"I will behave myself wisely in a perfect way. O when wilt thou come unto me? I will walk within my house with a perfect heart."
Our house and around our family should be the place that we walk "in a perfect way", but often we put on a show for everyone else and aren't so concerned with how we act at home. We need to be as loving and kind to our families (even more so) as we are to strangers and friends.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Friday, June 26, 2009
Devotion: Lamentations 3:21-25
21 This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope.
22 [It is of] the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
23 [They are] new every morning: great [is] thy faithfulness.
24 The LORD [is] my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him.
25 The LORD [is] good unto them that wait for him, to the soul [that] seeketh him.
Morning by morning new mercies I see...
Great is thy faithfulness, Lord unto me!
22 [It is of] the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
23 [They are] new every morning: great [is] thy faithfulness.
24 The LORD [is] my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him.
25 The LORD [is] good unto them that wait for him, to the soul [that] seeketh him.
Morning by morning new mercies I see...
Great is thy faithfulness, Lord unto me!
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Devotion: I Thess. 4:13-18
13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.
14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.
15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive [and] remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep.
16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
17 Then we which are alive [and] remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
With this past Sunday being Father's Day and the previous Sunday being the anniversary of my Father's death, I can't help but look ahead to that wonderful time when we will be reunited with those that "sleep" in Christ. What a day that will be!
14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.
15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive [and] remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep.
16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
17 Then we which are alive [and] remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
With this past Sunday being Father's Day and the previous Sunday being the anniversary of my Father's death, I can't help but look ahead to that wonderful time when we will be reunited with those that "sleep" in Christ. What a day that will be!
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Devotion: Psalm 116:5-9
5 Gracious [is] the LORD, and righteous; yea, our God [is] merciful.
6 The LORD preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he helped me.
7 Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the LORD hath dealt bountifully with thee.
8 For thou hast delivered my soul from death, mine eyes from tears, [and] my feet from falling.
9 I will walk before the LORD in the land of the living.
The Lord is so good to us. The least we can do for Him is to obey his Word and have a Christ-like walk.
6 The LORD preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he helped me.
7 Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the LORD hath dealt bountifully with thee.
8 For thou hast delivered my soul from death, mine eyes from tears, [and] my feet from falling.
9 I will walk before the LORD in the land of the living.
The Lord is so good to us. The least we can do for Him is to obey his Word and have a Christ-like walk.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Devotion: James 1:27
"Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world."
This verse gives us the Bible definition of religion. Separate yourself from the world and help the hurting. Of course religion can't get you to Heaven, but it sure can help you please the Lord.
This verse gives us the Bible definition of religion. Separate yourself from the world and help the hurting. Of course religion can't get you to Heaven, but it sure can help you please the Lord.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Devotion - Psalm 34:7-9
7 The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.
8 O taste and see that the LORD [is] good: blessed [is] the man [that] trusteth in him.
9 O fear the LORD, ye his saints: for [there is] no want to them that fear him.
God is so good! We have gone through some pretty tough times but we have never gone hungry. I have, however, learned that most of what we think are needs are not. God will take care of us if we trust Him. It may not be how you desire to be taken care of but God knows what is best.
8 O taste and see that the LORD [is] good: blessed [is] the man [that] trusteth in him.
9 O fear the LORD, ye his saints: for [there is] no want to them that fear him.
God is so good! We have gone through some pretty tough times but we have never gone hungry. I have, however, learned that most of what we think are needs are not. God will take care of us if we trust Him. It may not be how you desire to be taken care of but God knows what is best.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Devotion - Romans 8:26-28
26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
27 And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what [is] the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to [the will of] God.
28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.
I don't know about you, but there are so many times that I have no idea what to pray because I don't know what is best for my family. I am so glad that we have the Spirit of God that is constantly going to God on our behalf in a sense translating our prayers working things out for our good.
27 And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what [is] the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to [the will of] God.
28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.
I don't know about you, but there are so many times that I have no idea what to pray because I don't know what is best for my family. I am so glad that we have the Spirit of God that is constantly going to God on our behalf in a sense translating our prayers working things out for our good.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Devotion: Colossians 1:10-11
10 That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;
11 Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;
If we are doing what God wants us to do, in times of difficulty He will give us the strength to get through it. Just be faithful and don't give up. I can't imagine going through the valleys we have been through of late without the strength and joy that God offers his children.
11 Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;
If we are doing what God wants us to do, in times of difficulty He will give us the strength to get through it. Just be faithful and don't give up. I can't imagine going through the valleys we have been through of late without the strength and joy that God offers his children.
Friday, June 12, 2009
Devotion: Psalm 73:26
26 My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.
Amen and Amem...that is all I have to say...
Amen and Amem...that is all I have to say...
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Devotion: James 3:17-18
17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
18 And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.
It would be good for us to read the entire chapter of James 3 on a regular basis. We all struggle with our tongue. James 3:8 says "But the tongue can no man tame". It is a constant task for us to watch what we say. Verse 9 says at the same time we bless God we curse each other, God's creation. We need to strive for verses 17 and 18.
18 And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.
It would be good for us to read the entire chapter of James 3 on a regular basis. We all struggle with our tongue. James 3:8 says "But the tongue can no man tame". It is a constant task for us to watch what we say. Verse 9 says at the same time we bless God we curse each other, God's creation. We need to strive for verses 17 and 18.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Devotion: Philippians 3:13
"Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forth unto those things which are before,"
There are so many things that happen in our life, whether it be sin of our own doing or being sinned against, that we just need to put behind us and go forward. We cannot change the past, but we can make the future great. If we constantly dwell on mistakes we (or others) have made, we are not going to have the peace we need to go forward.
There are so many things that happen in our life, whether it be sin of our own doing or being sinned against, that we just need to put behind us and go forward. We cannot change the past, but we can make the future great. If we constantly dwell on mistakes we (or others) have made, we are not going to have the peace we need to go forward.
Monday, June 8, 2009
Devotion: Matthew 5:14-16
14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
Don't be ashamed to be a Christian in public. God chose to use man to spread the gospel. What other hope do the unsaved have but that which we show them. It is also helpful to the saved to see others proud to be saved and loving God outwardly. It is encouraging.
15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
Don't be ashamed to be a Christian in public. God chose to use man to spread the gospel. What other hope do the unsaved have but that which we show them. It is also helpful to the saved to see others proud to be saved and loving God outwardly. It is encouraging.
Friday, June 5, 2009
Devotion: James 4:8
Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.
You can be as close to God as you wish. He will not push himself on you but if you draw nigh to Him he will respond by drawing close to you. Isn't it wonderful to know that we can be close to our God. He is kind and loving and wants a relationship with us.
You can be as close to God as you wish. He will not push himself on you but if you draw nigh to Him he will respond by drawing close to you. Isn't it wonderful to know that we can be close to our God. He is kind and loving and wants a relationship with us.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Devotion: Psalm 28:7
The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.
Want a happy heart? Put your trust in the Lord. He wants to ease your worries, but you have to let Him.
Want a happy heart? Put your trust in the Lord. He wants to ease your worries, but you have to let Him.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Devotion: Ecclesiastes 9:10
Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.
Let's be diligent in our lives today. We get one shot at life, let's live it to the glory of God. When we work hard it is honoring to the Lord. Give your life your all!
Let's be diligent in our lives today. We get one shot at life, let's live it to the glory of God. When we work hard it is honoring to the Lord. Give your life your all!
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Devotion: Matthew 26:38-44
Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me.
And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou [wilt].
And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?
Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed [is] willing, but the flesh [is] weak.
He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.
And he came and found them asleep again: for their eyes were heavy.
And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words.
Even the people closest to us will fail us, but there is one who will never fail. When Jesus' closest friends failed him he went back and prayed. He didn't quit. When we are let down or sinned against, we have to let it go and keep going ourselves; knowing that God will always be there for us.
And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou [wilt].
And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?
Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed [is] willing, but the flesh [is] weak.
He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.
And he came and found them asleep again: for their eyes were heavy.
And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words.
Even the people closest to us will fail us, but there is one who will never fail. When Jesus' closest friends failed him he went back and prayed. He didn't quit. When we are let down or sinned against, we have to let it go and keep going ourselves; knowing that God will always be there for us.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Devotion: Psalm 103:10-12
Psalm 103:10-12
10 He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.
11 For as the heaven is high above the earth, [so] great is his mercy toward them that fear him.
12 As far as the east is from the west, [so] far hath he removed our transgressions from us.
Thank God He does not deal with us as we deserve but is merciful. Praise the Lord for a forgiving God. If only we would show that same forgiveness to others...
10 He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.
11 For as the heaven is high above the earth, [so] great is his mercy toward them that fear him.
12 As far as the east is from the west, [so] far hath he removed our transgressions from us.
Thank God He does not deal with us as we deserve but is merciful. Praise the Lord for a forgiving God. If only we would show that same forgiveness to others...
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Devotion: Philippians 3:3
Philippians 3:3
For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus and have no confidence in the flesh.
This one verse tells us 3 very important things we should be aware of on a daily basis.
1. Worship God in the spirit
2. Rejoice in Christ Jesus
3. Don't trust your flesh
For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus and have no confidence in the flesh.
This one verse tells us 3 very important things we should be aware of on a daily basis.
1. Worship God in the spirit
2. Rejoice in Christ Jesus
3. Don't trust your flesh
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Devotion - I John 4:11-12
I John 4:11-12
Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another.
No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us.
We can let others see God through us by loving them and caring for them. What an awesome responsibility we have. It is often tough to love as God loves, He loves the unloveable, but with His grace we can do it.
Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another.
No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us.
We can let others see God through us by loving them and caring for them. What an awesome responsibility we have. It is often tough to love as God loves, He loves the unloveable, but with His grace we can do it.
Monday, May 25, 2009
Devotion: Psalm 46:1-3
God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;
[Though] the waters thereof roar [and] be troubled, [though] the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah.
There is so much craziness going on in the world right now. I am so glad that I am able to have peace through Christ. We know that God is in control and whatever happens here will not affect our eternity. This is temporary, Praise the Lord.
Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;
[Though] the waters thereof roar [and] be troubled, [though] the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah.
There is so much craziness going on in the world right now. I am so glad that I am able to have peace through Christ. We know that God is in control and whatever happens here will not affect our eternity. This is temporary, Praise the Lord.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Devotion - Philippians 4:6-7
Philippians 4:6-7
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
The Lord wants to take our cares and turn them into peace. The Lord wants to hear your cares but we need to come to Him in the right spirit; not whining but Thankful for what he has done for us. Let God give you a sound mind and peaceful heart.
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
The Lord wants to take our cares and turn them into peace. The Lord wants to hear your cares but we need to come to Him in the right spirit; not whining but Thankful for what he has done for us. Let God give you a sound mind and peaceful heart.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Devotion: John 16:33
John 16:33
These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
The Lord knows that we all face tribulation and will give us peace through it. Just remember that whatever we face is temporary. One day Jesus will return and all our trials will be over!
These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
The Lord knows that we all face tribulation and will give us peace through it. Just remember that whatever we face is temporary. One day Jesus will return and all our trials will be over!
