Recipes From God

I wrote most of this book in the 6 year period I lived alone. That is, before I married Charlie, my dear Charlie. I spent a lot of time with my grandchildren and they were and still are a great source of blessings to me.

Spending time with God is such a wonderful, magical time especially when combined with spending time with my grandchildren. God is all around me all the time. I see Him in every event, every trial and every blessing. I see Him in the sparkling blue eyes of Erica, Ryan, Alice, Noah, Canaan, Levi and Benny and in the beautiful brown eyes and the clear green eyes of the rest. I hear him in the wisdom that comes from Cody and the bubbling laughter from Whitney. I feel His presence when I walk with Gary, Chris and Amanda. I know His joy when I have Freezin’ Cokes with Amy. Greg reminds me that He and He alone gives us our intellect. Mackenzie transports me to heavenly realms with her God given musical ability. Nathan amuses me with his wit. Aiden and Clark charm me with their innocence. A. J. reminds me to “Get ready”.

Yes, He is always there;

the giver of talents,

the giver of wisdom,

the giver of beauty.

What wonderful recipes He lays before us each day;

Recipes of delight,

Recipes of joy,

Recipes for a great day.

How many do I miss enjoying?

How many times do I fail to notice….

Opportunities forever missed.

In this book are the opportunities I took advantage of and what wonderful opportunities they were. There are so many more I did not write about yet and many more recipes yet to be made.

Dear reader, take off your shoes;

Get comfortable,

Take a journey with me…

As I explore God’s word,

His world,

His recipes for joy.