Its called The Verse Project!
Various artists have put scripture to music. It is a musical and visual art to help people memorize and mediate on Scripture.
http://theversesproject.com
The Verses Project
I cam across this great Website that you can check out!
Its called The Verse Project!
Various artists have put scripture to music. It is a musical and visual art to help people memorize and mediate on Scripture.
http://theversesproject.com
Its called The Verse Project!
Various artists have put scripture to music. It is a musical and visual art to help people memorize and mediate on Scripture.
http://theversesproject.com
Don't mistake God's patience for His absence
I have not written for the blog in a long time. Various life
events have kept me busy. Two major things one being that I have two small
children (2 ½ and 5 years old) and the second that we moved into a new
home, started school and trying to get settled. Many of you know that moving into
our home was a long time coming. A year of searching and being patient was
challenging. God truly provided the
right home for our family.
As I look back on that whole experience and waiting in the
Lord, it was an experience that was needed. Many times in the midst of waiting I was
frustrated, disappointed, depressed and unwilling to see the light at the end
of the tunnel.
There were times that I really didn’t feel peace. I was
leaning on my own understanding. I had many a talks with God and myself. I do
that often just talk with God as if we are having coffee and express my
feelings, concerns and at many times during the frustrations. I often talk to my self; some say they do
that because no one talks back to you. However when I talked with God, He really
talked back to me. Throughout the process He would speak through devotions, my
husband, peoples calls and offered pray.
Those are the things that helped me/us walk through the year long
process of finding a home while living with children at my in–laws home.
However, recently I have felt that God has been silent. How could I say that! He is always with you and knows what you
need. Oh yes He does and is but what I experienced during that journey was quit
different than now.
I needed to see why I was feeling this way and reflect
inwardly. God is never truly silent He just shows up in different ways and it is
up to us to see it!
I just needed to stop and see.
It was my own thoughts and allowing circumstances to
overtake control. I just needed to stop and rest in Him.
Reminders are good and I need many of them daily. So look around to find Him. He has not left
you, He is right next to you.
Deuteronomy
31:8
Amplified
Bible (AMP)
8 It is the Lord Who goes before you; He
will [march] with you; He will not fail you or let you go or forsake
you; [let there be no cowardice or flinching, but] fear not, neither become
broken [in spirit—depressed, dismayed, and unnerved with alarm].
I love the amplified version of Deuteronomy 31:8, “neither
become broken [in spirit-depressed, dismayed]” yes all those things because
he will never leave you!! What a promise to hold onto in those moments that you
might just feel alone. “He will [march]
with you”
Psalm
62:5
New
International Version (NIV)
5 Yes, my soul, find rest in God;
my hope
comes from him.
Deuteronomy
31:6
New
International Version (NIV)
6 Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid
or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will
never leave you nor forsake you.”
Listen to a great song that speaks to my heart and I hope it speaks to yours!
Teacher Appreciation 2013
It's always good to find new ways to say thank you and I, for one, think Teachers are special people who need to be thanked!
Never underestimate the impact of a simple hand written note to say "thanks".
But in addition to that, here are some fun ideas that I did this year. I have included the sources for all the neat little ideas below.
I ended up tweaking a few of them using my own personal touch (which I guess is what makes each one unique!)
I love free printables and many of the links below provide individual tags to print which makes this even more simple to do!
Free Printable (Source)
Jam for a "Berry Sweet" Teacher.
(Source)
Hand Sanitizer with cute Poem
(Source)
I would recommend finding the sanitizer that is completely clear.
I had ordered them already so no turning back!
Teachers help Make small things Grow with Plant
(Source)
Thanks for Quenching the Thirst for Knowledge
(Source)
FREE PRINTABLE: Quenching the Thirst of Knowledge Straw Tags click HERE
These ideas can work for end of year gifts too!
Follow my PINTEREST Board for Teacher Appreciation.
Happy Gifting!
Amish Cinnamon Bread Alternative
I want to share another great Recipe without all the Fuss. I love the Cinnamon Amish bread. I had the mix and did all the mixing for the eight days but found on Pinterest this great alternative and it really was a big hit in our house. Enjoy!
Recipe: Amish Cinnamon Bread Alternative
Recipe: Amish Cinnamon Bread Alternative
Happy Baking!
P.S. refly creations has wonderful recipes and ideas. A really great site to check out!!
14 Days of Love
Valentine's
day is coming.
