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Month: December 2006

Well, here it is Friday! Only 2 days left in 2006!
Wow, where has the time gone??
What does 2007 hold for all of us?
We may not know what the future holds,
but we (who are His) know Who holds the future!
There’s comfort and rest in knowing that!

“For the LORD G-D is a sun and shield:
the LORD will give grace and glory:
No good thing will He withhold from them that walk uprightly.”
Psalm 84:11 {KJV}

Hope you’ve all had a very blessed week! Me, MIA…yep, I’ve taken a couple, well, a few days
off it looks like, but I do have a praise report!!! I am feeling much better, although still tired feeling!
Thank you for all your thoughts, and prayers, out there! Also, the owner of our local health food
store gave me an all natural perscripton remedy that I started this past Wednesday.
(Unfortunate that I didn’t get it back in October when this first hit!) I’ve been faithful at taking it as he told me,
and, after just 3 days, I’ve found my voice, and my coughing is almost completely gone!
If anyone is interested in this remedy, in which I’m pretty confident helped me, along with prayer,
just message me!

I’m now ready to finish replying to your most welcome comments, and make some graphic changes here at
Threads of Life. I’ve noticed some of you have already taken down your “Christmas decorations”
out there, so I figured I’d better get busy! When I was little, my mom would always keep the decorations
up until the first week after New Years.  But we all know how fun it is to change things on our blogs,
and when you do it yourself, it does take a bit longer. So, whichever you use, premade layouts,
or do-it-yourselfers, have fun making those new changes, I will!….and I can’t wait to visit and see what
you’ve done to yours!

I’ve had some quiet days this week…well, not all. My son had his friends over last night, ( I love doing that!),
and we cooked homemade chili, and they ate them “haystack style”, with fritos, lettuce, shredded cheese, onion,
chopped tomatoes, and sour cream, layering those in a bowl, starting with the lettuce. They loved it!
They spent the night in the basement working on their film editing, till the wee hours of the morning, and
are back at it again today! I also need to get ready for next weekend and another craft show, so my nice
quiet days this weekend, and upcoming week, are numbered! Well, I’m going to get busy…need to fix dinner
for the “boys”, and work on my blog! Hope you all have a beautiful evening…it’s about 55 degrees here, clear
skys, and the sunset promises to be beautiful! Winter sunsets…one of my favorite things!!

Blessings to all!
~ Deborah

Due to some recent confusion!
P.S. Mr. Mooshie is feeling better, as well! He’s back to his old / young, curious, bouncy self!
I was worried for awhile! He had “the surgery”, yep….that surgery! And he seemed pretty
larthargic for awhile, but he’s gonna be fine! I’m hoping to add a picture here of my 2 boys,
(cat & son) as soon as they come up for dinner!   My son still has to teach me how to do this!!
He likes it when he has to teach me something!!!
Aaahh, we are ever learning from our children, at any age!

{Our cat} Mr. Mooshie and {my son} Bubby!

I suppose it would have been wise
to have been a bit more specific!
Some confusion has risen regarding Hubby & Bubby!

This handsome fella is my son, whom we call “Bubby”.
I realize that ”Bubby” and “Hubby” can easily be confused!!
We love using pet names around here,
but I did get a smile from worthy_of_jewels comment!!
Thank you, Jenny!!

Maybe this will help?!
I did find this older picture of my “Hubby & son, Bubby”….

“Hubby” &  ”Bubby”

!!Really!!
Didn’t recognize Bubby, did ya?
He’s the one on the right!

….Okay….
Tomorrow I’ll take a more recent picture of them,
put it here for all to see,
and then there will no longer be any confusion
between Hubby & Bubby!!

“For God is not the author of confusion,
but of peace”.
I Cor. 14:33a

Have a great night, all!!
Hugs ~ D
“For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son,
that whosoever believeth in him should not perish,
but have everlasting life.
For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world,
but that the world through him might be saved.”
John 3: 16 & 17

Hope you are all having a wonderful blessed day, with family, friends, and our Lord!
He has blessed me today through my two very special guys!
First thing, something woke me up….there was complete and total silence in my home! Odd, for our house!!
I can’t sleep with absolute quiet! The clean air machine is our constant little hum here, and occasionally I’ll have the fans on (reminds me of the sound of the ocean) but here, it was now silent! Something just wasn’t right, and in my sleepy stupor, I flew out of bed, and ran into the living room where there was absolutely
no light or sound….just my son sitting with scissors in hand trying to wrap presents in the semi-dark!
I asked him what had happened, and he said he heard the transformer, out back of our house, make a very loud noise, our electricity surged down, then POP! No power! This happened to us about 5 years ago, and it took well over 7 hours to fix it, and with it being Christmas, I thought it would probably be much longer! I was thinking of our having to haul water from the sump pump in the basement in 5 gallon buckets on Christmas!!   Of all days for a power outage!!