Friday, May 15, 2009
Devotion - Colossians 2:6-7
Colossians 2:6-7
As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him:
Rooted and built up in him and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.
We need to make sure our life and our beliefs are founded on the Bible. If you don't know why you believe what you believe you are going to be more easily influenced by false doctrines and compromise.
As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him:
Rooted and built up in him and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.
We need to make sure our life and our beliefs are founded on the Bible. If you don't know why you believe what you believe you are going to be more easily influenced by false doctrines and compromise.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Devotion - Matthew 7:12
Matthew 7:12
Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.
The Christian life is mostly about other people. We need to be constantly aware of how we are treating people. Is it how you would like to be treated? Is it pleasing to the Lord?
Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.
The Christian life is mostly about other people. We need to be constantly aware of how we are treating people. Is it how you would like to be treated? Is it pleasing to the Lord?
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Devotion - John 4:24
John 4:24
God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.
We need to remember that we must worship God His way. So often we try to worship God our way. People are making up new ways to "worship" all the time. Recently I saw a dowel rod interpretive praise thing. They were waving around dowel rods and that was supposed to be worship. If it is not God's way it is not worship. We have to go to God on his terms, not ours.
God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.
We need to remember that we must worship God His way. So often we try to worship God our way. People are making up new ways to "worship" all the time. Recently I saw a dowel rod interpretive praise thing. They were waving around dowel rods and that was supposed to be worship. If it is not God's way it is not worship. We have to go to God on his terms, not ours.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Devotion - Proverbs 8:36
Proverbs 8:36
But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death.
When people sin against you (if they haven't yet, they will), don't let it destroy you. They are hurting themselves. They may not realize it but they are destroying themselves spiritually. Give your hurts to God and sin will have its way with those that hurt you.
Lets be careful how we treat each other. When you sin against others, you are sinning against yourself.
But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death.
When people sin against you (if they haven't yet, they will), don't let it destroy you. They are hurting themselves. They may not realize it but they are destroying themselves spiritually. Give your hurts to God and sin will have its way with those that hurt you.
Lets be careful how we treat each other. When you sin against others, you are sinning against yourself.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Devotion - Galatians 4:7
Galatians 4:7 & 9
Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ...
But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage?
It amazes me when Christians turn back to the world. God saved us from the bondage of sin and the world. Why then do we long for the things of the world? We that are saved are heirs of God, we have an eternal home in Heaven. It should not bother us to be set apart from this temperal world.
Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ...
But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage?
It amazes me when Christians turn back to the world. God saved us from the bondage of sin and the world. Why then do we long for the things of the world? We that are saved are heirs of God, we have an eternal home in Heaven. It should not bother us to be set apart from this temperal world.
Friday, May 8, 2009
Devotion - Galations 6:1-2
Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.
Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.
We need to help one another. So often when someone falls we keep them down. Let's lift each other up. Find someone to encourage today.
Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.
We need to help one another. So often when someone falls we keep them down. Let's lift each other up. Find someone to encourage today.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Devotion - Psalm 107
In Psalm 107 there is a verse that repeats itself several times. It appears first in verse 8...
"Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!"
This verse appears identically 3 more times in this chapter; verses 15,21, and 31. If God put this verse 4 times in one chapter, I think it is an important verse. If we would praise the Lord continually for what He has done for us, maybe we will not be so quick to forget as the Children of Israel did in the wilderness and as we so often do.
My Pastor mentioned not too long ago that we spend weeks (or longer) praying for something then when our prayer is answered we thank God once and move on. Wouldn't it be great if we spend more time praising God afterward than the time we spent begging God.
"Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!"
This verse appears identically 3 more times in this chapter; verses 15,21, and 31. If God put this verse 4 times in one chapter, I think it is an important verse. If we would praise the Lord continually for what He has done for us, maybe we will not be so quick to forget as the Children of Israel did in the wilderness and as we so often do.
My Pastor mentioned not too long ago that we spend weeks (or longer) praying for something then when our prayer is answered we thank God once and move on. Wouldn't it be great if we spend more time praising God afterward than the time we spent begging God.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Devotion - Isaiah 26:3-4
Isaiah 26:3-4
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength:
This is another well known verse but it holds so true for me right now so I thought I would share it today. No matter what is going on around us God can give us peace. It is in some of the toughest situations in my life that I have had the greatest peace. God is so good.
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength:
This is another well known verse but it holds so true for me right now so I thought I would share it today. No matter what is going on around us God can give us peace. It is in some of the toughest situations in my life that I have had the greatest peace. God is so good.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Devotion: Matthew 11:28-30
Matthew 11:28-30
Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
For my yoke [is] easy, and my burden is light.
I love these verses but a little comment in there I have been overlooking. Verse 29 says "Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me;". How well do we know the Lord. We need to learn of Him. Not how much we know about the Bible, how much do you know about God personally. We take time to learn about those we love, we want to know everything about them. Take time to get to know God on a personal level and you will find rest in being with Him.
Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
For my yoke [is] easy, and my burden is light.
I love these verses but a little comment in there I have been overlooking. Verse 29 says "Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me;". How well do we know the Lord. We need to learn of Him. Not how much we know about the Bible, how much do you know about God personally. We take time to learn about those we love, we want to know everything about them. Take time to get to know God on a personal level and you will find rest in being with Him.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Devotion: Psalm 71:8
Psalm 71:8
Let my mouth be filled with thy praise and with thy honour all the day.
This is a great daily prayer. Our mouth is often filled with things that don't please the Lord and often cause us much trouble. I want to please God with my mouth. What better things are there to flow out of the mouth than praise to the Lord.
Let my mouth be filled with thy praise and with thy honour all the day.
This is a great daily prayer. Our mouth is often filled with things that don't please the Lord and often cause us much trouble. I want to please God with my mouth. What better things are there to flow out of the mouth than praise to the Lord.
Friday, May 1, 2009
Devotion - Psalm 34:4-8
Psalm 34:4-8
I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.
They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed.
This poor man cried, and the LORD heard [him], and saved him out of all his troubles.
The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.
O taste and see that the LORD [is] good: blessed [is] the man [that] trusteth in him.
God wants us to have peace in our lives. He even sent angels to watch over us. We don't need to worry about things that we cannot change. Rest in the arms of the Lord and let Him give you peace.
I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.
They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed.
This poor man cried, and the LORD heard [him], and saved him out of all his troubles.
The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.
O taste and see that the LORD [is] good: blessed [is] the man [that] trusteth in him.
God wants us to have peace in our lives. He even sent angels to watch over us. We don't need to worry about things that we cannot change. Rest in the arms of the Lord and let Him give you peace.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Devotion: Psalm 91:4-5
Psalm 91:4-5
He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust shall be thy shield and buckler.
Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day:
This chapter is such a comforting one. God holds us under his wings. There is no safer place to be. We can rest knowing God is watching over us and our family.
He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust shall be thy shield and buckler.
Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day:
This chapter is such a comforting one. God holds us under his wings. There is no safer place to be. We can rest knowing God is watching over us and our family.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Devotion - Ephesians 1:6
Ephesians 1:6
To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.
You are dear to the heart of God! Keep that simple thought in your heart today. That ought to help you through the day.
To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.
You are dear to the heart of God! Keep that simple thought in your heart today. That ought to help you through the day.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Devotion- Psalm 64:10
Psalm 64:10
The righteous shall be glad in the Lord, and shall trust in him; and all the upright in heart shall glory.
True happiness comes from the Lord. The world cannot give it to you, the world's devices cannot give it to you. Trust God...you can be happy in any situation as long as you are trusting the Lord.
The righteous shall be glad in the Lord, and shall trust in him; and all the upright in heart shall glory.
True happiness comes from the Lord. The world cannot give it to you, the world's devices cannot give it to you. Trust God...you can be happy in any situation as long as you are trusting the Lord.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Devotion - Genesis 49:22-24
Genesis 49:22-24
Joseph [is] a fruitful bough, [even] a fruitful bough by a well; [whose] branches run over the wall:
The archers have sorely grieved him, and shot [at him], and hated him:
But his bow abode in strength, and the arms of his hands were made strong by the hands of the mighty [God] of Jacob; (from thence [is] the shepherd, the stone of Israel:)
The same hands that created the universe are ready and willing to make you strong and help you deal with whatever you are facing today. God didn't stop the archers for Joseph, he strengthened Joseph. God may not take away your trial, but He will most definitely help you through it.
Joseph [is] a fruitful bough, [even] a fruitful bough by a well; [whose] branches run over the wall:
The archers have sorely grieved him, and shot [at him], and hated him:
But his bow abode in strength, and the arms of his hands were made strong by the hands of the mighty [God] of Jacob; (from thence [is] the shepherd, the stone of Israel:)
The same hands that created the universe are ready and willing to make you strong and help you deal with whatever you are facing today. God didn't stop the archers for Joseph, he strengthened Joseph. God may not take away your trial, but He will most definitely help you through it.
Friday, April 24, 2009
Devotion: Psalm 31:23-24
Psalm 31:23-24
O love the LORD, all ye his saints: for the LORD preserveth the faithful, and plentifully rewardeth the proud doer.
Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD.
My strength cometh from the Lord, praise the Lord. I could not make it one day without Him. Look not to the world for your reward. Be faithful to God and He will take care of rewards. I would much rather be rewarded by God than man!
O love the LORD, all ye his saints: for the LORD preserveth the faithful, and plentifully rewardeth the proud doer.
Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD.
My strength cometh from the Lord, praise the Lord. I could not make it one day without Him. Look not to the world for your reward. Be faithful to God and He will take care of rewards. I would much rather be rewarded by God than man!
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Devotion: Psalm 62:7-8
Psalm 62:7-8
In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.
Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.
When we have problems we often tend to talk to eachother about it but God wants us to pour out our hearts to Him. He, after all is the one who can help. Let him be your refuge and strength. Talk to Him about your struggles.
In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.
Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.
When we have problems we often tend to talk to eachother about it but God wants us to pour out our hearts to Him. He, after all is the one who can help. Let him be your refuge and strength. Talk to Him about your struggles.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Daily Devotion - I Cor. 6:20
I Cor. 6:20
For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's.
This is a well known verse, but we usually focus on the body. The previous verse talks about your body being the temple of the Holy Ghost, but often we stop there. The end of this verse says to glorify God in your spirit as well. How is your spirit today? The mother usually sets the spirit of the home...is it glorifying to God? Lets have a sweet spirit today.
For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's.
This is a well known verse, but we usually focus on the body. The previous verse talks about your body being the temple of the Holy Ghost, but often we stop there. The end of this verse says to glorify God in your spirit as well. How is your spirit today? The mother usually sets the spirit of the home...is it glorifying to God? Lets have a sweet spirit today.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Daily Devotion - Psalm 37:5-7
Psalm 37:5-7
Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring [it] to pass.
And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.
Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.
If we are a child of God, He wants the best for us. We can take heart in our trials that He has our best interest in mind. Just rest in the Lord and let Him work. Keep your eyes on him and not the prosperity or lack of trials of others.
Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring [it] to pass.
And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.
Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.
