”But the man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues to do this, not forgetting what he has heard but doing it—he will be blessed in what he does.” [James 1:25] Do you ever feel guilty when someone is telling …
3 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/2 cups white sugar 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 large eggs 1 stick salted butter, melted 2/3 cup evaporated milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 refrigerated deep-dish pie crust Mix cocoa, sugar, flour, and eggs. Beat well with an …
“At once the angel was joined by a huge angelic choir singing God’s praises: Glory to God in the heavenly heights, Peace to all men and women on earth who please him.” (Luke 2:13-14, The Message) It was fall 2005. Our son Todd was preparing …
A few weeks ago, Marcia Washburn, author of Homemade Convenience Food in 15 Minutes, gave away a copy of her book here at MMCW. It was a fun give away complete with some of our wonderful readers sharing family favorite quick meals. One of the recipes shared …
Years ago, I began a tradition of writing a thank you letter to God. Each November I sat with pen in hand, silently reflecting in solitude on the gracious gifts God bestowed on me. If you could have looked into the windows of my life at …
It’s hard to believe that it’s the holiday season again. As many of us sit down to a delicious, bountiful meal on Thanksgiving, no doubt we will be mindful of how God has blessed us in so many ways. As children of God we are …
I spoke. She took notes. Toward the end of our session, she asked, “What is the most important thing you said today?” I said many things in that hour-and-a-half. But to pick one and have to repeat it? I pondered her question aloud: “What is …
1. Identify the triggers that urge you to do just a little bit more. 2. Set limits for what you will do and how much of yourself you will expend for a specific task. For example, “I’ll know I’m done when …” 3. When you …
I stretched my hair net over my curls, washed my hands, and put on gloves. As I walked to the serving station, my eyes scanned the room. Raining and storming outside. A couple hundred people inside. People. Young. Old. Black. White. Down on their luck. …
“…the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness;…” Isaiah 61:3 I do this tonight…this morning. I fall to my knees somewhere between 3:00 and 3:30 a.m. I come in repentance and brokenness before God. I am God’s child, but I need to repent, to …
