>> Written by Miss Johanna
How lovely it is to be back to my sweet readers once again, here at the ministry. It has indeed been a seemingly long space of time since last I wrote here -- yet I feel my absence has given me time to re-think and re-evaluate what my focus is here; what Bethany and I are committed to doing, and refocus our priorities. During this quite season, the Lord has been good to refresh me, and re-inspire me to put my all into the ministry once again -- I pray He has worked within you during these past few weeks as well!
While I can hardly believe that the Christmas season is upon us once again -- for I feel as if it was just here not so long ago -- I am looking forward to watching my Savior work within my heart, my home, and my life during this month of joy and peace. Today, I would hope to empress upon you the beauty of this season. Christmas time is not only a literal season, but can also be an important spiritual season. It is at this time of year when we are reminded with an acute awareness of many things; of the birth of Jesus; of the reason for His coming; of the people in our lives who we love; of the people who are no longer with us; of hopes and dreams that we have; of joyous blessings that fill our lives; and many more -- I am sure you can name a few of your own. It can be so easy to get rapped up within the business of the holidays, yet I pray that you will let Jesus be the focal-point of each and every object and activity. Let Him work in your heart this season!
Blessings,
-- Johanna
Scrumptious Chocolate Eggnog
- 4 pasteurized eggs, separated
- 1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
- 2/3 c. baking cocoa
- 1 T. vanilla extract
- 2 c. milk
- 1/8 t. salt
- 1-1/2 c. whipping cream, whipped
- Garnish: 1/2 c. semi-sweet baking chocolate, grated
Mocha Cocoa
- 2 c. milk
- 4 1-oz. sqs. bittersweet baking chocolate, chopped
- 2 T. sugar1/8 t. salt2 T. baking cocoa
- 1-1/2 c. hot brewed coffee
- 1 c. light cream
- 1 T. almond extract
- Garnish: whipped topping
Cheery Christmas Coffee
- 1/3 c. ground coffee
- 1/2 t. cinnamon
- 1/8 t. ground cloves
- 1/4 c. orange marmalade
- 3 c water
- Optional: sugar
Apple-Cranberry Sparkler
- 2 c. water
- 4 teabags
- 1 c. cranberry juice cocktail
- 1 c. apple juice
- 2 t. sugar
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-- enjoy --
8 Words of Grace:
Your recipes sound delicious. I have never had chocolate egg nog; it sounds like a decadent treat!
By the way--welcome back!
Yummy! :) Thanks for sharing.
Love always,
your lavender friend.
Welcome back!! =)
Yummy-looking wintery recipes, too! Thanks for sharing. =)
Blessings,
Elizabeth
Wow! What special recipes! I have to share these with my friends.
God bless!
-Serving Him
Ooh, the chocolate eggnog does look scrumptious!!! I love eggnog, and it will even be better with our farm fresh eggs!
Thank you for sharing, Johanna! I hope you enjoyed your time with your family!
Emily J.
Hey, girls! I won the giveaway for the headband at the end of October, but I haven't gotten it yet... Maybe you could ask the sponsor if it has been shipped or something. Can't wait to get it! =)
Yum! The mocha cocoa sounds great! Thanks for sharing!
i might try that it looks very good
-olivia-
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