24 September 2013

Harvest Time - Fresh Baked Pear Pie

It’s the third day of Autumn. The temperatures are dropping, the sun takes its rest in golden skies, and the fields are being harvested. We’re surrounded by reminders that this beautiful season is upon us.

Apples and pears are being picked, friends and neighbors are getting out their scarves and boots, raspberries are ripe, the grape jelly has been put up from this year’s harvest, the trees are well on their way to a full bloom of what is fondly called Autumn colors.

Just as there is a time to plant there is a time to pluck up what is planted. “For everything there is a season and a time for every matter under heaven.” (Ecclesiastes 3:1)

There’s something peaceful and exciting about each new season – as one goes, another comes.

We look back at what God has taught us and brought us through and look forward to what He has in store for the future. We see His merciful hand at work every step of the way, knowing that His works are good and His ways are righteous.

Harvest Time - Picking Raspberries

Indiana Landscape - Harvested Field

Harvest Time - Concord Grapes

Harvest Time - Grain-Free Pear Pie

With each new season – and each new day – comes a reminder of the faithfulness of the Lord. “While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night, shall not cease.” (Genesis 8:22) “But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.” (Lamentations 3:21-23)

His promises never fail.




  1. 12 Responses to “Harvest Time”

  2. Sarah K. on Sep 24, 2013 said:

    This is beautiful.


  3. EmilyRuth on Sep 24, 2013 said:

    This is beautiful! Thank you!


  4. Judy on Sep 24, 2013 said:

    Beautiful pictures of God’s bountiful blessings!

    Judy in MS


  5. JOJO on Sep 24, 2013 said:

    magnifiques photos merci


  6. Hannah Carrington on Sep 24, 2013 said:

    ABSOLUTELY beautiful pictures and lovely message! Many blessings!!!


  7. Lori on Sep 24, 2013 said:

    Wonderful words! And the pie/tart…it looks amazing! Is it gluten-free? Do you have the recipe to share with us?

    Blessings!


  8. Tashia on Oct 5, 2013 said:

    You have such a neat blog! Did you design it yourself? Or use a program? If so, what program? Also, how do you get blog buttons at the side, such as Pinterest and Flicker? Thanks! ~Tashia


  9. Debbie on Oct 7, 2013 said:

    Your posts are always so encouraging and inspiring….Maybe now that the harvest season is drawing to an end, you will be posting more words of encouragement?….Blessings to you!


  10. Elisabeth Allen on Oct 8, 2013 said:

    What lovely pictures! This time of year is one of my favourites. Your pictures make me want to savour the moments of this season even more – thank you for sharing! :)


  11. IZZY on Oct 31, 2013 said:

    What lovely photos and that tart looks amazing! I love each season that God has given us but I find Autumn particularly inspiring.


  12. Blessings! on Nov 4, 2013 said:

    Hello. I am new to your site and checked out your embroidery patterns. I have learned to really enjoy doing this hand craft now that I am a momma to two growing blessings. *smile* Have a great week and I hope your October went well. *smile* I have added you to my updated blog reading list and look forward to learning more about gluten-free cooking. I know very little but that it seems more and more people are gluten-free so this may be a great thing to know more about. *smile* Thank you for having this blog and I hope you will keep it going. *smile* Sincerely, Mommy of two growing blessings & so much more!


  13. Sarah Lee on Nov 6, 2013 said:

    These pictures are beautiful, Emily Rose! Truly God’s blessings to us are freshly abundant in each new season, and it is good to recall His faithfulness to us. Jesus is such a faithful Shepherd and Guide. “Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits… who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies.” (Psalm 103:2,4)




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