The work for today

Both Thanksgiving and Christmas combined are my favorite celebrations of the year. Yet sometimes the post holiday after math is traumatic. My family had company down during Thanksgiving and I must admit that on Sunday night I could not help but dread the next days routine-ness. However, God was more than able to provide the grace I needed and He gave me this bit of wisdom from Spurgeon's November 26th, Morning and Evening. The reference was Ecclesiastes 9:10 which reads:

"Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with all thy might."

Here is Mr. Spurgeon's counsel:

"Let us not wait for large opportunities, or for a different kind of work, but do just the things we ' find to do today' day by day."

So the company is gone, the turkey leftovers are taking what seems like permanent residence in the fridge, and the daily routine is turning, ever slowly, once again. Soon, even Christmas will be passed and we will again feel the after -celebration low. Take heart and take up the work for today no matter how difficult it may seem. Be glad of your God-given tasks and "Do the next thing!"

Happy Thanksgiving!

Back in August I had planned on writing a special Thanksgiving series. Well, that was three months ago and I still have not written the entirety of it. I suppose it was a task intended for another time.
So the best I can do right know is say, "Happy Thanksgiving!!" May we be truly see the uncountable gifts God has given us, the best and greatest being salvation!

Need a hug, take a hug, got a hug, give a hug

Check this out

Here is the link to my sister's blog Charming Simplicity. Last week she made an excellent post that is quite noteworthy. She expresses her thoughts much better than I could have. So without further ado.... the link....

http://charmingsimplicity.blogspot.com/

Soups On!

The weather out here is undeniably fallish. the morinings are cool and misty as are the eveinings. Here is one of my all time favorite "Mom soups."

Lentil Soup

Ingredients:

2 T olive oil
1 ½ cup dried lentils, rinsed & picked over
3 med. onions, chopped
½ tsp. salt
3 carrots, grated
¼-1/2 tsp pepper
¾ tsp marjoram, crumbled
6 oz. dry white wine
¾ tsp. Thyme leaves
2T. dried parsley flakes
1 (28-oz) can tomatoes, coarsely chopped
7 cups broth (beef, chicken)
Grated cheese (optional)

Heat oil in large saucepan; sauté onions, carrots, marjoram, and thyme. Stir vegetables for about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, broth and lentils. Bring soup to a boil; reduce the heat. Cover and simmer for about 1 hour or until lentils are tender. Add salt, pepper, wine, and parsley. Simmer the soup for a few minutes. Sprinkle grated cheese on each portion.