Sunday Scripture

" We love each other because he loved us first. If someone says, "I love God" but hates a fellow believer, that person is a liar; for if we don't love people who we can see how can we love God, whom we cannot see? And he has given us this command: Those who love God must also love their fellow believers."
I John 4:19-21 ( New Living Translation)

Pet of the week, Biscuit

Biscuit is enjoying this week's record snowfall.
This is Biscuit's second appearance as pet of the week.

Special thanks for Kathy for sharing these pictures! 

Training

In the case of an emergency, I need someone who is fully trained and prepared.  Training allows individuals to experience mock scenarios and be ready to respond if a disaster occurs. 

This Monday, local firefighters held special operation training to prepared for rescuing individuals who may be trapped on ice.

Grateful for their service.  

Wordless Wednesday

Tasty Tuesday

I think this quote from Julia Child is near perfect. 

“This is my advice to people: Learn how to cook, try new recipes, learn from your mistakes, 

be fearless, and above all, have fun.”
What else? 

…  and I get a little help from my Cooking Light friends …

Monday Musings...

The rich history of Mississippi offers a near endless source of topics for books. So when one of my book clubs selected John Grisham’s book, Sycamore Row, I was hopeful this book would provide for a vibrant discussion. I was not disappointed.

This past Saturday, the SISTERS Book Club met at my home. I always look forward to our time together. As a part of this month’s meeting, we decided to watch the movie, A Time To Kill. Watching the movie was timely as this set the stage for the book Sycamore Row.

The timeless themes of racism, sexism, family alienation, reconciliation, greed, forgiveness, and hope were skillfully weaved in the plot of this book. While not preachy, I appreciate that John Grishman often incorporates themes of redemption and forgiveness into his work.

“I’m a Christian, and those beliefs occasionally come out in my novels.

John Grisham

SISTERS

  

Sunday Scripture

Psalm 127

Unless the LORD builds a

house,

the work of the builders is

wasted.

Unless the LORD protects a

city,

guarding it with sentries

will do no good.

It is useless for you to work

so hard

From early morning until

late at night,

anxiously working for food

to eat;

for God gives rest to his

love ones.

Children are a gift from the

LORD;

They are a reward from

Him,

Children born to a young

man

Are like arrows in a

warrior’s hands.

How joyful is the name whose

quiver is full of them!

He will not be put to

shame when he confronts

His accusers at the city

gates.