Open Our Eyes

There’s a book that sits on my office desk, right next to my Bible. It’s worn and the pages are yellowed now, after years of being read. I’ve written notes in the margins. Page co…

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BRAND NEW FEATURE COMING IN DECEMBER

WREADING WEDNESDAY

 

Each week, on Wednesday, I will feature an author and a book.

No review—so many books, so little time (to read)

but a shout out to respected authors and author friends and their books.

And to kick it off, on 7 December, there is a

multi-author event,

Jingle Bell Authors,

with

OVER SIXTY AUTHORS!

You won’t want to miss this!

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NaNoWriMo2016 – WORD COUNT UPDATE

Total Word Count, 38821

NaNoWriMo Word Count, 38149

NaNoWriMo Word Count Update, Long Shadows of Summer, Seasons, Saisons,  Upstairs Downstairs, Gone With the Wind, #NaNoWriMo2016

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BLOGWORDS – Sunday 27 November 2016 – FRONT PORCH FELLOWSHIP – THE LOSS OF A FRIEND

FRONT PORCH FELLOWSHIP – THE LOSS OF A FRIEND and SISTER IN CHRIST

 

Wanda Jean Mabe

6-9-1970 – 11-24-2016

 

I knew her for just over three short years. But in that time I came to admire her for her strength and unwavering faith, her joy and kindness to all she ever knew.

 

I don’t pretend to know the reason she is gone from us, but I know she is with Father, and that’s where our, my, focus must be. He did not curse her with disease, not did the enemy come in and ravage her body. He doesn’t have that power. She defeated the enemy at every turn. And he has no say in our life or our death. I don’t understand but I don’t have to.

 

Wanda, thank you for being my friend and sister. Thank you for loving me, and speaking into my life. Thank you for believing in me and encouraging me every time you saw me, even in the midst of your own battle. I am ever thankful Father saw fit to bring you into my life. I am blessed to have known you, and rejoice with you in the presence of the angels before Father’s throne. I rejoice that you are no longer in pain, no longer suffering, but are free to do what you love most, and that is worship our Father.

 

In three short years my life has changed more than probably all the prior years combined, and you played no small part in that. I know even when we didn’t get to speak, you were praying for me, and so many others. I felt the power of those prayers, and still do every day.

 

The legacy you leave behind is widespread and far reaching, and we will never know how many lives you touched til we are home with you, and see with Father’s eyes.

 

Wanda, thank you for giving to the Lord. I am a life that was changed.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6j_YpZQi-I4

 

 

 

 

 

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COMING IN 2017 – WHAT’S IN YOUR KITCHEN – FAVORITE RECIPES

COMING IN 2017 – WHAT’S IN YOUR KITCHEN – FAVORITE RECIPES

 COMING IN 2017 – WHAT’S IN YOUR KITCHEN

What’s in Your Kitchen, New Feature, Favorite Recipes, Cooking Techniques and Secrets, Family Recipes, Shared Recipes

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BLOGWORDS SPECIAL REPORT – Saturday 12 November 2016 – DOMINION CHILDREN’S HOME in KENYA

BLOGWORDS SPECIAL REPORT –  Saturday 12 November 2016 – DOMINION CHILDREN’S HOME in KENYA

DOMINION CHILDREN’S HOME in KENYA

 

 

 

I’ve always had a heart for Africa, and I’ve always had a heart for kids. Especially orphans. And this mission, Dominion Children’s Home in Eldoret, Kenya, encompasses all of those things.

 

 

My heart’s desire is to go to visit the home someday, to meet the kids and staff there, and to minister in whatever capacity I might be needed. And I know from prior experience, I will be the one more changed for such a thing.

 

 

 

 

As with any mission, they work on a bare bones budget. My heart longs to give to these children, daily necessities, things we take for granted. And I share with you today to garner support for these kids.

 

 

Dominion Children’s Home has captured my heart, and I hope it does yours as well. I will be putting together fund raising efforts, and will post when I do.  If you feel prompted to offer support in any way, comment on today’s post and I’ll get you information to make it happen.

 

 

Some of the children there need sponsors. And if that’s something that speaks to your heart, I’ll get your name to the director, Ann Fyall, and one of us will get pictures of the children to you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

If this seems discombobulated and scattered, it is. I haven’t put anything together, except this plea. I like to plan and I like all the details in place. But I also didn’t want to wait to get word out.  Especially with Christmas coming. I’d love to send some fun goodies for the kids—and staff—for Christmas.

 

https://www.facebook.com/Dominion-Childrens-Home-of-Kenya-263771582063/

 

 

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FRIDAY FEATURE SABBATICAL

CRICKETS SABBATICAL

It’s been a week of upheaval,

unexpected, changes, and busy days.

  And I’m painfully behind on my new story,

NaNoWriMo WC is laughable,

so  I dedicate my time and my writing to,

well,

WRITING!

Friday Feature, Crickets, Friday Feature Sabbatical #NaNoWriMo2016, #amwriting, Seasons, Long Shadows of Summer

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Wednesday Wisdom – BLESS

“Then the earth shall yield her increase; God, our own God, shall bless us.” —Psalm 67:6 (NKJV)  Blessings come wrapped in unexpected packages sometimes. They’re not always glitte…

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BRAND NEW FEATURE COMING IN DECEMBER

WREADING WEDNESDAY

 

Each week, on Wednesday, I will feature an author and a book. No review—so many books, so little time (to read)—but a shout out to respected authors and author friends and their books.

 

And to kick it off, on 7 December, there is a multi-author event, Jingle Bell Authors! You won’t want to miss this!

 

New Blog Feature, Wreading Wednesday, Feature Authors, Feature Books, #JingleBellAuthors

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The Art of Baking Bread

THE ART of BAKING BREAD I wasn’t aware of it as a child, but my paternal grandmother’s sister was a consummate bread baker. I did know, however, that my dad was. (And now I know where he got it fro…

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