Sharing Fellowship and Food
A friend comes by We talk, we laugh, we cry Every ‘Remember when ..’ A gem, a smile, a sigh… Down paths of old We skip with laughing feet As shadows softly slip along the street We speak of faith Of words from ancient days Till sharp discordance cuts Our . . ➤ ➤ continues ➤ ➤
Across the sky the gold of dawn Bids darkness to retreat once more Your words declare across the globe How great your truth, how pure your law Your Holy Spirit lights my way In righteousness He is my guide And wheresoever I may go I know he is always by . . ➤ ➤ continues ➤ ➤
Team work is part of church, and for me the best is when it springs up un-orchestrated. That’s what happened with our latest song. (And I did not intend to pun there!) We were enjoying an afternoon of fellowship and food – they go well together – and after the . . ➤ ➤ continues ➤ ➤
A working title for the new song. The theme that emerged as I prayed, drifted and wrote was the awesome greatness of God – his detailed and caring person-to-person presence and the absolute essentiality (¿is there such a word ?!) of the Holy Spirit. © 2019 lyrics Josephine Cánovas. 1. . . ➤ ➤ continues ➤ ➤
A scribbled note from Donna to me one Sunday morning brought forth this worship song. Attaching a music clip. © 2019 Lyrics: Josephine Cánovas. Melody: Donna Walker En Él Eligió dejar los cielos A morar entre nosotros Esperanza está cumplida En Él, en Él El cumplió las profecías Triunfó sobre . . ➤ ➤ continues ➤ ➤
A new song for the New Year. Andra is spirit-filled and loves God. She is nine years old, and an eager musical student under Donna Walker, the Worship Leader. She is beginning to create music, and she presented this just before Christmas. We are delighted to collaborate with her in . . ➤ ➤ continues ➤ ➤
It’s been a long break since last I wrote – any number of reasons, but perhaps best just to say: Life Happens! The site is picking up again – blog posts, recipes, church life and arts. I truly want to get the words out this year so I’m anticipating some . . ➤ ➤ continues ➤ ➤
Copyright is as much a right of ownership as is the title deed to a piece of property. It is also a tangled web and one of the most misunderstood – and, unfortunately, misrepresented – rights that exist. If someone tried to set up house on your family farm, it . . ➤ ➤ continues ➤ ➤
Cranberry Banana Muffins with no added sugar, and no dairy. Moist – due to the cranberries; Tasty, because there is no added sugar to mask the fabulous natural flavours of the bananas, and that sharp sparkle of the cranberries. Healthy Muffins Q: What makes a muffin recipe healthy? A: The . . ➤ ➤ continues ➤ ➤
July 2012 Practical Pilgrims are everyday people. Each one walks a pilgrim path that is individual, practical, and based on Biblical truth. The path is directed by the Holy spirit. The truth is the truth incarnate, Jesus Christ. These essentials permeate every aspect of life, from practical challenges to theological . . ➤ ➤ continues ➤ ➤
Savoury Bacon and Onion Buns Bread buns with a savory filling of bacon and onion. One of those family favorites that goes way-back. Light to eat, slightly savory to the tongue, quick to prepare and nice to look at. The original version uses onions, bacon and herbs, but the possibilities . . ➤ ➤ continues ➤ ➤
Cinnamon bread rolls – a Mediterranean twist on an American classic. Bread rolls with a cinnamon filling may be more American than European, but they are an import I’m happy to endorse! This version, which has worked wonderfully well for me every time I’ve made it, encompasses a Mediterranean / . . ➤ ➤ continues ➤ ➤
Spanish Worship Song Vengo a Tí – Español Vengo a Tí, I come to You, spanish worship . Compositions written to praise God, original works written in Spanish for a Spanish-speaking church. Vengo a Tí, I come to You, is the fourth worship song from the Can-Walk team at Cristo . . ➤ ➤ continues ➤ ➤
Feijoada bean casserole stew from Brazil, rich in smokey ribs and flavor-enhanced with pancetta, is a traditional slow-cooked dish that has gained international acclaim. Beef or pork ribs, chorizo sausage, a base of black beans – just lifting the lid of the Le Creuset releases a multi-hued mix of aromas . . ➤ ➤ continues ➤ ➤
Spanish Worship Song Ven a Mi – Come to Me. © Inspired by two scriptures and written in September-October 2016. The Scriptures: ¿Cómo cantaremos la canción del Señor en tierra extraña? – Salmos 137:4 How shall we sing the Lord’s song in a strange land? “Estad quietos, y sabed que . . ➤ ➤ continues ➤ ➤
Bread Dough Risen Enough? Exploring three ways to test dough, whether it’s sourdough or yeasted. 1. Doubling. 2. Marking. 3. The Knuckle Test. Which is easiest? Most trustworthy? After plenty of fun trying them out, I reckon I prefer the Knuckle Test, (number 3 below). Is Bread Dough Risen Enough . . ➤ ➤ continues ➤ ➤