If we are a child of God, He wants the best for us. We can take heart in our trials that He has our best interest in mind. Just rest in the Lord and let Him work. Keep your eyes on him and not the prosperity or lack of trials of others.
Monday, April 20, 2009
Daily Devotion - Jude 20-22
Jude 20-22
But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,
Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.
And of some have compassion, making a difference:
Want to make a difference? No matter what you are doing for the Lord, the foundation of your ministry should be your faith, bathed in prayer, carried out with compassion.
But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,
Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.
And of some have compassion, making a difference:
Want to make a difference? No matter what you are doing for the Lord, the foundation of your ministry should be your faith, bathed in prayer, carried out with compassion.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Daily Devotion - Psalm 95
Psalm 95:1-6
O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.
Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.
For the LORD [is] a great God, and a great King above all gods.
In his hand [are] the deep places of the earth: the strength of the hills [is] his also.
The sea [is] his, and he made it: and his hands formed the dry [land].
O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the LORD our maker.
Today, lets focus what a great God we serve. Be sure to sing praises with thanksgiving today!
O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.
Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.
For the LORD [is] a great God, and a great King above all gods.
In his hand [are] the deep places of the earth: the strength of the hills [is] his also.
The sea [is] his, and he made it: and his hands formed the dry [land].
O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the LORD our maker.
Today, lets focus what a great God we serve. Be sure to sing praises with thanksgiving today!
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Daily Devotion - Job 16:1-7
Job 16:1-7
1 Then Job answered and said,
2 I have heard many such things: miserable comforters [are] ye all.
3 Shall vain words have an end? or what emboldeneth thee that thou answerest?
4 I also could speak as ye [do]: if your soul were in my soul's stead, I could heap up words against you, and shake mine head at you.
5 [But] I would strengthen you with my mouth, and the moving of my lips should asswage [your grief].
6 Though I speak, my grief is not asswaged: and [though] I forbear, what am I eased?
7 But now he hath made me weary: thou hast made desolate all my company.
We are to be bearing one another's burdens. Are your words comforting and uplifting or are they like Job's friends and just hurt more. Let's be uplifting and helpful to someone today.
1 Then Job answered and said,
2 I have heard many such things: miserable comforters [are] ye all.
3 Shall vain words have an end? or what emboldeneth thee that thou answerest?
4 I also could speak as ye [do]: if your soul were in my soul's stead, I could heap up words against you, and shake mine head at you.
5 [But] I would strengthen you with my mouth, and the moving of my lips should asswage [your grief].
6 Though I speak, my grief is not asswaged: and [though] I forbear, what am I eased?
7 But now he hath made me weary: thou hast made desolate all my company.
We are to be bearing one another's burdens. Are your words comforting and uplifting or are they like Job's friends and just hurt more. Let's be uplifting and helpful to someone today.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Colossians 1:10
Colossians 1:10
That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;
This should be our daily goal. We should never get to a point where we feel we have attained all. We need to constantly be learning how to please God more making sure our lives are fruitful.
That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;
This should be our daily goal. We should never get to a point where we feel we have attained all. We need to constantly be learning how to please God more making sure our lives are fruitful.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Recipe: Onion Roasted Potatoes
I just tried this recipe yesterday. It is sooooo easy and really good. My son who does not like potatoes ate them!
1 envelope onion soup mix
4 med potatoes (cut into large chunks)
1/3 cup olive oil
Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees. In a 13X9 inch baking or roasting pan, combine all ingredients. Bake, stirring occasionally, 35 minutes or until potatoes are tender and golden brown.
(I used 6 or so big red potatoes. I cut them into small chunks so they would cook faster, it only took about 20 minutes)
1 envelope onion soup mix
4 med potatoes (cut into large chunks)
1/3 cup olive oil
Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees. In a 13X9 inch baking or roasting pan, combine all ingredients. Bake, stirring occasionally, 35 minutes or until potatoes are tender and golden brown.
(I used 6 or so big red potatoes. I cut them into small chunks so they would cook faster, it only took about 20 minutes)
I Peter 1:3-5
I Peter 1:3-5
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,
Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
Praise the Lord for the blessed hope that His resurrection brought us. Hope in Heaven, hope to see our saved loved ones that have already made it to Heaven. Thank God that he conquered death for us.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,
Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
Praise the Lord for the blessed hope that His resurrection brought us. Hope in Heaven, hope to see our saved loved ones that have already made it to Heaven. Thank God that he conquered death for us.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Happy Easter!
On Sunday morning, three days after the death and burial of Christ, some women went very early, as soon as it was light, to the tomb in the garden. One of these women was Mary Magdalene, another was also named Mary and another was name Salome. They were bringing some more fragrant spices to place in the wrappings upon the body of Jesus. As they went, they said to each other. "Who will roll away for us the great stone at the door of the cave?" But when they came to the cave, they saw that the seal was broken, the stone was rolled away and the soldiers who had been on guard were gone. There was the tomb of Jesus open! They did not know that before they came to the tomb, there had been an earthquake and that an angel had come down from heaven and rolled away the stone and sat upon it. The soldiers had already fled. Looking into the tomb, they saw that the body of Jesus was not there. But, sitting at each end of the tomb, they saw two young men, clothed in long white garments. Their faces shone, and seeing them, the women were filled with fear.
Matthew 28:5-6 And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here: for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.
Matthew 28:5-6 And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here: for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Easter day 11
In "Science Speaks" by Peter Stoner the probabilities of a man fullfilling eight of the prophecies is 1 in 10 to the 17th power which is 100,000,000,000,000,000. So now can you imagine the figure for all of the over 300 prophecies that were fulfilled in Jesus.
Rode on a Donkey
Zechariah 9:9; Mark 11:1-11
Will die as a sacrifice for our sins and atone for the sins of mankind
Isaiah 53:5, 6, 8, 10-12 & John 1:29 and 11:49-52 & Acts 10:43 and 13:38, 39 & I Corinthians 15:3 & Ephesians 1:7 & I Peter 2:24, 25 & I John 1:7, 9 & Isaiah 53:5-7,12; Mark 10:45; John 1:29; John 3:16; Acts 8:30-35
Silent before His accusers:
Isaiah 53:7 & Matthew 27:12-14 & Mark 15:3,4 & Luke 23:8-10
Sold for 30 pieces of silver Zechariah 11:12 & Matthew 26:15
Struck and spat upon:
Micah 5:1 & Isaiah 50:6 & Matthew 26:67 27:30 & Mark 14:65 15:19 & Luke 22:63,64 & John 19:1-3
Suffer with sinner's & pray for his enemies:
Isaiah 53:12 & Matthew 27:38 & Mark 15:27,28 & Luke 23:32-34
Was to be beaten
Isaiah 50:6; Matthew 26:67; Matthew 27:26-30
Will enter Jerusalem
Zechariah 9:9 & Matthew 21:1-9 & John 12:12-16
Will be rejected by his own people:
Isaiah 53:1,3; Psalm 118:22 & John 1:11,12:37-43 & Matthew 26:3,4 & Acts4:1-12
Will be tried and condemned:
Isaiah 53:8 & Matthew 27:1,2 & Luke 23:1-25
Rode on a Donkey
Zechariah 9:9; Mark 11:1-11
Will die as a sacrifice for our sins and atone for the sins of mankind
Isaiah 53:5, 6, 8, 10-12 & John 1:29 and 11:49-52 & Acts 10:43 and 13:38, 39 & I Corinthians 15:3 & Ephesians 1:7 & I Peter 2:24, 25 & I John 1:7, 9 & Isaiah 53:5-7,12; Mark 10:45; John 1:29; John 3:16; Acts 8:30-35
Silent before His accusers:
Isaiah 53:7 & Matthew 27:12-14 & Mark 15:3,4 & Luke 23:8-10
Sold for 30 pieces of silver Zechariah 11:12 & Matthew 26:15
Struck and spat upon:
Micah 5:1 & Isaiah 50:6 & Matthew 26:67 27:30 & Mark 14:65 15:19 & Luke 22:63,64 & John 19:1-3
Suffer with sinner's & pray for his enemies:
Isaiah 53:12 & Matthew 27:38 & Mark 15:27,28 & Luke 23:32-34
Was to be beaten
Isaiah 50:6; Matthew 26:67; Matthew 27:26-30
Will enter Jerusalem
Zechariah 9:9 & Matthew 21:1-9 & John 12:12-16
Will be rejected by his own people:
Isaiah 53:1,3; Psalm 118:22 & John 1:11,12:37-43 & Matthew 26:3,4 & Acts4:1-12
Will be tried and condemned:
Isaiah 53:8 & Matthew 27:1,2 & Luke 23:1-25
Friday, April 10, 2009
Easter day 10
Here are more fulfilled prophecies to study today.
Offered vinegar to drink to quench his thirst
Psalm 69:22 & Matthew 27:34 John 19:28-30 fulfilled: Psalm 22:15 & John 19:28
Lots to be cast for the Messiah's clothes:
Psalm 22:18 & Matthew 27:35 & Mark 15:24 & John 19:23, 24
Mocked and taunted:
Psalm 22:7,8 & Matthew 27:39-43 & Luke 23:11, 35
Raised from the dead
Psalm 16:10; Isaiah 53:9-10; Matthew 28:1-20; Acts 2:23-36; Acts 13:33-37;
1 Corinthians 15:4-6 & Mark 16:1-8 & Luke 24:1-9, 44-48 & John 20:1-31 & I Corinthians 15:4-8
Offered vinegar to drink to quench his thirst
Psalm 69:22 & Matthew 27:34 John 19:28-30 fulfilled: Psalm 22:15 & John 19:28
Lots to be cast for the Messiah's clothes:
Psalm 22:18 & Matthew 27:35 & Mark 15:24 & John 19:23, 24
Mocked and taunted:
Psalm 22:7,8 & Matthew 27:39-43 & Luke 23:11, 35
Raised from the dead
Psalm 16:10; Isaiah 53:9-10; Matthew 28:1-20; Acts 2:23-36; Acts 13:33-37;
1 Corinthians 15:4-6 & Mark 16:1-8 & Luke 24:1-9, 44-48 & John 20:1-31 & I Corinthians 15:4-8
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Easter day 9
Part of the amazing story of the death, burial, and resurrection is the tremendous amount of prophecy that was fulfilled. Study the following prophecies and their fulfillment.
