Well, for now I want to share my latest knitting project. It only took a couple nights to make, and I really like it! It's my first time doing a book cover pattern, but it was easy and I definitely plan to do it again!
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Knitted Book Cover
Wow I am so behind on posting! We've been to Florida, celebrated Thanksgiving, and many other things since I last posted.
Well, for now I want to share my latest knitting project. It only took a couple nights to make, and I really like it! It's my first time doing a book cover pattern, but it was easy and I definitely plan to do it again!
Basically, you cast on enough to make the length of the book from top to bottom, then make a long rectangle that is long enough to wrap around the book (from inside front cover to inside back cover), bind off, and sew the flaps. There are 3 rows of rib stitching at the beginning and end, garter stitch for the spine, and stockinette stitch for the rest. The kind of yarn and needle size is flexible.
Well, for now I want to share my latest knitting project. It only took a couple nights to make, and I really like it! It's my first time doing a book cover pattern, but it was easy and I definitely plan to do it again!
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Sharing from my Quiet Time this morning
I just finished my quiet time. I am so grateful for this reassurance this morning from Beth Moore:
While it may not always be God's will to remove all physical suffering while we are on this earth, or to grant us every blessing we hope for, it is always His will for us to be free from all strongholds. "You will never have to worry about whether you are praying in God's will concerning strongholds. 'It is for freedom that Christ has set us free' (Galatians 5:1)" (Praying God's Word, Beth Moore, p. 36)
I find so much comfort in this, because throughout my faith walk with Jesus, I have gone through different phases of how I pray. There was a time when I prayed for the outcome I wanted in a situation. Then, after learning more about God's will vs. my own, I would simply pray for His will to be done. But then, after more time passed, more scripture reading and fellowship, I meditated on Matthew 7:7-11 "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.“Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!"
And so, now I usually pray for the outcome I think is best for myself or those for which I pray, but I also pray for God's will. Yet this reassurance from Beth Moore speaks so loud and clear to me! If I am praying for freedom from a stronghold, be it addiction, guilt, unforgiveness, depression, among other things, I need not worry that this isn't God's will!
And earlier, on page 45,
"Believing God is never more critical than when we have strongholds that need to be demolished. Believing God is also rarely more challenging. Why? Because we've battled most of our strongholds for years and perhaps tried countless remedies in an effort to be free with very little success. The enemy taunts us with whispers like, "You'll never be free. You've tried a hundred times. You go back every time. you're hopeless. You're weak. You're a failure. You don't have what it takes." Every one of these statements about you is a lie if you are a believer in Christ. You do have what it takes. You have Jesus - the Way, the Truth, and the Life. But you can't just believe in Him to be free from your stronghold. You must believe Him. Believe He can do what He says He can do. Believe you can do what He says you can do. Believe He is who He says He is. And believe who He says you are."
What freedom! What encouragement! What reassurance I find in God's Holy Word! He is "Wonderful, Glorious, Holy and Righteous! Victorious, Conqueror, Triumphant and Mighty! Healer, Deliverer, Shield and Defense! Strong Tower, and My Best Friend! Omnipotent, Omnipresent, Soon Coming King! Alpha, Omega, Lord of Everything! Holy, Holy, Holy is His Name!" (taken from an incredible song I once sang with my worship choir in Tampa).
He is all these things and more, and we are His children. He loves us with a Father's love. Believe this. Believe Him. We are children of the Most High King!
While it may not always be God's will to remove all physical suffering while we are on this earth, or to grant us every blessing we hope for, it is always His will for us to be free from all strongholds. "You will never have to worry about whether you are praying in God's will concerning strongholds. 'It is for freedom that Christ has set us free' (Galatians 5:1)" (Praying God's Word, Beth Moore, p. 36)
I find so much comfort in this, because throughout my faith walk with Jesus, I have gone through different phases of how I pray. There was a time when I prayed for the outcome I wanted in a situation. Then, after learning more about God's will vs. my own, I would simply pray for His will to be done. But then, after more time passed, more scripture reading and fellowship, I meditated on Matthew 7:7-11 "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.“Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!"
And so, now I usually pray for the outcome I think is best for myself or those for which I pray, but I also pray for God's will. Yet this reassurance from Beth Moore speaks so loud and clear to me! If I am praying for freedom from a stronghold, be it addiction, guilt, unforgiveness, depression, among other things, I need not worry that this isn't God's will!
