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Tasty Tuesday

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It’s Tasty Tuesday! I have several recipes to share that have been shared with me on Facebook and Pinterest.  Just click on the picture and it will take you to the site where you can get the recipe.  Enjoy!

Sloppy Jose' Quesadillas

Sloppy Jose’ Quesadillas

These quesadillas look really yummy!  My sweety shared this recipe.  I’m seeing that as a request to have it for dinner soon.

 

 

 

Chicken Taco Bowl

Chicken Taco Bowl

If I had to choose one appliance in my kitchen that I couldn’t live without it would be the slow cooker.  I use it for dinner, dessert, hot beverages…you name it.  Ray and I both like Southwestern style cooking and this recipe is really delicious.  Be sure to cook the rice separately.  Otherwise, it will become mush.

 

Sweet Tea Sangria

Sweet Tea Sangria

I really like fruity drinks.  We don’t drink alcohol so when I make Sangria I use non-alcoholic white grape juice from our local winery.  Using honey to sweeten the tea is another way to give it flavor.  It’s really delicious!

 

 

 

 

Cheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Bake

Cheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Bake

Breakfast for dinner is a favorite around here.  Whether it’s scrambled eggs and toast, a simple bowl of cereal, or something more elaborate there’s never a complaint.

 

 

 

 

 

Pineapple Upside Down Bundt Cake

Pineapple Upside Down Bundt Cake

It wouldn’t be a recipe collection without a great dessert.  I saw this recipe a while back and loved the way Pineapple Upside Down Cake looks when baked in a bundt pan.  Don’t forget to add a scoop of ice cream.  My mouth is already watering.

 

 

 

 

 

I grew up praying before our meals and learned these beautiful words from my grandmother…

Heavenly Father, bless this food to Your glory and our good.  Amen

Blessings to you and yours!

Marie

Friday Faves

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thmb572ca55393568Happy Friday!  It’s been a very trying week.  I’ve been ill, really sick, for most of the week.  You know the kind of sick that stops everything in its tracks and leaves you so weak all you can do is just lie down and hope it passes soon.  It also gave me way to much time to think about an incident that happened last week.  Don’t delude yourself into believing that only kids are bullied.  I really didn’t recognize it as such until I read this awesome post by Mindy over at the Oil of Myrrh Blog.   satan uses our insecurities to give power to others.  Let me tell you that will stop right now.  Praise God!

Target4Rebekah at Ready To Be Offered has written a post of which we should all be taking note. In Target, Transgenderism, and Toughest Love she comments, “…Christ’s sacrifice  was too costly — and I cheapen grace when I make light of His Word by supporting those who do–”  Her choice to not support large businesses that support the LGBT life-style is encouraging and timely.  Well written Rebekah!

praise-1154566_960_720Can you imagine a world that was hopeful, compassionate, full of grace and mercy, thinking of the other person first, forgiving, loving and prayerful?  This beautiful post at Chasing Holiness uses Francesca Battistelli’s beautiful song Holy Spirit as the framework for a series of ‘what if’ questions that would be world changing if practised.

Blessings to you and yours!

Marie

 

 

Happy St. Patrick’s Day

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There are so many beautiful Irish Blessings and Prayers.  I thought you might enjoy seeing a few that are not the traditional.

clover-1263125_960_720May God fill you up with joy, fill you up with peace, so that your believing lives, filled with the life-giving energy of the Holy Spirit, will brim over with hope.

May you live as long as you want

 

 

 

 

 

clover-1263125_960_720May your days be many and your troubles be few.                         May all God’s blessings descend upon you.                                   May peace be within you.  May your heart be strong.                     May you find what you’re seeking wherever you roam.

The LORD bless you

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blessings to you and yours!

Marie

Who Has Your Back?

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Who has your back? Who’s on your six? Do you realize that in putting on the armor there is no mention of our backs ,  perhaps for good reason.   Let’s take a look at  Ephesians 5:10-18.

