God promises us beauty for our ashes. He wants to mend our brokenness. He did this for Job. Job, a man of the Old Testament, was blessed with wealth, family, friends and perfect health. In one day he lost it all. His children died, his wealth was taken, his friends rejected him and he was struck…
But Oh It’s So Painful!
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Practice Makes Perfect?.” Tell us about a talent you’d love to have… but don’t. I’m not sure if this qualifies as a talent but I would love to possess the gift of gab. I could be a social butterfly. I could be eloquent and graceful at parties….
Sunday’s Inspiration
Radical love ran rampant in church today and a chunk of it jumped in the car and rode home with me! What followed you home from church? Radical love makes no sense at all…never has and never will…and for that I am glad.____Lisa Hardy (Me) Love has many faces and sometimes it’s messy.___Lisa Hardy (Me)
Saturday’s Mystery Ingredient: Mango
Welcome to Saturday’s Mystery Dish! Today’s mystery ingredient: Mango Now you may wonder what’s so mysterious about mango. Nothing really, save for the fact I’ve never cooked with it. So my weekly assignment was to use an unfamiliar ingredient to prepare an unfamiliar dish. The first week I cooked with Corn Shucks, the second week Chayote,…
Blackberry Cheesecake Cups
I got this recipe from the local CO-OP in our neighborhood. I have to say this has become one of my all time favorite desserts. Of course I tweaked it a bit (surprise…surprise) by adding a mixture of butter and crumbled graham crackers. The graham cracker mixture went into the dish first, then the cheesecake mixture and…
To The Moon Alice!
If you could zoom through space in the speed of light, what place would you go to right now? After reading today’s writing prompt the first thing that popped into the old gray matter was, “To the moon.” The second thing was, “To the moon, Alice! To the moon!” I’m probably dating myself, but to…
Did Someone Say Spaghetti….As in Squash?
Chinese squash (aka Spaghetti squash) was developed during the 1890’s in Manchuria China. In the 1930’s a Japanese seed firm, Sakata Seed Company, diligently sought new plants to promote when they stumbled upon the Chinese squash. Sakata took the squash and worked to develop a better strain. Once that was accomplished they introduced the seeds to the world….
What Happens After The Dust?
In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Don’t You Forget About Me.” Let’s face it, after the third or fourth generation, not too many are going to remember my name. Unless, of course I fulfill my dream of becoming a famous author. Then perhaps total strangers will read my words and kids in class will…
Sunday’s Inspiration: Don’t Just Talk But Walk
Rise Church has a saying, “God gives to us so we give back.” Also their mantra is, “Mending God’s creation together.” Their proclamation of this message is loud and clear; as it should be. But even more important, they do an amazing job of putting it into practice! It can be said of Rise: They…
Saturday’s Mystery Ingredient: Tomatillo
The tomatillo, also known as the Mexican Husk Tomato, originated in Mexico and was cultivated long before Columbus sailed his ships, Nina, Pinta, and the Santa Maria, into the new world. Most of the tamatillos purchased from the grocery are green with an outer paper-like husk. When this husk is removed it strongly resembles our familiar green…
Redhead Reflections 