Lewis had made a run to the nearest gas station for 3 very large coffees,… (I knew, even sick, I was going to need it for today!) … and he was gone when I woke up, so, Ian had called the power company to report the outage, and of course, he only got those ”personable” automated voice people… ( don’t you just love getting those!!!! )    He pushed all the right buttons, then we waited…..and lit our 150 hour candles, oil lamps, fed the cat…he had no idea what was going on, and frankly, didn’t care…and all the while, thinking of the Christmas breakfast, and dinner that we had planned for the day, and now may not even happen! I knew nothing was open today, then I thought of the local Chinese restaurant near here… #1 Wok!! Yay, I thought, at least we wouldn’t go hungry on Christmas!!
Backing up, as I had been lighting the candles, I was thinking in the back of my mind….”I’ll bet, once I get all of these candles lit, the electricity will come back on.” My experience with this in the past, was telling me otherwise. Then as if in slow motion, the lights flickered, and all things were restored! We were standing in a living room full of light, as well as being surrounded by the 3 – 150 hour candles+ …..it was glorious, and very much a miracle, in my opinion, especially on Christmas!!

My son was able to fix a late, wonderful, scrumptous breakfast ( he loves to cook!) and now we are just relaxing and having a quiet family day here at home!  I am opting out of cooking the huge dinner I had planned, I’ll do that tomorrow…but I am baking fish, with wild rice, and broccoli…. ( sure beats chicken soup, for one more day, at least! ) The guys said that it sounded great!

They are so good to me! I’ve been too sick to get out to buy presents for them, ( I’m unfortunately, a procrastinator when it comes to Christmas…but I do find some really good bargains doing it that way! ) but they blessed me abundantly today! I hope you’ve all had a very blessed Christmas…..I’m very thankful for today…it has shown me that we can only have true power when connected to the ONE true power source! If we get disconnected, or distant from God, we have no power to stand, or grow!   He is as close as the flip of a switch….even closer!! And, one good thing is….we don’t have to go through those automated voice people to get to Him!!  <><
Stay connected….
for therein lies the power that we need for every moment of each day!!
God bless you all!
~ Deborah
A Prayer Request…..

Christmas Eve-ning….

I haven’t been feeling too well, so today, my guys went to family for the yearly Christmas Eve get-together…without me! But that’s okay…I’ve had a blessed time with the Lord today!
We all thought it best that I stay home, so as not to spread this around. It’s no fun having to stay home, and away, from such a special time with family! I was so thankful that my son took the video camera! I can’t wait to see what I missed in the morning, when he shows us the film! They also brought some of the wonderful dinner they had, home to me…no turkey or ham, or green bean casserole, just delicious homemade Lasagne, and a big salad, and garlic bread! I did eat some of it, although I’m strictly on a chicken soup diet for now! But, ooooo, it was so good!!…tomorrow it’s back to Chicken soup again!

Beyond that, I’ve had a very quiet Christmas Eve day…me, the Lord, and Mr. Mooshie, who’s slept most of the day away! I suppose I kept him awake coughing all night long the night before! Can cats catch your colds/flu???? Hmmm, I sure hope not! I wouldn’t know what to give him! Alka-Seltzer Plus, maybe??? Yeah, Right!!!!! Hee,hee!! Anyway, I don’t even take that one either! I’ve been told, by describing some of the symptoms I have, that I could very well have “walking-pneumonia”!! Not something to “self-treat”, as I so often do when we get ill! It’s the second time it’s occurred over a 3 month period! I did some research, and think it could also be bronchitis…something I had been born with, many moons ago! What a Christmas present, aye?!! My husband is taking me to the doctor, ASAP-AC >(after Christmas), to get a more accurate diagnosis, and then we’ll go from there. Prayer, and alternative medicine is always our first option, and has always worked, but he thinks this time, we’ll go for the second option…a real live doctor! I’ve been self-treating with herbs, and vitamins, now, for over a week on the second bout with this, and it just doesn’t seem to be getting any better. I’d appreciate all your prayers…and if anyone out there is also spending a quiet Christmas at home due to illness, as I am, please, please, let me know, so I can pray for you, too!

I’m sure I’ll be back on tomorrow, to wish you all a very special Christmas Day, but for now, you all have a wonderful, blessed, Christmas Eve-ning!!

Merry Christmas to all, and to all….a goodnight!!
(((Hugs))) ~Deborah
“My son, (daughter), attend to my words;
incline thine ear unto my sayings.
Let them not depart from thine eyes;
keep them in the midst of thine heart.
For they are life unto those that find them,
and health to all their flesh”.
Proverbs 4: 20–22
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**Couldn’t resist the book below!!
I figured it was a good read, along with the chicken soup I’ve been eating!
Oh, don’t get me wrong…the chicken soup is very good,
but you know all too well, that too much of a good thing…….
hmmm, just might make me better!!
It’s Still the Greatest Story Ever Told

As Mary and Joseph went to the inn that night,
Little did they know the rooms were booked tight.
So the innkeeper gave them a room in a barn,
A place to rest from fear and harm.

