Sunday, September 10, 2023

God's Word Bring Healing


God's words are here for us and always available. We can read directly from the Bible, listen to an audio version, or watch on YouTube. I found an excellent resource from Joseph Prince, where he reads Scripture verses devoted to healing on YouTube. You can listen to this for as little or as long as you want, for up to eight hours. I will share the link: 8 Hours Of Healing Scripture. Allowing God's word to penetrate our hearts brings healing to our whole body. "My child, pay attention to what I say. Listen carefully to my words. Don't lose sight of them. Let them penetrate deep into your heart, for they bring life to those who find them and healing to their whole body." Proverbs 4:20-22 (NLT)

With love,
Patty




Sunday, May 21, 2023

The Word Of God Endures Forever


After a long winter here in Minnesota, seeing the green grass again is uplifting. I enjoy listening to the birds sing their happy tunes as I walk into work each morning, and the sunnier days are welcomed with open arms.
As the season changes, one thing that never changes is God's love for us, and His word endures forever.
May you rest in His love this week.  

Have a blessed week,

Patty 


Sunday, May 14, 2023

Mother's Day 2023


Happy Mother's Day to all my family and friends. I want to take this time to honor my mother, Shirley, for her love and care for our family. God bless you, Mom. 
Mother takes on many forms: mother to our children, grandchildren, adopted children, step-children, and pets. Perhaps you do not have any children, yet you are a mother to your nieces, nephews, and neighbors. All are important and valued. 
If your mother is no longer here, this can be a tough day for you, and I extend my sympathy.
Also, if you lost a child or the father of your children is no longer here, I extend my sympathy to you. 
I'm a proud mother of three daughters, they are a blessing to me, and I cherish each of them.
Mother's Day also brings some mixed emotions for me as I miss my son, Joe, and the father of my children, Paul. Yet, I'm thankful they were and will always be a part of my life. 
Motherhood is all about loving and caring for those that the Lord has entrusted to us.
"Above all, love each other deeply because love covers over a multitude of sins." 1 Peter 4:8 (NIV)

May you have a beautiful and blessed Mother's Day.

With love,
Patty



Sunday, May 7, 2023

Resting In God's Promises (A Monthly Series #32)


Resting in God's promises is an ongoing project, and the introduction can be found in this post: God's Promises

God's Promise-He will strengthen our hearts:
"Wait on the LORD; Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the LORD!" Psalm 27:14 NKJV

This promise tells us, more than once, to wait on the Lord. When we do, He will strengthen our hearts.

Let us pray together,
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come to You now with gratitude for Your promises. Help us to wait on You so that You can strengthen our hearts.

In Jesus' name, we pray,
Amen 

With love,
Patty








Sunday, April 30, 2023

Billboard Sign-God Loves All People-No Exceptions




Billboard signs are everywhere, usually brief and to the point. The most recent billboard sign I saw said, "God loves all people-no, exceptions." Many Bible verses point to this truth:

"For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16 (NIV) 

"But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8 (NIV)

"This is love: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins." 1 John 4:10 (NIV) 

"For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ."
1 Thessalonians 5:9 (NIV)

Have you seen a billboard sign that you would like to share? Feel free to comment below. I would enjoy hearing from you. 

With love,
Patty





Sunday, April 23, 2023

Reflections On What Would Have Been Our 40th Wedding Anniversary

                                          


My late husband, Paul, and I married on this day forty years ago. Paul was 28 years old, and I was 22 years old. Surrounded by family and friends, we were full of love and anticipation for life ahead. There, of course, will always be a part of me that would have wanted more years together. However, with support from family, friends, and the Lord, I can hold onto memories and remain present. 
Today, I will spend the day with my three daughters and soon-to-be son-in-law, a beautiful way to be present.  
With love,
Patty





