If the Word was a Cupcake

If the Word of God was a cupcake, would we indulge ourselves more often?  Would we make the time no matter how busy we are, at least once a day, to satiate our appetite?  Would we think about it day and night, knowing it was so close, within arms reach, until we just had to have it?   Would we gobble it down, or slowly engage in its luscious goodness?  Would we go back for seconds, or thirds because its flavor was just too good to resist?

“My people are being destroyed because they don’t know Me…”  Hosea 4:6 (NLT 2007).

The Word of God is like a smorgasbord of spiritual morsels waiting to be devoured by anyone looking to sweeten some part of their life.  There is something to be found in it that will delight, satisfy, and replenish every hungry soul.  You cannot walk away from it without finding just the right words for you at the very moment you need them.  And, like any good cupcake, the Word is always fresh to eyes willing to see it, and moist on any tongue willing to speak it.

And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.”   Let us approach our Eternal Creator and Its Word like children, wide-eyed, awed, and excited about all the possibilities before us.

“…God is Love.” (1 John 4:8)  That’s the icing on the Cupcake of Life.  And when I sit down to enjoy a cupcake I always begin with the icing.

Until next time, may happy days abound!

Marianne

Note: Photographs are from a visit to “Rise Cupcakes” shop

A Beautiful Morning

Good morning friends,

This lovely morning inspired a little song out of me today, so I thought I’d share it with you in the hopes of brightening your corner of the world.  Isn’t the Gerber Daisy pretty?  It’s growing in a big patio pot along with some other friends.  Enjoy the song, which you are welcomed to put any tune to that pops into your head.

A Beautiful, Beautiful Morning

It’s a beautiful, beautiful morning.
A beautiful, beautiful day.
It’s a beautiful, beautiful morning.
I must be on my way.
The sun is shining so brightly,
The sky is blue and clear.
It’s a beautiful, beautiful morning
To give the Lord a cheer!

Copyright© Marianne Coyne 2013

A Little Something Extra

Over the winter my Italian Oregano plant did very well.  Then in early spring I trimmed it back, and it’s now bursting with color and delicious leaves.  I think it’s a delightfully pretty thing, and I’m very grateful for it.  Oh, and when I bought it over 2 years ago, it was on sale for only $1.00!  I love the fresh leaves on salads, in scrambled eggs, etc., but I also trim it, dry the leaves, and keep them in the pantry.  They come in handy for many recipes.

If you’d like to know more about the health benefits and other ideas, click here to see a previous post on the Italian Oregano plant.

Thank you for visiting me here at Leisure Lane.  I am quite delighted when you share stories with me in your comments.  They really brighten my day, and make me feel so much closer to all of you.

May God bless and protect you, and…

Until next time, may happy days abound!

Marianne ♥

Kare and Mare: In with the New

Ahh…new things can really make a big difference.  Now Mare, her rug, and her new vacuum cleaner are all in good shape.  Which reminds me…I really need to vacuum.

Until next time, may happy days abound!

Marianne

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Note:  “Kare and Mare” is a comic panel created by Marianne Coyne.  All rights reserved.

Kare and Mare: Out with the Old

Sometimes it’s hard getting rid of our tried and true belongings, but usually we’re only as good as our equipment.  We can get attached to just about anything.  But have you ever noticed that after so many years more than one thing needs to be replaced at one time.

I have a pair of brown shoes that I think a lot of.  I’ve had them for a kazillion years, and they’re really worn out.  But I just can’t seem to part with them, though I know I’ll have to soon because wearing worn out shoes can’t be good for my feet.

Thank you for visiting Leisure Lane today, and to my new follower, “Welcome”!

Until next time, may happy days abound!

Marianne

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Note:  “Kare and Mare” is a comic panel created by Marianne Coyne.  All rights reserved.