Ascend to the right hand of God
Psalm 16:11 & Psalm 68:18-19 & Psalm 110:1 & Luke 24:51 & Acts 1:9-11 & Acts 7:55 & Hebrews 1:3
Betrayed by a friend
Psalm 41:9 & Matthew 26:21-50 & John 13:18-21 & Acts 1:16-18 Matthew 26:14-16,47-50 fulfilled: Mark 14:17-21 & Luke 22:19-23
Buried with the rich when dead
Isaiah 53:9 & Matthew 27:57-60
Executed by crucifixion, and having his hands and feet pierced
Psalm 22:17(16) & Zechariah 12:10 & Matthew 27:35 & Luke 24:39 & John 9:18 & John 9:34-37 & John 20:35 & Revelation 1:7 Matthew 27:31 fulfilled: Mark 15:20, 25 & John 19:15-18
Executed without having a bone broken
Exodus 12:46 & John 19:33-36 Numbers 9:12 fulfilled: John 19:31-36
Ascend to the right hand of God
Psalm 16:11 & Psalm 68:18-19 & Psalm 110:1 & Luke 24:51 & Acts 1:9-11 & Acts 7:55 & Hebrews 1:3
Betrayed by a friend
Psalm 41:9 & Matthew 26:21-50 & John 13:18-21 & Acts 1:16-18 Matthew 26:14-16,47-50 fulfilled: Mark 14:17-21 & Luke 22:19-23
Buried with the rich when dead
Isaiah 53:9 & Matthew 27:57-60
Executed by crucifixion, and having his hands and feet pierced
Psalm 22:17(16) & Zechariah 12:10 & Matthew 27:35 & Luke 24:39 & John 9:18 & John 9:34-37 & John 20:35 & Revelation 1:7 Matthew 27:31 fulfilled: Mark 15:20, 25 & John 19:15-18
Executed without having a bone broken
Exodus 12:46 & John 19:33-36 Numbers 9:12 fulfilled: John 19:31-36
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Easter day 8
Here are some more Scriptures to read concerning who Christ appeared to after His resurrection.
Matthew 28:16-20_______________________
I Cor. 15:6_____________________________
I Cor. 15:7_____________________________
Acts 1:3-9_____________________________
I Cor. 15:8_____________________________
Luke 24:34____________________________
Matthew 28:16-20_______________________
I Cor. 15:6_____________________________
I Cor. 15:7_____________________________
Acts 1:3-9_____________________________
I Cor. 15:8_____________________________
Luke 24:34____________________________
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Easter day 7
Christ appeared to many people after His resurrection. Search the following scriptures to see who Christ appeared to after His resurrection
Mark 16:9___________________________
Matthew 28:9-10______________________
Luke 24:13-15________________________
John 20:19-25________________________
John 20:26-29________________________
John 21:1-14_________________________
Mark 16:9___________________________
Matthew 28:9-10______________________
Luke 24:13-15________________________
John 20:19-25________________________
John 20:26-29________________________
John 21:1-14_________________________
Monday, April 6, 2009
Easter Day 6
At the time of Christ's death, many supernatural events took place.
Matthew 27:45-54 show these miracles. See how many you can find. Even at His death, the Lord Jesus Christ showed that He had the power of God.
Matthew 27:45-54 show these miracles. See how many you can find. Even at His death, the Lord Jesus Christ showed that He had the power of God.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Easter Day 5
Christ was tortured to such an extent that by the time He was crucified, you could not recognize Him. The following verses explain some ways He was tortured.
John 18:22__________
Luke 22:64__________
Matt. 26:67__________
Matt. 27:26__________
Matt. 27:29__________
Matt. 27:30__________
Matt. 27:35__________
John 18:22__________
Luke 22:64__________
Matt. 26:67__________
Matt. 27:26__________
Matt. 27:29__________
Matt. 27:30__________
Matt. 27:35__________
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Easter day 4
Pilate had simply given in to the demands of the people and religious leaders. The following verses show some of what Christ suffered.
VERSES WHO DID IT? WHAT WAS DONE?
Matt. 27:24-26
Matt. 27:27-31
Luke 23:35
VERSES WHO DID IT? WHAT WAS DONE?
Matt. 27:24-26
Matt. 27:27-31
Luke 23:35
Friday, April 3, 2009
Easter day 3
Here are three more trials to study today.
VERSES WHO WAS THE JUDGE? WHAT WAS THE RESPONSE?
Luke 23:3-7
Luke 23:7-12
Luke 23:13-25
VERSES WHO WAS THE JUDGE? WHAT WAS THE RESPONSE?
Luke 23:3-7
Luke 23:7-12
Luke 23:13-25
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Venison - Mock Chicken Fried Steak
For those of you that eat venison, here is a recipe that I tried yesterday. I thought it turned out very good. It is from this website: http://www.backwoodsbound.com/zdeer.html
Venison - Mock Chicken Fried Steak
1 1/2 lbs lean ground venison, crumbled
1 1/2 cups butter-flavored cracker crumbs
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup milk
3/4 tsp seasoned salt
3 tbs vegetable oil, divided
In large mixing bowl, combine venison, onion, and salt.
Shape mixture into six 1/2 inch-thick patties.
Place crumbs in shallow dish. In second dish, combine egg and milk.
Dip patties first in egg mixture, then dredge in crumbs to coat.
Heat 1 1/2 Tbs oil in 12 inch skillet over medium heat.
Cook 3 patties for 4 to 6 minutes, or until browned and meat is no longer pink inside turning patties over once.
Remove patties from skillet. Set aside and keep warm.
Repeat with remaining patties and oil.
Enjoy with fried or mashed potatoes, gravy and your favorite side dishes!
Venison - Mock Chicken Fried Steak
1 1/2 lbs lean ground venison, crumbled
1 1/2 cups butter-flavored cracker crumbs
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup milk
3/4 tsp seasoned salt
3 tbs vegetable oil, divided
In large mixing bowl, combine venison, onion, and salt.
Shape mixture into six 1/2 inch-thick patties.
Place crumbs in shallow dish. In second dish, combine egg and milk.
Dip patties first in egg mixture, then dredge in crumbs to coat.
Heat 1 1/2 Tbs oil in 12 inch skillet over medium heat.
Cook 3 patties for 4 to 6 minutes, or until browned and meat is no longer pink inside turning patties over once.
Remove patties from skillet. Set aside and keep warm.
Repeat with remaining patties and oil.
Enjoy with fried or mashed potatoes, gravy and your favorite side dishes!
Easter day 2
We cannot study the death of Christ without studying the great sufferings He endured so that we might have life everlasting. First of all, after His betrayal by Judas, Christ was taken and tried illegally six times.
Look at three of these trials today, and find the judge and the response of the people.
VERSES WHO WAS THE JUDGE? WHAT WAS THE RESPONSE?
John 18:12-14, 19-24
Matt. 26:57-68
Luke 22:66-23:2
Look at three of these trials today, and find the judge and the response of the people.
VERSES WHO WAS THE JUDGE? WHAT WAS THE RESPONSE?
John 18:12-14, 19-24
Matt. 26:57-68
Luke 22:66-23:2
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
12 days to Easter
Some time ago my mom did an Easter study for the 12 days leading up to Easter. We are staring with day one of that little study today.
Without Jesus Christ's death and resurrection-we would have no hope of heaven. Our Lord knew in detail all that was about to happen to Him. He knew that through these events, He was to fulfill His unique purpose for living on earth. Today, let's look at four specific examples that show the foreknowledge He had of these events.
VERSES EVIDENCE OF CHRIST'S FOREKNOWLEDGE
Luke 18:31-34
Luke 22:7-13
Luke 22:31-34, 54-62
John 13:21-27; 18:1-5
Without Jesus Christ's death and resurrection-we would have no hope of heaven. Our Lord knew in detail all that was about to happen to Him. He knew that through these events, He was to fulfill His unique purpose for living on earth. Today, let's look at four specific examples that show the foreknowledge He had of these events.
VERSES EVIDENCE OF CHRIST'S FOREKNOWLEDGE
Luke 18:31-34
Luke 22:7-13
Luke 22:31-34, 54-62
John 13:21-27; 18:1-5
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Proverbs 25:11
Proverbs 25:11
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
Often we use what should be beautiful as weapons. Let's use our words today to lift someone up. Let's not make a beautiful thing ugly and hurtful.
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
Often we use what should be beautiful as weapons. Let's use our words today to lift someone up. Let's not make a beautiful thing ugly and hurtful.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Job
We have talked a bit about glorying in our infirmities. This does not mean that you are going to be happy all the way through a trial. Don't get too down on yourself if you are not the happiest person in town when you are struggling. God understands our discouragement when we are hurting. If you read the first few chapters of Job you will see that he got really discouraged. There is suffering involved in trials. Just don't live your life in that state of mind. There should be an inner joy and hope but it is not always going to shine through. Don't feel like a failure and make yourself feel even worse because you are struggling. We all struggle and God understands that. It is when we quit that becomes the problem.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Psalm 95:1
Psalm 95:1
O COME, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.
Let's sing a song to the Lord today. If you have a hymn book at home go through it and find a song to sing to the Lord (out loud). I am going to add this practice to my devotions. I usually have a song in my heart, but to sit down and sing a song right to the Lord is quite a blessing.
O COME, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.
Let's sing a song to the Lord today. If you have a hymn book at home go through it and find a song to sing to the Lord (out loud). I am going to add this practice to my devotions. I usually have a song in my heart, but to sit down and sing a song right to the Lord is quite a blessing.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Mexican Rice
Mexican Rice
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup tomato sauce
2 cups chicken broth
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and add rice. Cook, stirring constantly until the rice is browned slightly. While rice is cooking, sprinkle with salt and cumin.
Stir in onions and cook until tender. Stir in tomato sauce and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup tomato sauce
2 cups chicken broth
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and add rice. Cook, stirring constantly until the rice is browned slightly. While rice is cooking, sprinkle with salt and cumin.
Stir in onions and cook until tender. Stir in tomato sauce and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.
Job 1:20-22
Job 1:20-22
Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped.
And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.
In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly.
Job had just lost all his animals which would have been his livelihood and all his children in a mater of minutes. I cannot imagine losing all my children. Look at Job's immediate reaction? He worshipped God. It also says he did not charge God foolishly. What petty things do we get all bent out of shape about and start loosing our faith in God? Let's trust that God is in control and he knows what is best.
Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped.
And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.
In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly.
Job had just lost all his animals which would have been his livelihood and all his children in a mater of minutes. I cannot imagine losing all my children. Look at Job's immediate reaction? He worshipped God. It also says he did not charge God foolishly. What petty things do we get all bent out of shape about and start loosing our faith in God? Let's trust that God is in control and he knows what is best.
Friday, March 20, 2009
Romans 5:3
Romans 5:3
And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience hope:
We have talked several times about the different benefits of tribulations. Here is another one, actually several. This is another time we are told to glory in tribulations. I guess God is serious about that. I learned from my dad that when God repeats things you really need to pay attention. We really need to change our attitude about trials. When we see them as a help to us instead of a hinderance it will help us get through them and learn more from them.
Jesus tribulation brought us hope. Thank God he was patient and willing to go through all that he had to suffer.
And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience hope:
We have talked several times about the different benefits of tribulations. Here is another one, actually several. This is another time we are told to glory in tribulations. I guess God is serious about that. I learned from my dad that when God repeats things you really need to pay attention. We really need to change our attitude about trials. When we see them as a help to us instead of a hinderance it will help us get through them and learn more from them.
Jesus tribulation brought us hope. Thank God he was patient and willing to go through all that he had to suffer.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Romans 4:20-21
Romans 4:20-21
He staggered not at he promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God;
And being fully persuaded, that what he had promised, he was able also to perform.
Abraham trusted that what God said he would do would come to pass. God cannot lie so we can trust with full assurance that God will follow through on his promises to us. I think some of the trouble we have is that things don't go OUR way so we think God is abandoning us. God knows what we need, it is usually not what we think we need. God will not fail you, just trust Him.
