Something Smells Good

A couple of day's ago, I visited a cute little shop in Farmville. Immediately as I walked in, I asked the clerk, "What smells sooo good?" She pointed to the complete wall of Yankee Candles and stated that it was a blend of everything. Well, I don't know about you, but the smell of certain candles put me in mind for fall. I couldn't resist buying myself a "tart warmer". As I was getting ready to buy some tarts, the clerk suggested that I buy the bigger votive candles and simply cut them in thirds to save $. The votives cost the same price as the tarts so needless to say, I bought some votives. My favorite one this year seems to be Autumn Wreath. I can't wait for the leaves to start changing :)~Julie

Happy Birthday Papa!

To our dear Dad...We wish you a happy birthday today. From your gals and guys, kids and grand kids....We love you very much! Have a great day....Love Julie

Happy Retirement Nan!

Yesterday, we celebrated Nan's retirement. She has worked hard for many years and now gets to kick back and enjoy her life.

All of us kids chipped in to get her something that she has always wanted......Yes we are looking forward to getting fatter now that she has her mixer...She promises she will start with whole grain breads and then the cookies. Happy Retirement Nan! We love you very much!~Your Kids

Back To School

The Trent family is celebrating the fall season a little early this year! Tonight, Mom fixed us apple pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an after-supper treat to eat on the deck outside. It's something about the crisp apples, buttery crust, and aroma of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves that really warms the heart and makes you crave those changing leaves and cool temperatures. So bake an apple pie and enjoy! ~Alli

A Trip To The Farm In Pictures...

For more pictures from our day, please hop on over to my blog! ~Alli

Are You Bitter?

Most people do not recognize that they are bitter. Rather than admitting that they are bitter, they simply say they have been hurt or offended by others. I have been learning about the consequences of holding on to offenses and it has been very interesting. I've discovered that you can have physical consequences, spiritual consequences, emotional and mental problems all stemming from bitterness.

Bitterness is also deadly by way of passing it down to future generations, thus affecting hundreds of descendants. The sins of the parents are visited to the third and fourth generations of those who hold hatred in their hearts. Deuteronomy 5:9.

Wow! So what are we to do? I have noticed in my own life that I tend to "hold on" to offenses often revisiting them over and over trying to justify my feelings. I end up feeling bitter towards the other person after some time. God's only solution for bitterness is the complete forgiveness of our offenders. We must also realize that God has allowed these wounds in our lives for a purpose. These answers are not always easy to do. I know it's very hard for me to forgive someone who I think doesn't deserve it. The true test of forgiveness is if you can sincerely desire and hope for God's blessings on your offender. In this way you have released this person from the debt that you feel he or she owes you.

After all, we have been forgiven our debts by a loving God who sent His only Son, Jesus to die as a payment for our sins. If you have put your trust in Christ as your Saviour, then you have also been released from your penalty, death. Many blessings! ~Julie