FOR TODAY, August 25th, 2020
Outside my window ...
Storm Francis is battering my windows. And so it begins. The autumn here can be fraught with one horrible wind and rain storm after another. I know it is another full month until Autumn officially arrives, but signs of it are all over the place.
I am thinking ...
I have never been one to really want to wish my life away, but 2020 is rapidly going down into my books as the year I would rather forget happened.
I am thankful for ...
My faith and knowledge of the Gospel. It helps to lift me when I don't think I can take another step, face another day, etc. Don't know where I would be without it to be honest.
In the kitchen ...
Old Fashioned Prune Butter. This tasty spread is so delicious. Lightly spiced with warm baking spices and flavoured with apple cider vinegar, honey and lemon zest. I love this stuff. Its also incredibly easy to make. Beautiful spread onto hot buttered toast or slathered between cake layers!
On my "To Cook" list ...
Good to Know ...
I am creating ...
I am reading ...
My God Hath Been My Support, by David T Morgan
Nephi, that great hero of the Book of Mormon, is often viewed as a pinnacle of devotion: steadfastly faithful, profoundly spiritual, and unwaveringly obedient. But the beautiful passage of scripture often referred to as Nephi’s Psalm reveals that, like all of us, Nephi faced his own inner struggles in this mortal existence. His heartfelt introspection demonstrates that amid the trials of life, discouragement can burden us all—but it can also be overcome.
In My God Hath Been My Support: Seven Keys to Understanding and Enduring Personal Trials, author David T. Morgan looks to the words of Nephi’s Psalm to offer an inspiring message of hope and a loving call to action. Featuring tools and ideas on how to overcome adversity, increase feelings of self-worth, and endure the ups and downs of mortality, this scripture-based roadmap to a more fulfilling life is a joyous invitation to learn from Nephi how to transform sorrow into joy.
The author has a lot of wisdom in dealing with personal challenges. His insights come from both his professional and gospel experiences in life. I appreciate the usage of the "Psalm of Nephi" from the Book of Mormon. Nephi is probably my favorite prophet and his example in overcoming challenges and remaining Christlike is unsurpassed. Morgan hones in on this and gives several reasons why Nephi's example should be followed. I appreciated the personal stories and the C.S. Lewis references as well as the self-examination questions at the end of each chapter.
Dreaming about ...
Pretty earrings . . .
Pottery Jugs . . .
Something pretty to keep you warm . . .
Pretty hair jewelry . . .
Velvet pillows that beg you to sink into them . . .
Something to watch ...
Love on the Spectrum, Netflix. This is really good.
Makes me smile ...
Hello Grammy!
Impromptu "We love you" calls from Doug and Jake. Jon and Josh were there also, but very camera shy.
Corners of my kingdom ...
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Path to Ty'n Y Ddol House, Gwynedd, Wales. Photo credit - Brian Burnett
A thought to carry with you ...
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*A man travels the world over
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*A man travels the world over
in search of what he needs
and returns home to find it.
~George A Moore•。★★ 。* 。
And that's my daybook for this week . . .
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⋰ ⋮ ⋱ blessings in life.*´¯`.¸¸.☆
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Have a beautiful day and don't forget!