WELCOME!

Welcome to my first blog post. I must admit that I'm completely new to the world of blogging so please bear with me as I test the waters...

So, what is this blog all about? My name is Mallory and I am leading a "life group" for my church which will start on August 19th and last for 13 weeks. I am so excited about this awesome opportunity that God has laid on my heart and am very much looking forward to meeting new people and really getting to know these ladies better. So here are some details about our group:

• We will meet once a week: Sunday nights at 6:00 at our home which is about 5 minutes from the church (email me for specifics) . We will spend time getting to know one another, building friendships, reading scripture, sharing an encouraging word, and praying for one another.
• Each week, we will each bring a dish for everyone to sample. You don't have to make anything fancy or big - just enough for most people to sample, but if the recipe ends up making a lot, BRING IT! We don't turn down food in this household...
• It does not matter what type of food you bring - breakfast, appetizer, Mexican, Italian, sweet, salty, etc...
• Something old, something new: You can either bring a family favorite recipe that has been passed down for generations, or you can use this time to test out "THE BEST [insert food item here] EVER" that you found on Pinterest.
• How do we share our recipes? That's what this blog is all about! You can either email me the recipe for the dish you brought, send me the link to it online, or bring a hard copy to the house and I can make a copy or scan it in. Either way, I will collect all the recipes and post them each week to this blog so we can all go back and refer to it at any time! Along with pictures of course.
• You DO NOT have to know how to cook in order to join our group. I repeat...you DO NOT have to know how to cook. I myself am a beginner who is looking for some new, simple recipes and general cooking tips. I am no expert...just ask my husband!
• All are welcome!

I hope I didn't leave anything out. If I did, please email me or comment on the post and I will answer as quick as possible.

I leave you with two things...

First, a picture of my dog "Buddy" when he was a puppy. Isn't he cute?  :)

Second, the word of God: "One day Jesus said to his disciples, 'Let us go over to the other side of the lake.' So they got into a boat and set out. As they sailed, he fell asleep. A squall came down on the lake, so that the boat was being swamped, and they were in great danger. The disciples went and woke him, saying, 'Master, Master, we're going to drown!' He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters; the storm subsided, and all was calm. 'Where is your faith?' he asked his disciples. In fear and amazement they asked one another, 'Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him.'" Luke 8:22-25

*'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus* Are you going through any storms in your life right now? Trust Him. Cast your cares upon Him. Do you need some support and encouragement? We all do. Join us on Sundays beginning August 19th. Aren't you glad we serve a God who commands the winds and the water? Thank you Lord for being almighty and all powerful. Thank you for calming the storms. Thank you for the opportunity to serve you.