Honeymoon Balls

by | Jul 18, 2017 | Family News, Recipes | 0 comments

As we were preparing for our honeymoon, I asked Daniel if there were any particular snacks he really enjoyed… he described “a delicious, chewy snack ball, with oatmeal, raisins, and chocolate and sweetened with honey… really sweet…” He didn’t know where the recipe had come from, so with those specifics and some help from Google we concocted a treat that is now a special tradition for us. Making them together for the first time on our honeymoon was a delight and we have enjoyed them many times throughout our first year. <3 <3 The fun thing about this recipe is how amazingly delicious, healthy, and easy they are — all at the same time.

 

Honeymoon Balls

1/2 cup natural peanut butter
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup honey (or to taste)

 

Mix all ingredients together; shape into 1″ balls and refrigerate or freeze until firm. Store in airtight container in fridge.

 

“As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you; continue ye in my love. If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and abide in his love. These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.” John 15:9-12

Trust Him Wholly

by | Jul 15, 2017 | Family News, Timeless Reminders | 1 comment

Like a River Glorious 

Like a river glorious is God’s perfect peace,
Over all victorious, in its bright increase;
Perfect, yet it floweth fuller every day,
Perfect, yet it groweth deeper all the way.

Stayed upon Jehovah, hearts are fully blest
Finding, as He promised, perfect peace and rest.

Hidden in the hollow of His blessed hand,
Never foe can follow, never traitor stand;
Not a surge of worry, not a shade of care,
Not a blast of hurry touch the spirit there.

Every joy or trial falleth from above,
Traced upon our dial by the Sun of Love;
We may trust Him fully, all for us to do;
They who trust Him wholly find Him wholly true.

 

The lyrics to this lovely hymn, especially the chorus and final stanza, have been ministering to our hearts over the past couple days in pondering the faithfulness of Jehovah, our loving Creator. Recently Daniel & I heard a challenging testimony from a friend’s life, in which, as a closing summary, he stated “God is faithful. Never once, in all of my life, has He failed me… NEVER ONCE.” And how true this is, as seen from our own lives and experiences as well. God IS faithful. Faithful to provide, to protect, to sustain. Faithful to love, to forgive, to guide. 

It is because of this faithfulness that we can trust Him.  “We may trust Him fully, all for us to do; They who trust Him wholly find Him wholly true.” Oh the rest, the joy, this brings! Even in the midst of swirling emotion, uncertain circumstances, or seasons of doubt and pain, we can trust Him. Even when we cannot see how He is working, or we do not know what tests and trials lie ahead, He abides faithful. 

May we all then trust unreservedly in the faithfulness of Jehovah, with peaceful, resting confidence that He will not fail. 

Cherish the Moment

by | Jul 13, 2017 | Family News, Timeless Reminders | 0 comments

Today I am reminded to cherish each moment the LORD has given. When I look at the smiling, chubby face of my little man, and realize how quickly time is passing and how rapidly he is changing… When I look into the sparkling eyes of my beloved, and remember again the unspeakable gift it is to belong to him, to sit and hold his hand, to walk by his side… When I glance outside and see the brilliant light of the summer sun, and think how short the weeks are until autumn will begin to show itself… So many reminders to take TODAY, and rejoice in it. To delight in the calling the LORD has placed upon my life. Today is a treasure. Each moment is a treasure, not to be taken for granted.

“This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118: 24