A full to the brim weekend started here on Friday and will go on well into Monday. I’ll be back later to fill in the gaps. We even worked in a short time at the graduation open house for a one of the graduates from our church. It was a glorious weekend. God is good, all the time!
O That the Lord Would Guide My Ways
O that the Lord would guide my ways
To keep his statutes still!
O that my God would grant me grace
To know and do his will!
O send thy Spirit down to write
Thy law upon my heart!
Nor let my tongue indulge deceit,
Nor act the liar’s part.
From vanity turn off my eyes;
Let no corrupt design,
Nor covetous desires, arise
Within this soul of mine.
Order my footsteps by thy word,
And make my heart sincere;
Let sin have no dominion, Lord,
But keep my conscience clear.
My soul hath gone too far astray,
My feet too often slip;
Yet since I’ve not forgot thy way,
Restore thy wand’ring sheep.
Make me to walk in thy commands,
‘Tis a delightful road;
Nor let my head, or heart, or hands,
Offend against my God.
Words: Isaac Watts, The Psalms of David, “Breathing After Holiness”
We had a blueberry bush at our last home and I like to use the blueberries in some baking. This cobbler was a good addition to my blueberry recipes. You could also use frozen berries.
Blueberry Cobbler
Ingredients:
Method:
You can serve this cake side up or berry side up.
Thursday June 22nd
On Thursdays my posts will include verses that stood out in my readings from the Bible during the week. One, two, three or maybe more. If you have a verse/verses that you read during the week and would like to share, leave it/them in the comments and I will add it/them to the post. Let’s dig deep in God’s Truth again this year!
Ephesians 1:7-10
In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ as a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth.
From Lana:
“All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance, admitting that they were foreigners and strangers on earth. People who say such things show that they are looking for a country of their own. If they had been thinking of the country they had left, they would have had opportunity to return. Instead, they were longing for a better country – a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.”
Hebrews 11:13-16
From Vera:
“He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent. For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross.”
Colossians 1:15-20 ESV
From Karen:
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.
Proverbs 21:2
Summer is upon us and Joyce has come up with questions to get us ready for this season. Thank you, Joyce From This Side of the Pond.
1. Hello Summer! In the northern hemisphere anyway. What’s something on your summer bucket list? Do you have an actual summer bucket list? If not, use your hypothetical list.
I don’t have a summer bucket list but since we are traveling to Dallas for our youngest siblings birthday party (twins), I’ll be checking off going to Waco and walking about the Chip and Joanna dynasty. That’s been something on my radar to experience. My hypothetical list would include keeping cool.
2. What for you is the defining scent of summer?
Fresh mowed grass and throw in a campfire!
3. What’s a (music, food, wine, or flower) festival happening in your part of the country that you would like to attend if tickets/travel/timing was no object?
Hands down the Lavender Festival in Sequim. We’ve gone in years past and it is worth the effort.
4. Apparently a military whistle blower claims the US has a UFO retrieval program. What say you? Do you believe aliens are out there?
Only if you count Angels and Satan’s minions.
5. Besides your wedding day and the birthdays of any children you may have, what are three of your top experiences in life?
2. Singing on tour, bringing the Gospel to schools and churches across Great Britain the summer of 1973 and 1974. Not only did these tours add growth in our walk with Jesus but we got the UK travel bug. Dear and I are the singers on the right.
3. Grandchildren!! So thankful to God for letting us be close to our two, Addy and JJ. What a sweet cherry on top of our lives they are.
6. Insert your own random thought here.
Speaking of lavender, when we were in England in July of 2014 we came across these lavender fields in Broadway (Cotswolds).
This coming up weekend all our kids will be here because our granddaughter is getting baptized on Sunday (that will deserve a whole post next week). We also have a candidate for our pastorate coming to preach. There are other events going on for us to get to know him and his wife and see if he will be the one who God has chosen to be our Shepherd. Exciting times and a very full weekend!
Good morning. Before Spring says goodbye I wanted to document the state of the yard/planters here at our Country Bungalow.
We are heading to a very busy weekend so some preparations are in order this week. Hope you all have a good week with Summer arriving on Wednesday.
The Lord Will Provide
When troubles assail us
And dangers come nigh,
When earth’s friends forsake us,
To whom shall we fly?
There is a sure refuge
In which to abide,
And that is God’s promise,
The Lord will provide.
Refrain
The Lord will provide,
yes,
The Lord will provide
;
His word is a surety,
And He will provide.
Though often temptations
Arise in our path
And fill us with fears,
We can triumph by faith;
When tempted, though weak,
And our faith sorely tried,
There’s one thing to cheer us,
The Lord will provide.
Refrain
No strength of our own,
Neither goodness we claim,
But trust the dear Savior,
Who for us was slain;
For in Him God’s promise
Was once verified.
And now He’s our Savior;
The Lord did provide.
Refrain
Though we may have doubts,
And our hope seem in vain,
Through faith we will conquer
And surely obtain;
His promise is certain;
While He’s on our side,
We’ll go on rejoicing,
The Lord will provide.
Refrain
Words: Philip H. Woolsey, 1881
This throw together casserole will work with a variety of leftover meat. We cooked a large portion of Carnitas (Pork Butt slow cooked with Mexican seasonings) and had lots of shredded pork leftover so we enjoyed this layered enchilada casserole.
Ingredients:
Method:
I had a package of the mini street taco size of corn tortillas so I used 8 of them on top instead of 6 regular sized ones. If your family really enjoys cheese you can top with more than 3 cups and put an extra layer of cheese on the first layer of tortillas before you add the meat. You can use grated Cheddar or Jack Cheese instead of the Mexican blend.
Oh how I love Peonies and especially the pink ones. It’s been a bouquet a day here at our country bungalow.
I’m very thankful they grow so well here.
Master shower work continues. Tuesday was a dump run to get rid of the larger debris. Any projects at your house?
Hope all is well in your corner of the world.
Thursday June 15th
On Thursdays my posts will include verses that stood out in my readings from the Bible during the week. One, two, three or maybe more. If you have a verse/verses that you read during the week and would like to share, leave it/them in the comments and I will add it/them to the post. Let’s dig deep in God’s Truth again this year!
Ephesians 1:5-6
In love he predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will, to the praise of his glorious grace, with which he has blessed us in the Beloved.
From Vera:
“He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him.”
Colossians 1:15-16 ESV
From Lana:
Colossians 4:12
Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, so that you may stand mature and fully assured in the full will of God.
Be an Epaphras!
From Karen:
Proverbs 29:23
A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
The Happy Wonderer ~ ellen b. 