My Circle Of Trust...

The Circle Of Trust

Who likes to feel safe?

Why that is really a silly question;

But I will take the liberty to say a few things concerning this matter!

Trust is an invisible element in a way;

But trust is very real and comes in many different forms of action and response's.

We have all been wounded over this thing called trust.

Trust is something that once it is broken becomes very hard to repair.

We have heard and seen or experienced where it is never restored!

As I have gotten older and maybe a bit wiser my circle has gotten smaller.

I guess I would of thought that it would of gotten larger.

NOT

I am not a suspicious person by nature, but discerning would better describe what

I feel and see when it comes to my fellow persons of acquaintance.

Evil does seem to abound in our culture today,

But this trust is not what seems to be forsaken in that way.

But rather within the marriages and friendships.

These relationships are the very core of a healthy nucleus of society.

Who can we trust?

Well the best answer I can give is this,

 Only those that can past the test of time and seasons and longevity.

When we are hurt by words and actions from the very ones we believe,

Have our backs and our hearts.

I am not speaking from my own personal situation here,

But rather from so many I have watched in their home life and the church.

Many in their own families...

I would rather have just a few people in my circle of trust;

Then so many that could cause pain and sorrow.

The only real safe place is under the Lords protection...

But please be watchful and keep an eye open when in a new environment!

When meeting new people!

Well, I know there are still some wonderful God fearing people to meet!

So I look for the Lord to put them in my path or life.

But I do feel that so many have the means or the desire to live

a dual life...

The word warns us that we will know them by their fruit,

But at times I feel like how could we be so duped?

I believe in all that is good and kind;

But I have been told too many things that make me think;

I better keep my discernment on a high setting...

~May each of you find comfort and trust in those in your own lives~

~Pray for those to keep themselves honest and true~

~It is so important to practice self discipline~

Diligent In My Home Making...

Diligent Buisness

Making a bed, washing the dish's, sweeping a floor!

Being at home is required to do the large and small things that keeps a 

Home tidy and clean and organized!

When I go through my days I pray and talk to the Lord;

No time is spent that is not giving Him honor and thanksgiving!

I am a steward of all He has given me...

When you take or make the time to keep your Home cleaned

And lovely, it sends a big message to those we love and serve!

Why give your best to the outside world of jobs and such,

When they do not care if you are well loved and taken care of!

We made a covenant with one that has given us the privilege to

show how  much we care for them!

Men feel honored when we keep things clean

 (Especially the bedroom and kitchen)

A bedroom is where we spend so many hours sleeping;

And you might say what is the big deal??

Where it is this one place that you do not share with others

~The secret sanctuary~

The kitchen says to a man "Food"

Men are hungry...

Feed Him!

You care more about what kind of hair day you're having as important,

Instead of thinking what yummy meal can I prepare for my Hubby and children.

I feel sorry for the men that marry these women today;

They do not cook

They are always on Facebook

They do not wash and iron shirts for their own husbands

They have not learned how to run a household

Golly gee 'These girls say; I am not their Mother!

Well, maybe these guys are just out of luck any more.

Or feminism has finally worked, we are all equal!

So what's the prize?

Divorce after two kids and a cold, messy bedroom!

And no one to cook for...

Well, I hope it is all worth it to make your way!

We make the choice to either serve outside the home and give strangers

are best. Or give our best to our own loved ones.

Serving is a powerful ministry and it starts in your OWN HOME!

When doing laundry, do smaller loads as it dries faster and is not so overwhelming.

Cook up rice and noodles and some potatoes, each week!

(Makes for an easy side dish)

Vacuum quickly every few days

Keep a dishpan in the sink filled with soapy water

(Helps with keeping dish's from becoming impossible to clean)

Sweep kitchen floor...

Keep the crock pot on the counter and use it!

(Buy a cookbook for the crock pot)

(Buy those slow cooker liners from Reynolds for easier clean up)

Keep a Shopping List for needed essentials

Make up a dinner idea list...

Now, If you have to work outside the home, then you must

Try to say no other outside activities. So you can be home in the evenings.

Please, Feed your man and love him tenderly...

Show him respect and kiss him regularly

~Happy Home Making~

"Diligent in business, serving the Lord.”

 There is no period, dividing these.

 I long ago discovered that I could make a bed and sweep a room for His sake,

 As surely as I could speak a word for Him."

(A Quote From Somewhere)

I feel that keeping a home is a very important business,

And I take great pleasure in being a good steward of it.

What are a few things you have learned to keep things

Running smooth and efficient?

Why Baking Keeps You Happy And Cupcakes Are The Perfect Treat And How To Make Chocolate and Coconut, Pecan Frosting...

 

Tiny And Yet Complete...

