Favorite things...

Today I am participating in " A Few of My Favorite Things
" hosted by sweet Amy @ http://filledwithpraise.blogspot.com/

" Stop and consider God's wonders" Job 37:14

Some of my favorite of Gods small beautiful wonders ~
* Butterflies, I so love their beauty in nature.
* Hummingbirds, I so love their strength.

* Honeybees, I love what they do for us. they are so amazing to me, another of Gods wonders !

We rely on honey bees for one-third of our food supply, how important these little creatures are to all of us.

I found this site and wanted to share it.
It has many educational facts for those of you who also homeschool. http://www.helpthehoneybees.com/

Thank you God for your wonders !

Today is WFW !
The purpose of Word filled Wednesday is to share God’s word through

photo’s & a Bible verse !

Thanks AmyDeane for being such sweet hostess the link is on my sidebar if you would like to join in.

Today we have a special hostess http://www.allyouhavetogive.com/ .
Have a blessed day dear family and friends !

Today is Tempt my Tummy Tuesday, to enjoy more great recipes or join in - click the link on my sidebar. Ladies, thanks so much for hosting !

Honey Mustard Chicken Strips

Ingredients ~
6 tablespoons Mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
2 1/2 tablespoons honey
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into strips
1 1/2 cups finely crushed corn flakes

Preparation ~
1. Preheat oven to 425° .

Combine Mayonnaise, Creamy Dijon Mustard and honey in medium bowl; reserve 1/2 for dipping.

2. Add chicken to remaining mayonnaise mixture; stir to coat, then roll in crumbs.

3.Bake 10 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.

4. Serve with reserved honey mustard sauce for dipping, enjoy !

"It's only forgetting yourself that you draw near to God."
~ Henry David Thoreau

James 4:8 ~ "Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you."

Today I am participating in " A Few of My Favorite Things " hosted by sweet Amy @ http://filledwithpraise.blogspot.com/ . Her link is also on my sidebar.

Thank you Amy for hosting, blessings to you !

~One of my favorite things~ The wonderful smells of home ~

The smell of fresh baked pie .
The smell of the Thanksgiving Turkey in the oven.
The smells of the fresh cut Christmas tree.
The smell of lovely fresh cut flowers.
The smell of the wind blowing in an open window.
The smell of a summer afternoon rain. Oh, how I love those sweet smells of home !

Here is a homemade sweet smelling air freshener
if you don't have the time to bake that pie.
1 teaspoon vanilla ,1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg or a few cloves, pot of water
Let simmer gently for an hour or so for a fresh baking scent.

"From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another."John 1:16 (NIV)

Father, Thank you for the sweet smells of home. Every good thing in our lives comes from you. We thank you that we can rejoice in your bounty and in your goodness. Lord, even in the midst of trials in our lives, help us to never forget all that you have blessed us with. In Jesus’ Name,Amen.

Word Filled Wednesday ~

Today is WFW !
The purpose of Word filled Wednesday is to share God’s word through photo’s & a Bible verse!

PRAISE THE LORD with me today !

Today our sweet hostess is http://pennyraine.com/blog/
Have a blessed day dear family and friends !

TMT Tuesday ~

Today is Tempt my Tummy Tuesday, to enjoy more great recipes or join in click the link on my sidebar. Ladies, thanks so much for hosting !

Peanut Butter and Honey Cookies
1 cup creamy peanut butter

1/2 cup white sugar

1/2 cup butter, softened

2/3 cup honey

2 eggs

2 1/4 cups flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Preheat oven to 300*

Cream together butter, sugar and honey.

Stir in the eggs and peanut butter.

Sift the flour and baking powder and then blend into peanut butter mixture.

Shape into balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet 2 inches apart.

Give them the criss cross pattern with a fork and then bake for 10-15 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Cool and Enjoy !

Here comes the sun....

How beautiful is the rain ! After the dust and the heat,

In the broad and fiery street,

In the narrow lane,

How beautiful is the rain!

~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
We've had rain here all week.
I love the rain but am ready for a little sunshine.
Yesterday we had tornado warnings and severe storms in the area.
Praise God he watched over us !
The sun is trying to peak through the clouds today,
such a beautiful sight !


Have a very blessed weekend dear family and friends !

Today I am participating in " A Few of My Favorite Things " hosted by sweet Amy @ http://filledwithpraise.blogspot.com/ . Her link is also on my sidebar.
Today I am sharing some of the favorite things about my youngest son Matthew.

~ His gentle heart, he loves Jesus and his family.
~ His kindness to all, he is so sweet with the elderly when we volunteer at our local nursing home.



~ His organization, He keeps his room and all of his things so neat and organized.
~ His help to me and his dad with everything around the house.
~ His intelligence, he is so smart, I learn so much from him.

~ His closeness and love for his older brother.

~ His love for animals and nature.

~ There are many more but these are some of my favorite things !

" Let all your things be done with charity." 1 Corinthians 16: 14 KJV

Word Filled Wednesday ~

By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.

Proverbs 22: 4 KJV

Today is WFW !

The purpose of Word filled Wednesday is to share God’s word through photo’s & a Bible verse!Thanks AmyDeane for being such sweet hostess the link is on my sidebar if you would like to join in.

Have a blessed day dear family and friends !

Today is Tempt my Tummy Tuesday, to enjoy more great recipes or join in click the link on my sidebar. Ladies, thanks so much for hosting !

A friend recently gave me this recipe and hers were great, I dont have a picture because I havent made them yet, but plan to do so very soon.

Easy Buttery Biscuit Rolls

1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margerine

1 cup sour cream

2 cups self-rising flour

* Note, she said they are best in the mini muffin cups.

Preheat the oven to 350.

Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium low heat, whisking until completely melted. Add the sour cream and flour, and mix lightly. Spoon the batter into miniature muffin cups (do not grease), filling each one to the top.

(You may add a tablespoon of dried herbs, such as basil, thyme, if you wish or 2 tablespoons of fresh herbs.)

Bake for 15 minutes. Serve immediately.

This recipe is very quick, easy,delicious, and makes about 2 dozen mini-muffins. ENJOY !

This is a picture of a beautiful spider lily that bloomed yesterday in our front yard. I am amazed everyday at Gods work.

"God writes the gospel not in the Bible alone, but on trees, and flowers, and clouds, and stars."~ Martin Luther

The flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of birds is come, and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land; Song of Solomon 2 : 12

Dear God,

I am impressed by all Your ways! When I think of things You have done, I am awestruck. When I contemplate Your nature, I am humbled at my inability to comprehend You. So I embrace what I cannot fully understand.

Lord, I thank You for the salvation You have given me as a free gift. I have done nothing to deserve it. This gift was freely bestowed upon me the moment I turned from my sins and believed in the Lord Jesus Christ. It is not by my works or efforts that I am forgiven, saved, and born-again, but by Your grace.

I praise you today ! Fill me with Your Spirit today that I might glorify You, I pray, in Jesus' Name, Amen.