Posts from — February 2010

You really should read this memoir by Mary DeMuth.  I’m reading it now, thanks to receiving a review copy from Zondervan, and God is using her words to minister to me in powerful ways.  Her honesty is refreshing and to see the ways in which God has healed and continues to heal her is such an encouragement.  Click on the book cover above to order from Amazon, and be sure to watch the trailer below.

I never cease to be amazed at how listening to music can completely change my mood.  The kids were up waaaaay later than I wanted them to be tonight and I was in a pretty foul mood up until about 10 minutes ago.  That’s when I decided to put some Pandora on and created a station for Joshua Radin.  Not only was I graced with his smooth voice, but Pandora chose similar artists for me to listen to like Ben Harper, Pete Murray, and Damien Rice.

Now, I feel happy and mellow as I nestle down on the couch with my laptop, smelling the granola baking in the oven.

Anyone want the recipe?  Here it is.  I got this recipe from my sister-in-law, Robin.  The whole family loves it and it’s really easy.

Homemade Granola:

10 cups rolled oats

1 cup plain corn meal

1 cup shredded coconut

1 cup wheat germ

1 cup chopped nuts

Mix in a large bowl.

Heat over stove until smooth, the following ingredients:

1/2 cup water

2/3 cup oil

1 cup honey

1 cup peanut butter

1 Tablespoon salt

1 Tablespoon cinnamon

Pour into dry mixture and spread out onto cookie sheets.

Bake at 325 degrees for 15 minutes.  Stir, and bake for another 15 minutes.

And, you’re done!  Enjoy!