He staggered not at he promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God;
And being fully persuaded, that what he had promised, he was able also to perform.
Abraham trusted that what God said he would do would come to pass. God cannot lie so we can trust with full assurance that God will follow through on his promises to us. I think some of the trouble we have is that things don't go OUR way so we think God is abandoning us. God knows what we need, it is usually not what we think we need. God will not fail you, just trust Him.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Psalm 62:7-8
Psalm 62:7-8
In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.
Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us; Selah.
God wants to be our refuge. Let him be your rock. You need him more than you realize.
In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.
Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us; Selah.
God wants to be our refuge. Let him be your rock. You need him more than you realize.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Proverbs 13:10
Prov. 13:10
Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.
Here is just a little reminder that most things are not worth fighting over. If there is contention with someone it stems from pride. Let go and move on. Even if you are right, it is not worth hurt feelings.
Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.
Here is just a little reminder that most things are not worth fighting over. If there is contention with someone it stems from pride. Let go and move on. Even if you are right, it is not worth hurt feelings.
Friday, March 6, 2009
Zephaniah 3:17
Zephaniah 3:17
The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.
What a wonderful thought. The God of Heaven singing joyfully about us. Wow!
The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.
What a wonderful thought. The God of Heaven singing joyfully about us. Wow!
Monday, March 2, 2009
Devotion - II Cor. 12:6-10
II Corinthians 12:6-10
For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth: but now I forbear, lest any man should think of me above that which he seeth me to be, or that he heareth of me.
And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.
For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.
And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
Paul was a very humble man. He tells us here one way that he is kept humble. Our trials, as we have discussed, have many purposes. Here is another one. Paul tells us that he has a "thorn in the flesh". I have been taught that this was possibly an eye problem. I do not believe that. When are referring to someone or something in the middle of a sentence you surround it with commas. Take a look at verse 7 "...a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure." The messenger of Satan to buffet me, I believe, is the thorn that Paul is talking about. Paul pretty much prayed for the Devil to leave him a lone. God's answer was no. God's grace would carry him through. People could see God's perfect strength through Paul's life. I am not to the point of Paul, who took pleasure in infirmities, but I do pray that God will be glorified through them.
Back to humility, Paul said his thorn in the flesh humbles him. He says that we are made fools when we boast of ourselves. If we went through life and ministry with no problems and accomplished everything we set out to do we would get pretty full of ourselves. It is human nature. This is just another way that trials are for our good.
For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth: but now I forbear, lest any man should think of me above that which he seeth me to be, or that he heareth of me.
And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.
For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.
And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
Paul was a very humble man. He tells us here one way that he is kept humble. Our trials, as we have discussed, have many purposes. Here is another one. Paul tells us that he has a "thorn in the flesh". I have been taught that this was possibly an eye problem. I do not believe that. When are referring to someone or something in the middle of a sentence you surround it with commas. Take a look at verse 7 "...a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure." The messenger of Satan to buffet me, I believe, is the thorn that Paul is talking about. Paul pretty much prayed for the Devil to leave him a lone. God's answer was no. God's grace would carry him through. People could see God's perfect strength through Paul's life. I am not to the point of Paul, who took pleasure in infirmities, but I do pray that God will be glorified through them.
Back to humility, Paul said his thorn in the flesh humbles him. He says that we are made fools when we boast of ourselves. If we went through life and ministry with no problems and accomplished everything we set out to do we would get pretty full of ourselves. It is human nature. This is just another way that trials are for our good.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Psalm 34:1
Psalm 34:1
I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.
I dare say this is a verse we all need to work on. The Bible also says out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. Until your heart is full of praise it will not be continually in your mouth. Start each prayer with praise. Maybe it would help to keep a praise journal. Each time you start to grumble, think of something to praise God for. Pretty soon it will be the first thing you think about.
I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.
I dare say this is a verse we all need to work on. The Bible also says out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. Until your heart is full of praise it will not be continually in your mouth. Start each prayer with praise. Maybe it would help to keep a praise journal. Each time you start to grumble, think of something to praise God for. Pretty soon it will be the first thing you think about.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Mini Taco Pizza
This is what we had for lunch today...yum!
Mini Taco Pizzas
Fry bread (recipe below)
1 can refried beans
1/2 lb ground beef
3-4 Tbl water
lettuce
cheese
sour cream
Make the fry bread recipe below (I got 7 out of one recipe). If you want to save time you can buy flat bread.
Cook ground beef, drain. Stir in refried beans and water. You want just enough water to make the meat and bean mixture spreadable.
Spread mixture on fry bread. Add cheese, lettuce, sour cream and any other toppings you would like (onions, olives, etc.).
Enjoy!
Fry Bread:
2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon shortening
1 cup boiling water
2 cups vegetable oil for frying
Make the Fry Bread: Combine dry ingredients. Add shortening and rub into flour mixture with hands or use a pastry cutter, cut in until well broken up and
combined. Pour boiling water into the flour mixture all at once, mixing with fork until mixture forms a ball. If the mixture is too dry, add very hot tap
water 1 tablespoon at a time. If it's too wet, add a little flour at a time and knead in. As soon as a ball is formed, cover with plastic wrap and allow
to rest at room temperature for at least 45 minutes. Pull off pieces of dough the size of a lime and sprinkle with flour. On a floured board with floured
hands and a rolling pin, flatten out the dough into a 5 or 6 inch circle. Poke a small hole in the center with a finger or chop stick or something at
allow bread to fry evenly. Add disc to the hot oil (about 375°F) and fry for about 2 minutes on each side. Bread will puff up and bubble. Repeat with each
remaining ball of dough.
Mini Taco Pizzas
Fry bread (recipe below)
1 can refried beans
1/2 lb ground beef
3-4 Tbl water
lettuce
cheese
sour cream
Make the fry bread recipe below (I got 7 out of one recipe). If you want to save time you can buy flat bread.
Cook ground beef, drain. Stir in refried beans and water. You want just enough water to make the meat and bean mixture spreadable.
Spread mixture on fry bread. Add cheese, lettuce, sour cream and any other toppings you would like (onions, olives, etc.).
Enjoy!
Fry Bread:
2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon shortening
1 cup boiling water
2 cups vegetable oil for frying
Make the Fry Bread: Combine dry ingredients. Add shortening and rub into flour mixture with hands or use a pastry cutter, cut in until well broken up and
combined. Pour boiling water into the flour mixture all at once, mixing with fork until mixture forms a ball. If the mixture is too dry, add very hot tap
water 1 tablespoon at a time. If it's too wet, add a little flour at a time and knead in. As soon as a ball is formed, cover with plastic wrap and allow
to rest at room temperature for at least 45 minutes. Pull off pieces of dough the size of a lime and sprinkle with flour. On a floured board with floured
hands and a rolling pin, flatten out the dough into a 5 or 6 inch circle. Poke a small hole in the center with a finger or chop stick or something at
allow bread to fry evenly. Add disc to the hot oil (about 375°F) and fry for about 2 minutes on each side. Bread will puff up and bubble. Repeat with each
remaining ball of dough.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Devotion - Proverbs 24:16
Proverbs 24:16
For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.
Just men fall. You are not a failure for falling, you fail when you refuse to get up.
For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.
Just men fall. You are not a failure for falling, you fail when you refuse to get up.
Saturday, February 21, 2009
I Samuel 30:6
I Sam. 30:6
And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for is daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God.
I don't believe that discouragement and depression is a sin. Job got discouraged and God called him perfect and upright. But I do believe that staying in that state is very bad for our spiritual condition and could possibly lead to sin. We need to be able to encourage ourselves in the Lord. Find a few verses that are encouraging and post them around the house. Make a list of blessings and read it when you get down. Pray and thank the Lord for how good he is. You won't be able to stay down for long. Ask God to help you find what will work for you.
And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for is daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God.
I don't believe that discouragement and depression is a sin. Job got discouraged and God called him perfect and upright. But I do believe that staying in that state is very bad for our spiritual condition and could possibly lead to sin. We need to be able to encourage ourselves in the Lord. Find a few verses that are encouraging and post them around the house. Make a list of blessings and read it when you get down. Pray and thank the Lord for how good he is. You won't be able to stay down for long. Ask God to help you find what will work for you.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Devotion - Psalm 16:8
Psalm 16:8
I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
Just as Peter was able to walk on water, so will we be able to make it through our trials and general life by keeping our eyes on the Lord. It is so easy to get wrapped up in life and leave the Lord out. Keep Him before you and you will be unmoveable.
I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
Just as Peter was able to walk on water, so will we be able to make it through our trials and general life by keeping our eyes on the Lord. It is so easy to get wrapped up in life and leave the Lord out. Keep Him before you and you will be unmoveable.
so sorry
I am sorry for missing a few days. Eventually I will get a routine going here.
I am going to be changing the recipes. I am going to share a recipe once a week. I am thinking about different things to do daily. Please be patient with me, it may take me some time to get things going the way I would like to.
I am going to be changing the recipes. I am going to share a recipe once a week. I am thinking about different things to do daily. Please be patient with me, it may take me some time to get things going the way I would like to.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Devotion - sweet spirit cont.
Proverbs 17:22 A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
I have heard this verse over and over but until today didn't think about my having a merry heart being a medicine to others and not just myself. According to the verse we looked at yesterday, pleasant words are healthy. The verse before this verse (17:21) talks about begetting a fool. I never put the two verses together. Perhaps this is how not to raise a fool. As a mother my merry heart/sweet spirit is medicine for my children. Sort of like a fertilizer. If I have a broken spirit around them it is going to eat them up inside.
I have heard this verse over and over but until today didn't think about my having a merry heart being a medicine to others and not just myself. According to the verse we looked at yesterday, pleasant words are healthy. The verse before this verse (17:21) talks about begetting a fool. I never put the two verses together. Perhaps this is how not to raise a fool. As a mother my merry heart/sweet spirit is medicine for my children. Sort of like a fertilizer. If I have a broken spirit around them it is going to eat them up inside.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Devotion - sweet spirit
I know I have been all over the place with these devotions. I did intend on doing an ongoing study but I can hardly get a sentance out without changing the subject when I talk (really frustrating to my husband) and I guess this is going to go the same way. I am going to jump to Proverbs today.
Proverbs 16:24 Pleasant words are as and honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
I guess this verse stuck out to me today because I was spoke with someone a few days ago about the struggle she has with yelling at her children. We need to be careful when dealing with our children. Be pleasant to your family (and others as well). I want my children to have sweet, healthy spirits so I need to have a sweet spirit to them. The Lord challenged me with this today so I thought I would pass it on :)
I also need to have a sweet spirit toward my husband. It is feeding the marriage healthy food!
I have not been married as long as some of you (we are going on 12 years) but I have learned that cross words get me nowhere. Even if my arguement has merit, I get a lot further if I approach the issue sweetly...though this is difficult sometimes I must say.
