We just returned home from AZ on Thursday afternoon and cleaned, did laundry and re-packed. We are leaving EARLY Monday morning for Is.rael!! I will be posting our groups journal on our Israel blog
http://2011nepilgrims.blogspot.com/
so if you want to keep up with our travels, you are welcome to come on over and check it out. You can also 'sign up' for emails and it will let you know when I have added a new post. We are excited and packed and ready to go on our next adventure!. =)
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Monday, February 13, 2012
Welcome Bent.ley Reid
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Time is Going Quickly...
Last week was filled with car shows for Cute Farmer and I attended a few, but also got the master bath painted. We are looking forward to the arrival of Bentley tomorrow!!! Brian, Amy and Carter are coming over for supper and Carter will stay with us while Daddy and Mommy go to the hospital in the morning and wait for Bentley to come into this world! Can't believe we only have four weeks left and we will be heading back! I know I need to get some photos uploaded, and hope to ...especially when Bentley gets here! I need to take a couple of photos of the painting project. Hope to get some done on the bedroom today. When that is done...all the painting here is done. We still have a couple little projects here, but for the most part, have it done. The D.ish guy is coming any minute. We take our receivers back and forth and have had trouble with our programming here. We can't stay locked on to the satellites. Our receivers are the origional ones and they are coming to replace our antiques. They said we could keep them...that tells you something... I said..what would WE do with them...he laughed... He said they are trying to get rid of the ancient ones...they always have to look up a different screen when we call ...to go back and see what in the world we have. Most of them have never even seen what we have...ha...before their time....
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Wednesday, January 04, 2012
Finish the Race...
(I wanted to save this devotion this morning...such a good reminder....)
Finish The Race
Paul was returning to Jerusalem at the end of his third and final missionary journey. By this time in his ministry, Paul had been a Christian for nearly twenty years. Twenty years since Jesus called Paul, "My chosen instrument to carry My name before the Gentiles and their kings and before the people of Israel" (Acts 9:15). Twenty years of faithful service, and now... "In every city the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and hardships are facing me" (Acts 20:23).
Paul was returning home, but his life was not going to be easy. He knew there were many trials ahead, but his life had a purpose far beyond his immediate surroundings.
Acts 20:24
"I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me - the task of testifying to the gospel of God's grace."
It was several more years before Paul wrote; "I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation" (Philippians 4:12); yet here, when facing certain hardship, Paul showed he had already learned the secret. The particular circumstances in Paul's life had become of minor importance. He knew his contentment was not based on current events, but on bringing glory and honor to God. His life had a wonderful purpose even in the face of great adversity and harsh conditions.
We were all created for the same purpose as Paul - we were created to bring glory and honor to God! Our specific tasks may differ and change from time to time, but we each have the same unchanging purpose. Everything we do, say, and think should bring glory and honor to our Heavenly Father!
God's race is run in the deepest part of our heart, not in the flurry of activity. Running well is not defined by doing more; rather, we run a "successful" race as we do every little task we are given with the complete and absolute devotion of our heart.
His race is long and often difficult. There are many distractions which seek to slow us down and even pull us from the track; and at times we may even wonder why we're running. But being a participant in God's eternal race is infinitely more rewarding than standing on the sidelines and simply watching! He has called us to run - and to run well!!
We must run the path God places before us with all the strength He provides, and within the sure and calming protection of His grace. Let's run with the motivation of bringing Him glory and honor by loving Him with ALL our heart, soul, mind, and strength. Let's continue to run well, and with a burning desire to finish the race.
Have a Christ Centered Day!
Steve Troxel
God's Daily Word Ministries
Finish The Race
Paul was returning to Jerusalem at the end of his third and final missionary journey. By this time in his ministry, Paul had been a Christian for nearly twenty years. Twenty years since Jesus called Paul, "My chosen instrument to carry My name before the Gentiles and their kings and before the people of Israel" (Acts 9:15). Twenty years of faithful service, and now... "In every city the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and hardships are facing me" (Acts 20:23).
Paul was returning home, but his life was not going to be easy. He knew there were many trials ahead, but his life had a purpose far beyond his immediate surroundings.
Acts 20:24
"I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me - the task of testifying to the gospel of God's grace."
It was several more years before Paul wrote; "I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation" (Philippians 4:12); yet here, when facing certain hardship, Paul showed he had already learned the secret. The particular circumstances in Paul's life had become of minor importance. He knew his contentment was not based on current events, but on bringing glory and honor to God. His life had a wonderful purpose even in the face of great adversity and harsh conditions.