Prayers for My Mother

My dear friends,

My sister had to call hospice for my mother, who has been progressively suffering with dementia for quite some years now.  She is having trouble swallowing, so she’s not taking in as much food as she normally would.  Her functions have deteriorated much at this point, and I would like to ask for your prayers that our Lord take her in her sleep, as she always wanted to go.  To take her before they ever have to administer any of those horrible drugs.

My mother is in New Jersey, so she is quite far from me, but when my sister was with her this evening she fed her pudding, of which she ate all, and texted to tell me.  I called her and asked her to put the phone to my mother’s ear so that I could tell her how much I loved her.  She did and she said that my mom’s eyes got darker, like when you get excited, and that she nodded her head when I told her my name.

That may be the last time I get to speak to her on this earth…my voice to her ear…so I’m glad I was able to.  Last night, while in bed saying my prayers,  I was telling her that she could go to God if she was so inclined and not to be afraid to leave me behind…then a whole poem flooded into me, and I had to get out of bed to write it down.  I would like to share it here.  For those of you who still have your moms, hold them close…don’t wait one minute longer to mail that card, or make that phone call, or visit them.  I’ve missed my mom for a long time now, but knowing that she won’t be here on earth is a hard thing to imagine.

Fly, Mother

 Fly, Mother, fly…
Fly to God if you’re so inclined.
Don’t be afraid to leave me behind.

 You’ve done all you can.
You fought a good fight.
Allow God to love you,
and end your long plight.

 You loved and you nurtured.
You held me so near.
I’ll always remember
your voice saying, “dear”.

 You gave me your best,
And all that you knew.
I’ve loved you most dearly,
have I ever told you?

 Don’t fret, my sweet mother.
Don’t tarry for me.
Your Lord waits to show
what you’ve so longed to see.

 He’s waiting to show you
His fullness and glory.
To heal you, my darling;
your life and your story.

 I’ll miss you, dear mother,
But you must not fear.
For God has promised
to look after me here.

 Goodnight, my precious.
I shan’t say goodbye.
For I hope to see you
one day in the ‘sky’.

 That place we call heaven;
the place we call home.
Where angels and souls
delightfully roam.

 Don’t wait any longer.
You mustn’t be late.
Oh, this is the part
I knew I would hate.

 

 copyrighted©Marianne Coyne 2013

Kare and Mare: Peace Be With You

“Seek and you shall find…” can have its glitches at times, but consistent persistence is the key.  The trick is to keep ones peace, because frustration can block an otherwise easily obtained answer.  I think Mare will come to her senses, and realize that God’s never withholding anything good from us, He’s just waiting for us to calm down long enough to receive.

May you find peace in your heart today to receive every blessing with your name on it.

Until next time, may happy days abound!

Marianne

If you’ve missed any “Kare and Mare”, or you’d like to know more about them, you can go to the Kare and Mare page and view them there.

Note:  “Kare and Mare” is a comic panel created by Marianne Coyne.  All rights reserved.

For God’s Sake: The New Disciple

Hello friends,

The new disciple takes a good place up front…as close to Jesus as possible.  She doesn’t want to miss out on anything, but it seems she has so many questions she’s holding up progress.  Have you ever done that…felt as if you had to understand every little thing in order to move forward?  Yet, in all the analyzing there is an interruption in the process and things move slower.  It’s a good thing to ask questions and to want to understand how things work in order to utilize them better, and that includes Spiritual laws. But sometimes we just need to take His Word for it, begin putting them into practice, and the understanding will come to light on its own.

Well, this is the last of “For God’s Sake”.  I hope they made you laugh, while helping you progress through your wonderful journey.  During the posting of these I received some ideas for a few more, so when I get them down on paper, I’ll post them.  In the meantime Kare and Mare will be back to make you smile.

May your day be bright and shining, and may every blessing you need or desire be manifested through your faith.

Until next time, may happy days abound!

Marianne

Note:  “For God’s Sake: The New Disciple” is a comic panel created by Marianne Coyne.  All rights reserved.