Proverbs 16:24 Pleasant words are as and honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
I guess this verse stuck out to me today because I was spoke with someone a few days ago about the struggle she has with yelling at her children. We need to be careful when dealing with our children. Be pleasant to your family (and others as well). I want my children to have sweet, healthy spirits so I need to have a sweet spirit to them. The Lord challenged me with this today so I thought I would pass it on :)
I also need to have a sweet spirit toward my husband. It is feeding the marriage healthy food!
I have not been married as long as some of you (we are going on 12 years) but I have learned that cross words get me nowhere. Even if my arguement has merit, I get a lot further if I approach the issue sweetly...though this is difficult sometimes I must say.
Chili with noodles
I had never heard of putting noodles in chili until moving to Wisconsin. I am sure others do it but I have heard it is a Wisconsin thing. Here is my chili recipe. It is altered a bit from the original version. It is super simple.
1 1/2 lb ground beef
1 can kidney beans
1 can chili beans
3 cans tomato soup
1 can diced tomatoes with green chilis
1/2 tsp cumin
1 T chili powder
1 tsp minced garlic
elbow noodles (about 3/4 to 1 pound I guess...I just eyeball it)
Cook ground beef. Put beef and all other ingredients except the noodles in a crockpot. Cook on low for 4-6 hours. Cook noodles and add to chili. I do this at the end but if you like the noodles to absorb more of the flavor you can continue cooking for a half and hour or so. I would rather have the noodles be more firm so I serve right after adding the noodles.
1 1/2 lb ground beef
1 can kidney beans
1 can chili beans
3 cans tomato soup
1 can diced tomatoes with green chilis
1/2 tsp cumin
1 T chili powder
1 tsp minced garlic
elbow noodles (about 3/4 to 1 pound I guess...I just eyeball it)
Cook ground beef. Put beef and all other ingredients except the noodles in a crockpot. Cook on low for 4-6 hours. Cook noodles and add to chili. I do this at the end but if you like the noodles to absorb more of the flavor you can continue cooking for a half and hour or so. I would rather have the noodles be more firm so I serve right after adding the noodles.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Devotion - Rachel
Jeremiah 31:13-16
Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, both young men and old together: for I will turn their mourning into joy, and will comfort them, and they shall not sorrow any more at all.
Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, both young men and old together: for I will turn their mourning into joy, and will comfort them, and make them rejoice from their sorrow.
And I will satiate the soul of the priests with fatness, and my people shall be satisfied with my goodness, saith the LORD.
Thus saith the LORD; A voice was heard in Ramah, lamantation, and bitter weeping; Rahel weeping for her children refused to be comforted for her children, because they were not.
Thus saith the LORD: Refrain they voice from weeping, and thine eyes from tears: for thy work shall be rewarded, saith the LORD; and they shall come again from the land of the enemy.
Rachel, being the "mother" of the twelve tribes so to speak is a representation here I think of all Israel mourning her people in captivity. There is nothing wrong with mourning, there is a time for sorrow, but God wants to comfort us. We need to let God do the comforting. This was made real to me when my dad passed away. The comfort that I felt from the Lord was amazing. He is still comforting me. I am sure you have heard the term "let go and let God". That is what we need to do with our grief. So often, we take matters into our own hands and reach for worldly answers to comfort. Rachel herself did this, as she was desperately wanting children, by turning to her handmade to bear her children. What she did not know was that God had great blessings for her if she would just wait. God used her sons greatly. God will cause us to rejoice if we just hang on. This goes right along with the last devotion. Don't give up before the blessings come. You will end up wasting your trials. Make them worth while, hang on, rejoicing is coming.
Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, both young men and old together: for I will turn their mourning into joy, and will comfort them, and they shall not sorrow any more at all.
Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, both young men and old together: for I will turn their mourning into joy, and will comfort them, and make them rejoice from their sorrow.
And I will satiate the soul of the priests with fatness, and my people shall be satisfied with my goodness, saith the LORD.
Thus saith the LORD; A voice was heard in Ramah, lamantation, and bitter weeping; Rahel weeping for her children refused to be comforted for her children, because they were not.
Thus saith the LORD: Refrain they voice from weeping, and thine eyes from tears: for thy work shall be rewarded, saith the LORD; and they shall come again from the land of the enemy.
Rachel, being the "mother" of the twelve tribes so to speak is a representation here I think of all Israel mourning her people in captivity. There is nothing wrong with mourning, there is a time for sorrow, but God wants to comfort us. We need to let God do the comforting. This was made real to me when my dad passed away. The comfort that I felt from the Lord was amazing. He is still comforting me. I am sure you have heard the term "let go and let God". That is what we need to do with our grief. So often, we take matters into our own hands and reach for worldly answers to comfort. Rachel herself did this, as she was desperately wanting children, by turning to her handmade to bear her children. What she did not know was that God had great blessings for her if she would just wait. God used her sons greatly. God will cause us to rejoice if we just hang on. This goes right along with the last devotion. Don't give up before the blessings come. You will end up wasting your trials. Make them worth while, hang on, rejoicing is coming.
Prayer Request
Please pray for my neighbor, Bill. He almost died this week and that has opened his heart to the Lord. He is on the verge of salvation. Please pray that God will continue to work on him.
Pizza Toast
This may be overly simple to post but it is one of my kids favorite lunches.
Toast bread, add a little bit of spaghetti or pizza sauce. You don't need much, you don't want the bread to get soggy. Cover with your choice of shredded cheese. (I usually use a mexican blend)
Add pepperoni. Broil until cheese is melted. Obviously you can add your favorite pizza toppings.
I have used the long loaves of french bread and sliced it kind of thick. If you do that then you don't need to toast it first.
Toast bread, add a little bit of spaghetti or pizza sauce. You don't need much, you don't want the bread to get soggy. Cover with your choice of shredded cheese. (I usually use a mexican blend)
Add pepperoni. Broil until cheese is melted. Obviously you can add your favorite pizza toppings.
I have used the long loaves of french bread and sliced it kind of thick. If you do that then you don't need to toast it first.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
A thought
I am sorry that I have been away. I probably will not be posting on Sundays as they are quite busy. My husband has one day off every other week and that was yesterday. When he is home I am not on the computer much. Today, my neighbor had a crisis and I have been with her. I will post a recipe tomorrow.
As for the devotion, I am just going to share a bit of my heart.
There is a statement that I have heard often. It is that sometimes God will bring a trial into your life so you can use it to help someone else through theirs. The last time I heard that I was deep in the middle of hardship and that didn't seem like a good answer to a trial. I surrender my trials to the Lord and ask him to use them but that use just didn't seem like a good use. Now I am on the other side of the trial, still coming out but seeing the light. Let me tell you when someone is standing infront of you with tears coming down their face and you can say "I have been there and God can not only bring you through this but make you better for it" and be an encouragement to them, it is all worth while. There are many reasons we go through trials one is in fact that we can help others through theirs. Take heart if you are in the midst of one now. God has something for you. Don't give up before he brings the blessings.
As for the devotion, I am just going to share a bit of my heart.
There is a statement that I have heard often. It is that sometimes God will bring a trial into your life so you can use it to help someone else through theirs. The last time I heard that I was deep in the middle of hardship and that didn't seem like a good answer to a trial. I surrender my trials to the Lord and ask him to use them but that use just didn't seem like a good use. Now I am on the other side of the trial, still coming out but seeing the light. Let me tell you when someone is standing infront of you with tears coming down their face and you can say "I have been there and God can not only bring you through this but make you better for it" and be an encouragement to them, it is all worth while. There are many reasons we go through trials one is in fact that we can help others through theirs. Take heart if you are in the midst of one now. God has something for you. Don't give up before he brings the blessings.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Daily Devotion - Job
We will take a quick break from the women of the Bible for this thought from my wonderful mother...
I've been reading the book of Job because our church theme this year is "stand firm in the faith". I want to read how others did it. But as I have been reading about Job's amazing experience, I noticed that when he was the most discouraged, he wanted to give up and die. He didn't want to go on. I wanted to say, "but Job, I know the end of your story--God is going to bless you beyond measure. Just wait!" Conversely, I don't know the end of my story. Events in my life have left me very sad, but God has richly blessed, and I don't know the end of the story...God still has blessings for me and is using me in ways I never dreamed of. If you are discouraged-don't give up. You don't know the end of the story.
I've been reading the book of Job because our church theme this year is "stand firm in the faith". I want to read how others did it. But as I have been reading about Job's amazing experience, I noticed that when he was the most discouraged, he wanted to give up and die. He didn't want to go on. I wanted to say, "but Job, I know the end of your story--God is going to bless you beyond measure. Just wait!" Conversely, I don't know the end of my story. Events in my life have left me very sad, but God has richly blessed, and I don't know the end of the story...God still has blessings for me and is using me in ways I never dreamed of. If you are discouraged-don't give up. You don't know the end of the story.
Beefaroni
Ingredients
2 lb. ground beef
1 onion chopped
3 cloves garlic chopped
3 cups water
2 (15 oz) tomato sauce
2 (14 oz) diced tomatoes
3 Tbsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp. Italian Seasoning
salt and pepper to taste
3 cups macaroni
Directions:
Cook the ground beef, onions and garlic in a big pot on the stove. Add the rest of the ingredients. Stir well then simmer on low for 20 minutes. Add 3 cups UNCOOKED macaroni, stir. Simmer 15-20 minutes.
2 lb. ground beef
1 onion chopped
3 cloves garlic chopped
3 cups water
2 (15 oz) tomato sauce
2 (14 oz) diced tomatoes
3 Tbsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp. Italian Seasoning
salt and pepper to taste
3 cups macaroni
Directions:
Cook the ground beef, onions and garlic in a big pot on the stove. Add the rest of the ingredients. Stir well then simmer on low for 20 minutes. Add 3 cups UNCOOKED macaroni, stir. Simmer 15-20 minutes.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Daily Devotion - Rebekah
Genesis 24:67
And Isaac brought her into his mother Sarah's tent, and took Rebekah, and she became his wife; and he loved her: and Isaac was comforted after his mother's death.
Sometimes we forget that our husbands need comforting at times. Mine is mister tough guy but he needs comfort too.
And Isaac brought her into his mother Sarah's tent, and took Rebekah, and she became his wife; and he loved her: and Isaac was comforted after his mother's death.
Sometimes we forget that our husbands need comforting at times. Mine is mister tough guy but he needs comfort too.
Hamburger Stroganoff
This is a triple recipe. I make it and divide it in thirds and freeze two of them for another meal.
It is also good to make if you have a lot of people to feed. It is super simple if you are in a pinch.
3 lbs. ground beef
1-2 onions
6 cans cream of mushroom soup (I use cream of chicken instead)
3 cups milk
3 cups sour cream (I use 1-2 cups)
egg noodles
Brown ground beef and onion. Add the rest of the ingredients, simer 10 minutes.
Serve over cooked egg noodles.
It is also good to make if you have a lot of people to feed. It is super simple if you are in a pinch.
3 lbs. ground beef
1-2 onions
6 cans cream of mushroom soup (I use cream of chicken instead)
3 cups milk
3 cups sour cream (I use 1-2 cups)
egg noodles
Brown ground beef and onion. Add the rest of the ingredients, simer 10 minutes.
