baking

Two screen shots + some pictures

First of all, thank you to everyone who commented (and emailed/Facebooked/text messgaed) me about my last post.

Wow. I didn’t expect to receive so much support and advice. I love the blogging community and the amazing friendships I’ve made. I will definitely keep everyone updated on my situation and how I’m handling things!

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Two screenshots

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The temperature was 39° when I woke up the other day, and I continued to be crabby about the chilly weather by complaining to Jimmy. I better suck it up because I lived through 8° weather in January!

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I’ve been listening to this song way too much.

Some pictures

Hannah
Hannah stole my phone the other day and took some selfies. Now they are on the internet. Love you, Hannah 😉

crocs
I’m really sorry, but I think Crocs are my favorite shoes. I even wear them out in public.

pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is pretty awesome.

Did you know it’s officially fall? Yeah, I bet you already knew that.

Here are some of my favorite fall recipes:
Butternut squash muffins–Don’t knock ’em till you try ’em!
Pumpkin muffins
Pumpkin smoothie
Pumpkin spice pancakes
Butternut squash soup–it only has five ingredients!
Mom’s chili
Rosemary Chicken
Sweet potato-lentil stew
Vegan oatmeal cookies

What’s your favorite fall recipe? Please share!

Revival and Apple Fellowship

The church I attend is holding its annual fall revival this week.

Basically, a revival is when a church holds more services than normal in order to “revive” the congregation and strengthen members’ bond with Christ and His mission for the church.

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My church usually has three services/Bible studies a week: two on Sunday and one on Wednesday. During a revival, my church holds two more services–one on Monday and Tuesday. My church’s preacher arranged for a really great evangelist from Ohio to preach each service during the revival.

During last night’s service, were studying Mark 2:1-12. Jesus was preaching to a lot of people in someone’s home, and a four men carried a paralyzed man to see Jesus. They couldn’t get in the door because people were in the way, so they lowered the paralyzed man through the roof, and Jesus forgave him of his sins and healed him.

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What the evangelist pointed out was pretty cool. The four men who brought the paralyzed man to Jesus were very persistent. They couldn’t get in the door because people were in the way, so they lowered him in through the roof.

Then he said something that really resonated with me:

“When you want to do something for God, someone or something will always stand in your way. Be persistent. When God is calling you to do something, the little things don’t matter–love finds a way.”

Just thought I would share that!

After last night’s service, we had an apple fellowship. Everyone from the congregation brought their favorite apple dish to share.

Jimmy and I made spiced cider whoopie pies!

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Remember how I said I love baking? Well, I really love baking with Jimmy.

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whoopie pies

If you’re looking for a fall themed whoopie pie recipe, definitely try these out. They were a hit!

Do you like whoopie pies?