tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32776233747698027102024-03-13T01:12:46.163-04:00Rhodes CreationsWelcome to the Rhodes Creations Blog where One can be pointed upward, Meet new friends, and spur one another to Live for Jesus.Laura Rhodeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07278260524356188432noreply@blogger.comBlogger303125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3277623374769802710.post-82195473254305430432018-04-04T00:32:00.001-04:002018-04-04T00:32:53.955-04:00You are loved with an everlasting love!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Laura Rhodeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07278260524356188432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3277623374769802710.post-57521022099814412552017-12-20T08:28:00.001-05:002017-12-20T08:28:34.173-05:00Rejoice!Philippians 4:4-5 KJV
Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. [5] Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.Laura Rhodeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07278260524356188432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3277623374769802710.post-60277688292838468502017-12-09T09:19:00.001-05:002017-12-09T09:19:11.821-05:00Take up the whole armour.Ephesians 6:13 KJV
Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.Laura Rhodeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07278260524356188432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3277623374769802710.post-5507262460496977512017-11-30T09:12:00.001-05:002017-12-20T08:33:49.171-05:00The kingdom of heavenMatthew 18:2-4 KJV
And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, [3] And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. [4] Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.Laura Rhodeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07278260524356188432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3277623374769802710.post-59787116522618502522017-11-28T15:20:00.001-05:002017-11-28T15:20:04.305-05:00A Beautiful day!34 O give thanks unto the Lord ; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.
1 Chronicles 16:34 KJV
https://bible.com/bible/1/1ch.16.34.KJVLaura Rhodeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07278260524356188432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3277623374769802710.post-43374009008810037602017-11-28T15:19:00.001-05:002017-12-20T08:33:15.814-05:00Give Thanks to the Lord!34 O give thanks unto the Lord ; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.
1 Chronicles 16:34 KJV
https://bible.com/bible/1/1ch.16.34.KJVLaura Rhodeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07278260524356188432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3277623374769802710.post-53381135117015271562017-11-23T11:55:00.001-05:002017-11-23T11:55:30.403-05:00Happy Thanksgiving! 4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.
Psalms 100:4 KJV
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Isaiah 25:1 KJV
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Sandra felt as low as the heels of her Birkenstocks as she pushed against a November gust and the florist shop door. Her life had been easy, like spring breeze. Then in the fourth month of her second pregnancy, a minor automobile accident stole her ease.<br />
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During this Thanksgiving week she would have delivered a son. She grieved over her loss. As if that weren't enough, her husband's company threatened a transfer. Then her sister, whose holiday visit she coveted, called saying she could not come. What's worse, Sandra's friend infuriated her by suggesting her grief was a God-given path to maturity that would allow her to empathize with others who suffer.<br />
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Megan and I enjoyed a special treat of Ice cream from the Ice Cream Parlor at the Amherst Corner, Amherst, VA. Forgive the dark pics as it was at night. It's a very nice place to go with a very family friendly atmosphere, good ice cream and food! Check them out whenever you are in the area.<br />
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Update: Yesi is now getting around, going to school, doing normal activities and came to our VBS this year! We were so happy that she could attend and that she has been healing and recovering. She and her family have been through a lot, and attribute the healing power to the Lord Jesus Christ, as they are a believing family. Praise God for this miracle and keep praying for Yesi and her family as they adjust to the new normal.<br />
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1 Corin 10:13<br />
There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God
<i>is</i> faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are
able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be
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God has not promised us a bed of ease...But in the end it will be worth it all...There will be trials and tempations in life, but He will make a way of escape...<br />
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Meaning, God will allow suffering, but through His strength He will get us through. We can come out on the other side as gold, tried by the fire. For if everything was a bed of roses, why would we need to cry out to Him? He who suffers much, <em>can</em> love much and <em>can</em> be used of God the most.<br />
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Philip 1:29a<br />
For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him,
but also to suffer for his sake;<br />
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Hebr 5:8<br />
Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered;<br />
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We don't need to go out looking to suffer or be persecuted..Those who live Godly will find it soon enough in this life. May we not suffer for our own wrongs, or handling wrongs against us in the wrong way, but really be able to say we can count it all joy when trials come...<br />
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James 1:2-3<br />
My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.<br />
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May we have a thankful heart of what He does give. May we not allow a root of bitterness creep into our lives and hearts, for it defiles not only ourselves, but those around us...<br />
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1 Thess 5:18<br />
In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus
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Let us renew our minds daily so we can walk through this single and solidary life that we have been given. Time is short. Let us Live for Him while it is called Today.<br />
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Let us direct our affections and adoration and praise to God, the creator of heaven and earth and all that is therein. He gives us strength and life and every breath is a gift from Him. May we point others to Him, as all we have to do is look to His creation and we can see that there is a creator..who is in control. May we be wise, and carefully live our lives soberly and vigilant, because our adversary is out to steal, kill and destroy. Do not be weary in well doing, but continue to fight the good fight and run the race, for His kingdom's sake.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Greetings from Amherst, VA! We are very busy with our Church, family, work, and all that it entails. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We had a send off/communion for the Rodney's recently as they are going back to Niger to minister after being back in VA for the past several months. Then Nathan's go to Nicaragua for a couple of weeks and will be back then in a couple of years planning on going back. We miss them, but we want the work of the Lord to go on!</span><br />
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**Original Post April 2016**<br />