We are first commanded to put on the FULL armor of God.  All of it!  Not just once, but twice. When we have it all on we can stand against the evil one and the evil forces of this world.  Did you see the word stand.  No sitting down to get the job done.

Belt of truthThe Belt of Truth   Refers to personal integrity, i.e., knowing the truth and speaking the truth.  Simply put – Don’t lie.

 

Beastplate of righteousnessThe Breastplate of Righteousness   What is righteousness?  Honoring God by making the right choices.

 

 

800px-Caligae_from_sideFitted Feet   It was absolutely imparative that a soldier would have the solid footing given by strong and fitted sandals.  Then he could stand strong and move as needed to defeat the enemy.  The rest of this verse refers to the spreading the Gospel of Peace which is a reference to sharing the Word whenever the opportunity arises.  In other words – Be ready to talk about God.

shield-158587_960_720Shield of Faith  In battle the shield can be moved in any direction to deflect arrows, rocks, anything thrown at you.  Shields of ancient times were made of leather and soaked with water to extinguish fire.  The shield saves the soldier from harm just like our faith does for us.

 

160px-Helmet_typ_Weissenau_01Helmet of Salvation   The helmet obviously protects the head.  Simply said – God protects me.

 

 

300px-Uncrossed_gladiusSword of the Spirit  The sword is the only piece of offensive gear in this list.  All the others are used defensively.  It is used to reflect the Word of God.

 

 

And then we are to pray.  In any and all ways in the Spirit for all occasions for everything and everyone.  When this process is complete we are ready to face anything the evil one can throw at us.

But wait!  What about our backs?  Who has our back?  Quite simply, God does.  When confronting an enemy in battle our body is in a face forward position.  If someone sneaks in from behind we turn around.  The evil one is too vain to stay hidden, he wants to be seen eventually.  When all is said and done, God is really all around us.  Front, back, side, top, bottom…

Heavenly Father, help us to use the armor You have provided.  Give us strength, courage, faith, and wisdom.  Help us stay firmly rooted in Your Word, surrounded by Your love.  Lead us forward in the full knowledge that the battle is already won.  Make it so in Jesus name.

Blessings to you and yours!

Marie

You can also find this post in Pondering and Prayer.

How To Worship Well

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Are you bored in Worship?  Critical?  Self-seeking?  Do you bring your best offerings, words and thoughts before the Throne?

God spoke some strong words to Malachi on this issue.  He’s very clear in Malachi 1:11-14

“I am honored all over the world.  And there are people who know how to worship Me all over the world, who honor Me by bringing their best to Me.  They’re saying it everywhere: God is greater, this GOD-of-the-Angel-Armies!  All except you.  Instead of honoring Me, you profane Me.  You profane Me when you say, “Worship is not important, and what we bring to worship is of no account, and when you say, I’m bored–this doesn’t do anything for me.  You act so superior, sticking your noses in the air–act superior to ME, GOD-of-the-Angel-Armies!  And when you do offer something to Me, it’s a hand-me-down, or broken, or useless.  Do you think I’m going to accept it?  This is God speaking to you!  A curse on the person who makes a big show of doing something great for Me–an expensive sacrifice, say–and then at the last minute brings in something puny and worthless!  I’m a great king, GOD-of-the-Angel-Armies, honored for and wide, and I’ll not put up with it!  (The Message)

What does He want?

1-He considers Worship of utmost importance and wants us to place top priority on it.

2-All that we bring to Worship is important.  Our thoughts, our offerings, ourselves, EVERYTHING.

3-Boredom is the choice of the worshipper and NOT one He wants us making.

4-We are to give our best!  Nothing used, broken or less than our best!

Our worship is to be all about Him, blocking out problems, plans, and people and focusing totally on Him.

Heavenly Father, Jehovah Sabaoth, You and You alone are my God, my King.  I will worship You with all of my heart, mind, and soul.  Give me the ability to give You my absolute best.  Make it so in Jesus Holy Name!