And earlier, on page 45,
"Believing God is never more critical than when we have strongholds that need to be demolished. Believing God is also rarely more challenging. Why? Because we've battled most of our strongholds for years and perhaps tried countless remedies in an effort to be free with very little success. The enemy taunts us with whispers like, "You'll never be free. You've tried a hundred times. You go back every time. you're hopeless. You're weak. You're a failure. You don't have what it takes." Every one of these statements about you is a lie if you are a believer in Christ. You do have what it takes. You have Jesus - the Way, the Truth, and the Life. But you can't just believe in Him to be free from your stronghold. You must believe Him. Believe He can do what He says He can do. Believe you can do what He says you can do. Believe He is who He says He is. And believe who He says you are."
What freedom! What encouragement! What reassurance I find in God's Holy Word! He is "Wonderful, Glorious, Holy and Righteous! Victorious, Conqueror, Triumphant and Mighty! Healer, Deliverer, Shield and Defense! Strong Tower, and My Best Friend! Omnipotent, Omnipresent, Soon Coming King! Alpha, Omega, Lord of Everything! Holy, Holy, Holy is His Name!" (taken from an incredible song I once sang with my worship choir in Tampa).
He is all these things and more, and we are His children. He loves us with a Father's love. Believe this. Believe Him. We are children of the Most High King!
Monday, November 1, 2010
Healthy Veggie Recipes My Toddler Loves (& we do too!)
Gotta give credit to my husband for this first one. He created it as far as I know. Super easy and incredibly yummy!
Roasted Broccoli
Preheat oven to 450
Cover a cookie sheet with aluminum foil, lightly spray with cooking spray
Chop a head of broccoli into flowerettes, place on cookie sheet in a single layer
Either spray broccoli with cooking spray or drizzle with oil
Sprinkle broccoli with seasoning salt
Roast approximately 10 minutes
Credit goes to my mother-in-law for this next one. I don't have the recipe in front of me with exact measurements, but this is the general idea. You really can't mess it up too much.
Cauliflower Soup
Chop an onion, saute in 2 Tbsp olive oil
Chop a head of cauliflower into flowerettes, add to onion, saute 5 minutes
Add 1 1/2 c chicken broth and 1/2 c skim milk to cauliflower
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer 30 minutes
Put mixture in a blender until desired consistency
Whisk in 4 oz shredded cheddar and fresh dill
These are both favorite recipes of mine, healthy and delicious, and my son loves them! Hope you and yours do too. Enjoy!
Romantic Get-Away
Nathan and I officially started dating October 25, 2003. Which means that we just celebrated our 7th anniversary of being together. Nathan does a fantastic job of remembering our wedding anniversary, March 11, 2006. Usually I'm the one who plans something small, like a dinner out, to celebrate our dating anniversary or our engagement anniversary, September 9, 2005. So when he planned a 2-night romantic getaway last week, I was swept off my feet.
Nathan and I both love surprises - both to give and receive them. So, with Isaac at my mother-in-law's for his first overnight without mommy or daddy, (but in the most capable and loving hands), Nathan and I set out. I had no idea where we were headed. We got in I-75 and headed north. The drive was absolutely beautiful, with the vibrant autumn leaves surrounding us. We exited at LaFollette and drove through Campbell County, traveling further north on Highway 25. We turned off the highway and drove up, and up. And up. And up! I kept thinking, how much higher can we go?!
There is magical place just outside LaFollette, TN called McCloud Mountain. It is 2700 feet above sea level and you can see for miles and miles. A restaurant and lodge was just recently built and opened. Nathan told me we were eating lunch there. It was so beautiful, and our meal was delicious. After eating we headed over to check out the lodge. He didn't tell me we were staying there, but surprised me by simply using a key to open a door to the Acorn Suite.
to be continued...
Nathan and I both love surprises - both to give and receive them. So, with Isaac at my mother-in-law's for his first overnight without mommy or daddy, (but in the most capable and loving hands), Nathan and I set out. I had no idea where we were headed. We got in I-75 and headed north. The drive was absolutely beautiful, with the vibrant autumn leaves surrounding us. We exited at LaFollette and drove through Campbell County, traveling further north on Highway 25. We turned off the highway and drove up, and up. And up. And up! I kept thinking, how much higher can we go?!
There is magical place just outside LaFollette, TN called McCloud Mountain. It is 2700 feet above sea level and you can see for miles and miles. A restaurant and lodge was just recently built and opened. Nathan told me we were eating lunch there. It was so beautiful, and our meal was delicious. After eating we headed over to check out the lodge. He didn't tell me we were staying there, but surprised me by simply using a key to open a door to the Acorn Suite.
to be continued...
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