Trust
Proverbs 3:2… Read More Trust
Author: bluewillowcottage
Wife and Mother, Gardener, Collector of Vintage, and Christ follower... I hope to inspire others to create a beautiful family life. May this blog encourage others to make warm, lasting memories, and may it challenge readers to build a home blessed with the wonderful essence of a joyous life.
In Need or Plenty?
We wanted to experience the challenge of making what we have “stretch” a bit more. We had loads of extra food in the pantry, and in the refrigerator, but by the end of the week, it was a challenge to put a balanced meal together. … Read More In Need or Plenty?
Hospitality: How to Cut the Costs of Entertaining
This past Sunday, my husband invited two new families from our church home with us for the afternoon. I rushed home, searching through the pantry… I had 3 cans of Tuna Fish on hand, and flour tortillas. With very basic ingredients, we were able to feed 3 families a delicious, casual meal of tuna roll ups, soup and salad, with Tasty Cakes for Dessert.… Read More Hospitality: How to Cut the Costs of Entertaining
Hospitality: Entertaining as Ministry
We can “flavor the community” with salt in this manner, by practicing sharing and giving. Hospitality does not mean always having parties, showers, and dinners. It is more than that.… Read More Hospitality: Entertaining as Ministry
Joyful Hospitality
This old, stained, scarred table of ours has heard the secrets and troubles of many hearts, catching tears on its surface as we shared struggles and sought the LORD for help. As I wash the surface, I wonder how many plates of food have been served here.… Read More Joyful Hospitality
Hospitality: Open Heart, Open Home
Whether it be drinking a cup of coffee together, or having an elaborate banquet, the object of hospitality is to give something of ourselves for the enjoyment of others.… Read More Hospitality: Open Heart, Open Home
Talkin’ with the Children in Autumn, Vintage Literature
We set around the kitchen fire,
an’ has the mostest fun!… Read More Talkin’ with the Children in Autumn, Vintage Literature
The Only standard that Really Counts
This morning, I was reflecting on my role as a Mother. This wonderful job requires the skills of a teacher, counselor, maid, short-order cook, nurse, party planner, financial analyst, and chauffer! Unfortunately, the society we live in today has downplayed the importance of my role as a mom. I was reminded of this in church,… Read More The Only standard that Really Counts
Because she thought she had to… and other false myths
“Notice me Lord!” she wanted Him to see her. Martha longed for acknowledgment and love, and was willing to do anything to get it… … Read More Because she thought she had to… and other false myths
The last abyss
“Commit your works to the Lord, and your plans will be established.”… Read More The last abyss