I found
some ideas about telling your kids each day what you love about them. I
created little cards that have something we love about each of them and attached a
Hershey’s kiss to the card.
Third:
Fourth:
I found some cute recipes for snacks, breakfast and dinner. This year we are going to have a fun breakfast together and a nice dinner. I will take out the china for dinner, make the table look nice for this special dinner as a family. Here is a link for some ideas on Pinterest .
Links:
P. S.
I found
myself this year thinking more about how can I express my love for my family
more than just the one day this month. I decided that it was going to be 14 Days of Love.
I began
to search for things to do for and with the kids. I found some great ideas that I want to share
with you.
First:
I found
some ideas about telling your kids each day what you love about them. I
created little cards that have something we love about each of them and attached a
Hershey’s kiss to the card.
Second:
I wrote 8 cards to my husband. Just things that I appreciate about him or things that I love he does for the kids and me. On the other days I am going to give him a cute candy Valentine. I found a few Pinterest Ideas that you can check out. My husband doesn’t like chocolate so I was limited on some of the cute ideas. (I know not normal)
Third:Fourth:
I found some cute recipes for snacks, breakfast and dinner. This year we are going to have a fun breakfast together and a nice dinner. I will take out the china for dinner, make the table look nice for this special dinner as a family. Here is a link for some ideas on Pinterest .
I love
this month because it makes us focus in on how we can tell those around us that
we love and appreciate them. Take a minute to write a note to a friend or loved
one. No one gets "snail mail" anymore and yet everyone still loves it!
Our
greatest example of Love is Jesus. God sent His son, Jesus, as a sacrifice for
us. He died on the cross at Calvary because
He loved us so much. No matter the sin
in your life, God will forgive you if you believe in Him and ask for
forgiveness. May you know and find His love.
“But God demonstrates His own love
toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us” New American Standard Bible (©1995)
Share
with me what you do in your house or what you are going to do!
Happy
Valentine's Day!
A great 30 Minute interview with Kathi Lipp on the Focus on the Family site about practical ways for women to take simple, daily steps to improve their marriage and affirm their husband.
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Cleaning Up
Cleaning...
I don’t know about you but it is necessary evil. I
know that some may enjoy cleaning but for me it is not on the top of my “fun
things to do” list. Certainly it’s necessary, and I love a clean
house. But I can’t say that it brings me great joy to clean and scrub a
toilet, wash floors, dust, etc. But enough already with my open and
honest assessment…
Pinterest Board: Ideas for Cleaning
Products I like:
Walmart offers:
This is great on Hardwood floors and Tile. I use this most days instead of a broom. It is plug-in so it doesn't lose its juice.
I use Swiffer for Dusting and the
Wet Mop for daily touch ups!
Invisible Glass. I found that this streaks less than other brands.
Mr. Clean Magic Erasers are great for the marks on the wall and TIP: Removes Soap scum on shower glass doors!!!
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I recently decided I needed to keep up with the
house cleaning on a daily basis and not just have this one major cleaning day
only once a week. On an everyday basis I clean up small things and keep
the kitchen tidy and wipe down the bathrooms several times a week. But
that is not what I am talking about here. I want to keep a generally
clean house so that if an unexpected visitor pops in I am not completely embarrassed
with how our house looks! Not to mention that a clean home is a happy
home (on many levels). So where did I turn to try and help me figure out
this dilemma? Pinterest of course!
I explored all types of cleaning schedules; tips,
articles you name it. I read about a dozen blogs but nothing quite fit me
exactly so I tweaked a few ideas and created a cleaning schedule that will work
for me so that I don’t feel too overwhelmed. Now, my husband really is
super sweet and has never put any pressure on me to keep up with the house, but
I know that he appreciates it and I must admit, I do too!
For some this might not work, but for me I am on
week three of a clean house and I am loving it! My husband has even
commented (unsolicited, I promise) on how clean the house has been and how he
has appreciated all the work. Yay!! And an added bonus of this
schedule is that I am not spending a ton of time each day cleaning.
Because let’s face it…I have little ones and spending extended periods of
time cleaning is not always feasible. A great quote that I found (and
love) by Phyllis Diller:
“ Cleaning your house while your kids are still growing up is like
shoveling the walk before it stops snowing.”