Serve over cooked egg noodles.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Daily Devotion - Sarah
I Peter 3:6
Even as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters ye are, as long as ye do well, and are not afraid with any amazement.
The verses just before this one talk about having a meek and quiet spirit, being in subjection to our husbands.
The one thing that I learn from Sarah is that she followed her husband. Even with the mistakes she made God honors her for following Abraham. Her following sometimes got her in trouble but I am sure that Abraham had to answer for those times, not Sarah. This does not mean that the husband can be a dictator, but he is most definitely supposed to be the leader.
There is so much more to be learned from these women we are taking brief looks at. I challenge you to study each one and glean from them good habits.
Even as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters ye are, as long as ye do well, and are not afraid with any amazement.
The verses just before this one talk about having a meek and quiet spirit, being in subjection to our husbands.
The one thing that I learn from Sarah is that she followed her husband. Even with the mistakes she made God honors her for following Abraham. Her following sometimes got her in trouble but I am sure that Abraham had to answer for those times, not Sarah. This does not mean that the husband can be a dictator, but he is most definitely supposed to be the leader.
There is so much more to be learned from these women we are taking brief looks at. I challenge you to study each one and glean from them good habits.
Skillet Chicken Supper
½ c flour
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp pepper
1 fryer chicken (3-4 lbs) cut up
2 T vegetable oil
1 ¾ c water, divided
½ c soy sauce
½ tsp dried oregano
3 medium red potatoes, cut into 1” cubes
3 large carrots, cut in to 1” pieces
3 celery ribs, cut into 1” pieces
In a resealable plastic bag, combine flour, garlic powder and pepper. Add chicken, one piece at a time, and shake to coat; set the remaining flour mixture aside. In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil until browned on all sides; drain. Combine 1 ¼ c water, soy sauce and oregano; pour over chicken. Add vegetables. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Remove chicken and vegetables; keep warm. Combine reserved flour mixture and remaining water until smooth; add to the cooking juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with the chicken and vegetables.
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp pepper
1 fryer chicken (3-4 lbs) cut up
2 T vegetable oil
1 ¾ c water, divided
½ c soy sauce
½ tsp dried oregano
3 medium red potatoes, cut into 1” cubes
3 large carrots, cut in to 1” pieces
3 celery ribs, cut into 1” pieces
In a resealable plastic bag, combine flour, garlic powder and pepper. Add chicken, one piece at a time, and shake to coat; set the remaining flour mixture aside. In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil until browned on all sides; drain. Combine 1 ¼ c water, soy sauce and oregano; pour over chicken. Add vegetables. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Remove chicken and vegetables; keep warm. Combine reserved flour mixture and remaining water until smooth; add to the cooking juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with the chicken and vegetables.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Daily Devotion - Noah's wife
Gen. 7:7
And Noah went in, and his sons, and his wife, and his sons' wives with him, into the ark, because of the waters of the flood.
The Bible does not tell us anything about Noah's wife. There are some assumptions that I believe can be safely made. We as women can be quite stubborn. I can't believe that she went in the ark unwillingly. She and her son's and her son's wives, I believe, were all supportive of Noah. Noah's wife must have been a good woman to raise son's that went right along with what God told Noah to do. They probably did not hear the "revelation" from God about the rain. They trusted their father. Had Noah's wife badmouthed Noah to her children they may not have trusted him. We need to be supportive of our husbands and very careful about what our children hear about their father.
And Noah went in, and his sons, and his wife, and his sons' wives with him, into the ark, because of the waters of the flood.
The Bible does not tell us anything about Noah's wife. There are some assumptions that I believe can be safely made. We as women can be quite stubborn. I can't believe that she went in the ark unwillingly. She and her son's and her son's wives, I believe, were all supportive of Noah. Noah's wife must have been a good woman to raise son's that went right along with what God told Noah to do. They probably did not hear the "revelation" from God about the rain. They trusted their father. Had Noah's wife badmouthed Noah to her children they may not have trusted him. We need to be supportive of our husbands and very careful about what our children hear about their father.
Lasagna Casserole
12 oz bag egg noodles
1 lb ground beef
1 jar spaghetti sauce
24 oz cottage cheese
16 oz. sour cream
4 oz. shredded mozzarella (I usually add a little more)
Brown beef; drain. Cook noodles, drain. Mix noodles, sour cream, cottage cheese, and beef. In a 9x13 inch pan spread a layer of spaghetti sauce. Spread a layer of beef/noodle mixture. Alternate until all ingredients are used ending with sauce. Top w/ cheese. Cover w/ foil and bake at 350 until heated through. If short on time I just mix it all on the stove and heat through.
1 lb ground beef
1 jar spaghetti sauce
24 oz cottage cheese
16 oz. sour cream
4 oz. shredded mozzarella (I usually add a little more)
Brown beef; drain. Cook noodles, drain. Mix noodles, sour cream, cottage cheese, and beef. In a 9x13 inch pan spread a layer of spaghetti sauce. Spread a layer of beef/noodle mixture. Alternate until all ingredients are used ending with sauce. Top w/ cheese. Cover w/ foil and bake at 350 until heated through. If short on time I just mix it all on the stove and heat through.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Daily Devotion - Eve
Gen. 2:24
Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.
Not only should we be a companion to our husband (get interested in what he is interested in), but we should complement him. I don't mean give him complements which would be a good idea but our strengths should cover his weeknesses and visa versa. The Bible says we are one flesh. When people see you, they see your husband. Are you a good representation of him?
Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.
Not only should we be a companion to our husband (get interested in what he is interested in), but we should complement him. I don't mean give him complements which would be a good idea but our strengths should cover his weeknesses and visa versa. The Bible says we are one flesh. When people see you, they see your husband. Are you a good representation of him?
Stuffed Shells
1 package jumbo pasta shells
4 cups large curd cottage cheese
12 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 pinch garlic powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried parsley
1 jar spaghetti sauce
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Cook shells according to package directions. Place in cold water to stop cooking. Drain.
Mix together cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, eggs, and garlic powder. Pulverize the dried herbs, and stir into the cheese mixture. Stuff mixture into the shells. Spread 1/3 of spaghetti sauce in the bottom of a baking pan. Place shells open side up, and close together in pan. Spread remaining sauce over top, and sprinlke with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes, or until bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
4 cups large curd cottage cheese
12 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 pinch garlic powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried parsley
1 jar spaghetti sauce
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Cook shells according to package directions. Place in cold water to stop cooking. Drain.
Mix together cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, eggs, and garlic powder. Pulverize the dried herbs, and stir into the cheese mixture. Stuff mixture into the shells. Spread 1/3 of spaghetti sauce in the bottom of a baking pan. Place shells open side up, and close together in pan. Spread remaining sauce over top, and sprinlke with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes, or until bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Daily Devotion: Eve
Okay we are going to do a little study. I started looking at women of the Bible with the purpose of finding one main thought from each. How can each of them help me be a better wife or mother? We may spend more than one day on each woman...we will see how this goes. I would love your imput. You can make comments here or on facebook for those of you that are reading this there.
Gen. 2:20 And Adam gave names to all cattle, and to the fowl of the air, and to every beast of the field; but for Adam there was not found an help meet for him.
What one word do you think of when studying Eve?
Mine is companion.
Gen. 2:20 And Adam gave names to all cattle, and to the fowl of the air, and to every beast of the field; but for Adam there was not found an help meet for him.
What one word do you think of when studying Eve?
Mine is companion.
Cashew Chicken
This recipe is from my mother. I remember my grandma making this. I believe it was my grandpa's favorite and she would make it on his birthday every year. Feel free to send me your recipes to post. My e-mail is cbruskimk@yahoo.com.
Springfield, MO cashew chicken.
Springfield, MO cashew chicken.
6 whole chicken breasts
2 eggs
2 eggs
1 bottle planters peanut oil
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup milk
salt and pepper flour
Remove chicken from bone and cut into small pieces. Flour and let sit in flour 15 minutes. Mix eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Roll floured chicken in egg mixture. Roll in flour again. Let sit 10 minutes. Deep fry in peanut oil.
Oyster Sauce
4 chicken bouillon cubes
4 tbsp. sugar
4 tbsp. sugar
3 tbsp. cornstarch
2 cups water
2 cups water
2 tsp. salt
3/4 cup cashew nuts
3/4 cup cashew nuts
2 tsp. oyster sauce
3 or 4 chopped green onions
3 or 4 chopped green onions
Boil water and dissolve bouillon cubes. Add sugar, salt and oyster sauce to chicken broth. Mix cornstarch in small amount of cold water, and add while stirring. Cook until thick, add cashews and green onion just before serving.
(I have bought oyster soup to use for the sauce in the past. If you don't feel like fussing with the chicken, you can use nuggets as a substitute. Of course it is not as good, but not as much work either.)
Friday, January 30, 2009
Daily Mini Devotion
Isaiah 40:29
He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.
This is just an encouraging verse to think about when we are struggling. This is another good verse to memorize so we can recall it when we are having a bad day.
He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.
This is just an encouraging verse to think about when we are struggling. This is another good verse to memorize so we can recall it when we are having a bad day.
Daily Recipe
You probably have noticed that my recipes are nothing fancy. With 5 kids and everything else that goes on here I keep things simple. Most of them are really cheap as well. This is one of the super simple ones.
Cabbage and Kielbasa
1 head cabbage, cut up
butter or margarine
1 pkg kielbasa
1 pkg egg noodles
While boiling noodles in one pot, cook cabbage in butter (I don't measure...you will probably need half a stick or so). You will need a large skillet or an electric one to fit the cabbage. It will cook down. Cook it to desired tenderness (I like it a little crispy). While all that is going cut up the kielbasa. I cut it in half lengthwise and then slice it. Cook the keilbasa. When everything is done combine the drained noodles, cabbage and kielbasa. Add salt and pepper and enjoy.
Cabbage and Kielbasa
1 head cabbage, cut up
butter or margarine
1 pkg kielbasa
1 pkg egg noodles
While boiling noodles in one pot, cook cabbage in butter (I don't measure...you will probably need half a stick or so). You will need a large skillet or an electric one to fit the cabbage. It will cook down. Cook it to desired tenderness (I like it a little crispy). While all that is going cut up the kielbasa. I cut it in half lengthwise and then slice it. Cook the keilbasa. When everything is done combine the drained noodles, cabbage and kielbasa. Add salt and pepper and enjoy.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Daily Mini Devotion
Ephesians 4:1-2
I THEREFORE, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, With all lowliness and meekness with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;
If you are a wife and/or mother, that is your vocation. Obviously there are other things we do as service to God, but the most important is our home. We are to walk worthy at home.
It would be good for us as mothers and wives to strive for longsuffering and forbearance with our families.
I THEREFORE, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, With all lowliness and meekness with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;
If you are a wife and/or mother, that is your vocation. Obviously there are other things we do as service to God, but the most important is our home. We are to walk worthy at home.
It would be good for us as mothers and wives to strive for longsuffering and forbearance with our families.
Daily Recipe
No Bake Cookies
These were my favorite cookies growing up...now they are my kids favorite.
