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{It's A New Beginning Y'all}

  It's a tad late to wish a  Happy New Year but I sure hope that it's kicked off good for everyone. Ours kicked off with being so THANKFUL for what God has done and is doing. As I told my family as we were reminiscing over 2024, "There is a lot of 2024 I DO NOT WANT A RE-DO but the Lord has surely taught me so very much. I am truly thankful for each breath, each day, family and close friends. We had our three youngest grands for New Years Eve. We had a great time and the girls enjoyed a little fishing, bonfire with their great-grandfather and roasting marshmallows. Their great-grandfather will be 90 years old next month. As most of you know I do a monthly focus board and this makes my 3rd or 4th year. I've lost count. Only fitting that New Beginnings would be my focus for January. This has been so good for me as it sits on my kitchen counter so I can see it daily. Wonderful way to focus and quote God's Word daily.  I felt up to hosting a lunch and movie day with ...
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Wednesday in the Word-Do good unto others

Galatians 6:10 - As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all [men], especially unto them who are of the household of faith.

I love this scripture. Such a wonderful reminder to us that as Christians we are to do good to everyone but especially those of the faith.

I love doing for others, how about you? I can't always do all the things I would like to do. But, the thing I have learned over the years has been that even the most simple acts of kindness mean so much.

It can be a smile, a pat on the back or a great big hug. It can be sharing your lunch with someone just because you can. It can be a batch of cookies or a meal cooked for a family. Sometimes the greatest gifts received are simply our words of encouragement. 

Within the last week I have received two batches of cookies from friends who brought a smile to my face and a lift in my spirit simply because they were thinking of me. 

May be all have the mindset of thinking about others. There is always something we can do to bring a smile to someone else. 

I decided to bake some cookies this week for my Bible Study gals. Hopefully it will bring a smile to their face as well as comfort to the tummy! 


Iced Strawberry Cookies

Ingredients:
1 Box of Strawberry Cake Mix
2 eggs, slightly beaten
8 oz. Sour cream OR 1/2 cup of oil
Mix all ingredients just until well blended. Scoop 1 1/2 teaspoons of batter and roll into powdered sugar. Place on baking sheet. Bake at 375 for 6-9 minutes. Allow to cool on cookie sheet for 2 minutes before removing to cooling rack.

Icing:
1 cup of powdered sugar & 2 Tablespoons of milk
Mix together until smooth. Ice cookies while they are still a little warm. Before icing sets, add colored sprinkles.

Good to the last bite!


I am joining Jenifer over at Woman to Woman today...run over and take a peek.
http://www.w2wministries.org/2014/02/joyful-in-hope.html 

Hugs and blessings,
Cindy
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  1. Breathing In GraceFebruary 12, 2014 at 6:42 AM

    Those sound so good ....thanks for sharing the recipe. HOPE the rest of your week is blessed.

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  2. Heather{Our Life In a Click}February 12, 2014 at 7:23 AM

    These cookies look so yummy and different! I try to do good things for others!!

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2014 at 8:40 AM

    What a treat for your gals! Love the simple recipe. My kind of baking. Cindy, you are right...even the small acts of kindness goes a long way with folks.
    Connie Royals

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  4. MaryannFebruary 12, 2014 at 9:19 AM

    My biggest problem is follow through. I will think of something I should do for someone, then never get around to doing it. But you are right, little things can brighten up someones day and it doesn't have to be more than a text asking how they are doing.

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2014 at 4:31 PM

    Cindy, I agree. When we do something out of love, it makes a person feel cherished and cared about...no matter how small we may think it is - it has a HUGE impact in that persons life. No act of kindness, no matter how small is wasted. So happy to be one of your bible study gals...cause I get a cookie tonight!! Johnna D.

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2014 at 4:57 PM

    I just love cake mix cookies! I've used the gluten free cake mix. It does have 16 grams of sugar, though - the regular gluten free sugar cookie mix has only 9 grams. Crazy. They look delish and the thought behind them makes them more delectable!
    Joy!
    Kathy

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  7. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonFebruary 12, 2014 at 6:09 PM

    I agree Cindy, even the simplest of acts make such a difference. Sometimes it's just a listening ear. The cookies look yummy and I'm sure your friends loved them!
    hugs,
    Jann

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  8. farmhouse-storyFebruary 12, 2014 at 6:31 PM

    such a positive reminder, cindy:) those cookies sound delicious--i LOVE strawberry anything! have a great night!

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  9. Zuni, Chickadee Home NestFebruary 12, 2014 at 9:09 PM

    Hi, Cindy. Cookies are door-openers, aren't they--or heart-openers! :) What a sweet post (the pun wasn't intended, but hey...).

    Thanks for commenting on my winter picnic, and for faithfully pinning...I really appreciate your taking the time to do both! ~Zuni

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  10. http://christiehughesatthewell.com/February 12, 2014 at 9:54 PM

    Your link was ahead of me on Woman to Woman today.
    It gave me a warm smile and hmmm....I want those cookies! ; ) Thanks for the reminder to keep doing good for others and for HIM.

    http://christiehughesatthewell.com/

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  11. Yellow Rose ArborFebruary 12, 2014 at 10:44 PM

    I have been hearing so much about this subject the past few days, including last Sunday's sermon! Love and kindness never fail!

    Those cookies sound and look so good! Wish I had one right now! ;-)

    Katherine

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2014 at 9:32 AM

    Great reminder, Cindy, and the cookies look so delicious!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  13. DebbieFebruary 14, 2014 at 5:29 AM

    I love the way you tie in a post with the Word. It's really faith in action. That happens to be one of the verses I studied with my Bible study class in our current unit about "one another". I make a cookie recipe what uses box cake mix as a base with those additional ingredients, but I never knew that I could substitute sour cream for the oil. Now, I want to try it, and I really want to try it with the strawberry version you made. They look yummy.

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Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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