Honey From My Heart

today’s shortbread*

honeyfrommyheart — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 03:23:03 +0000

“He said to them, “Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest
a while.” ~Mark 6:31

Go often to a quiet place to sit with God. When we find the time and place where we can talk with God we will return rested and
refreshed to carry on the work which God has given us to do.

Take some time today just for you and God.©Meme2007

Huggles me,
Marilyn Christine (Meme)

my day today

honeyfrommyheart — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 02:46:27 +0000

my day today was quiet but good, chores all done
weather was cool to cold with sunshine and wind=
baked some buns = I love the smell of baking bread-
Dogman did not go outside today more than what was necessary to do dog business- he is not fond wind and can smell it–LOL
papa David and the other old men finally near the end of re-doing the church bathrooms
and that is my story
and I will leave you some strength for your journey to ponder:

“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate
your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who
persecute you, so that you may be children of your Father in heaven; for he
makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the
righteous and on the unrighteous. For if you love those who love you, what
reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? And if you
greet only your brothers and sisters, what more are you doing than others?
Do not even the Gentiles do the same? Be perfect, therefore, as your
heavenly Father is perfect.” ~Matthew
5:43-48

We can learn to find the good in everyone by asking for God’s guidance and help. There will always be someone who annoys us and there will be people who persecute us. . . but when we give love and do our best to get along with people- we receive strength from the Lord. It becomes easy to love others who are different than us. They may not love us back but they will see the love of Christ in us. We can learn to get along with all people, and the more love we give away, the more we will receive back.

Lets do all we can to love others, in spite of their faults. Practice becoming perfect.

shortbread for your heart

honeyfrommyheart — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 03:04:08 +0000

Shortbread for your heart

………in the night his song shall be with me. Psalm 42:8

When we have a long night of darkness and sorrow we have comfort in knowing that even …in the night His song shall be with us. Psalm 42:8 says ”The Lord will command His loving kindness in the day time; and His song will be with me in the night, ……”

”Those who turn cares into prayer find God turning their midnight into music’. (unknown)

HUGGLES ME,
(MEME)
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so
that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
~Romans 15:13

Joy Moments from Meme

honeyfrommyheart — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 02:54:15 +0000

We can find joy in the simple things-

a clean room, sunshine on a shoulder,

fresh baked bread, a cup of tea, a quiet moment,

a friend’s smile, a Bible verse that sings-

Take time to look and see and you can find joy in the simple things.

”You will show me the path of life;

In Your presence is fullness of joy. At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

Psalm 145:13b

Miss Sidney says: Look beyond the clouds and you will find the sun shining.©Meme16

huggles me, (meme)
“If someone is too tired to give you a smile, leave one of your own, because no one needs a smile as much as those who have none to give”

Jesus, I just want you to know……..

honeyfrommyheart — Tue, 08 May 2007 01:32:49 +0000

Jesus, I just want you to know…..

The other night our Miss Sidney wanted to go outside at bedtime- I suggested that it was dark, and cold and she was not dressed for the occasion- She said that she needed to go and that she would only open the porch door a wee bit- but because she is known as a tiny escape artist I went with her to keep the Meme eye on her.

When we got to the door she did open it just a wee bit and peeked out and turned and said ”I have to say my prayers. Meme sheepishly sat down and let her pray. ”Dear Jesus, hi, I just want you to know………and she prayed- each thanksgiving and petition was began with ”Jesus, I just want you to know……. The rest of her words were simple and mostly about her day and her expectations for the night and the next day.

I wonder if sometimes I get so technical that I forget to tell “”Jesus, I just want you to know…….all about my day.

Sometimes even Memes can learn from the Miss Sidneys of this world.

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Today we got a chance to do yard work and get caught up from our wet spring- some areas were still to damp to do a lot and there is no grass to cut yet as it is just peeking through. Some of our flower beds have new birth and are all cleaned out waiting for sunshine. We did get sun today and now it is cloudy but no threat of rain.

Take care and remember to share your day with Jesus.

The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul.

–Psalm 23:1-3
New International Version

huggles me, MEME

long long ago

honeyfrommyheart — Mon, 07 May 2007 03:55:36 +0000

I see that I took a week off and I do not know where it went- now if I had been having fun then I could say that time flies- oh, well- just have to start over again

memory does not serve me well enough to give you a week of tales- but I will try to give you a few highlights

it rained a lot for 2 days
we went shopping and did not spend a lot of money- hey, that is so a highlight for me-
crochet a star doiley for dear daughter mothers day and now I am making one for the other dear daughter= I always give them something as it is there fault that I am a mother and now blessed to be a grandmother
did a lot of house chores and we did get some leaves raked
book club was this week and we all had different opinions re the book- I did not finish reading it as I the subject matter beyond me but as we are all old ladies who mainly giggle we managed to talk around and about the book
g’kids spent an over night and wore me out= Miss Sidney was not too cheerful in attitude this week-but we made it …….
we had sunshine today so we can start drying out
good night and good week , friends
it is always good to hear from you

here is a verse to keep your journey strong this week:

Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought.–Jeremiah 17:7-8
New International Version

