As the name of my blog indicates, I spend a lot of time thinking about home. Of course, my Heavenly Home is the one that is eternal, so that’s where I need to lay up my treasures, and that’s the one I’m striving for. But in the meantime, I have been given this tiny piece of the here-and-now—this home on the edge of town, this family, this neighborhood—in which to serve Him. And, though this is in the earthly realm, I want the things that happen here to be investments in the Heavenly realm.




Saturday, November 7, 2020

Loving and Linking . . .

I thought I'd share a few "loves" from this past week.

(On Monday, Tuesday, and Friday, I spent time with precious friends which I loved, but of course there are no links for that. Oh, but I wish I could link you up with some heart-filling friend time! It is good for the soul.)

November is not time to put away autumn decor at my house. Rather, it is time to get out a few turkeys! This Primitive Tom is one of my favorites. I made him years ago with instructions I found ~here~. 


I enjoyed this Autumn Chopped Salad this week. It had been a while since I had made it, but I love the flavor of the chopped pears and dried cranberries and blue cheese. Yum. 



Also "yum" was this frittata recipe by the Pioneer Woman. Mine had potato, onion, mushrooms, and kale, but you could add any veggies or meats that you like. It's an easy, but flavorful weeknight supper. 


These thoughts on the election by author Lynn Austin may be the best thing I have read on this topic! She published the article the day before the election, but the ideas continue to be relevant. 


A dear friend posted this beautiful song on her Facebook. Oh, what a message! Take a few minutes this weekend to listen and ponder I Asked the Lord That I Might Grow .


17 comments:

  1. Love your pretty decorations. The turkey is adorable. Blessings to you and yours, xoxo, Susie

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    1. Thanks so much, Susie! And blessings return to you and yours!

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  2. A lovely calming post. Lynn Austin's election thoughts are so meaningful and true.

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    1. I am glad, Lorrie. "Calm" is such a good thing, I think. Lynn Austin articulated some of my meandering and disjointed thoughts and her words rang true to me.

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  3. I love your Primitive Tom Turkey, Cheryl. Thanks for linking to the Lynn Austin article. Since discovering her historical fiction, she has been a favorite author of mine. Reading her thoughts about the then upcoming election I can see we're kindred spirits.

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    1. Thank you, Becki! I love Lynn Austin too. She has written so many good ones, but I think my favorites are the Chronicles of the Kings series. But, yes indeed, her article about the election was spot on, I think!

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  4. Very wise post from Lynn Austin. God is in control.

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  5. Fall decor will stay around at our country bungalow until after Thanksgiving. I like yours. That salad looks delicious. I'm glad we trust in the Lord!

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    1. Same here. In the holiday decorating department, i think you should do what makes you happy. For me, that means fall until Thanksgiving. Then I can get just as excited about Christmas decorating the next day!

      Amen! I am thankful that we can trust Him too!

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  6. Oh I will cheerfully follow your links. I already like Lynn Astin's post.

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    1. Hope you love them too! Yes, Lynn Austin's words are so wise and she makes points that I am not hearing elsewhere.

      "Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and His ways past finding out!"

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  7. Love your autumn decor. I’ve been missing friend time. I have no one to do things with. Praying for the election.

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    1. This makes me sad! I am sorry that you are missing friend time. These days are hard in so many ways. (But I am glad that we were able to get in some friend time last month!)

      I believe that God is in control of the election. He is not a servant to the will of the American people, but He will use everything for the good of His children and for His glory!

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  8. all good and precious things.. including the link for Lynn Austin's take on the election. thank you for sharing it with your readers, friend. and the cloth turkey? loVe!!!

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    1. SO nice to see you here this evening! Thanks for stopping by with your kind words! (I kind of love that turkey too. It's his 10th Thanksgiving here!)

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