But without faith it is impossible to please and be satisfactory to Him. For whoever would come near to God must believe that God exists and that He is the rewarder of those who earnestly and diligently seek Him. Hebrews 11:6(AMP) "Lord, I'm back and I diligently seek you." How many times have we said… Continue reading feel good inside
Author: Ellen Lebsock
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"...be content with what you have. For God has said, “I will never, never fail you nor forsake you.” _Hebrews 13:5 TLB
calzone – crazy man!
crazy calzone Thursday D's night to cook. Football and calzone. Crazy man! Love the man. Love football. And love his calzone. Super easy and Oh so yummy...yes both the cook and his creation. Here's how: Put the pizza stone in the oven and crank up the temp. to 520° F. Yes, it's hot, but to… Continue reading calzone – crazy man!
be of sweet Spirit
The unspiritua* man (or woman) does not receive the gifts of the Spirit of God, for they are folly to him, and he is not able to understand them because they are spiritually discerned. 1 Corinthians 2:14 * The word unspiritual here is psychikos in the Greek, and designates the person who is dominated by… Continue reading be of sweet Spirit
little laundry
We've lived in a small space (750 sq.ft.) since '96. We've used a small washer dryer stack during most of that time. The "little laundry" lived between the end of the counter and the fridge. It has been a great comfort to me over the years as it keeps me from having to sit for hours… Continue reading little laundry
cabbage burgers today
Kraut Runza We've been making these forever. In Colorado's German-Russian communities they're known as Cabbage Pockets, Beroks, Cabbage Buns or Krautburgers. In California they appear on bakery menus as Bierocks. My husband's family, who immigrated to eastern Colorado from near Frank, Russia at the turn of the last century calls them Kraut Runza. It helps if you hold… Continue reading cabbage burgers today
it’s never too late
Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young. _Henry Ford The first day of school our professor introduced himself and challenged us to get to know someone we didn't already know. I stood up to look around when a… Continue reading it’s never too late
best friends
A friend is a person with whom I may be sincere.Before him, I may think aloud.Ralph Waldo Emerson An Internet friend asked, "why do you sign your posts, "hugs, e" Well the following poem describes part of the reason: Hugs It's wondrous what a hug can do.A hug can cheer you when you're blue.A hug can… Continue reading best friends
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