But as the night moved on, the child did move,
And Mary knew what was to happen soon.
They made ready a manger of grass and hay,
And the animals gathered round for a long night’s stay.

And as the night moved swiftly by,
The sounds were heard of a baby’s cry.
Mary and Joseph smiled with glee,
But little did they know what this child would mean.

So Mary laid the baby in a manger there,
And the animals all watched as if giving care.
The angels in heaven did spread the news,
To the shepherds on a hillside who would visit soon.

Many came to see the babe
Wrapped in swaddling clothes and in a manger laid.
They brought Him gifts and so much more,
Like gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.

Then the newness faded and the visitors were gone.
Mary and Joseph took the child
and raised Him until He was grown.
This little boy turned into a man.
He was Jesus of Nazareth, a man with carpenter’s hands.

He preached the gospel, healed the lame and the sick.
He fed five thousand with five loaves and two fish.
Then one day the crowd cried crucify,
And Jesus was nailed to a cross until He died.

The little baby who was so precious and new,
Became a man who died on a cross for you.
So this Christmas when you see the gifts at the tree,
And you think to yourself, “Oh, that gift’s for me!”

Take a moment and think and say to yourself,
“God gave me a gift, and it’s not for sale.
He sent it to earth many years ago –
It came through a virgin named Mary who
was pure and whole.

It was laid in a manger one cold dark night –
It was Jesus Christ, Our Gift of Life!”
Mary, Did You Know?

Hark…do you hear what I hear? Can it be? Yes, it is!!
A song, a song, now here on my blog! Wonderful, melodious music!
I’m so happy! I finally figured it out…can you hear it? I sure hope so!
It’s definitely one of my favorites this, or any, time of the year!
I have the title and the words below…the words in this song say it all,
and it touches the heart so very deeply!

I hope you enjoy it, and as you’re listening, singing, or reading along,
stop for a moment, and think, what it might have been like
to have been the mother of the Son of God…

…to have carried the One who came to carry you?
…to have held the One who came to hold you?
…to have fed the One who came to feed you?
…to have nursed wounds of the One who came to heal you?

Mary pondered these things in her heart! So should we!

MARY….DID YOU KNOW?

Mary, did you know,
That your baby boy will one day walk on water?
Did you know,
That your baby boy will save our sons and daughters?
Did you know,
That your baby boy has come to make you new?
This child that you’ve delivered
Will soon deliver you?

Mary, did you know,
That your baby boy will give sight to a blind man?
Did you know,
That your baby boy will calm a storm with His hand?
Did you know,
That your baby boy has walked where angels trod?
And when you kiss your little boy
You’ve kissed the face of God?

Mary, did you know?
The blind will see,
The deaf will hear,
And the dead will live again?
The lame will leap,
The dumb will speak,
The praises of the Lamb?

Mary, did you know,
That your baby boy is Lord of all creation?
Did you know,
That your baby boy will one day rules the nations?
Did you know,
That your baby boy is heaven’s perfect Lamb?
This sleeping child you’re holding
Is the Great I Am!
Longing For More……

My Heart’s Cry

We all have a deep sense of longing in our hearts….
a void that is crying out to be filled.
So, now that it’s Christmas,
what are your heart felt desires,
what are you longing for?
What will truly satisfy,
and fill that void in your life?

My heart’s cry echoes a well known author in that,
I, too, just as so many of you,
have a deep longing for more
of the presence of God….

More of His voice in my ear,
More of His tears on my face,
More of His praise on my lips,
More of His Death in my life,
More of His hope in my grief,
More of His Life in my death,
More of His fruit in my service,
More of His love in my home,
More of His courage in my convictions,
More of His nearness in my loneliness,
More of His answers to my prayers,
More of His glory on my knees!

Can you add to this list?

God has already given me so much,
yet I long for more!
Until my faith becomes sight,
and I see Him face to face,
my heart’s cry will always be…
Please, dear God, just give me MORE…
of Jesus!!

He is the only ONE that will fill that void,
with complete, and total satisfaction!

What is your heart’s cry today?
Longing, loving, living?
…are you longing for more of Jesus today?
…are you loving Him more deeply today?
…are you truly living for Jesus today?

“But as it is written,
Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard,
neither have entered into the heart of man,
the things which God
hath prepared for them that love Him”….
{…that long for Him…that live for Him!}
I Cor. 2:9

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Do you want to feel His presence…..PRAISE HIM!!

