Becky

Easter Reflection: Fullness of Joy

“These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.” (John 15:11, ESV). Today I read a blog post written by a friend (have a read here), in which she notes that Christianity, as she knew it in the community within which she grewContinueContinue reading “Easter Reflection: Fullness of Joy”

Piña Colada Mocktail and Cocktail

Despite having a great love of fruit in just about any form (raw, juiced, canned, frozen, sometimes, depending on the fruit, cooked), particularly exotic fruit, it was not until last year that I tasted the delight of the simple combination of coconut and pineapple juice mixed together. And I fell in love. The vague memoryContinueContinue reading “Piña Colada Mocktail and Cocktail”

Easter Reflection: The Curse of Hanging on a Tree

There are times when I find or re-find the verses that confirm references to things in the Bible that I know and hear from being in church and talking to Christian friends. When that happens, I always feel a sense of wow-ness. That is how I felt a couple of weeks ago when I cameContinueContinue reading “Easter Reflection: The Curse of Hanging on a Tree”

Roasted Garlic and Potato Soup

Although the days are gloriously spring-like at the moment, there are still evenings when I find a bit of winter comfort food, well, comforting. Warm soups, stews and casseroles are still very much on my menu, although occasionally I adorn them with a side salad as a nod to spring. I tend to be quiteContinueContinue reading “Roasted Garlic and Potato Soup”

Spring Daffodils

I left the house for the first time since coming home from the hospital today (admittedly just to go see my doctor) and was greeted just outside the front door by this pretty sight… I love watching flowers and trees come alive as spring arrives.