| | Just an update on my life... While our women's ministry at church is on a hiatus regarding a Bible study (because we're soon starting an 8 week study as a church on marriage), I've been doing Breaking Free by Beth Moore on my own. Has anyone done this study? It has been so productive. Areas of my life that I haven't realized could change are being submitted to God for His power to transform my mind and life. God is using this study to 1) show me thought patterns that need change, 2) encourage me that He will change me as I cooperate with Him, 3) show me things to do to help facilitate that change. He reveals truth through His word and does a work in my heart, I submit to His truth and actively pursue Him as Deliverer and Healer and Conquerer, and the fruit of that is a deeper intimacy with Him and a life that is changed! How exciting! My son just called. He's had a stomach bug for a few days. He lives in Washington, D.C., so I can't bring him broth and crackers and baby him a little! I wonder if God ever feels that way about us. I really think His heart yearns to give us a big hug sometimes, especially when we're suffering. :) I bet He'll do just that when we finally see Him face to face! I've been making some changes in our diet around here. It seems everyone in my family has specific challenges when it comes to this. One has a digestive problem and should have no fat or insoluble fiber, one has an intolerance to wheat and sugar, my girls and I are always conscious of maintaining a healthy weight, and my husband desires a healthy diet for his heart. I thank God that many years ago, even way back when I was in college, I've always had an interest in nutrition and cooking. My prayer is that He will lead me to the research and recipes I need to help the medical care that they get on occasion. And change our tastes to like some of these foods that are new to us, i.e. I'm discovering miso, tofu, and many, many ways to use vegetables! lol! An old cookbook from the Weimar Institute and Mollie Katzen's incredibly creative cookbooks have been very helpful. God provides. :) I've been making these apple date squares with no wheat, sugar, or fat (I know, I know, "and no taste" lol), but no, they're really good! Enjoy your day! Pam :) |