Now, you all know me well enough by now to know that this post;

"Will not just be about cupcakes"

A lesson learned is a powerful thing...

How do we learn?

By living our days in such a way that we are teachable and not stiff necked!

If you know everything, then just stop reading now;

As I do not want to waste your time (smile)

I have been graced to be in a learning curve my whole life;

I am not ashamed to ask for clarification in any given moment.

I do think one very valuable lesson is that we cannot read each others minds!

What grace and room abounds when we realize this and respond correctly.

That is why being a good student of the word and life is so valuable.

You have all heard this phrase;

How do we eat an elephant?

Well, one bite at a time...

This is how we can become wise as a serpent and gentle as a dove!

Learning comes in teeny tiny bite's

May I ask you this question?

What have you learned recently?

I find as I enjoy other sister's in the Lord, and glean from their wonderful tips and advice,

Then I am able to pick up and assimilate some really great things...

When a sister in Christ shares something that they do or they show me a technique,

that they use in their lives and in their homemaking, it always inspires me.

I have found that even changing one little thing can make something seem new

And also appealing to our senses and atmosphere!

I have enjoyed baking most my life;

But there are times that just making one big sheet cake is just too much.

So I have enjoyed making a smaller version of the cake into of course;

Cupcakes...

We all enjoy something sweet as a treat at times,

So I have been making these cupcakes!

You can make a healthy version from scratch, or a boxed cake mix.

The frosting can be the sweet touch, but the sprinkles make them pretty.

I have often seen children just want a certain doughnut in a display case,

Just because of the sprinkles.

I did make some german chocolate ones a few weeks back, 

Of course the frosting is what makes them so yummy!

I used coconut and pecans in it and it was delicious.

Chocolate And Coconut-Pecan Frosting

I egg, slightly beaten

2/3. Cup evaporated milk

2/3 Cup sugar

1 1/3 Cups shredded coconut 

1/4 Cup butter

1/2 Cup chopped pecans

1 Tablespoon cocoa powder

In medium saucepan slightly beat egg.

Stir in evaporated milk, sugar and butter and cocoa powder.

Cook and stir over medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until thick and bubbly.

Remove from heat- stir in 1 1/3 cup coconut flakes and 1/2 cup chopped pecans.

Cover and allow to cool, then frost your cupcakes!

(My Sweet Daughter in law shared this recipe with me)

I added the chocolate powder to make it look and taste like a rich chocolate flavor.

Gods, Grace Overflows is the name of her blog!

I hope all of you ladies are enjoying and moving into a new season;

Learning and growing in all things pertaining to Home...

How To Embrace Everyday Love In Your Marriage...

Everyday Love

After being  married for many years, it can bring about such a soft and comfortable love.

Some may even call this a boring love;

Not, I

Love in the beginning is young and is exciting, everything seems new.

But really you don't even know one another!

When we are courting or dating we are putting our best foot forward.

We are always seen at our very best...
We have not been tried or pushed out of our comfort zones.
Having conflict and issues in our differences allows us to grow.
One thing my husband and I have said is this;
We can agree to disagree...
We are not cookie cutter people,
We allow each other to have a difference of opinion!
We allow each other to have the space and a portion to speak
(What is in our hearts, without interrupting them)
A good marriage is not a dictatorship...
But rather a team that has to have a good leader!
In our God given roles, it has been given to him to make the last or final decision.
But I am so blessed that he inquires of me as to my thoughts,
An opinion on every major decision in our lives!

Also a good disagreement can even be healthy to clear up little
Irritations that can just start mounting up in our daily lives!
We must always be ready to resolve conflict and work together!
We always try to pull for the best outcome!
I believe God has used a marriage to teach us so many things.

Years of walking side by side, we have experienced many landscapes.
Valleys, and plains and mountains.

We are not wise to run away from the little tougher seasons or just a day or two.

In our walk with Christ it is in the very valleys we run from that we can

Become better acquainted and intimate with Him.

If You have not walked any valleys as yet;
May I tell you this dear ones,

 The valleys will come...

It is in the valleys that we are placed in the shade of the Mountain

The weight of His Glory can be seen in the shadows.

Being in a marriage for a long time is what makes a marriage vow grow
 and presses out the wimpy within us.

What started out as a wrinkle free wedding license surly can become
Wrinkled...
These wrinkles begin to show up on
 our wrinkled brows and our bed sheets,

Our wrinkled tummies from bearing the babies, we held within a once firm tummy.

Slowly you will blend and compliment one another

One day you will become familiar with what his sighs might really mean!
But only if you take the time to really listen...

You will learn that when they are silent
It does not mean that, they are angry or mad at you!
Maybe they have just had a hard day.

Marriage will change you!

But, I give you this bit of advice
 if you will love and forgive and roll into each others side

(Every night and hold each other tight)

You will live to grow comfortable and warm and not critical...

