Words of Encouragement

Lately, I’ve had a little more breathing room in my schedule. With that extra time, I decided to tackle the mountain of emails sitting in my Inbox. Buried among the usual clutter, I stumbled upon a message from a dear church friend—and wow! It was exactly what I needed.

These words weren’t just uplifting; they were a powerful reminder of how often our human doubts clash with God’s promises. And honestly, I think this is something we all need to hear. So, I’m sharing it here, not just for me, but for anyone who could use a dose of encouragement today.

What YOU Say vs. What GOD Says

YOU say "It's impossible". GOD says "All things are possible". Read Bible verses Luke 18:27

YOU say "I'm too tired". GOD says "I will give you rest". Read Bible verses Matthew 11:28-30

YOU say "Nobody really loves me. GOD says "I LOVE you". Read Bible verses John 3:16 & John 3:34

YOU say "I can't go on". GOD says "My grace is sufficient". Read bible verses II Corinthians 12:9 & Psalm 91:15

YOU say "I can't figure things". GOD says "I will direct your steps". Read Bible verses Proverbs 3:5-6

YOU say "I can't do it". GOD says "You can do all things". Read Bible verses Philippians 4:13

YOU say "I am not able". GOD says "I am able". Read Bible verses II Corinthians 9:8

YOU say "It's not worth it". GOD says "It will be worth it". Read Bible verses Romans 8:28

YOU say "I can't forgive myself". GOD says "I forgive you". Read Bible verses 1 John 1:9 & Romans 8:1

YOU say "I can't manage". GOD says "I will supply all your needs". Read Bible verses Philippians 4:19

YOU say "I'm afraid". GOD says "I have not given you a spirit of fear". Read Bible verses II Timothy 1:7

YOU say "I'm always worried and frustrated". GOD says " Cast all your cares on ME".  Read Bible verses 1 Peter 5:7

YOU say "I'm not smart enough". GOD says "I give you wisdom". Read Bible verses 1 Corinthians 1:30

YOU say "I feel all alone". GOD says "I will never leave you or forsake you". Read Bible verses Hebrews 13:5

Butter Cookies

🍪 Butter Cookies to Kickstart the Chinese New Year 🎉

Chinese New Year is just around the corner, and for me, that means heading back to my favorite “playground” — the kitchen — to whip up some festive treats. To warm up for the season, I decided to start simple with one of the easiest (and most delicious!) cookies: the classic butter cookie.

Believe it or not, this was my very first attempt at baking butter cookies. I wasn’t sure how they would turn out, but I’m thrilled to say they came out beautifully — crisp, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth yummy! 😋

Since this was more of a fun experiment, I kept the batch small and ended up with just 25 cookies. Perfect for a little taste test before diving into bigger baking projects!

And because sharing is caring, here’s the recipe I used to make these delightful little bites:

Butter Cookies

(yield 25 pieces)

Ingredients:
75g butter
70g plain flour
20g corn flour
25g icing sugar
1/8 tsp vanilla essence
A pinch of salt

Method:

1. Cream butter and icing sugar and mix well.
2. Add in vanilla essence, mix well and add a pinch of salt.
3. Mix in plain flour and corn flour.
4. Using a piping bag and a decorative tip, pipe out the cookie into desired shape on parchment paper. If the batter is too stiff for piping, add in a little milk at a time to a more manageable batter.
5. Top with cherries (or can use chocolate chip also).
6. Bake at 160 degrees for 15-20 minutes until light brown.

These butter cookies pair perfectly with a hot cup of coffee ☕- absolutely irresistible! I’m already planning to bake a bigger batch for Chinese New Year. Next up, I’ll be experimenting with more cookies and cakes, and of course, I’ll be sharing all the fun (and recipes) right here on the blog. Stay tuned… until then, adios! 🎉🍪