PRAISE HIM…….for what He has done for you!

“Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness,
and for his wonderful works to the children of men!”
Psalm 107: 8

PRAISE HIM…….for He is great!
“For the LORD is great, and greatly to be praised:”
Psalm 96: 4a

PRAISE HIM…….for He chose you!

“But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation,
a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who
hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:”
I Peter 2: 9

Praise Him ~ Honour Him ~ Hope in Him…….Without Ceasing!

“Let my mouth be filled with thy praise and with thy honour all the day.
But I will hope continually, and will yet praise thee more and more.”
Psalm 71:8, 14

PRAISE HIM, AND BE BLESSED!!
~~Homemade Marshmallows and A Winter Sunset~~

Well, it’s been a quiet Saturday for me.   The guys were at work, but now they’re home. Lewis, and Ian, have a prison ministry on Saturday nights, and Ian is opting out tonight…he’s not feeling good, but Lewis is going. They’ve really been able to help those guys! They are searching for the truth….a better way of life, and I’m proud of my guys for being committed to helping them! I can see their lives being blessed because of their caring hearts!   The group of guys grows every weekend….which is sort of sad to say in one sense, because there are so many in the jail now, but, of course, victorious in another sense, because they’ll find new life in those meetings! God is our Redeemer!!



And now, I’m sitting here on a cold, crisp evening, with a hot cup o’ cocoa, and looking at the most beautiful winter sunset…..one of my favorite things…nothing compares! I love the way the leafless trees look against the backdrop of the bright orange evening sky!! If only we could freeze time!!  Ah, but not so…….God has more beauty planned for us!

Well, it’s officially cold, and windy, here in Indy, so before the predicted warm up that is coming next week,
I wanted to share a yummy hot cocoa recipe…and, have you ever heard of homemade marshmallows?
Absolutely wonderful…..and so much more healthy!  It’s a little bit of work, but it’s so worth it!!
Hope you all enjoy this! Just be sure you have a couple of very large wintery mugs for this one!!


HOT COCOA
&
HOMEMADE MARSHMALLOWS

HOT COCOA

3/4 cup powdered milk
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup cocoa powder
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate
Homemade Marshmallows, recipe follows
Combine all the dry ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
Take the bittersweet chocolate and roughly chop it up to give a chunky but consistent size.
Mix well with a wooden spoon and then store in a dry airtight container.
To make the hot chocolate, simply add 1 cup of water per 1/2 cup of hot cocoa mix.
Heat in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring with a whisk.
Heat until hot, but do not boil, about 6 to 7 minutes.
Serve with Homemade Marshmallows.
HOMEMADE MARSHMALLOWS

1/4 cup powdered gelatin
1 cup cold water
2 cups sugar
2 egg whites
2 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted, plus more for dusting pan and marshmallows
Butter, for greasing pan
In a medium sized saucepan soak the gelatin in the water.
After the gelatin has softened, approximately 10 minutes,
add the regular sugar and then gently dissolve over low heat, approximately 8 minutes.
Remove from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
In a mixer, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks and then fold in the sifted confectioners’ sugar.
While the mixer is on low, slowly poor in the cooled gelatin mixture.
Increase the speed and beat until white and thick.
The volume should double in size.
Line an 8 by 8-inch baking dish with high sides with foil,
grease slightly with butter, and coat with confectioners’ sugar.
Alternatively, you can use a baking sheet, but the marshmallows will not be as tall.
Pour marshmallow mixture in and top with more sifted confectioners’ sugar.
Leave out overnight or for at least 3 hours to set.
The marshmallow should be light and spongy when set.
Loosen marshmallow from edges of tray and invert onto a large cutting board.
Peel off foil and use a large knife to cut the marshmallows into cubes.
Dredge each piece in confectioners’ sugar.
Let me know how you like it!! ENJOY!!
Have a warm evening!
Blessings to all,
~ Deborah

{ Hey…works for Hot Cocoa, too, right??!! }
Cat tales and other topics……

Well, how are y’all doin’?
I know it’s been a few days, but I’ve been nursing a sick cat…..

He has a urinary tract infection that started this past Tuesday.  We took him to the vet….she gave him new food, and medication to clear it up. He was a real trooper! She said he didn’t fight her at all, when it came to the exam, and the injections, they had to give him! That’s my boy!! I’ve heard horror stories from people about those wild animals who hate going to the doctor! He was a breath of fresh air for her! He’s been quiet since that visit though! Not his normal perky, bouncy self! Maybe the medication?!! Or new food?!! Well, that visit wasn’t the end of it! Everynight we have to give him this little green pill, and Lewis got scratched real good tonight! We have about 8 days of that to go, and if anyone has any suggestions as to how to get it down easier, please let me know! Also, he’s going back on Monday the 18th, and if everything is clear, he’s going to have that infamous surgery! He hasn’t been “fixed” yet, and they recommended it….so, he’s really going to love me when that’s over! He’s been my buddy for 3 years now. He has a great personality….and seems real smart….knows when to come when he’s called, and jumps on my lap to tell me when he wants to be brushed, or wants one of his special toys, or food!  He loves attention….don’t they all!! Most cats are pretty independent….our Moosh just thinks he is!!! I need a dog, but don’t tell him that!!