Love has many hues of color;

But it is in the dark of night or in a valley you must trust instinct.

~ keep your eyes on the Son~
Not each others faults;
For you both have many...

Real life has real challenges...

But if you resolve to love your spouse!

God will help you to become comfortable with old fashion love everyday!

May we learn to embrace Everyday Love;

Not what a romance novel might portray it to be!

God has written the greatest romance of all!

He gave it all, He held nothing back,

Why should you?

~Loving is the prize dear ones; even if it is not returned~

Love is truth in action and in words and deeds daily...

Do not become hard hearted dear ladies;

Keep your heart tender

Think the best of him always

Finding his faults will make yours grow!

Do you want to be found irresistible?

Keep loving even if it becomes hard as we are all being molded into His image.

The Gift Of A Good Memory...

 

Why memories are so powerful

We have one of the greatest gifts!

Our memories are a portion of us that has been tucked away into

In the recesses of our minds.

Firstly, I want to address so many of you out there that have had to 

live with a terrible memory, my heart cries out for you.

I do know the sorrow of those memories also.

But, What I want to share is the real love and the power in a good memory!

I was a little girl sitting on my mother's lap while she is visiting with her

Girlfriend and neighbor. Even as a child, I know this was a special time.

I remember the smell of the coffee aroma and the sound of it as it percolates in the kitchen;

Momma pours two cups of coffee into two of these lovely

Rose coffee cups, they are placed upon the little saucer that match.

Each cup is doused with cream and sugar...

~I can still hear the tinkling of the spoon as it mixes the cream and sugar~

My mother is so busy chatting away that she only has one sip of her coffee;

She kisses the top of my head and tells me this

Sweetie, why don't you drink the rest of mommy's coffee...

I do this very thing that she has spoken to me;

And I remember that moment and memory forever!

It was tender and sweet as the sugar made my little mouth happy.

I am sure I was not even five!

What's love got to do with it?

Everything...

I do hope when I have finished my days here on earth,

That my dear ones will hold a memory of love, that I showed to them!

God gives us strength and grace to create sweet memories.

May we learn to ask for more of them in our prayers.

Being a mother of influence does not have to consist of huge or big things!

This one gesture has been tucked in my heart for years...

God Bless each of you amazing women of God,

Stand your post, guard your loved ones.

Never turn back...

Run to win the prize.

Be sure to leave a memory to someone that will always bring a smile to their face and

Warm their hearts and keep them tender for what really matters in this life!

Find as many little opportunities to create a good memory...

Trust me it has a huge impact for little or big people;

When we see in this world that so many have lost their memories;

So much is truly lost for all of us!

I have heard that when the elderly have shown signs of dementia,
Many can not remember  many things. But can recall facts and memories
from their childhood. I think this is so amazing,
Many can remember scripture and songs.

Think of a memory that brings a gentle tug of happiness to your hearts today

How To Safeguard Ourselves and Our Loved Ones In This Day And Age...

The Beach Is Calling And I Must Go...

 I got a good laugh out of this cute little thing saying. 

When I think of the ocean and crystal clear waters, and amazing white sands;

The word paradise pops into my head.

I love the salt water and the sand and the wind that blows off the amazing blue waters.

I find great joy in hunting for seashells and small pieces of driftwood.

I would love to find some sea glass this time!

But I do always feel a sadness over the half naked ladies that parade as if

it is the most natural thing in the world.

Can you be in the midst of this and not really even see it?

I do hope so...

It really does not matter where I go anymore;

I have to guard my eyes and my heart!

I would have to become a hermit and do nothing and go nowhere;

To avoid the over exposure of people being half dressed.

All in the name of what?

Fashion

Getting Tan

Parading oneself for all to see; young and old

Can we still go to the beach as Christians and not have to be assaulted?

We do hope to go to the beach and look for shells and enjoy;

God has given us such beauty!

I refuse to be robbed of all the wonderful things out there in my life!

I don't care if we have to move our chairs 10 times to not have to sit

Next to half naked people.

 We may even just go in the late evening time!

"As a Godly woman it is my responsibility to help safeguard my Husbands eyes also"

I am very thankful that I still want to protect even myself;

I believe we can grieve our Father by inappropriate dress and behavior!

Some woman think they are being stylish by what they wear;

Yet, it is never fashionable to show what only belongs to your husband!

We have heard and seen too many stories, to not take heed

To Cover Ourselves

To Cover Our Children

No locker room dressing in the open

No sleepovers

 No Male babysitters

No No No

Trust no one;

Keep your Eyes and ears open!

But remember, if you use a few innovated ideas you can still enjoy some beach time!

What are your thoughts in this overly exposed and s** crazed society?

I appreciate each of you lovelies that stop in for a visit!

