Cold days and Corn bags

It's snowing again today... that beautiful lake effect snow! Coming from the Pacific Northwest where the snow is very 'wet', I still remember the first Michigan 'lake effect' snow I experienced. It was the first time I remember being able to see the details of individual snowflakes as they fell on the windows of the car. Mostly about one sixteenth of an inch, I'd guess. So amazing!

This past Sunday we were snowed in by blowing snow and white-out conditions. We were scheduled for special music at Forest Park Covenant, but received a couple phone calls telling us to stay safe and not try to make the 30-mile drive. We stayed in Holland and visited a church to see our friend dance with her ballet troupe during the worship service. Came home to the smell of dinner in the oven and Chris went and picked up two elderly friends of ours and they shared a meal with us.

When it's so cold like this, we like our corn bags! Usually it's the day we drive to cut down our Christmas tree... We stop at a hardware store in Rockford and buy a 50 lb. bag of feed corn for about $3.00. Then I sew bags and fill them with about 4 cups of the corn. Throw them in the microwave for about 4 minutes and they come out soooo warm! My boys love them at bedtime... warms up the toes nicely!

We are still seeking God's guidance regarding a new ministry position for Chris. He is putting our faith to the test. One of my Bible studies noted that when God tests our faith, it's not for His benefit. He KNOWS how much faith we have. He wants us to take our faith for a 'test drive', so to speak; so that we will see our faith in action. I'm thankful for the chance to live by faith. Not that it's easy or even fun... Just that it's the better way to live.

So live by faith today. Faith in God's strength to handle your circumstances. Faith that His Word always has something to say to you. Faith in His unfailing love for you. Faith in His wisdom which is so far beyond ours. Faith that He has plans for you. Faith in His ability to accomplish His purposes in your life. Faith that He will provide for your needs. Faith that He will give you wisdom and strength to meet each day. Faith that He can use you to bless someone else today.

Have a great day! (My toes are cold. I'm going to go get the corn bag!)