I laugh and give an “Amen”
every time I read that quote! Raising small children and allowing them to
play does leave a mess that is continuous. It’s natural to have that
feeling of frustration when you just cleaned up one thing and turn around to
find that Jr. has completely dumped out all his cars in one big pile and then
moves on to Mr. Potato Head to shake out all the pieces, dumping his little cup
of Goldfish on the floor in the process. I don’t know, maybe that’s just
my kids. We are
working on the whole, “once you are done playing with one thing put it away and
then take out the next,” but that’s a continual work in progress and worthy of
a whole other blog post at a later date!
What I want to share with you is that this Cleaning Schedule offers me a chance to keep up my house and not feel overwhelmed with having to do one mass-cleaning day. Been there, done that…and I was not loving it. Below is the schedule. If you would like it use it please do, or if it is a great starting point and you need to tweak it for you, I have attached it below in as a Publisher doc that you can tweak. I love to share and hope that this can be helpful to you as well.
What I want to share with you is that this Cleaning Schedule offers me a chance to keep up my house and not feel overwhelmed with having to do one mass-cleaning day. Been there, done that…and I was not loving it. Below is the schedule. If you would like it use it please do, or if it is a great starting point and you need to tweak it for you, I have attached it below in as a Publisher doc that you can tweak. I love to share and hope that this can be helpful to you as well.
Walmart offers:
This is great on Hardwood floors and Tile. I use this most days instead of a broom. It is plug-in so it doesn't lose its juice.
I use Swiffer for Dusting and the
Wet Mop for daily touch ups!
Invisible Glass. I found that this streaks less than other brands.
Mr. Clean Magic Erasers are great for the marks on the wall and TIP: Removes Soap scum on shower glass doors!!!
Santa Fe Chicken Packets
I have had so many request on this recipe that I am reposting it..
(I have made it more times than I can keep count it is that yummy!)
It is super easy and no mess. I did make a few adjustments see after the recipe.
(I have made it more times than I can keep count it is that yummy!)
It is super easy and no mess. I did make a few adjustments see after the recipe.
Santa Fe Chicken Packets
Chicken breasts topped with black beans, corn and zesty tomatoes, cooked in foil packets on the grill for an easy summertime meal
Hands On: 10 | Total: 30 | Makes: 4 servings (1 packet each)
Ingredients:
▪ 1 can (15 oz each) Rosarita® Premium Whole Black Beans, drained, rinsed
▪ 2 cups frozen whole kernel corn
▪ 1 can (10 oz each) Ro*Tel® Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, drained
▪ 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
▪ PAM® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
▪ 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (5 oz each)
▪ 1/2 cup shredded reduced fat Mexican cheese blend
Directions
1. Preheat outdoor grill to medium-high heat according to manufacturer's directions. Stir together beans, corn, drained tomatoes and cumin in medium bowl.
2. Place four 18x12-inch pieces of heavy foil on counter. Spray each with cooking spray. Place 1 breast in center on each piece of foil. Spoon 1/4th bean mixture over chicken for each packet. Bring up short sides of each foil packet and double fold top. Double fold both ends to seal each packet, leaving space for steam to gather.
3. Place packets on grate of covered grill. Grill 15 to 20 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in centers (165°F). Carefully open packets; sprinkle 1/4th cheese on top of each breast. Close foil and let stand 2 minutes or until cheese melts.
Nutritional Information:
4 servings (1 packet each) Calories 386; Total Fat 9 g (Saturated Fat 3 g); Cholesterol 110 mg; Sodium 613 mg; Carbohydrate 28 g; (Dietary Fiber 6 g, Sugars 4 g); Protein 47 g; Percent Daily Values*: Vitamin A 11%; Vitamin C 9%; Calcium 26%; Iron 17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Cook's Tips
Packets may be baked on shallow pan in 425°F oven 20 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in centers. Or, to save aluminum foil, place chicken in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Spoon bean mixture over chicken; cover dish with aluminum foil. Bake in 375°F oven 30 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in centers.
Recipe From: Ready Set Eat
Adjustments:
- I seasoned my chicken with a little salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika and minced onion. I put all four pieces in one Foil Packet.
- To make a little less spicy I just used Diced tomatoes( instead of with green chiles) I made both ways and they were great.
- Served with Spanish rice.
- Topped with Sour Cream.
Happy Cooking!
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Scriptures for the Season VIII
John 1:1-5
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning.
Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it.
John 1:14
The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among
us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the
Father, full of grace and truth.
John 3:16
For God so loved the world that he gave his one
and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal
life.
May this season be filled with
Love, Joy, Hope and Peace!
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