"Let's go to the Tea room in Lynchburg", texted Martha.<br />
Well, the only T-Room I knew of was the Texas Tavern, a historical local "greasy spoon" at the corner of Rivermont in Lynchburg, VA. That didn't sound like her, as she liked to eat healthy and had let us say, more eloquent taste than that. The Ploughcroft Tea Room downtown she explained and then I googled it and then I understood. Yes, it looked quaint and right up our alley. So off we went. She had been there before and it was my first time. I was looking forward to the excursion, as Mark is away in Bolivia doing some church work and Martha and I wanted to do a day trip. As she was not up to it physically this time, we decided on lunch.<br />
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They had teacups already on the tables and started us out with our choice of tea. We decided on the <b style="color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: start;"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darjeeling_tea" target="_blank">Darjeeling tea</a> </b><span style="color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">with cream and honey. I also brought my special stevia from Boliva for the occasion. It was very good. So good that we finished the whole big teapot and some of another! Needless to say, I was running to the ladies room much through out the day.</span><br />
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It took us a while to decide what to get, so I ended up following suit with Martha and got the Cheese and onion Quiche with cabbage and green beans with the delectable chutney. We ended with sharing the Fruit Crumble with blackberry and Apple fruit. It came in a stemmed custard container that looked sort of like a wine glass and had the consistency of a pudding. I was going to take a picture, but Martha had already dug into it before I did and it wouldn't have done it justice to take a picture of it then.<br />
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The excursion and lunch was very relaxing as it wasn't crowded and ladies would mill in and out for their lunches. It was such a joy to have a peaceful meal with no blaring music and a nice quiet and elegant atmosphere!<br />
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If you ever come to Central Virginia, downtown Lynchburg, this is a wonderful place to check out and enjoy a bit of delicious food and tea with your friends!<br />
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We had our annual DFC Ladies's Retreat in Stuart's Draft this year at Sadie's House. She was so generous to let us use her wonderful accommodations!<br />
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They had the cutest miniature horse!<br />
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Delicious Soup!<br />
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Cozy fire to boot! We all had a blessed time and our speaker, Wendy Good was awesome!<br />
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For a little video of our free time at the retreat, click <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWkRm9AuY-M" target="_blank">here</a>!<br />
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Here's my next all in one meal I can't wait to make! Our wonderful neighbors the Sommers had me over for lunch as they'd made a big casserole dish full of this wonderful fare! So simple and so very delicious!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Chicken Dressing:</span><br />
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1 loaf bread, toasted<br />
1 quart of chicken broth, with meat<br />
2 T soup base<br />
1 C celery<br />
1 C potatoes<br />
1/2 C onions<br />
4 eggs<br />
3 C milk<br />
1/2 tsp salt<br />
1/4 tsp pepper<br />
1 tsp poultry seasoning<br />
1 tsp parsley<br />
1 stick butter<br />
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Precook celery, carrots, and potatoes. Heat chicken broth with meat and soup base to boiling. Pour over toasted bread cubes. Beat eggs, add milk to seasonings. Add rest of ingredients, except butter. Pour half of butter into roaster and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour, or until done.<br />
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Recipe by Reuben and Freida Swarey from an Amish Cookbook.<br />
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We had it with some extra chicken gravy we put on the top which was wonderful. Even though it has potatoes in it, I'd eat mashed potatoes with this! I love onions, so I'd put more in as well. Great for an all in one meal! Enjoy!</div>
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We were blessed with a good garden this year with broccoli...<br />
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Zuchini<br />
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and squash, despite Mark battling with the Squash bugs everyday...<br />
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Fresh farm eggs from our neighbors...<br />
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Lots of wonderful heirloom tomatoes!<br />
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And green too!<br />
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Peppers of various colors and sizes!<br />
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A nice batch of yummy raw apple cider that me and Alan S. pressed ourselves with his ingenious homemade press!<br />
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Mixed apples for sure!<br />
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JalapeƱos, onions and yellow "Alan S. tomatoes"<br />
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A boatload of green beans that just kept coming-from a lowly 2 rows of beans. They just keep coming and we keep picking!<br />
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A gift of sweet corn from our friends that we got to freeze and mainly can!<br />
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"Gringo/Gringette" hanging around the cosmos bush. It just kept staying around, eating bugs and "praying".<br />
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We were happy to see the egg sack she put out this October- aka "ootheca" she put out with her babies that will hatch out in the spring.<br />
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God cares for even the little praying mantis.<br />
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We ended up finding several on our property, as we never really noticed them before. They are beneficial bugs!<br />
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And last but not least, a gift from friends of a market a baby ornamental squash from last year I gave mom...She saved seeds and planted and got a very large vine growing with several white squash. She ate some and now saving some for seeds for next year. The gift that just keeps giving. As our father's love, kindness, and never ending care. Thank you, Lord for all of your gifts from above, for they are all gifts from You!<br />
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I sold my Kombucha, Canned Goods, Veggie Wraps, Baked goods and more.<br />
The good: I sold a good amount of KT and was able to interact with the customers, seeing reactions and meeting them. Sold nearly all of my subs and a few salads. Sold some canned goods. The bad, it was in a different location, behind the building, where you couldn't see it from the road like in past years. I had always done the best at this festival, and always sold out of my baked goods. This year, more food competition, different location, just all around a different animal. I could hardly sell my baked goods, and didn't make as much as a always do...Is it worth it? Do I continue in the future? We will have to see. Thanks to all my new customers! For more pics of festival, click <a href="https://laurarhodes.blogspot.com/2016/10/silver-creek-orchard-apple-butter-makin_26.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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