Give Thanks ~ Immanuel, God with us!

I'm thankful to God for this unique time of year when we are reminded that through His Son, Jesus Christ, God became a man in order to fulfill His promise to redeem His people.

"Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and shall bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,' which translated means 'God with us'." (Matthew 1:23)

Give Thanks ~ Nov. 29

I'm thankful to God for the prospect and anticipation of the new year ahead! "This I recall to my mind, Therefore I have hope. The Lord's lovingkindnesses indeed never cease. For His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; Great is Thy faithfulness. 'The Lord is my portion,' says my soul. 'Therefore I have hope in Him'. The Lord is good to those who wait for Him, to the person who seeks Him." (Lamentations 3:21-25)

Give Thanks ~ Nov. 28

I'm thankful to God that I am nearing the end of my NANC Theology exam! Now for part 2--the Counseling exam...

Give Thanks ~ Nov. 27

I am thankful to God for yesterday's time with family and friends! It's not easy watching my family dwindle in number like it has in recent years--a sure sign I'm growing older. Consequently, I greatly treasure seeing my mother spend the holidays with our family enjoying the food and company--and plenty of smiles and laughs over the silliness of her grand-daughters! Life is so short...

Give Thanks ~ Nov. 26

Happy Thanksgiving!

Give Thanks ~ Nov. 25

I'm truly thankful to God that He has made His will known and accessible to us in His Word! A facet of His will is this, "in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." (1 Thess. 5:18)

Give Thanks ~ Nov. 24

I'm thankful to God that He, "works all things after the counsel of His will" (Eph. 1:11) and "causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose." (Rom. 8:28)

Give Thanks ~ Nov. 23

I'm thankful to God for the many material blessings that I too often take for granted.

Give Thanks ~ Nov. 22

I'm thankful for the testimony and encouragement of other Christians--God often uses them to spur me on!

Give Thanks ~ Nov. 21

I'm thankful to God for a certain piano (and cello) teacher. Through her faithful teaching and loving care, our girls have experienced many joys and challenges that they otherwise might not have known!

Give Thanks ~ Nov. 20

I'm thankful to God for restoring health after a recent touch of cold/flu in our family!

Give Thanks ~ Nov. 19

I'm thankful to God for the beautiful bouquet of roses and cosmos on my kitchen windowsill--'rescued' by my daughter last night before the freeze got them!

Give Thanks ~ Nov. 18

I'm thankful to God for a sweet new Russian language tutor who will be helping our youngest strengthen her understanding and use of her native language!

The "Martha Side" of Me ~ Tortellini Soup

A friend of mine--whose name happens to be Martha--recently served this at our weekly Study Group. It was delicious, filling, and easy!








Tortellini Soup

1 lg. jar/can spaghetti sauce
2 qts. chicken broth/stock
1 pkg. frozen tortellini (any variety) ~ as you can see, I could only find ravioli :-)
1 pkg. frozen meatballs (any variety)
1 pkg. frozen spinach or broccoli
1 can diced tomatoes (optional)

Heat spag. sauce and broth--bring to boil. Add frozen tort., meatballs, and veggie and cook/simmer 30 minutes.

Give Thanks ~ Nov. 17

I'm thankful to God for music, all kinds of music--except maybe a few. :-)

Give Thanks ~ Nov. 16

I'm thankful to God for my health and the ability to get up each day and do the things I need to do, as well as the things I like/want to do!

Give Thanks ~ Nov. 15

I am thankful to God for the freedom and opportunity to gather publicly with other Believers and worship Him together!

Give Thanks ~ Nov. 14

I am thankful to God for the friendship ('real-life' and online) and fellowship of other men and women who also desire to please, serve, and glorify Him!

Give Thanks ~ Nov. 13

I am thankful to God for so many 'conveniences' that seem to be necessities in my mind/life--dishwasher, clothes washer/dryer, microwave, coffee maker, ice maker, air conditioning/heating, 'mommy' van, pc, internet, etc.!!!!!!! :-)

Give Thanks ~ Nov. 12

I am thankful to God for other home school mothers who are willing and able to lend their expertise in areas where I am very lacking, such as biology lab! :-)