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Coco-Cola Cake

Okay, here is a Coca-Cola Cake recipe of Mom’s – if you really like chocolate and have a sweet tooth this one is for you: Coca-Cola Cake 2 cups granulated sugar 2 cups flour 1 cup coca-cola classic 1/3 cup butter or margarine ½ cup solid shortening 3 heaping tablespoons cocoa 2 eggs ½ cupContinue reading “Coco-Cola Cake”

Jesus Our Anchor still holds Jesus Our Anchor Still Holds

Today, Tomorrow, and Always I have had a friend who for many years has so touched my life by her caring hands. When I came to visit I felt like a queen. Towels and soaps neatly folded. Music at my fingertips. Beauty everywhere with books of interest to me and scattered dolls and stuffed animalsContinue reading “Jesus Our Anchor still holds
Jesus Our Anchor Still Holds”

“On the Wings of Heroes”

I just finished reading “On the Wings of Heroes” written by Richard Peck. As my Dad, named Bill, had fought in World War II and often talked about his life on the farm and the times of that period, memories flooded back as the author descriptions unfolded. The story concentrated on those who were leftContinue reading ““On the Wings of Heroes””

Mary and Martha / Book or Broom

This year in reading through the bible with a checking off of the scriptures in a booklet prepared by Gary I decided to read Max Lucado’s Devotional Bible. I was reading in Luke 10 when I came across Max Lucado’s insight into Mary and Martha. He says Mary had thoughts to think and Martha hadContinue reading “Mary and Martha / Book or Broom”

My Book Review-Ties That Bind, Ties That Break

Ties That Bind, Ties That Break is a book that I just finished reading by Lensey Namioka. It tells about a young girl who decided to stand up against a century old custom of having feet bound. As a result of her stance, her engagement was broken off. No engagement for a girl who wouldn’tContinue reading “My Book Review-Ties That Bind, Ties That Break”

Sing a hymn with me

After our gospel lesson at Christ C. International on Luke 10 this morning I was asked to read Oh Zion, Haste. As our team huddled in prayer before the service praying for this glorious web site, I could not help to think that God knew long ago of the site and placed the words inContinue reading “Sing a hymn with me”

Are you stumped?

Lord here I am! Can’t you see me! Look I’m here, can’t you see me? I’m looking at you! Help Lord, I need your help, and NOW!!!!!!!! This is what I heard a student proclaim. He had apparently read a book but forgot what it said in regard to the question he was faced withContinue reading “Are you stumped?”

Gift of Intercession

Interceding for others is truly an honor. But for some reason, I became even more aware of this privilege at our weekly church service at Christ Church Int’l. this week. I saw just how much of an honor and privilege it truly is to intercede and pray for others. I was introduced to prayer, atContinue reading “Gift of Intercession”

Artist of the Needle

This story is dedicated to my mother and all those who are artist of the needle. We so enjoy your wonderful talent and applaud you. Hettie Ruby grew up in the lean years of this country, right after the Great Depression. When she was little, her mother dressed her in long brown dresses, brown stockings,Continue reading “Artist of the Needle”

A story of:

Many times we think that we are all alone with no hope. I am here to tell you that there is someone named Jesus who is so close that He like the little girl in the following story weeps over you and will care for you when all else around you seems to be crushingContinue reading “A story of:”