Huggles Me

BACK PORCH TALES

honeyfrommyheart — Tue, 01 May 2007 01:16:55 +0000

I found a poem today about front porches but on the farm we only had a back porch-we had many good times there and also used it to do some of the chores like shelling peas or snapping beans- if it was hot in the house we peeled the veggies and potatoes out there and used the cleaning water for mother’s rose bush. We heard good news and bad news on our back porch as neighbors would bring news in person because no one had a phone. Mother would put a smudge pot a few feet away so we could sit out in the evenings and keep the mosquitoes from snacking on us- Brother and I played many games sitting on the floor and sometimes a neighbor would come over with his fiddle and play the night away. I will share the poem and let you remember your own memories- huggles me, Meme

A CUP OF JOY #5

honeyfrommyheart — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 20:30:59 +0000

A CUP OF JOY–#5

Joy comes in the little things we are blessed with each day. Joy moves beyond being happy. Joy is the peace of understanding that God is love- Joy comes in small surprise packages each day. All we have to do is –open” them.

I found this poem while cleaning and I wanted to share it with you:

‘LITTLE THINGS’

Dear God, please give to me

A thankful heart for little things-

For sunshine on my kitchen floor

For news the postman brings;

For memories in the making,

Things the children say and do,

That I will smile about, perhaps

Some future quiet day.

Grant me appreciation

Of the small joys that are mine-

The special birthday parties,

My honeysuckle vine;

The clean, fresh smell

Of clothes just washed;

The ivy on my wall,

The children’s thrilled delight

To wake and find the first snowfall.

For robins in the springtime,

And autumn’s crispy weather-

For leaves that crunch,

Friends in for lunch

And laughter shared together.

Give me enthusiasm

To greet each brand new day

With honest joy in living

As I go my simple way;

Let me love the little things

and thank our Father when I pray.

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Joy Recipe: Mexicali Beef Stew

2 pounds beef stew meat,

2 tablespoons of vegetable oil

1 large onion chopped(optional)

4 cups beef broth

1 cup of medium salsa sauce

2 cups chopped carrots

1 cups chopped potatoes and

1 cup kernel corn(frozen but let thaw)

2 cups diced canned tomatoes(drain but save juice_)

2 teaspoons chili powder

dash of pepper

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Heat oil in dutch oven and add meat and onion. Brown meat evenly and- Stir in broth and sauce and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer for approx. 2 hours- Add carrots, corn and potatoes – cover and simmer for approx. 30 minutes. Drain and

stir in tomatoes and heat through. Thicken with 4 teaspoons of cornstarch and tomato juice. Let stand for 5 minutes.

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Joy verse for strength for your journey:

“You show me the path of life. In your presence there is fullness of
joy; in your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” ~Psalm 16:11

Joynote:

Just taking life easy with papa and Dogman- not too much news today but enjoying the sunshine and our fair weather.

Have a joy-filled day and remember to open your packages of joy- AND ENJOY

huggles me, Marilyn Christine (Meme)
‘Some days there won’t be a song in your heart. Sing anyway.’ –

Up Up and Away

honeyfrommyheart — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 03:04:45 +0000

I remember when I was a kid we had a book called ”Up, Up and Away or fairly close to that. I It was a title to one of our readers and we read all about Dick and Jane and a dog named Spot and Puff the kitten. And of course, father and mother. They were fun readers and through them brother Bill and I learned to read and go on many adventures- Books were our television and we read something nearly everyday. We also listened to the radio and enjoyed all kinds of stories and songs. Our world was small but our imaginations were not.
I still read everyday and although I do not have the radio on too often now I can listen to television and get my work done at the same time. It is hard for our Miss Sidney to understand how I do not need to see the pictures.
Faith is not seeing the pictures but believing God’s word. Faith lifts the soul. Faith is born with in the heart.
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Patience:
”Things have a way of working out.”
My father used to say.
”Do your best-
And work and wait and pray.
How many times those words return
When life’s a tangled thread-
”Just do your best, today,
and leave
To God the days ahead-
Some where our Master planner works,
Though how we may not know,
Things will work out
The Bible says it is so( Helen Lowrie Marshall)

huggles me, Meme16

Marilyn Christine

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blogging again

honeyfrommyheart — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 04:26:14 +0000

spring break is over
and here I be……our grandkids were on spring break the last 10 days and so kids came and kids went and kids came and kids went- and my time was well used up either cleaning or cooking or cooking and cleaning…….tossed in some spring cleaning too.
the kids had a bit of an upset as their dad accidently ran over their family pet dog- named George and he was killed instantly- everyone was upset as George was their favorite annoying big huge dog who as a rule did not run after and in front of the truck- Sean saw him in the mirror but could not stop in time and George ran too fast and went in front of the truck- they took him to a place to cremate him and will keep his ashes- course we had tears all over the place as the kids were here- I had to tell one and mommy told the others- Miss Sidney took it best out of the three as she is counting on Jesus to take George into heaven- I pray that Miss Sidney will witness to her dad about Jesus and heaven.
so I will only peek a boo tonight and try to get back to normal this week- Hehehehehe- normal for me pretty much is the setting on my dryer–
If we focus too much on ourselves and the troubles in our lives, it is very
difficult to be happy.
Lord, refresh our spirit, help us to let go.
and the Bible says:”This is God, our God forever and ever. He will be our guide forever.”~Psalm 48:14
huggles me, Marilyn Christine