One of these young women recently saw her hope realized. God had been taking her through an extremely difficult situation and we spent a lot of time talking on the phone and texting. She just wanted out of the situation, but I continued to remind her that God had purpose in what she was going through and, in His timing, He would provide encouragement and direction for her.
About a month ago, I got an excited call from her as she proclaimed that only God could have come up with the answer He had given her. Her life has now taken a dramatic turn and God has provided a time of healing for her.
Yesterday, I enjoyed lunch with one of my young friends. She has so many questions! And yet, she is hopeful because of what she sees God doing.
This afternoon, I talked to another of these young women. Her hope is diminished right now because of waiting - waiting for what God has for her, waiting for her dreams to take shape, waiting for friends. I encouraged her to hold on to the hope that has been realized time and again in her life. God is working in her life and we are praying that she will soon see the reality of that hope.
We have a God who is infinitely good and who knows what He is doing. He will come and deliver you from your present trouble in His perfect time and when you least expect it. Hope in Him more than ever. Thank Him for the strength and patience He is giving you, even in the midst of this trial, for it is an evident mark of His concern for you. Encourage yourself with His love and thank Him for everything.
Brother Lawrence
Decorating
I found the perfect pink lamp at Target that matches the pink chair in my craft room. The lamp shade has great crushed silk texture.
I also purchased a small drum shade for the small accent lamp on the dresser and applied some black paint to the lamp base with a sponge brush. I let some of the gold show through to coordinate the lamp with the gold and black curtain rods. It definitely goes better in the room, now. Since everything was black and white on the dresser, I pulled a few items off the floating shelves for some pink accents. I'm going to put a favorite quote or a photo in the frame...eventually!
Forgot to take a before picture - here's a picture of part of the base that was still gold.
The finished base -
The finished dresser top decor -
Today's Recipe - Cup O' Cobbler
Susan Spungen from Martha Stewart Living
This is an easy, yet delicious dessert.
4-5 cups sliced fresh peaches (You can use canned peaches and skip tossing the peaches with the sugar.)
1 cup sugar
1 stick unsalted butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp nutmeg
pinch of salt
1 cup milk
whipped cream, for serving
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine sliced peaches and 1/4 cup sugar in a medium bowl. Toss to coat peaches evenly with sugar. Set aside until sugar melts and peaches begin to extract their juice, about 10 minutes.
Line two baking pans with parchment paper. Place eight 8-ounce baking dishes on prepared baking pans. Place 1 tablespoon butter in the bottom of each baking dish. Transfer to oven until butter is melted and bubbling, 5-10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together remaining 3/4 cup sugar, flour, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt. Add milk slowly, whisking until completely combined. Divide batter evenly among hot baking dishes. Spoon an equal amount of peaches with their juice into the center of each baking dish, keeping an outer edge of batter. Return to oven, and bake until tops are golden brown, about 1 hour. Serve with whipped cream.
Note: You can melt the butter in a 2 quart casserole dish, pour all the batter in the casserole and add the peaches instead of using the individual baking dishes.
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