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{March is well under way}

February days are now gone and March has officially kicked in.   I finally purchased a new monthly focus board.  We ventured out for a day date which included a movie. I love our day dates. I will give my honest review about the movie for those interested. I wanted to see this movie as it was based on a true story. I did enjoy the movie but oh my, it was a tear jerker from the get go! It ended good but mercy! Let's just say that I am thankful that no one was sitting close enough to see my tear stained face. I am glad that I saw it but I am good for a while on sad movies, even if they do end good!   My oldest daughter, her husband and their son participated in the Spartan race which is a series of obstacle courses that challenge. They done so well. As you can see from the pictures it gets pretty muddy!  My three daughters participate each year in the Gate River Run. I love it that they do this together. They have so much support & encouragement from all the onlookers. I am just

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

Comments

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

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

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

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

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  13. 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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