I’ve also been working on this blog….learning how to add items, etc., and it’s been pretty fun….but I do need some sleep!  Been busy with getting ready for another craft show this next weekend….then a three week break…..I think!  I want to enjoy family and friends at Christmas this year! We missed seeing a lot of them last year. One of my great nephews just went into the Navy, and we missed seeing him off…but are hoping to see him on Christmas.

Thought I’d share a thread, or two, on the season, and a word from The Word, for you to ponder >>
We always rush, rush, rush around this time of year, (well, for that matter, most of the time) but I want to take time to sit at the Lord’s feet, and bless Him…to get refreshed, and filled so I can give to others. Also to pray for all the men, and women, who are overseas that can’t be home with family during this Christmas season. Not sure how all of this is going to end, regarding the war, but I do know that God is in control….the world is a scary place these days….the news reflects that every day, and I know people that can’t really enjoy this time of year because they are afraid of all that is going on.  This world has changed so much from just a few years ago…it has also changed how I see, and feel about things, as well,…but, through His Word, He has spoken to us about fear, and being afraid….there is a difference between fear…….and fear!

Fear…to be afraid of.
Fear…to have a reverent awe.
(Complete Christian Dictionary ~ Gospel Light Pub.)

What do you fear?….. terrorism, soaring crime rates, natural disasters, energy crisis, debt……GOD?!!
Hmmm……interesting, isn’t it, that in a world full of so many fearful things, the single source of our refuge,
and safety, is also the One we are instructed, in the Word, to fear?

Solomon said in Proverbs 14:26…
“In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and His children shall have a place of refuge.”
Then look at the next verse…
Proverbs 14:27a….
“The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life…”.

We all try to avoid life’s fearful things because they interrupt our peace,
still we read in the Word to have fear……the fear of GOD!
In Psalm 115:11 we read for those who “fear the LORD”……”He is their help and their shield.”

Our faith in God can deliver us from the fears of the world.

Psalm 23:4 says…..
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me;
thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.”……but only because our faith relies on a fear that is different from
worldly fear.

“The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.” Proverbs 29:25.
To fear God, is to sense His awesomeness, and when we acknowledge His greatness, and put our trust in Him,
He then becomes our refuge from the fears of this world, and in Him we find, and experience the peace that
passes all understanding! (Philippians 4:6,7)

“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom (or what) shall I fear? ….
the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom (or what) shall I be afraid?
Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear;
though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.” Psalm 27: 1,3.

Again we read……
Proverbs 14:26,
“In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence:
and His children shall have a place of refuge.”
con = with   //   fidence = faith   {with faith}
Abide in faith through the fear {reverent awe} of the LORD!
Remember > Fear…..NOT!! ~ Faith…..YES!!

Well, despite the current world’s status, I sure hope you all have a blessed weekend in His presence…..
I’m going to be baking, cleaning, doing some much needed Christmas shopping, and trying to get those pills down my cats throat! Hopefully, we’ll go see “The Nativity”, but my guys are working tomorrow, and possibly Sunday, so they may be too tuckered out for any extra curricular activities!!
So, in the meantime, tell me what you’re all wanting for Christmas!
Me?….I want more of God’s presence…..not more of man’s presents!!
{ Although a new crockpot would be nice!! }

Hope you all enjoy the new “blinkies”, etc., that I’ve added!
Just a little bit more about me for you to know…..as if all this isn’t long enough!!
But, “I’ll be back” real soon!
Let me know if the fade out feature is working on my page.
I’m working on putting music on here as well….any tips as to where to get
good music with the codes, please let me know!

Warm hugs to all! (It’s like 15* here now…..I love it cold!!)
~ Deborah
Short and semi-sweet…….

Well, I did what I said I may not do!!! I made some changes to the old blogstead, and I hope you all like it! The background is not as “busy” as those stockings were…and they were giving me a headache!

{for those of you who missed it….}
Also, I can read your comments now, too! It’s hard to do that with a busy background…have you noticed?? I also love the picture of Mary, and the baby Jesus! I wanted to share it with you all! Let me know what you think, and how you’re all doing! I just love comments!

Have you started on your Christmas list yet? We are going to go this weekend, hopefully, and then also go see a movie….”The Nativity”. Has anyone seen it yet? I’ve been seeing previews on Daystar this week, and it looks very good! The woman who plays Mary was in a PBS special movie called ”The Whale Rider”, and she is an excellent actress. We are looking forward to seeing it!

