Just Another Friday Night at the Maris'

I'm enjoying watching a bunch of kids all dressed up and having a great time in my backyard, while I catch a minute of quiet. Some day it will be too quiet, so for now-party on kids. It'll be your turn to host next, and I hope you'll remember that I did it joyfully! 

What's the Point Anyway?

Have you ever wondered why Jesus spent more time healing people and talking to them about how to act towards each other and never once laid out the 'Plan of Salvation' or the 'Four Spiritual Laws', or the 'Romans Road'?

He seemed to meet felt needs, but then again, not always. He didn't help everyone. Not by a long shot.There must have been people he turned away.Sometimes he just told stories, or knocked down tables, or got in a boat and helped people catch fish.

He didn't hold meetings where you had to 'raise your hand' or 'come forward' or 'make a decision'.

Where have we gone wrong? Are we really His followers?

I'm not trying to blow our mind, just disturb it a little.

What's the point anyway?

I'd welcome your comments.

Kindle

Unaccustomed as I am to reading onscreen as opposed to on paper, I am acclimating quite nicely, thank you, to my new Kindle Paperwhite. 

Thanks to my generous baby brother I am enjoying my first ever e- book purchase: Surprised by Hope by NT Wright. Review to follow.

Beach Bound!

Menu Planning

Oh, the joy and delight of planning meals!
Isn't it amazing that throughout our lifetime we never run out of new recipes to try?
This week it's Cuddled Eggs in parchment and my new love, Fish Tacos.
The blending of global cultures gives us a wealth of possibilities, and the produce of California's Central Valley provides abundant inspiration.
I'm thankful to be a homemaker in this time and place.
What are you cooking up next?

God

God is behind all things green and growing. God is in our garden.

House Music

Nothin better than your own kids playing homemade music, and you in a front row seat.