Most of you here in Lamplighters Land know me as The Youngest Teen, or Baby; but also like my sister, I have a real name, which is Victoria. I don't have the illustrious writing career of sis, but I do cook and bake.Mom asked me to post and introduce myself to the Lamplighters. I made these cookies with my cousin, Claire, who was recently here. I hope you enjoy them. And remember, like my mom would tell me and sis when we were little, if you eat any of the dough or the icing, go wash your ... Read More about Hi! Nice to meet you and I hope you like sugar cookies!
Sports and Purpose in the New Year
Two weeks ago at church, when a coach was introduced as the speaker, I must admit, I immediately started wiggling. It was not a physical wiggling, but my mind was doing mental aerobics for sure. I had several random thoughts:*I am not a sports minded woman*I don't know who is playing in the Superbowl*I am not particularly concerned that I don't know*I was always the last to be picked for teams when we played games in school*My tennis coach in college told me when the Special Olympics were going ... Read More about Sports and Purpose in the New Year
Memory Monday & First Sign of Spring
Merry Memory Monday! I tucked Proverbs 11:30 in my heart this week.Proverbs 11:30The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who is wise wins souls.Proverbs 11:30Let's check and see how I did (especially on the last phrase that was like a tongue twister!). Yeah! I got it! I want to bear the fruit of a righteous life and yes, I also want to be wise. Lord, allow my path to cross with those whose souls need winning for Your kingdom. This verse corresponds to a theme our pastor is currently ... Read More about Memory Monday & First Sign of Spring
Snow in Mountains
When the Salesman commented that I should get a picture of the view out of my kitchen window, I knew it had to be good. Sometimes I wonder if my family thinks I take too many pictures, so the Salesman's sweet request, blessed my heart. And was the view ever picture worthy and just singing "The whole earth is full of His glory!" I was ready to wash dishes all day long!Schools in our area have been closed all week. Growing up in the mid-west, we did not have a snow day unless there was a foot of ... Read More about Snow in Mountains
Fork in the Road
While out and about, I came to a fork in the road. As I got closer, I thought of my life and the daily decisions I make. Not harrowing, life changing decisions of ruling a country, commanding a fleet or defending freedom. But daily, as I travel this pilgrim pathway, I come to a fork in the road with the choices I make. I can either choose to respond in the flesh or in the Spirit. "For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace." Romans 8:6 Personally, I ... Read More about Fork in the Road
