Book: “Christy & Todd: the College Years” by Robin Jones
Gunn
I have never been much of a reader (as in it isn’t my go to
hobby or thing to do during my down time), but when I was in middle school my
sister read the Sierra Jensen series by the same author and I became
interested. I couldn’t get into that series (and I still haven’t read it haha),
but I found the Christy Miller series, written by the same author, while shopping at a Lifeway in Kansas
City. I immediately became enthralled with the series and
connected with the characters. I have read the entire series at least 4 times
over. I have also read the Katie Weldon series (Christy’s best friend), the Glenbrooke series, and the Sisterchick series. Needless to say, Robin Jones Gunn is my all time
favorite author and is just as wonderful in person as she is on paper. I love
how she intertwines faith and day-to-day struggles of the Christian teen turned
adult into her whimsical love stories. Her Christmas novellas are wonderfully romantic as
well. Basically anything she writes is great! Go check her out J
Recipe: Banana Pecan Crunch Muffins from Spend with Pennies
I made these muffins this evening because we had 3 overripe
bananas (perfect for baking) and I didn’t want to waste them. Now I am rather
picky when it comes to breads, muffins, and cookies. I never seem to find just
the right recipe that turns out perfectly the first time, but this time was
different! These muffins were soooo good and easy to make! I tell ya… baking is
my love language. The muffins had the perfect amount of sweetness paired with the delicious crunchy, brown sugary, buttery, oat-y, nutty topping. I’d say they are perfect partners
in crime…like Lucy and Ethel or chocolate and peanut butter or whatever you
want to put together. I’ll be making this recipe again and again. It's perfect
for bible studies or morning breakfasts on the go!
Activity: Walking my dog around the neighborhood and counting my steps!
Did she just say walking? That’s probably what you’re asking
yourself, but yes… it’s true. (Truer than when my sister says that running is
fun….now, I know that’s a lie! Ha) I like to get in my exercise by going for a
power walk around my neighborhood (I try to get in close to 2 miles each time). I love seeing how each neighbor has decorated their
porch in an effort to make it their own. My favorite porch has a red bench, two
yellow chairs, two blue chairs, colorful pillows, a chippy yellow trunk, old white shutters and
cute little flowers & plants. It’s the perfect combo of bright colors and vintage-ness. Meg
Duerksen would be proud.
Blog: There is a toss-up for this category. I love my friend
Caroline’s “Caroline’s Corner” blog, but I also get a kick out of reading Meg
Duerksen’s “Whatever” blog and Shannan Martin’s “Shannan Martin Writes” blog.
They are so funny and always have something funny to share or cute to share.
Read Shannan’s “Kicking Consumerism in the Teeth” for a good laugh and DIY garland idea and Caroline's blog for fun DIY projects and tips!
Gretchen Saffles has to be one of the sweetest women on this earth.
She radiates such joy and is rooted in biblical truth. Her pictures of flowers
and Scripture are so wonderful and always make my day. She is a true inspiration! She also recently filmed a video Bible study on the book of Ruth. (I believe you can watch it via Facebook)
Weekly Truth:
“Oh, that you would burst form the heavens and come down!...
For since the world began, no ear has heard and no eye has seen a God like you,
who works for those who wait for him!”
Isaiah 64:1, 4 (NLT)
I love these verse and how joy-filled they are! Imagine a heart so fixated on Christ that it is just begging for God to burst through the clouds and reveal his Glory. Oftentimes I have an image of what I think God looks like in my mind, but I know it is nothing compared to His actual beauty and splendor. I love the part that says He works for those who wait for Him. That thought of waiting on Christ in full submission to the will He has set out for us and His working on our behalf is awesome! I pray for myself and each one of you that we can experience God in a new way that allows us to fall deeper into a loving relationship with Him!
There’s my top 5 & Truth for the week! Let me know what you’re enjoying this week by leaving me a comment. I would love to hear from you! Join me next week for another post and remember to love God & love people!
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