The Love Dare {Day 28}

Love makes Sacrifices

He laid down His life for us.  We should also lay down our lives for our brothers. -1 John 3:16

I remember just a few years back.  I was having a terrible time with resentment.  Life wasn't fair.  Why did I have to do everything? I was having your basic pity party.  I wasn't in a good place and it wasn't pretty.  Thankfully, the Lord got a hold of me and gave a me a good "talking to."  He opened my eyes to the pride and selfishness in my heart.

Love Dare {Day 27}

Love Encourages

Guard my soul and deliver me; do not let me be ashamed, for I take refuge in You. - Psalm 25:20

What was your vision of marriage before you said your vows?  Did it turn out to be anything like you imagined?  We often go into marriage thinking our future spouse will fulfill all our needs, hopes and make us happy.  Well, we know that those high expectations lead to big disappointments and frustrations.  

It's one of those months

Good morning!  Hope you are doing well.  Well, it's the first of June can you believe the year is already half over!   I need to start planning for Christmas!  :)

Baked Oatmeal

Oatmeal is a good frugal breakfast.  However, in our house regular oatmeal gets a bit old after while.  For many years I have been making baked oatmeal as an alternative.  The recipe really is very versatile, as it can be changed to your own tastes. 

Love Dare {Day 26}

Love is Responsible

Therefore you have no excuse, everyone of you who passes judgment, for in that which you judge another, you condemn yourself; for you who judge practice the same things.

Romans 2:1 

Personal responsibility, it is something we wish others would have, but unfortunately struggle to maintain it in our selves.

What's on My Mind...

The days are getting warmer and longer.  School is wrapping up.  The wasps are buzzing around my front door and back door and side door.... the mosquitoes are swarming, camping trips approaching.  Summer projects waiting to be started .... and finished.  These are some things that are on my mind...

Today, I am sharing some ideas from Pinterest...on these things that are buzzing around in my head.

Let us Never Forget

photo by NYCMarines on Flickr

 This is Decoration Day, better known today as Memorial Day.  The day we honor those who gave their lives so that we could enjoy freedom.  To those who have lost father's, husbands, brothers, cousins, sisters, sons, daughters, those who's grandparents and great grandparents served and are now gone, I want to honor the sacrifice made.  The sacrifice not only by those who honorably and sacrificially gave their all, but also those who were left behind.  Those family members who carried on at home alone while your loved one was away.  Thank you. 

Arlington (Navin Rajagopalan) / CC BY-SA 2.0

Taco Seasoning

Do any of you make your own taco seasoning?  It is a great way to control the sodium content and eliminate the preservatives that are in the packaged seasonings.  This is the recipe our family uses, we love it!

Whew!....

It's been a busy week.   We spent last Monday and Tuesday finishing up our chicken coop.  (I still have to paint)

It's Hard to Believe...He's 13!

Today is my son's 13th birthday!  He was born at 12:30 a.m., weighing in at 8lbs 4oz.  The hospital experience was not a happy one...but we were blessed with a healthy little boy, praise the Lord.  A week or two after we brought him home I noticed something wasn't right.  He was throwing up (projectile vomiting)!  I searched my baby books and discovered Pyloric stenosis.  It seemed the only thing that fit his symptoms.  I took him to an urgent care clinic (since it was the weekend), they said he could have a blockage but most likely it was just normal spit up...said I was a new mother and was overly concerned. 

Love Dare {Day 25}

Love Forgives 

 What I have forgiven, if I have forgiven anything, I did it for your sakes in the presence of Christ. 

2 Corinthians 2:10

This may be the single hardest dare.  If we are to have any hope for our marriage, we must take this one very seriously.  

Meatball Recipe

 

Ingredients

• 1 lb Italian sausage
• 1 lb ground beef chuck
• 3/4 cup  bread (not sourdough), torn into chunks and finely chopped in a food processor
• 1/2 cup prosciutto, finely chopped by hand or in a food processor
• 1/2 cup Italian parsley leaves, chopped
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 1/2 tsp fennel seeds (optional)
• 1 tsp chile flakes
• 2/3 cup ricotta cheese
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup milk

 

The Love Dare {Day 24}

Love vs. Lust

The world is passing away, and also its lusts; but the one who does the will of God lives forever.-John 2:17

It started in the Garden. God supplied everything they needed, but being deceived by the serpent Eve saw the fruit and set her mind on it.

"That's the progression. From eyes to heart to action.  And then follows shame and regret."

Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day!  

 

Thank you!

I want to thank An Original Belle for designing the new look here at Heart at Home.  I am very pleased, it is exactly the look I was hoping for and I would recommend her to anyone looking for a new blog design.  She also does FB and Etsy banners and lot of other individual items.  Thank you for sharing your beautiful, creative talent!