Monday Giveaway and Something Beautiful

Merry Monday! After 2 days of 100 degree temps, it's cold and rainy today! I don't mind:)Something beautiful from my daily calender:

 "Open yourself to the idea of a guilt-free you. This may be difficult. You've dragged around your past for so long that you can't imagine yourself without it. God can. He sees a revision of your script. Just because you were a villain in Act 1,  you needn't be one in Act 2. He makes all things new!"

         Max Lucado

Let the redeemed of the Lord say so! If you are a child of God, say so in the comments! We'll have a Hallelujah time! If you're not, or you don't feel free, I'd love to tell you about it, just email me at jodybooks@faithwriters.net. Flag Day and the Fourth of July are coming up soon. I'd like to give away these patriotic cards. I'll draw Wednesday morning using Random.org

Let's have church!

Giveaway and Recipe

Monday - a chance to receive a giveaway and get a recipe! 

Isn't she sweet? She's a Bless You angel from Elements. The number on the bottom indicates it's a collector's item. I've had her on my desk for years, to the point that I don't even see her anymore. So it's time to pass her along and bless one of you!

Summertime is finally here.   Enjoy this recipe from my friend Glenda Bonham. Three Fruit Cup is featured in our writer's group June Newsletter.

Comment below with a Monday blessing (May you...) for a chance to win the angel. Invite someone to subscribe to my blog for two chances to win. Just include in your comment that you sent the link to my blog to someone. I will draw using Random.org on Wednesday. 

Three Fruit Cup

Dressing -½ cup honey and about 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice. In a jar or tub, shake and stir the two until well combined. You may have to adjust slightly, as some limes are tarter than others. Dressing should be well-balanced. Taste to assure a good balance.

2 cups drained pineapple chunks

2 cups fresh sliced strawberries

2 cups fresh grapes- halved

Toss in large bowl to combine, and add dressing.

Toss to coat and serve at once. To prep ahead of time, place prepared fruits in separate bags with a dry paper towel until ready to serve. Toss with dressing in a large bowl and serve. Do not mix fruits with dressing ahead of time. The honey will break down strawberries and make a runny red slush in the bottom of the serving bowl. 

 Here's my Monday blessing: May you find joy in the opportunity to be grateful in your frustrations today:) What's yours?

Be sure and stop by Wednesday to see who wins the angel:)