Improving my love of life…. through loving God, self and others
We have 35 people coming over for dinner tonight, so I needed a good, solid lunch today! We had some leftover roasted vegetables and also some orzo in the fridge, so I combined the two and added some cooked farro, chopped pecans and feta and poured a little roasted garlic dressing over the top. The only thing... Continue Reading →
Do you have that person who you know you can call and feel better after spending time with them? Not because they will say what you want to hear, but because they really know you, and remind you of who you are. This person provides shelter, protecting you from the lies of the enemy and... Continue Reading →
Oh wow. I tried this side dish out on my small group last weekend, told them I was skeptical, I warned them but they ate it anyway! And they loved it. The flavor that is in this dish is something you don't get out of broccoli; adding the peanuts and rice vinegar make it something... Continue Reading →
https://youtu.be/uSXWadIWN38 Want by Birdtalker Have you heard of Birdtalker? Nashville group that I cannot get enough of these days. They record themselves doing one-shot performances and this one is my favorite so far because of their pure sound and the lyrics. Notice the guy with long hair as he sings; typically he is the lead... Continue Reading →
I'm serving pulled pork sandwiches, baked beans and coleslaw tonight for our small group. This is my favorite way to make coleslaw, to me its actually easier than traditional because I tend to have these ingredients on hand. Bacon Blue Cheese Coleslaw 8 bacon slices, cooked and chopped 3/4 c mayo 2 T red wine... Continue Reading →
On a plane recently the flight attendant announced that it was time to place our phones into airplane mode while we were about to take off. Immediately I remembered an important email that had to be sent, couldn’t wait the three plus hours until I had another opportunity. I tried to shoot off a quick note, but... Continue Reading →
Five years ago I attended a cooking class with a friend and this dish was on the menu. Since then it has become a family favorite because of it's deep flavor and ease in preparing. The trickiest part is finding Asian chili paste, I ordered it from Amazon when my local store stopped carrying it.... Continue Reading →
I was settling in to bed last night, thinking through my last 15 hours and was convicted that I needed to pray for several people who had specifically asked for it, and for many others who hadn't, and for situations that are occurring and others that possibly could. I was talking to God about talking... Continue Reading →
I found this recipe in my latest Bon Appetit magazine, looked through the ingredients and determined I only needed to purchase eggplants and went for it! Unfortunately, I didn't read the recipe closely and the whole thing took close to three hours to get to the table. Halfway through the job, I decided it wasn't worth... Continue Reading →
I grew up with the notion that God was distant and omnipotent, loving His people, but ready to punish and discipline as needed. I don’t fault my Sunday School teachers and their felt boards and characters, but the stories of Noah’s Ark, Jonah and the Whale and even Daniel in the Lion’s Den didn’t do... Continue Reading →
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