Peanut Butter Week: African Stew

You know how you have those family-friends-that-are-like-family?  Aren't they such a sweet, precious blessing from the Lord?


I have never lived in the same state as any of my aunts or uncles, but "Aunt Lynette and Uncle Tim" were always there at cross country and track meets, concerts, musicals, and awards banquets.  Granted, they had kids our ages, so they were there to support their own as well, but they really were (and are!) like family.  I remember when I first recognized this.

Peanut Butter Week: Grilled PB & J

IMPORTANT NOTICE: In honor of Peanut Butter Week, I have a very pertinent poll up above.  If you would take the time to weigh in on this highly controversial and divisive issue, I would be so grateful!


Remember that time I shared my morning oatmeal routine, and I turned a very simple 3 minute process into 10 steps and 11 pictures?  This is going to be another one of those.  But the results are delicious!

Weekly Meditation: James 1:2-4

Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kind, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.  Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.


James 1:2-4

Peanut Butter Week!

Well friends... the much anticipated event is now here.

That's right!  A whole week (that's seven days, folks, not my usual chintzy 5 or 6) of recipes involving peanut butter.  And I really have a variety planned.  Of course there are gazillions of "amazing" peanut butter desserts out there, but honestly, most of them are too rich for my taste, and they quickly become redundant.  I do have a few desserts planned for this week, due to a special occasion, but there are also several main dishes and even something for you crafty-types.  So get excited!  (Unless you're Rachel, or anyone else who has peanut allergies in your home... my deepest apologies).

Steph and Sapphire's Mile-High Adventure

Two weeks ago, I was getting over the stomach flu, and Sapphire arrived at my house at 6:30 am.  We loaded the car and buckled in for 10.5 hours on the road.  Watch out, Denver...here we come!

Weekly Meditation: Psalm 126:2-3

This weekend and beginning of the week have been a little crazy, and not at all as planned.  But in the middle of getting overwhelmed, God has blessed us immensely.  I am amazed at how He works.  So this verse seemed so appropriate, especially because of some blessings we have received that will be a blessing to other nations as well.  Have a great week!

Our mouths were filled with laughter,

our tongues with songs of joy.

Then it was said among the nations,

“The LORD has done great things for them.”

The LORD has done great things for us,

and we are filled with joy.

 

Psalm 126:2-3

Now...Back to Steph

I hope you all enjoyed Tim's month of memes.  I got some serious giggles out of it, because each evening as he was writing them (right about the time of day that I start to get sleepy and punchy) he would call upon me to help him narrow down the examples to post.  I still chuckle when I think about them.