every shelf is supposed to have its  own placement of each item.

Drinks on the top;

Eggs and my cheese on the second

Jams, relishes and capers and peanut butter etc.

You get the idea!

I have a shelf for just my leftovers as I know just where

To grab something for lunch or for my Hubby's lunch.

This alone saves me money, as we are not wasting them!

I have a rule in my Fridge

(After Four days, it's OUT, It goes in the chicken bowl!)

If you have ever had food poisoning??

You will understand the importance of this RULE!

After cleaning each shelf you can put a sheet of paper towel down

On the one that holds your vegetables and fruit.

Always put the meat that your defrosting in a bowl!!

(If you eat meat)

 After awhile everyone learns where certain things go,

It stops even me from standing there with the door opened looking

For the elusive item :)

A Clean Fridge Is a sign of a good homemaker!

Now, Don't get me wrong!

 My Fridge can get to be a mess pretty quickly!

So, this is why I make a point to clean it out before each time I go shopping.

I also think a clean Fridge inspires me to cook (Really!)

The Mommy Voice Will Hurt Your Marriage...

Using Your Mommy Voice!

One of the greatest hindrances for a good marriage is this;

Using your Mommy voice while speaking to you Husband!

It does not matter how long you have been married,

Or if you are newlyweds!

Evan if all your children are grown and gone with families of their own.

This one thing...

ALONE

Can hurt your marriage deeply!

I remember my Hubby saying to me one time or TEN,

Don't talk to me like I am  a two year old!!

CHECK...

Okay, I was with my children all day long,

 So when Daddy would get home,

 I was still in the full Mommy mode.

Did you know they have an actual percentage of showing,

That 90% of all conflict is the TONE of your voice being used!

Could it be the MOMMY TONE??

We can emasculate our Husbands by speaking to them as if they were children.

I have been embarrassed as I have been in a crossfire of a family dispute.

A woman can sound so demeaning and haughty.

And DO NOT point your finger!

Oh, and get the hand OFF the hip!

(This is body language)

These actions speak pretty loud and clear.

So, Dear Ones, save the Mommy voice for training your children!

It is not our job to train our Husbands.

Haughty means;

 Too proud of oneself and too scornful of others.

Important:

When you hear yourself using The Mommy Voice!

While speaking with YOUR Husband (An Adult)

Apologize and tell him you are sorry,

Please do not speak to anyone as a child if they are not a child!

This is called common courtesy!
And it is wisdom!

How To Make Delicious Potato Latkes...

Potato Latkes

These are the very best tasting way to eat leftover Mashed potato's!

These are so good that when I plan on making and serving mashed potato's

I always make a few extra so I will have some leftovers!

So many of us are trying to be frugal these days, It is showing wisdom,

When we do not waste our food!

I try to ask myself, how many hours my sweet Hubby has to work?

To be able to purchase these items; 

Whether it is food or other things.

Everything costs somebody something!

So in lieu of inflation and being wise and frugal,

We can make a very simple and delicious meal from our potato leftovers.

There are so many variations to make these scrumptious cakes (Latkes)

Potato Latke's

Place your leftover mashed potato's in a bowl

Add 1 egg

1/2 onion, minced fine

Add any cooked meat you might have;

(Roast Beef, Chicken, Ham, or Bacon)

Chop it into bite size pieces and add it to the Potato's

Now add about 1/4 cup of flour into bowl

(As you need this to help hold them together)

Now get your large skillet and add some olive oil

And some butter,

Now, make as many little cakes as you can that will fit in your skillet.

Allow them to cook on medium heat so they brown well and cook up nicely!

I like to add a dollop of sour cream on top and serve!

A lovely combination is so have a crisped tossed salad along side it.

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