Classic Beef Stroganoff
This week we celebrated Hubby’s birthday with his favorite meal, Beef Stroganoff. For me, it always requires a lot of juggling to make everything finish at just the…
Author: Janis Van Keuren
Learning the Ways of the Lord
Crater Lake, Oregon 2004 “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us his…
The Market Place Press–A Street Life View
Pike’s Market Place, Seattle, Washington 2004 The press of the crowd was stifling on a record breaking 106 degrees on the streets above the Seattle waterfront. We came to…
The Blessing of Hubby
And the Blessings Flow One Upon Another for those Who Are the Lord’s Today is Hubby’s birthday but we celebrated on Sunday when all could relax and enjoy…
Just Dessert
Rich, creamy semi-sweet chocolate swirled over a mix of peanut butter with graham cracker crumbs and powdered sugar makes a mouth-watering snack-sized dessert for a party, holiday gathering,…
He is Our Provider
Google Image Ever since I read Ann Voskamp’s heart-wrenching stories of hopeful, wondering, accepting round-eyed children and saw the vivid tear-stained faces of poverty in Guatemala, I have…
Shrimp Scampi and Cannoli–An Italian Feast
Last weekend, our friends treated us to an Italian Dinner/Evening at their home. We decided it would be another enjoyable way to share our heritage. The husband is part…
The Rock is Our Refuge
The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. Psalm 18:2 NIV Linking up with Word Filled Wednesday…
Finding Joy in the Desert
When we first moved here, it was the middle of a blazing-hot Arizona summer. I laughed as we crossed a bridge with a caution sign that read, “Ice…
The Blessings of Family and Friends
Hubby and the two-month old The closeness of family and friends, the fellowship with other Christians–immeasurable blessings that filled my week. When you live a state away from all…
