As I walked back to our home this evening, I thought about the meaning of friendship. What does friendship mean to me? What is the meaning of friendship in general? As my thoughts meandered on the evening stroll, without the quick access to Merriam Webster, I came up with the Lora definition of friendship:What ever ship you are in, they (the friend) are there.And I think I will stick with my definition because it has been so true in my life. Today was one of those days that I just ... Read More about A Ship, A Friend
Mother’s Strawberry Pie
This is my mother's delicious recipe.3/4 cup sugar2 Tablespoons corn starch1 1/2 cups water3 oz. strawberry gelatin1 quart fresh strawberries1 baked pie shell, 9"1 9 oz. carton whipped topping1. Bring sugar, cornstarch and water to a boil. Boil until clear in color. Remove from heat and add gelatin. Stir to dissolve. Let cool.2. Place strawberries in baked pie shell and pour gelatin mixture over them. Chill.3. Before serving top each slice with whipped topping.For variety, use:Fresh sliced ... Read More about Mother’s Strawberry Pie
Biltmore Estate
I had the pleasure of spending a day at Biltmore Estate this last week with two of my friends………. The beauty……. The grandeur………. The glory of the LORD………I have many pictures to share. I am not ashamed of all the lamp lights I photographed. I am drawn to them. I am drawn to HIM!I won't comment on every picture; but I did hear the LORD speak to me through what I saw a couple times, so I will share that and of course, I'll comment on the lamp lights!The Lion statue was my favorite! In this picture, ... Read More about Biltmore Estate
It’s was like Lay’s Potato Chips, I Couldn’t Have Just One
When I read the choices for this week's post at Leah's, I wondered which Scripture I would choose. Which one to write about? As I've read over Galations 5:1 and Psalm 51:10, I could not choose just one.Have you ever been there with the Lay's potato chip bag? You know, telling yourself that you are only going to have one and then, several chips later, you close the bag and return it to the pantry? To me, when I read the chip of Psalm 51:10:"Start over with me, and create a new, clean heart within ... Read More about It’s was like Lay’s Potato Chips, I Couldn’t Have Just One
Alice Springs Chicken
If you enjoy the Alice Springs Chicken entree from Outback Steakhouse, I think you will like this recipe. The first week that I made this dish, we liked it so well, that I made it twice that week!Alice Springs ChickenHoney Mustard Marinade1/2 cup Dijon mustard1/2 cup honey1 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil1/2 teaspoon lemon juice4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves1 tablespoon vegetable oil2 cups mushrooms, sliced2 tablespoons buttersaltpepperpaprika8 slices bacon, cooked1 cup Monterey Jack ... Read More about Alice Springs Chicken