You're always welcome to comment and encourage those that visit...

Blessings,

Living From Glory To Glory

Why It Is Never Too Late To Start Homeschooling Your Children...

 

It is never too late to start homeschooling your children...

It does not matter what their age is or grade level.

Homeschooling was the very best thing for our family!

We will always be so thankful for training our children with a curriculum that

was consistent with our value system.

We were able to give them a one on one approach!

Also to provide a tutor when needed for tougher subjects.

Also, we were able to enroll them in art classes!

They also had the chance to be involved with many field trips!

They were able to make friends that have lasted into adulthood.

We were blessed to see their growth and maturity levels blossom!

~Learning to learn is the greatest gift we were able to give our children~

When you have your children home, you are able to be quick in responding

To a need that they might have,

 And you will be better able to provide it quickly so they can move to the next level!

So many children just can fall between the cracks in the system.

Also, when a child has to be gone from their homes and family for such long hours,

They can become unattached and very withdrawn!

We have seen that children that our home schooled, have a stronger

Bond with their siblings and parents!

They also seem better rested and less stressed!

They also can interact with every age level;

Less peer pressure...

Less bullying...

Less homework...

(Because you do it during the day)

We have never regretted homeschooling our children!

We watched how God developed their ability to think and create and

Problem solved real life situations.

 They learned real life skills!

Also, we had more time each day to work and develop Godly character...

This was accomplished through prayer and Bible study!

We were able to see their hearts grow in compassion and wisdom!

Our children have a deep love for reading 

and have learned :

The great art of being able to teach themselves 

almost anything and everything they have wanted to do or explore.

Building, cooking, creating, running a business, being a Mother and Father!

Learning should never stop...

We have a whole generation that has never learned to think for themselves!

A mind is really a terrible thing to waste...

~ ~ ~

Just like coming home, homeschooling your children

has to be a calling and a conviction!

Ask the Lord if He just might be calling you to take your children Home!

I can do all things through Christ Jesus who strengthens me!

Pray for our children and grandchildren.

Train up a child in the way he should go!

And when he is old, he will not depart from it.

Proverbs 22:6

Bearing Fruit In Every Season And Learning To Preserve Them...

 

Bearing Fruit In All Season's

And we're not talking dried fruit either...

This is a lovely old bowl filled with fresh strawberries

 These were hand picked by myself and my Husband and sister and brother in law

 It was such a beautiful day!

A strawberry field smells just wonderful!

 This is the picture of them after they were washed and hulled

 And put into this beautiful large antique bowl.

 Shortly before becoming delicious desserts,

 We're talking Strawberry Shortcake strawberry preserves,

 Strawberries with vanilla bean ice cream, strawberry delight.

 Isn't that bowel absolutely lovely? It does belong to one of my sisters.

 It is very beautiful in her kitchen, of course, it  is only used a few times of the year

 When we pick and gather a large quantity of strawberries it looks so pretty filled to the top.

 And it made for such a pretty photograph, I think I overdid it,

 I think I took about 50 snapshots of that one bowl of fruit.

 I will say that not only were these strawberries, beautiful

 But they were some of the sweetest and tastiest strawberries I've ever had in my life. 

They were not even very large, but the flavor did more than make up for the smaller size. 

I think it is the same way in our lives,

 It is the small things that we do can really bring a sweeter aroma to the Lord

 When they're done in love.
When was the last time we did something special for someone in secret?

Maybe you might know someone who could really benefit from
Giving them some of your extra purchased bounty this fall.
We all know that zucchini is plentiful this time of year!
Be sure to wash and shred some and put it in  the freezer for bread!
You will be glad you did when those zucchini double and triple in price this winter!
Being frugal is something you do as you think ahead for something you will
eventually need and use at a later time.

Get busy and put a few things in your freezer if you do not know how to can!
Everyone can buy freezer bags and clean and prepare something!
"Peaches, Strawberries, Shredded or slices zucchini for soups"
My DIL even gets fresh corn and cuts off the kernels to put in in casseroles
and soups in the winter months!

If you even put back small amounts will be enjoyed and appreciated.
A fresh peach cobbler is a delight when it is snowing outside.
Buy more jars or cans of the items of the things that are on sale!
Peanut butter gets really cheap as school is starting,
 buy a few and put them in your pantry.
Dried Pinto beans will be picked soon in the fields, these last all year.
Buy some of these things in bulk.
Learning to use the income God has given you wisely is what makes you a wise woman!

~ ~ ~

 I do hope you keep an eye out for all the fresh fruits and veggies,

 That you can still find for a very good price this time of year;

When you can purchase a few fresh items for a good price and

Freeze them, this helps with cost in your food budget!

"Be Wise And Put Back"

 For harvest season is upon us...