I baked some pumpkin bread, to have with my cup o tea, and I want to share the recipe with you! You can add nuts, or raisins, even chocolate chips, and drizzle with a chocolate glaze! This is the basic recipe, and it’s always a hit with friends, and families, so let me know how you, and yours like it!

PUMPKIN BREAD
Sift together in large bowl:
3 1/3 cup flour
2 tsp. soda
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
3 cups sugar

Make a “nest/well” in center
and add the following ingredients:
1 cup oil*
4 eggs
2/3 cup water
2 cups plain pumpkin

*Note on the oil:
{I’ve used 1/2 cup applesauce and 1/2 cup oil}
{I’ve also experimented with the flavored applesauces out there}
{I use Carapelli Extra Light Olive Oil for Sauteing and Baking}

Mix well, and bake @ 350* for about 1 hour. Enjoy!!

Hugs ~ Deborah

“God shall satisfy them with the blessings of
his goodness, with the felicity of his chosen.
He shall feed them with the bread of heaven,
with the manna of his love.” – John Wesley

Threads_of_Faith

quote and verse

Faith expects from God what is beyond all expectation.
- Andrew Murray -

God often comes to us,
not in dramatic and the spectacular,
but in quiet, unexpected ways ...
In a still, small voice,
a gentle whisper,
God makes known His love.

In quietness and trust
is your strength.
Isaiah 30:15

Pleasure, possessions, power, and privilege are ultimately worthless in comparison to the indescribable
joy of knowing GOD!!

Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him,
and He shall direct thy paths.
Proverbs 3:5,6

I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go:
I will guide thee with mine eye.
Psalm 32:8

