Little Nugget of Truth

In BSF we are studying the book of James.  This past week we dove into the first part of the book and I found myself challenged by something our teaching leader’s analogy in regard to these verses…

“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it- not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it-they will be blessed in what they do.” James 1:22-2

Her analogy:

“There is a world of difference between reading a menu and eating/experiencing a meal”

Isn’t this so true!  If we simply read and look at Scripture we often don’t truly get to experience it and are much more apt to read and forget what it says leaving our hearts less than permeated by important truth.  But when we consider it, study it and are ‘systematic’ about our time reading we remember what we read and get to experience an entirely different level of this miraculous God-breathed Book.

I have a long ways to go…as I often can’t remember specifics of what I have read (because my heart is distracted) let alone struggle to implement what I’ve read into my heart.  This analogy between simply reading and eating/experiencing hit me like a ton of bricks…I don’t want to miss out of the goodness, sweetness and savory aspect of God’s Word made graciously available to my heart.

Happy Friday.

Be blessed.

S’mores

I am not typically a ‘competitive’ person…C can attest to the few times he’s tried to play board games with me, I lose interest faster than an a typical toddler and would rather let my opponents win to get a game completed than actually play ‘whole heartedly’.

I have learned of one little loop hole in my lack of competitiveness…and that is with MOPS treats.

Let me explain, each meeting a group of women bring treats to share with our entire MOPS group. The treats are always delicious and leave me wondering how these moms of preschoolers are able to get their act together to prepare such cleaver, delicious and unique treats. 

The past two chances that I have had to bring treats, I’ve brought muffins…made from store bought mixes and nothing to write home about…so much that BOTH times hardly ANY of the muffins that I have brought have been touched. I’ll admit,  seeing something you’ve made not be touched can affect your pride…well not seriously, but to be honest…sort of.

So, when I learned that I had yet another chance to provide a snack and ‘prove’ myself one last time for the year, the competitive side of me decided to take another route…out with the muffins and in with some s’more treats. (thanks to a pinterest).

I’ll admit, the aesthetic appeal leaves one less than impressed…but maybe, just maybe they’ll be eaten and enjoyed!

Be blessed…and enjoy this fun new recipe!

Lesson from Some Seedlings

This is what we discovered the seeds to look like this morning…

I am humbled by the little lesson that these seedlings have brought to my heart. 

If you look closely, you notice that the tiny plants are growing towards the window…towards the sunlight. They are simply drawn towards it…every thread of their fragile being is facing the sun.  This is such a visual depiction of how my heart should be…directed and growing upwards towards the Ultimate Son. 

I admit that my heart is fragile, like these little seedlings…but know that growth (though it may seem slow) will only develop me (like the seedlings) to be more strong, healthy and fruit bearing.

As I think about little A and B, I pray that their hearts may look like this photo…that the little growing threads of their beings and hearts would be drawn to truth…drawn to light…drawn to their Heavenly Father, that they may grow up to be strong in their faith and bear fruit that might bring God glory.

May your heart be drawn in the same direction!

Be blessed.

Grocery Shopping

One might wonder what recipe concoctions these two have up their sleeves as their grocery cart is often filled with pretend fruits and vegetables, trains, cars, spoons and other trinkets found around the house.

Even a typical ‘Minnesota Casserole/hot dish’ doesn’t contain the array of ingredients these two discover!

Be blessed.

Simply Can’t Get Enough of this Little Bear!

Be blessed.

Bow Test Run

Initially, she didn’t notice…

About 30 seconds later…

It was out!

I have no idea how momma’s keep up with there darling little accessories…but am determined to learn (at least occasionally).

Be blessed.

Our Little ‘Squiggler’

We have come to dub little A as a ‘squiggler’…as she is almost ALWAYS on the move and quite the squirmy wiggler, hence the name. 

C snapped these photos the day of B’s birthday…I just came across them and felt like they adequately portray our littlest nugget’s always moving and busy world…

She is quite simply a delight…every wiggly part of her being!

Be blessed.