The Arrow Beyond

Isn't the goal of telling kids Bible stories to help the Bible become real to them and to help them apply it to their lives? We have been having so much fun in Sunday school (and Wednesday evening Bible club) helping our little group of kids understand the Bible and what it means to them.

Lorie started the quarter(?) telling the stories of different shepherds (You may remember the sheep craft.), and now she is telling about David's life.  Last Sunday, she told the story of David and Jonathan. And what better way to tell a story than to have it acted out right there. So outside we went and Andrew helped illustrate the story.

And after the story, they each got to try out the big bow...

Even the teachers...

I didn't even hit the target... but I did get the arrow to fly! :) (I actually went above the target. Hey, at least it didn't just land three feet in front of me!!) :)

At the end, they each got their own bow and arrow set.

I don't think they will forget this lesson anytime soon!! :)  Now, don't you want to come to our Sunday school class?
(Oh, and I haven't forgotten Sunday blessing. I want to do it again soon.... I just need to take some pretty pictures to put with the songs...)  :)


Thank you all for your prayers. God has really been helping me. Here are a couple of posts that were just what I needed.
Still from Wisdom Begins with Wonder - on dealing with fears.
Coincidence Providence from The Making of M.O.M. - God is in control and nothing happens by chance

Now I'm off to reread them!! :) Happy Sunday, everyone!!!

Thrifty Find

This thrifty find doesn't belong to me, but does it count that I found it? :)  I think so... We did some thrift store shopping this past weekend, my mom, Angie, Lorie (our friend) and me. So much fun! While at our local Salvation Army store, I found this lovely little set:

I believe it's a breakfast set. That's just a sample of it - there are more bowls and plates. Isn't it precious??

Love the sugar and creamer!


and this covered dish!!

Angie bought it to put in her hope chest for her future kitchen - now to find big plates to match! :) 

I'm really not sure how old it is... vintage 70's? This is what is stamped on the back:

Maybe someone out there knows a little more about it?

I hope everyone is having a good week! I've been soo busy - our church is in revival and there have been other - not so good - things going on. It's been a tad stressful to tell you the truth. Prayers are appreciated! :) Hopefully more blog posting coming soon! I am excited to share what we did in Sunday School last Sunday - soo fun! :)

Finished Object Friday

Friday once again! I hope you all have had more crafting time than me! :)  I did get a few things done - like a couple of knitting projects I will share later... and I also made this fun little flower!


I sewed it onto a clip for my hair. It was a fun, quick little project and the first time I had done a covered button. The button was much easier than I thought it would be and soo cute! I'll probably be making more. :) (here is the flower tutorial!)

In other news, the fall decorating hasn't been going so well. After all my exuberance last week, the weather warmed up. Who feels like decorating for fall when the temps are in the mid 90's? :)  But it is coming along slowly... 

For those of you who haven't clicked over from a reader, I did get my blog redecorated for fall! It is looking much more crisp and warm. :) I even added pages - you can click the links at the top for some of the things that used to be on my sidebars. So much neater!

So how about you? What have you been crafting recently? I am excited to see your projects! If you are new to FOF, you can find out more here. Happy Sharing!!

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1. Nikki -- Little Boy's Crocheted Blanket

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Let Them Eat (Funnel) Cake!

Recently I've had a craving for something fluffy, fried, and sugary. (Healthy. I know!) Sunday evening, we invited my family over for snacks after church. After an oh-so-healthy meal of tuna, chips and popcorn, I started frying!



I quickly realized that funnel cakes aren't a one (wo)man show and I called in help. Pretty soon we had an assembly line going.

I would put the batter in the oil, Mom flipped the cakes and took them out, then we handed them off to Angie who had the fun task of sprinkling the sugar on top!

Let me tell you, it does make a mess in your kitchen! Not to mention your faces (especially if you plant your face in the powdery plate for a photo op!!)  :)


(oh, and Dad and Mark helped us eat them... but I don't think they are as into photo opportunities!) :) It probably would have been easier and less mess with one of these kits, but just as tasty either way!

Here is the recipe below. I had to add more milk to get the cake to go through the funnel, this made for smaller "noodles" and more yummy goodness!!


 Ingredients:
1 egg
2/3 cup milk
2 Tablespoons sugar
1 1/4 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder

Funnel Cake Directions:

1. In a deep skillet, heat about two cups of oil over medium-high heat until hot. Test the temperature by dropping a pinch of flour into the hot oil. If it sizzles right away without smoking, it's perfect.
2. Beat egg and milk. Mix all other ingredients in a separate bowl and slowly add to the egg mixture, beating until smooth.
3. Using a funnel, drop into hot oil working from center outwards in a web pattern. (You can use a gallon sized freezer bag instead of a funnel by pouring the batter into the bag, snipping off a small corner of it, and squeezing the batter into the oil.)
4. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, remove from the oil when golden brown and crispy.
5. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve.

(recipe found here)

Oh, and after you finish the first beautiful cake, you take a picture and text to a couple of friends who you know will get very jealous and threaten to head right over to your house!! :) ...all in good fun, of course!

Outlive Your Life - Book Review

Max Lucado's newest work, Outlive Your Life, is a challenge to believers to live life outside the box. He encourages us that we can each make a difference in our world for Christ. The book is based on the book of Acts and he retells stories from the book of Acts as well as modern day counterparts to the stories. He describes how we can make a difference by caring for the needy and offering hospitality as well as many other ways.

I really enjoy Mr. Lucado's writing style. He is a wonderful story teller. I love how sometimes I'm reading a story about "someone" and that someone will be him - how someone helped him come to Christ or made a difference in his life. Lucado gives practical examples for ways that we can make a positive difference in the lives of others. This book, like many of his, is a very enjoyable to read, although the book is also a challenge to Christians to live a better life and to strive to help others in need.

I did feel that the things addressed in this book were things that Christians ought to already know. However, I guess that is really the nature of the book. I feel that it is addressed more to the "laissez faire" Christian.  It is a call to action for those that have been wanting a free ride to heaven. Like the song says:  "Must I be carried to the skies on flowery beds of ease, while others fought to win the prize, and sailed through bloody seas?"


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