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Looking ahead to the future … January 30, 2014
Moving On, But Not Away …. January 30, 2014
Does Yours Work?? Help with Links to Site Names…. January 29, 2014
an update and a ‘belated’ Christmas card … December 30, 2013
Account Question October 3, 2013
two together … two apart September 18, 2013
About those photos … hope this helps! September 5, 2013
First Post … Xanga is Back! September 4, 2013
A Change of Scenery …. August 26, 2013
Xanga-time is almost up …. July 29, 2013
so much to say … so little time July 4, 2013
signs of spring … could it be?! February 23, 2013
Scripture Sunday III – The Gift of His Love December 17, 2012
yes, i’m dreaming of a wintery white and blue christmas . . . December 10, 2012
scripture sunday II || the unsearchable things December 9, 2012
scripture sunday December 2, 2012
Thankfulness …. November 22, 2012
ELECTING TO TRUST …. November 6, 2012
You Are I Am …. November 5, 2012
Special Days of our Lives a Health Scare and a Fall Recipe October 31, 2012
434 October 26, 2012
It’s been a long, long time!! September 26, 2012
I’m back …… with my family! July 7, 2011
Long overdue – Spring and an Update! April 17, 2011
We are God’s Workmanship … Nothing Less! July 20, 2010
Hello from a long lost, but I hope not forgotten, fellow Xangian … or, is it Xangan?! June 16, 2010
445 March 16, 2010
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL! December 25, 2009
449 December 2, 2009
451 November 18, 2009
453 October 5, 2009
454 August 7, 2009
Catching Up …. yet, again! June 16, 2009
459 May 30, 2009
CATCHING YOU UP – FILLING YOU IN – HERE’S THE LATEST SCOOP! May 19, 2009
Slow Loris …. Computer Challenges! May 9, 2009
EDIT May 6, 2009
Marcia Has Gone Home! April 24, 2009
Susan Boyle …. Britain’s Got Talent April 18, 2009
Saving Grace April 12, 2009
472 April 7, 2009
474 April 2, 2009
476 April 1, 2009
Weekend Update … Have Car – Will Travel – NOT! March 31, 2009
480 March 28, 2009
481 March 25, 2009
483 March 23, 2009
485 March 15, 2009
Catch Up and Cat Talk March 11, 2009
488 March 3, 2009
490 February 26, 2009
WANTED: OrGaNiZaTiOn – AKA: ‘A Place For Everything – And Everything In It’s Place’ February 21, 2009
494 February 18, 2009
496 February 14, 2009
497 February 11, 2009
Prayer Request February 10, 2009
502 February 7, 2009
Thankful Thursday February 5, 2009
A Word for Wednesday February 4, 2009
507 February 2, 2009
508 February 1, 2009
510 January 30, 2009
512 January 26, 2009
514 January 22, 2009
A Word For Wednesday January 21, 2009
517 January 20, 2009
519 January 17, 2009
521 January 16, 2009
522 January 13, 2009
524 January 2, 2009
527 December 30, 2008
529 December 25, 2008
532 December 21, 2008
534 December 19, 2008
536 December 14, 2008
Update and a Q & A …. December 10, 2008
Bring the Rain December 4, 2008
543 November 27, 2008
545 November 26, 2008
547 November 18, 2008
549 November 15, 2008
Worship for Wednesday ~ In His Presence … JOY! November 12, 2008
The Day the Lord Has Made … Post Election Thoughts November 10, 2008
555 November 8, 2008
557 November 5, 2008
559 October 29, 2008
561 October 23, 2008
563 October 21, 2008
565 October 15, 2008
566 October 10, 2008
A Word For Wednesday October 1, 2008
570 September 26, 2008
572 September 21, 2008
574 September 19, 2008
He Is Enough! September 14, 2008
578 September 13, 2008
580 September 5, 2008
582 September 3, 2008
584 August 29, 2008
585 August 28, 2008
586 August 22, 2008
~ For the Love of Elizabeth August 19, 2008
588 August 17, 2008
590 August 15, 2008
593 July 24, 2008
594 July 19, 2008
595 July 16, 2008
396 July 12, 2008
397 July 9, 2008
398 July 5, 2008
399 July 3, 2008
400 July 2, 2008
401 July 1, 2008
402 June 30, 2008
403 June 29, 2008
Uncertainty? Trust! June 27, 2008
405 June 26, 2008
406 June 24, 2008
407 June 20, 2008
408 June 18, 2008
409 June 17, 2008
410 June 15, 2008
411 June 14, 2008
Transplanting … June 12, 2008
413 June 9, 2008
414 June 7, 2008
416 June 5, 2008
417 June 3, 2008
419 June 1, 2008
421 May 30, 2008
423 May 28, 2008
426 May 26, 2008
In Memory of Maria Sue Chapman May 22, 2008
431 May 21, 2008
433 May 20, 2008
~ Bits n’ Pieces … but mostly a Wedding ~ May 16, 2008
438 May 13, 2008
439 May 11, 2008
442 May 9, 2008
Weekend Photo Blog ~ May 7, 2008
446 May 4, 2008
448 May 3, 2008
450 May 1, 2008
452 April 29, 2008
455 April 27, 2008
Furry Friends April 25, 2008
458 April 23, 2008
460 April 21, 2008
462 April 20, 2008
464 April 17, 2008
467 April 15, 2008
468 April 12, 2008
471 April 9, 2008
473 April 8, 2008
BEST FRIENDS ~ Abigail & Rosco April 5, 2008
477 April 4, 2008
GOD IS GOOD April 2, 2008
482 April 1, 2008
484 March 31, 2008
487 March 30, 2008
489 March 28, 2008
491 March 25, 2008
493 March 23, 2008
495 March 22, 2008
498 March 20, 2008
Worshipful Wednesday ~ March 19, 2008
Random Ramblings … March 18, 2008
503 March 12, 2008
506 March 9, 2008
509 March 8, 2008
511 March 7, 2008
513 March 5, 2008
515 March 3, 2008
518 March 2, 2008
520 February 29, 2008
~ THANKFUL THURSDAY ~ February 28, 2008
525 February 27, 2008
526 February 25, 2008
528 February 23, 2008
