Nature and revelation alike testify of God's love.
Our Father in heaven is the source of life, of wisdom, and of joy.
Look at the wonderful and beautiful things of nature.
Think of their marvelous adaptation to the needs and happiness,
not only of man, but of all living creatures.
The sunshine and the rain, that gladden and refresh the earth,
the hills and seas and plains, all speak to us of the Creator's love.
~Steps To Christ~

Eagles

"But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength;
they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run,
and not be weary; and they shall walk and not faint." Isaiah 40:31

Picture taken in British Columbia May 2008

Antipasto Salad

The season for eating outdoors is here and a quick and easy dish to prepare is Anti pasta salad. Let your imagination come to life with this recipe. I haven't followed the recipe exactly;just used it as a guide.




1 pound small macaroni,cooked and drained
1/4 lb pound cheddar or jack cheese,cubed
1/4 pound pepperoni, cubed
3 green peppers,diced
3 stalks celery, diced
1 can small olives (optional)
1 small onion,diced
3 tomatoes,diced

Mix together all ingredients. Prepare dressing;pour over all. Let stand for 6-8 hours or overnight.

Dressing:
1 tsp. oregano
1 ½ tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
3/4 cup salad oil
1/2 cup vinegar
Mix together all ingredients;pour over salad.

A Quote

Whatever the circumstances
Whatever the call
Whatever the duty
Whatever the price
Whatever the sacrifice
His strength will be your strength
In your hour of need.
~Billy Graham~

British Columbia-Picture Tour...

On Saturday we took a two mile hike to Lindaman Lake














Flying over Montana.







Flying over South Dakota.

Washington State.

Approaching the twin cities-Minnesota

At Baltimore Washington International Airport waiting for our flight.

Jumbo Molasses Cookies

Warning this is a large recipe!

3 cups shortening
4 cups sugar
1 cup molasses
4 eggs
8 cups flour ( I use half whole wheat flour)
2 Tablespoons + 2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cloves
1 teaspoon ginger
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Additional sugar
In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add molasses and eggs;mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda,cinnamon,salt, cloves and ginger,gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours. *Shape 1/4 cupfuls of dough into balls. Roll in Sugar. Place four cookies on a greased baking sheet at a time. Bake @ 350 for 18-20 minutes or until edges are set.
*When I make these I just make small balls and bake them at 375 for 5-10 minutes.

Yield 3 1/2 dozen

Tagged!

I was tagged by Danielle

Here's the rules

1. Link to your tagger and post these rules on your blog.
2. Share 7 facts about yourself on your blog, some random and some weird.
3. Tag 7 people at the end of your post by leaving their names as well as links to their blogs.
4. Let them know the are tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.

Here are my facts...

1. I make cheese,yet I don't eat it.

2. Hmm...I'm having trouble coming up with weird habits...probably because it isn't so much the habits that are weird as it is just me...

3. I love doing construction,plumbing, and tinkering with electricity!

4. I think I can speak German until I have to speak it.

5. I don't like Brussels sprouts, or anything else in the Brassica family!

6. I like to be different and eclectic!

7. People always think I look young, like about 18, and just for your information I'm 24.

and NO, i am not tagging anyone. thank me, peeps. i spare thee further agony!