One of the books read last week is the Ezekiel Option by Joel Rosenberg. It is a prophetic novel, and a page turner. It is available in any bookstore, I imagine. Look up his website and get acquainted with him, his blogs, and be amazed at his insights. You will be fascinated at his perspective on current events in the light of Bible prophecy.
Today is a DUBIOUS anniversary for David and me. It was 14 years ago this morning that David had a debilitating stroke at Bridgemont in San Francisco. As we prayed at breakfast this morning (which I bring into bed for us each day!) we thanked the Lord for all the ways His grace has been sufficient. Aren't you glad, along with us, that you do not know the days ahead -- but step by step the Lord keeps on leading. Job has said, "He knows the way thaat I take, and when He has tried me, I will come forth as gold, refined by fire." We are so glad that HE KNOWS and WE ARE GOING FOR THE GOLD.
For those checking who do not know, David was the Administrator of Bridgemont Christian High School and Junior High in San Francisco, when at a devotional time for staff, he was asked to lead in prayer, and dropped his Bible, lost his speech, and had a stroke. IT WAS A KAIROS MOMENT for us....God is faithful.
Whatever You Want, Lord...
W -- Whoever You put in, or take out of my life..
H -- However You want things to end up..
only You see the big picture.
A -- As much as I can take, Lord...
You know me best because
T -- Time is nothing to YOU...help me to be patient.
E -- Everything is in Your hands...Help me to let go.
V -- Victory comes with You as my Guide.
E -- Eternity with You will be worth it all!
R -- Restoration is mine through You.
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+ If you can't do it right, do it yourself.
+ Arrogance is bliss.
+ No news travels fast.
+ Every clown has a silver lining.
+ Run it up the flag pole and see who sits on it.
+ Am I my brothers's beeper?
+ No man can serve two masters with one stone.
+ Rome wasn't burned in a day.
+ It's on the fork of my tongue.
The Cheerful heart has a continuous feast.
Proverbs 15:15
Next Thursday we are having the first fall Get Together of SPICE OF LIFE here at the park. We are featuring APPLES - cool and crisp and ready for us to try a new dip that I learned at a Retreat. We will have an apple paring contest - to see who can carve the longest peeling, an since some of our women are returning from their summer get-aways, we will do a lot of catching up. And our lesson will be ALL ABOUT EVE, of course.
Here is the delicious CARAMEL APPLE dip...
1 8 ounce package cream cheese softened
1/2 cup apple butter (found in Jam section at store)
1/4 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Mix well together and serve with apple slices (kept fresh in a little pineapple juice.
Sherry Haberkorn did this demonstration as part of our NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF GOD'S WOMAN (Proverbs 31) Retreat. She works for Pampered Chef.