530 February 21, 2008
Worship Wednesday ~ Your Love Oh LORD …. February 20, 2008
533 February 18, 2008
535 February 15, 2008
537 February 14, 2008
Worship for Wednesday February 13, 2008
540 February 11, 2008
542 February 8, 2008
~ WoRsHiP WeDnEsDaY ~ February 6, 2008
546 February 5, 2008
548 February 4, 2008
550 February 2, 2008
~ CLUTTER CONTROL ~ January 31, 2008
Worship For Wednesday January 30, 2008
556 January 29, 2008
558 January 27, 2008
WORSHIP JESUS ~ No Sweeter Name ~ January 24, 2008
~ Waiting Upon the LORD ~ January 22, 2008
564 January 19, 2008
~ A Word for Wednesday ~ January 16, 2008
569 January 14, 2008
571 January 9, 2008
573 January 6, 2008
575 January 5, 2008
577 January 4, 2008
579 January 3, 2008
581 January 2, 2008
583 January 1, 2008
656 December 29, 2007
657 December 26, 2007
658 December 25, 2007
659 December 24, 2007
660 December 23, 2007
661 December 20, 2007
Worship Wednesday December 19, 2007
663 December 18, 2007
664 December 16, 2007
~ Let it Snow … Let it Snow … Let it Snow ~ December 15, 2007
Edit below … December 14, 2007
667 December 12, 2007
668 December 11, 2007
669 December 9, 2007
670 December 6, 2007
671 November 30, 2007
672 November 28, 2007
673 November 26, 2007
674 November 20, 2007
675 November 19, 2007
676 November 15, 2007
677 November 14, 2007
678 November 11, 2007
679 November 9, 2007
680 November 7, 2007
681 November 6, 2007
682 November 4, 2007
683 November 2, 2007
684 October 31, 2007
685 October 29, 2007
Saturday’s Smile :o) October 27, 2007
687 October 25, 2007
688 October 23, 2007
689 October 19, 2007
690 October 18, 2007
Update and A Video To Bless You All! October 17, 2007
692 October 16, 2007
693 October 15, 2007
694 October 12, 2007
695 October 11, 2007
Brokenness October 9, 2007
697 October 6, 2007
698 October 4, 2007
Thank ‘full’ Thursday October 4, 2007
PICTURE TIME … October 2, 2007
701 September 28, 2007
702 September 28, 2007
The Worth of a Soul – Thankful Thursday and You! September 27, 2007
704 September 26, 2007
705 September 25, 2007
706 September 24, 2007
707 September 22, 2007
FAITH IN OUR FATHER September 21, 2007
Picture Update … September 19, 2007
PART VI ~ GOODNESS AND MERCY September 16, 2007
Chick Chat … Part V of Psalm 23 September 14, 2007
~ Thankful Thursday & Part IV of Psalm 23 ~ September 13, 2007
In Rememberance … Weekend Update … Slide Show September 11, 2007
722 September 9, 2007
726 September 8, 2007
Part III – Restoration Righteousness and Peace September 7, 2007
~ Thankful Thursday & Part II of Psalm 23 ~ September 6, 2007
735 September 5, 2007
739 September 3, 2007
742 August 31, 2007
747 August 30, 2007
749 August 28, 2007
753 August 23, 2007
755 August 21, 2007
756 August 19, 2007
757 August 17, 2007
758 August 15, 2007
759 August 13, 2007
760 August 9, 2007
761 August 8, 2007
762 August 6, 2007
763 August 5, 2007
764 August 3, 2007
765 August 2, 2007
766 August 1, 2007
767 July 31, 2007
768 July 29, 2007
To My Dear Friends…. July 26, 2007
770 July 25, 2007
PART II … IAN’S VISIT July 22, 2007
FOR THE LOVE OF JOSH & CHRISSY July 22, 2007
773 July 16, 2007
774 July 11, 2007
Ian’s Homecoming … July 11, 2007
776 July 5, 2007
777 July 4, 2007
778 July 1, 2007
779 June 27, 2007
780 June 25, 2007
781 June 22, 2007
782 June 19, 2007
783 June 18, 2007
784 June 16, 2007
God’s Wings June 12, 2007
Today Is Your Very Best Day … June 11, 2007
596 June 9, 2007
597 June 6, 2007
598 May 31, 2007
599 May 29, 2007
600 May 28, 2007
Trust Me With Your Isaac May 24, 2007
602 May 18, 2007
603 May 14, 2007
604 May 12, 2007
605 May 6, 2007
606 May 4, 2007
607 May 3, 2007
608 May 3, 2007
Announcing New Photo Gallery!! May 1, 2007
TRUSTING THE FATHER May 1, 2007
A Bit of Weekend Fun!! April 28, 2007
Good News! He’s Home! JOY!! April 27, 2007
613 April 23, 2007
614 April 21, 2007
615 April 20, 2007
HE MADE IT … AND … GAINING GROUND!!! April 17, 2007
He Made It…well…not exactly…yet!! April 14, 2007
Taking Flight > > > April 10, 2007
619 April 8, 2007
620 April 6, 2007
621 March 30, 2007
622 March 24, 2007
623 March 21, 2007
“Stick-to-itiveness” ~ aka: Perseverance March 16, 2007
625 March 14, 2007
626 March 12, 2007
PRAYER REQUEST……COMFORT NEEDED HERE! March 8, 2007
628 March 4, 2007
629 February 20, 2007
630 February 13, 2007
631 February 5, 2007
632 February 3, 2007
633 January 31, 2007
634 January 23, 2007
635 January 19, 2007
636 January 8, 2007
637 December 29, 2006
638 December 25, 2006
A Prayer Request….. December 25, 2006
640 December 24, 2006
Mary, Did You Know? December 22, 2006
Longing For More…… December 22, 2006
Do you want to feel His presence…..PRAISE HIM!! December 14, 2006
~~Homemade Marshmallows and A Winter Sunset~~ December 9, 2006
Cat tales and other topics…… December 9, 2006
Short and semi-sweet……. December 5, 2006
647 December 2, 2006
648 November 30, 2006
649 November 28, 2006
650 November 1, 2006
- SHARING HOPE - October 27, 2006
~ Autumn Blessings ~ October 22, 2006
Testing…Testing….Can you read this now? October 9, 2006
~ A Place of Safety ~ October 9, 2006
655 September 24, 2006

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