I learned years ago from Elisabeth Elliot, that when you are tired, discouraged, exhausted, confused, whatever, to do the next thing. This simple advise has carried me through many a trial and many difficulties. I just learned this phrase is based on a poem by an author unknown. I found the poem reprinted in Passionate […]
Archives for 2007
Thanksgiving Day Count Down
November 16, 2007 by · 2 Comments
Here is a suggested Thanksgiving Timeline: By Saturday: Have your menu selected. Get your turkey purchased. The experts suggest you allow four to five days for thawing in the refrigerator. I think it takes longer depending on the size of the bird. Plan and make the centerpiece. Order fresh flowers ahead since florists are busy! […]
Cleaning without Chemicals – Update
November 12, 2007 by · Leave a Comment
I just learned that fabric softener (which I don’t use) has many toxic chemicals in it. Here is a list of just some of the chemicals found in fabric softeners and dryer sheets: Benzyl acetate: linked to pancreatic cancer Benzyl Alcohol: Upper respiratory tract irritant Ethanol: On the environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) hazardous waste list […]
Project Laundry List advocates the humble clothes line
November 6, 2007 by · Leave a Comment
Apparently, 88 million dryers in the USA account for 6 percent of electricity consumed in US households, in fact they are the second biggest household consumer of power after, you guessed it, refrigerators. That is, according to a story in the October 28, 2007 issue of the Denver Post. Writer, Nancy Lofholm, filed a story […]
A Job or a Ministry? That is the question.
November 5, 2007 by · 11 Comments
Recently I attended a luncheon for a Christian organization where the speaker asked us if we were performing a ministry or a job? She said that Charles Spurgeon, famous 19th Century pastor wrote: “A job is a choice; a ministry is at Christ’s call.” As I pondered her thoughts, I quickly realized her questions apply […]
Pumpkin Pie Cake Dessert
November 3, 2007 by · 3 Comments
Our church has an annual Thanksgiving Dinner Potluck the Sunday before Thanksgiving. One year we catered a more elegant dinner for the whole church instead. This elegant, memorable Pumpkin Cake Dessert was served and I never forgot it. I finally obtained the recipe this year and discovered it is very easy. I hope you will […]
Passionate Housewives Desperate for God
October 31, 2007 by · 26 Comments
As a young first time mother, I was already 32 years old! I worked as a career woman until my young daughter was about 14 months old. It took me over a year to realize I couldn’t do it all and I didn’t want to anyway. I was a young believer who longed to be […]
News from a Southern California Fire Survivor
October 26, 2007 by · Leave a Comment
I just received the following email from a friend whose home was spared from the fires in southern California. Let’s not forget to pray for those who have lost everything. Dear Marilyn, I just wanted you to know that we have returned to our home after being evacuated Monday morning. God is good and spared […]
Whole Wheat Bread Recipe
October 23, 2007 by · 1 Comment
“I love baking and bread is a favorite. I happened upon your recipe one day and have been hooked ever since. It is fabulous! There is no other bread that can even come close. Wow! My kids are in heaven every time I make it. As well as being delicious, it is the easiest yeast […]