We were all created for the same purpose as Paul - we were created to bring glory and honor to God! Our specific tasks may differ and change from time to time, but we each have the same unchanging purpose. Everything we do, say, and think should bring glory and honor to our Heavenly Father!
God's race is run in the deepest part of our heart, not in the flurry of activity. Running well is not defined by doing more; rather, we run a "successful" race as we do every little task we are given with the complete and absolute devotion of our heart.
His race is long and often difficult. There are many distractions which seek to slow us down and even pull us from the track; and at times we may even wonder why we're running. But being a participant in God's eternal race is infinitely more rewarding than standing on the sidelines and simply watching! He has called us to run - and to run well!!
We must run the path God places before us with all the strength He provides, and within the sure and calming protection of His grace. Let's run with the motivation of bringing Him glory and honor by loving Him with ALL our heart, soul, mind, and strength. Let's continue to run well, and with a burning desire to finish the race.
Have a Christ Centered Day!
Steve Troxel
God's Daily Word Ministries
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Oh My Goodness Corn Muffins!!
2 cups cornmeal
1 (9-ounce) package yellow cake mix
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
honey glaze (recipe below)
Mix yellow cornmeal, stone-ground cornmeal, cake mix, baking powder, salt and cayenne pepper in bowl. Combine milk, buttermilk, oil, eggs, brown sugar and honey in a bowl. Mix well. Add to cornmeal mixture and mix gently. There should be no lumps, but do not overmix. Fold in the mayonnaise. Let rest, covered, in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or overnight.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spoon cold batter into muffin tin or a cast iron skillet. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted comes out clean and the top is golden brown. Drizzle with honey glaze. Yield: 9 servings.
I'm telling ya...the best part of these is the top...I'm gonna find me one of those 'muffin top' pans...I'm not kidding!!!
(If you use paper wrappers, spray lightly with oil before filling or you will leave a good part of your muffins stuck to the wrappers)
Honey Glaze
1 stick butter melted
1/4 cup honey
(Can be stored in fridge if you don't want to use it all or just want some made ahead)
1 (9-ounce) package yellow cake mix
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
honey glaze (recipe below)
Mix yellow cornmeal, stone-ground cornmeal, cake mix, baking powder, salt and cayenne pepper in bowl. Combine milk, buttermilk, oil, eggs, brown sugar and honey in a bowl. Mix well. Add to cornmeal mixture and mix gently. There should be no lumps, but do not overmix. Fold in the mayonnaise. Let rest, covered, in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or overnight.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spoon cold batter into muffin tin or a cast iron skillet. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted comes out clean and the top is golden brown. Drizzle with honey glaze. Yield: 9 servings.
I'm telling ya...the best part of these is the top...I'm gonna find me one of those 'muffin top' pans...I'm not kidding!!!
(If you use paper wrappers, spray lightly with oil before filling or you will leave a good part of your muffins stuck to the wrappers)
Honey Glaze
1 stick butter melted
1/4 cup honey
(Can be stored in fridge if you don't want to use it all or just want some made ahead)
2011 Christmas Ad
The ad for the paper for this Christmas season..... =) We are growing...when I first started doing this, I think there were 8 people and we have grown to 22 in our clinic....Friday, December 09, 2011
Easy Mexi Crockpot Soup
Easy Mexi Crockpot Soup
1 can rotel
1 can corn
1 can black beans (drained & rinsed)
2 frozen chicken breasts
8 oz lite cream cheese
1 pkg dry ranch dressing
1 T cumin
1 t onion powder
1 t chili powder
Put in crockpot on medium for 6 to 8 hours. Shred chicken....enjoy!
This is going to work with me today. This is 3X the recipe for the big oval crockpot. They all loved it last time and could not be easier! We serve with tortilla chips for the crackers. =)
1 can rotel1 can corn
1 can black beans (drained & rinsed)
2 frozen chicken breasts
8 oz lite cream cheese
1 pkg dry ranch dressing
1 T cumin
1 t onion powder
1 t chili powder
Put in crockpot on medium for 6 to 8 hours. Shred chicken....enjoy!
This is going to work with me today. This is 3X the recipe for the big oval crockpot. They all loved it last time and could not be easier! We serve with tortilla chips for the crackers. =)
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