Those who know me well know that I thoroughly enjoy...and...collect cookbooks. That should come as no surprise since I greatly enjoy cooking. Yet there is so much more to this story than gathering various cookbook volumes.
Cookbooks represent people in various seasons of my life. Tonight, as I shared a recipe with my daughter, I remembered a time, during my teen years, when my home church assembled this specific cookbook. Several of us helped type it before sending it to the publisher. (There were no PCs then.) Now as I look through it, I see names of many dear folks who have gone Home. I also see names of dear friends whom I miss so very much. I remember the potluck dinners, the laughter, specific dishes these southern cooks created and the times we shared together. Each cookbook represents loved ones, seasons and memories I cherish deeply.
Cookbooks also remind me of love...people working together for a common cause while enjoying purpose, unity and abilities. I think we could certainly learn from that.
There is no greater purpose than to love God, love others and reflect Him in all we do. May each season He allows in our lives become a moment to share, surrender and serve Him wholeheartedly. What a collection of memories and changed lives that could bring!♥~thl
"Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God." Ephesians 5: 1>2
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