2 c. sugar
3 Tbsp. cocoa
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. milk
Stir together over heat until sugar is dissolved. Boil hard for 2 min. Remove from heat.
Beat in:
1/2 c. peanut butter
1 tsp. vanilla
3 c. quick oatmeal
Drop by spoonfuls onto buttered waxed paper to cool.
These were my favorite cookies growing up...now they are my kids favorite.
2 c. sugar
3 Tbsp. cocoa
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. milk
Stir together over heat until sugar is dissolved. Boil hard for 2 min. Remove from heat.
Beat in:
1/2 c. peanut butter
1 tsp. vanilla
3 c. quick oatmeal
Drop by spoonfuls onto buttered waxed paper to cool.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Daily Mini Devotion
Proverbs 25:28
He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.
We have to learn to control our own spirit. My husband cringes every time he hears someone say something like "they made me mad". It is up to you whether you get upset about something. If we don't have control of our spirit it is a wide open door for the devil to plant doubt and other thoughts that are only going to discourage us more. He wants to keep us down so we cannot be productive for the Lord. Put walls up...decide to have a sweet, happy spirit.
He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.
We have to learn to control our own spirit. My husband cringes every time he hears someone say something like "they made me mad". It is up to you whether you get upset about something. If we don't have control of our spirit it is a wide open door for the devil to plant doubt and other thoughts that are only going to discourage us more. He wants to keep us down so we cannot be productive for the Lord. Put walls up...decide to have a sweet, happy spirit.
Daily Recipe
Italian Meat and Shells
1 lb ground beef
1 lb pork sausage
¼ tsp pepper
1/8 tsp salt
1 can cheddar cheese soup
1 ¼ cup milk
1 can (8oz) tomato sauce
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp sugar
2 c shredded mozzarella cheese
Box of small shell macaroni
Cook macaroni. In a large skillet, cook the beef, sausage, pepper and salt over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the soup, milk, tomato sauce, garlic powder, oregano and sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or unit heated through.
Drain meat mixture and macaroni, Add sauce, meat and cheese to macaroni and mix well.
1 lb ground beef
1 lb pork sausage
¼ tsp pepper
1/8 tsp salt
1 can cheddar cheese soup
1 ¼ cup milk
1 can (8oz) tomato sauce
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp sugar
2 c shredded mozzarella cheese
Box of small shell macaroni
Cook macaroni. In a large skillet, cook the beef, sausage, pepper and salt over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the soup, milk, tomato sauce, garlic powder, oregano and sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or unit heated through.
Drain meat mixture and macaroni, Add sauce, meat and cheese to macaroni and mix well.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Daily Mini Devotion
Psalm 71:8
Let my mouth be filled with thy praise and with thy honour all the day.
This would be a great (and easy) verse to memorize. Pray that God will bring it to your memory each time something negative begins to flow from your mouth. I am sure this would revolutionize our home life. What a blessing it would be for our children to hear us praising God continually.
Let my mouth be filled with thy praise and with thy honour all the day.
This would be a great (and easy) verse to memorize. Pray that God will bring it to your memory each time something negative begins to flow from your mouth. I am sure this would revolutionize our home life. What a blessing it would be for our children to hear us praising God continually.
Daily Recipe
Tuna Noodles
1 can Tuna Fish
1 can Cream of Chicken Soup
Milk (1 soup can full)
1 to 1 1/2 package wide egg noodles
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Soy Sauce 5-6 dashes
Salt & Pepper to taste
While cooking noodles, combine all of the other ingredients in another saucepan and start heating that through. Drain the noodles when done, combine with the tuna mixture and serve.
This is a really simple, cheap recipe I use for lunch. The kids love it.
1 can Tuna Fish
1 can Cream of Chicken Soup
Milk (1 soup can full)
1 to 1 1/2 package wide egg noodles
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Soy Sauce 5-6 dashes
Salt & Pepper to taste
While cooking noodles, combine all of the other ingredients in another saucepan and start heating that through. Drain the noodles when done, combine with the tuna mixture and serve.
This is a really simple, cheap recipe I use for lunch. The kids love it.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Daily Mini Devotion
Psalm 56:9
When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God is for me.
I love the last part of this verse. What a great thought, the all powerful God that created the universe... is for me. He wants me to make it. He cares about me. Isn't that such a comforting thought!
When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God is for me.
I love the last part of this verse. What a great thought, the all powerful God that created the universe... is for me. He wants me to make it. He cares about me. Isn't that such a comforting thought!
Daily Recipe
Nacho Mac and Cheese
3 c uncooked gemelli or spiral pasta
1 lb ground beef
¼ c butter, cubed
¼ c flour
1 envelope taco seasoning
¼ tsp pepper
2 ¼ c milk
2 c (8 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
1 c frozen corn, thawed
1 c crushed tortilla chips
Cook gemelli according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook beef and red peppers over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
Stir in the butter, flour, taco seasoning and pepper until blended. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 min. or until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese and corn until cheese is melted. Drain gemelli; add to beef mixture and stir to coat. Sprinkle with tortilla chips.
3 c uncooked gemelli or spiral pasta
1 lb ground beef
¼ c butter, cubed
¼ c flour
1 envelope taco seasoning
¼ tsp pepper
2 ¼ c milk
2 c (8 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
1 c frozen corn, thawed
1 c crushed tortilla chips
Cook gemelli according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook beef and red peppers over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
Stir in the butter, flour, taco seasoning and pepper until blended. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 min. or until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese and corn until cheese is melted. Drain gemelli; add to beef mixture and stir to coat. Sprinkle with tortilla chips.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Daily Mini Devotion
Psalm 40:1
I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
God does hear us. Even when we don’t feel anyone listening just wait patiently. God is there, He is listening and knows what is best and when the perfect time is to answer.
I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
God does hear us. Even when we don’t feel anyone listening just wait patiently. God is there, He is listening and knows what is best and when the perfect time is to answer.
Daily Recipe
Salisbury Steak with Gemelli
2 eggs
3/4 cup bread crumbs
1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp pepper
1 tsp minced garlic
1 1/2 lb ground beef
4 T flour
2 cup chicken broth
2 T ketchup
1 tsp worchestershire sauce
mushrooms (If I use them I serve them seperate since only 2 of us like them)
Hot cooked gemelli or spiral pasta
In a large bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, pepper and garlic. Mix in beef and shape into patties. Cook patties in 1T oil. Remove and keep warm
Stir in flour into drippings from patties until blended. Gradually stir in the broth, ketchup, and worchestershire sauce. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 min. or until thickened.
Return patties to the skillet. Simmer until heated through. Serve over gemelli or other spiral pasta.
This feeds our big family pretty good and it is fairly cheap. I usually make extra sauce, just use butter instead of the drippings. This is not real healthy but it tastes good :)
2 eggs
3/4 cup bread crumbs
1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp pepper
1 tsp minced garlic
1 1/2 lb ground beef
4 T flour
2 cup chicken broth
2 T ketchup
1 tsp worchestershire sauce
mushrooms (If I use them I serve them seperate since only 2 of us like them)
Hot cooked gemelli or spiral pasta
In a large bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, pepper and garlic. Mix in beef and shape into patties. Cook patties in 1T oil. Remove and keep warm
Stir in flour into drippings from patties until blended. Gradually stir in the broth, ketchup, and worchestershire sauce. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 min. or until thickened.
Return patties to the skillet. Simmer until heated through. Serve over gemelli or other spiral pasta.
This feeds our big family pretty good and it is fairly cheap. I usually make extra sauce, just use butter instead of the drippings. This is not real healthy but it tastes good :)
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Daily Devotion
Ephesians 5:1
Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;
This verse just jumped out to me today. My 3 older children were at the neighbors house. Since there was no one to entertain my 1 ½ year old, she followed me around the house. Every where I went there was a little person right by my feet. She does this often and I find myself stumbling over her a lot. If you have small children I am sure you can relate. Are we so close to the Lord that he stumbles over us? We should be constantly depending on the Lord.
Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;
This verse just jumped out to me today. My 3 older children were at the neighbors house. Since there was no one to entertain my 1 ½ year old, she followed me around the house. Every where I went there was a little person right by my feet. She does this often and I find myself stumbling over her a lot. If you have small children I am sure you can relate. Are we so close to the Lord that he stumbles over us? We should be constantly depending on the Lord.
Daily Recipe
Ginger Glazed Chicken Breasts
1 lb boneless chicken breasts
3 T butter or margarine, divided
2 T brown sugar
1/8 tsp ground ginger
1 pkg (14 oz.) frozen baby carrots, partially thawed
½ c chicken broth
salt and pepper to taste
Season chicken with salt and pepper. In large nonstick skillet, melt 1 T butter over medium-high heat and cook chicken. Remove to serving platter; keep warm.
Over medium heat, melt 2 T butter, brown sugar and ginger, stirring frequently until sugar is dissolved. Add carrots and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer stirring frequently, 5 minutes, until sauce thickens slightly and carrots are heated through. To serve, spoon sauce and carrots over chicken.
1 lb boneless chicken breasts
3 T butter or margarine, divided
2 T brown sugar
1/8 tsp ground ginger
1 pkg (14 oz.) frozen baby carrots, partially thawed
½ c chicken broth
salt and pepper to taste
Season chicken with salt and pepper. In large nonstick skillet, melt 1 T butter over medium-high heat and cook chicken. Remove to serving platter; keep warm.
Over medium heat, melt 2 T butter, brown sugar and ginger, stirring frequently until sugar is dissolved. Add carrots and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer stirring frequently, 5 minutes, until sauce thickens slightly and carrots are heated through. To serve, spoon sauce and carrots over chicken.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Daily Devotion
Proverbs 19:14 House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD.
Here is Webster’s 1828 dictionary’s definition of prudent.
PRU'DENT, a. Cautious; circumspect; practically wise; careful of the consequences of enterprises, measures or actions; cautious not to act when the end is of doubtful utility, or probably impracticable.
What a great goal…to be a prudent wife and mother. So often we act and react through emotions. We need to be cautious of the words that we speak and the actions take especially toward our family. So often we put on an act around others and treat our family badly. Our family is the most important group of people that we influence. They should see our best, not our worst. I like the definition “practically wise”. We have a lot to live up to with just one verse.
Here is Webster’s 1828 dictionary’s definition of prudent.
PRU'DENT, a. Cautious; circumspect; practically wise; careful of the consequences of enterprises, measures or actions; cautious not to act when the end is of doubtful utility, or probably impracticable.
What a great goal…to be a prudent wife and mother. So often we act and react through emotions. We need to be cautious of the words that we speak and the actions take especially toward our family. So often we put on an act around others and treat our family badly. Our family is the most important group of people that we influence. They should see our best, not our worst. I like the definition “practically wise”. We have a lot to live up to with just one verse.
Blog Revival
I have decided to revive this blog that I had started at one of the difficult times in my life. I want to use it to be an encouragement to other ladies. Sometimes we get so consumed with life and our struggles that we forget that others need encouraging. Please join me in being an encouragement. I have posted my e-mail on the side so you can send devotions to be posted. I will be posting one devotion and a recipe or household tip every day.
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