Greetings! :) I don't know about you, but I have always liked to observe lists, inspirations, and other people's dearest findings. I discovered many new things this month, and even though it is not yet over, I'd like to share them with you! I hope that these discoveries bless you as much as they blessed me. The Lord is marvellous at showing us new books, music, or even recipes to bless our family and draw us closer to Him. Here are mine!
Favourite music:
He Leadeth me - Parousia
This album is incredibly beautiful! It is soothing and gentle, yet straightforward in helping you to glean upon the mightiness of Jesus. I listen to it when I pray, clean, cook, sew-- anytime! It is a band of 4 sisters (now 3), who desire to be like Jesus and honour Him through their melodious songs. I especially enjoyed their versions of the classics, "Fly Away" and, "Be Thou my Vision"!
Favourite book:
Each New Day - Corrie ten Boom
My dad found this wonderful book at the Salvation Army thrift store for me this Thursday. I was very excited! Besides "The Hiding Place", and "Tramp for the Lord", Corrie's books are very hard to find around here. This one is devotion-style, associated with Billy Graham's crusades, and is so sweet and personal! Each "new" day you can open a page with a quote, a Bible verse, and a prayer from Corrie.
Favourite recipe:
Cinnamon French Toast
Simple egg-and-milk-soaked bread is often time underestimated... But not this one! This is the BEST French toast recipe, and the most-loved around here! ;) A few days ago, we wanted to surprise our parents with a special breakfast, and Sara, my sister, found this one. We could not believe there was a full cup of flour in it, but it works wonderfully. And the sprinkle of cinnamon sugar on the top is truly a delight!
1 loaf Texas toast thick bread (we used homemade crusty bread)
2 eggs
2 ½ tablespoons sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups milk
1 cup flour
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
Orange zest, optional
4 teaspoons cinnamon
¾ cup sugar
1. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Mix topping in a smaller bowl.
2. Dip bread into first mixture and fry in oil and butter on the stove. When golden brown, remove, and pat with paper towel to remove excess oil.
3. Sprinkle bread with coating.
Serve with fruit salad (strawberries and bananas in tangerine juice- yum!) and maple syrup, and you are on your way to a decadent breakfast!
Favourite video:
Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing - Covered by Sarah Noëlle
I was in such awe when I found this video! I have long loved this hymn, but Sarah's version is the most gorgeous of all! It is amazing that she uses her angelic voice to praise our Father... Oh, please excuse me while I go listen to it on replay!
Favourite Scripture verse & quote:
1 Corinthians 13:5
"[Charity] Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil."
"The question is not whether you ever gave yourself to God, but whether you are His now." - Elizabeth Prentiss
Well, I hope that this "interests" list has been a pleasure to read! What do you think about it, shall I do it more often? Here is a question about your interests, what specific song has helped you to dwell in the love of our Lord Christ lately?
Mmm, is that dinner that I smell? I must go! :D
In all sisterly love,
Hi Noemie! I love this blog post!! :) Yummy! Cinnamon French toast?! Yum! We recently made French toast. What I like to do is put cinnamon sugar in my syrup then I dip my French toast in. It's so good! :)
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Sarah
Hi Sarah! Mmm, that sounds delicious! Do you use maple syrup, or pancake syrup? We like to add vanilla pasta to our syrup! :D The possibilities are truly endless... Oh and speaking of, have you ever had a "Monte Cristo"? It sounds very fancy, but it is far from it. You fry two slices of french toast, lay sliced ham and swiss cheese on one slice, and then sandwich the two together! Of course, I omit the cheese. ;) It's yummy!
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-Noémie
Hi Noemie! I use pancake syrup. It's really yummy! Vanilla pasta? What's that? I have never had Monte Cristo. It sounds good though! I used the syrup and cinnamon sugar on my waffles. It tastes good! But it doesn't taste as crispy as the French toast does. :)
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Sarah
Oh no! Did I really say "pasta"? I meant "paste"! Hmm, vanilla pasta, that would have been unique! :P Vanilla paste is like vanilla extract, but without the alcohol, therefore it is stronger in flavour- and oh so good! :D I'm glad that you used the cinnamon sugar! You guys seem to make very good waffles.... Maybe I should come over.... Haha!
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In all sisterly love,
-Noémie
Hi Noemie! I guess you did say it! Haha! That sounds good! Oh yes! I love waffles more than pancakes. :) You should come over!! I hope you can sometime! It would be so much fun!! Just to let you know you have it set so only blogger users can comment. I had to fix mine. :) I wasn't sure if you knew. :) I didn't! Haha! I have mine so you can use a name/URL.
DeleteI love your blog! I'm looking forward to more posts!!
In Christ,
♥Sarah♥
I hope I do come over soon too! :) Oh, thank you so much for telling me about my comments! I have to figure out how to change it... Hehe! I'm looking forward to more posts from you too!!
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-Noémie
Oh yes!! I can't wait for summer!! *Happy sigh...* All the soft green grass, when you can run barefoot...You don't have to put on a coat and boots...I can't wait! I can't wait to see you again! I can't wait for more posts!
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Sarah
Hi Noémie,
ReplyDeleteI really like this blog post! It is a great idea. I love how is shows what you like and what you are doing! It is really cool! :D That book written by Corrie Ten Boom looks really interesting as well. Let me know how it is after you read it!
Bonjour Julia! :) Thank you, I'm so happy that you liked it! I think that you should do something similar, or even publish the list of books that you are reading, it would be very interesting!! I just love lists, haha! Yes, I will tell you how Corrie ten Boom's book was! She is such a sweet lady, her writings are so encouraging! If you want, by the end of the year (since it's a devotional) I'll borrow it to you. :D Or I can just tell you the saying of each day!
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-Noémie
I love this post Noemie! I've thought about doing a post similar on my blog before. It's so creative and edifying, thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteHi Abigail, thank you very much!! I'm happy that you liked it. It would be so great if you did something the like! Maybe you could even write about your favourite current hobby, project, or favourite movie? Say, have you thought of adding a "follow by email" button to your blog? I would love to able to receive your posts through my email! :)
ReplyDeleteTake a look at a verse that the Lord showed me yesterday... It is amazing! "For the Father Himself loveth you, because ye have loved Me, and have believed that I came out from God." John 16:27
In all sisterly love,
-Noémie
Hi Noemie! yes, I will try to do a post sharing my favorite movie, or a project I'm currently working on. That will be fun! Also, I will try to add a follow by e-mail button ;) Thanks so much for sharing that Bible verse with me! God certainly does love us! One of the most powerful Bible verses is " God is love". Everything else is founded on that one fact! He disciplines and teaches us because He loves us! He gives us rules because He loves us! Again thanks so much for sharing that Bible verse.
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Abby
Hi Noemie!! I wanted to tell you that I nominated you for the Sunshine award!! Come on over to my blog to see more about it. :) http://writingforhisgloryblog.blogspot.com/
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Hi Julia! Wow, thank you so much! :D I can't wait to answer to all of your questions!
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