Though the fig tree should not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines, the produce of the olive fail and the fields yield no food, the flock be cut off from the fold and there be no herd in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I will take joy in the God of my salvation.
Habakkuk 3:17-18
This comes at the end of Habakkuk, after God foretold how He would use a wicked people, the Chaldeans, to bring judgment on His chosen people. Though His judgment would be painful, God promised to also bring deliverance in His perfect time. Habakkuk’s response is a difficult and beautiful prayer filled with praise and trust. Habakkuk ends his prayer to God with this passage where he reaffirms his trust in God – no matter what. When everything is stripped away, what remains? When the comforts of life are gone, even when the essentials of life are gone, even still God is the one who saves, and he satisfies. We put our hope in him and find our joy there.
Studio Update:
The 2025 open house is just around the corner on November 15! Here’s a sample of what I’ve been working on for it… and hopefully, we’ll see you there!
AND! I have not only a downloadable 2026 calendar for you, but ALSO a set of coloring pages to go alongside! You can download a free printable version here, or I will also have printed and bound copies for sale at the open house.
Cranberry Almond Muffins
- 5 oz all purpose flour
- 3 oz almond flour
- 4 oz sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp dried lemon zest
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2/3 c frozen cranberries
- Slivered almonds, for topping
In a large bowl, mix flours, sugar, baking powder, and lemon zest. Add melted butter, sour cream, eggs, almond extract, and vanilla. Mix until combined. Fold in cranberries and scoop into a greased muffin tin. Top with slivered almonds. Bake at 400F for 15-20 minutes, until golden. Makes about 12 normal sized muffins.
Anyway, thanks for stopping by!
Blair