Apron Strings & Blessings Weekly Newsletter Vol. 37
Thanks for joining me for this week’s, “Apron Strings & Blessings.” Let’s take a look at a few things faith, family, and home!
I hope you had a great weekend! Ours was full of scared fur babies – actually just one. Ally is terrified of noises; they don’t even have to be loud noises.
- Dishwashers running
- Ice machines
- Washers or Dryers
- Frogs croaking in the dark
- Thunder
- Fireworks (The worst!)
She used to never be scared of noises until we lost Wile E., and that was when it started.
This weekend they had the annual spring Pyrofest at the fireworks store around the corner. We got to see some really beautiful fireworks, but poor Ally.
You can see her in the background of this picture. For the longest she was okay when we were with her “cousins.” However, once the booms got loud enough, (and before her meds kicked in) we had to take her home.
I couldn’t get her to understand that there was nothing to be afraid of – that we were taking care of her!
Isn’t that exactly like us? I may not be afraid of noises coming from the laundry room, but there are plenty of other things that bring up illogical fears. All along, the Lord is there trying to tell us that He is taking care of us.
I am in the process of reading Psalms, and I can tell you that if you are ever afraid, read the book of Psalms. This is part of what I read this weekend:
“When I am afraid, I will trust in You.
In God, Whose Word I praise, in God I trust: I will not be afraid.
What can mere mortals do to me?”
Psalms 56:3-4
There are many more times in the book of Psalms alone that the word says, “Do not fear.” Let me encourage you as I speak to myself also, and cling to these Scriptures when fear creeps in.
I hope you have a blessed week, and don’t forget to let me know if I can pray for you specifically in any way.
Faith
Latest Saturday Morning Devotional
Saturday’s Post – Fix Your Eyes on Jesus and Run the Race (Hebrews 12)
April’s Scripture
YouTube Scriptures
Home & Family
Jay’s Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Several years ago, Jay took the delicious taste of sour cream enchiladas and created a 30 minute version. They are delicious!
April’s Monthly Menu
Quick and Easy Meal Ideas for April
This Week’s Menu
- Monday – Chicken Spaghetti
- Tuesday – Baked Salmon
- Wednesday – Foil Packets (Shrimp, Chicken, Corn on the Cob, Potatoes, Onions, etc.)
- Thursday – Salmon Bowls or Street Tacos
- Friday – Wieners in Croissants
Favorite Things on the Web This Week
- I am going to try to make homemade Mozzarella cheese this week. I will let you know how it turns out. If you want to try it, see the recipe here from Homemade On a Weeknight.
- 10 Cottage-core Movies to Watch
The Top Links People Ask For
I feel like I share these links all of the time. However, when people have asked me for them, I have had a hard time finding them in a post or newsletter.
- She Reads Bible (This is the one I get the most questions about.)
- Travel Outfit
- Gravity Induced Cup Warmer – I found a new use for this! My stove top percolator fits perfectly on this. It helps keep the coffee warm after it has percolated.
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Upcoming Posts
- When the missionaries came for dinner (the funny story & the recipe)
- Legacy Tours
- Gizmo’s Story
- Stacked Enchiladas Recipe
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I have enjoyed sharing this week! Have a great one, and enjoy every minute of it!
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“How sweet Your Word is to my taste – sweeter than honey in my mouth.”
Psalm 119:103
Such a powerful way to visualize God taking care of us when we let our fears get the best of us, Susan. I really needed that today! Excited that you’re expanding your ministry around the web. You are a beautiful encouragement to all of us. Big hugs, CoCo