Sunday, April 16, 2023

Connections With Cooking And Baking Recipes

There is something special about connecting with cooking and baking recipes. Search the internet, and you will find hundreds of thousands of cooking recipe blogs. We most likely have more than one recipe book in our cupboards where we have marked our favorites. We will ask for the recipe at family and friend gatherings when food is involved because we want to try it. 
Recently, my sister asked me to make an apple pie. She said, "The one you used to make." I then recalled, "Yes, Swedish Apple Pie."  I've had this recipe for over thirty years, and it was an apple pie that I often made for family and friend gatherings. As I looked over the ingredients needed, my thoughts brought me back to when I would make this pie in my small, humble kitchen as a wife and mother to four young children. The connection was beautiful because I could not remember the last time I made this recipe. 
The Swedish Apple Pie was well-liked at our family gathering. I would like to share the recipe with all of you as well;
~Swedish Apple Pie~ 
"makes its own crust."
From the cookbook called: Recipes From Minnesota With Love By Betty Mallsow
4 cups sliced, peeled apples
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup butter
Pinch salt
1 cup sugar
1 cup flour
1 egg
1/2 cup chopped nuts
Fill an 8-inch pie pan with apples. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Mix butter, salt, sugar, flour, egg, and nuts together, and sprinkle on top of the apples. Bake at 350-degree oven for 1 hour. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. 

Here is a photo of my baked Swedish Apple Pie:

Is there a recipe you have that has a special connection? If so, feel free to share below. I would enjoy hearing from you.

With love,
Patty



Sunday, April 9, 2023

Happy Easter

 


~Happy Easter to all my family and friends~

"God made Him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in Him we might
become the righteousness of God." 2 Corinthians 5:21 (NIV)


God, in His great love for us, sent His Son, Jesus, who had no sin, to become sin for us. Jesus endured so much pain and suffering for our sake by taking our past, present and future sins to the cross. Through Jesus, we shall have eternal life. May we hold this truth tightly with grateful hearts. 

With love,
Patty


Sunday, April 2, 2023

Resting In God's Promises (A Monthly Series #31)


Resting in God's promises is an ongoing project, and the introduction can be found in this post: God's Promises.

God's Promise-God is our help and will sustain us:
"Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me."Psalm 54:4 (NIV)

God's promises show how much He cares for us.

Let us pray together,

Dear Heavenly Father,
Your promises are gifts that we can hold onto. We are thankful that You are our help and will sustain us no matter our circumstances. 

In Jesus' name, we pray,
Amen

With love,
Patty



 









Sunday, March 26, 2023

Saying The Names Of Our Lost Loved Ones In Conversations


During lunch with one of my daughters, we talked about our favorite salad dressings, and she told me her favorite is the french salad dressing. At that moment, I remembered it was also my late husband, Paul's (her dad's) favorite salad dressing, and I said, "That was Dad's favorite salad dressing too," and she said, "Yeah, that's right." I told her, "It's nice to say his name; I miss that." She agreed.
Often, while having conversations, when I recall a memory of my son, Joe, and or my late husband, Paul, it allows me to say their names, which I appreciate.
How do you feel about saying the names of your lost loved ones? Feel free to comment below; I would enjoy hearing from you.

With love,
Patty

Sunday, March 19, 2023

Strength For Each Day

 


We all need food, water, exercise, and sleep daily to strengthen us.
The Lord encourages us to be strong in Him, too. Ephesians 6:10 "Be strong in the Lord and the in the strength of His might." 
We can hold onto this truth to give us the strength needed for each day.

With love,
Patty



Sunday, March 12, 2023

Random Act Of Kindness

 

One of my coworkers brought in two fresh flowers in a mason jar, a nail file, and a ring pop on Wednesday, March 8, this past week for each of us girls in the office. My response was, "thank you, how thoughtful of you." She told me she wanted to acknowledge International Women's Day. If you want to read more about this day, I will share the link: International Women's Day.
This lovely gesture was a random act of kindness that brightened my day. 
Have you ever had someone brighten your day when you least expect it? Feel free to comment below; I would enjoy hearing from you.

With love,
Patty


Sunday, March 5, 2023

Resting In God's Promises (A Monthly Series #30)


Resting in God's promises is an ongoing project, and the introduction can be found in this post: God's Promises.

God's Promise-God is our refuge and strength:
"God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. Psalm 46:1 (NLT)

As we journey through life, with our happy moments and times of uncertainty, God is our refuge and strength, a promise always here for us. 

Let us pray together,
Dear Heavenly Father,
Your promises are a gift; help us as only You can hold on to them each day.

In Jesus' name, we pray,
Amen

With love,
Patty