I found this on the Mars Hill Church (the good one ^_^) website and wanted to share since it so far seems very scripturally based and head on.
Hope it leads you to a better understanding of Godly Fatherhood.
Linkage Here!!
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Crave - Finding Satisfaction in God Alone
Linkage Here!!
Wonderful women's sermons on various topics.
Crave - Session 1 - Kay Courson
Craving Security - Session 2 - Rhonda Callabello
Craving Control - Session 3 - Sandie Brooks
Finding Satisfaction in God Alone - Session 4 - Kay Courson
Craving Beauty - Session 5 - Cindy Gilland
Craving Food - Session 6 - Diane Taulbee
Craving Love & Affection - Session 7 - Erin Hettick
Wonderful women's sermons on various topics.
Crave - Session 1 - Kay Courson
Craving Security - Session 2 - Rhonda Callabello
Craving Control - Session 3 - Sandie Brooks
Finding Satisfaction in God Alone - Session 4 - Kay Courson
Craving Beauty - Session 5 - Cindy Gilland
Craving Food - Session 6 - Diane Taulbee
Craving Love & Affection - Session 7 - Erin Hettick
Monday, June 29, 2009
Beef Stock Recipe
1 lb Beef Stew Meat, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 large onion, peeled and quartered
1 large carrot, sliced lengthwise or 2-3 handfuls of baby carrots
1 large celery stalk, halved
2 large garlic cloves, peeled or dried garlic powder
4 quarts cold water
1 bunch parsley
1 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp dried dill
1 tsp salt
6 whole black peppercorns
1 large bay leaf
1 large tomato, halved (optional)
Place beef, onion and carrot in large greased roasting pan and roast 20-30 minutes in 400 degree oven until browned. Transfer vegetables and meat to stockpot, pouring any juices into stockpot as well. Bring mixture to simmer, cover and continue to simmer for 3 hours. Do not boil - this will produce a nasty looking foam that you will need to skim off. Strain stock through sieve. Chill stock and remove any fat that rises to the top. Stock can be frozen up to 3 month's.
Personally, I prefer to not skim off the fat because that acts as a "second seal" to keep out the freezer smell. When your ready to use it, after it's defrosted, then skim off the fat and use as you normally would.
1 large onion, peeled and quartered
1 large carrot, sliced lengthwise or 2-3 handfuls of baby carrots
1 large celery stalk, halved
2 large garlic cloves, peeled or dried garlic powder
4 quarts cold water
1 bunch parsley
1 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp dried dill
1 tsp salt
6 whole black peppercorns
1 large bay leaf
1 large tomato, halved (optional)
Place beef, onion and carrot in large greased roasting pan and roast 20-30 minutes in 400 degree oven until browned. Transfer vegetables and meat to stockpot, pouring any juices into stockpot as well. Bring mixture to simmer, cover and continue to simmer for 3 hours. Do not boil - this will produce a nasty looking foam that you will need to skim off. Strain stock through sieve. Chill stock and remove any fat that rises to the top. Stock can be frozen up to 3 month's.
Personally, I prefer to not skim off the fat because that acts as a "second seal" to keep out the freezer smell. When your ready to use it, after it's defrosted, then skim off the fat and use as you normally would.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
GF/VG/ETC-FREE Waffles
Yay! Okay, so I played around and found a recipe that produced a really yummy and crispy waffle.
1 c. white rice flour
1/2 c. potato starch
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vegan rice protein powder
1 1/4 c. rice milk or alternative
1/4 c. oil
Mix dry ingredients, whisk in wet, add any additions. Next pour 3/4 c. into your waffle maker and follow appliance directions.
Cinnamon Raisin Waffles -
3 tsp. sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1 T. raisins
Banana Waffles -
1/2 smooshed banana
3 tsp. sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
Blueberry Cinnamon Waffles -
1/4 c. whole blueberries
3 tsp. sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
Savory Pizza Waffles (Whodathunkit, right?)
1 Plain Waffle, toasted
1-2 T. pizza sauce, per waffle
2 T. Rice Cheese, mozzarella flavor, per waffle
Sprinkling of olives, GF pepperoni, thinly sliced onions, thinly sliced bell pepper, etc. Whatever you like.
Assemble pizza waffle's on cookie sheet and broil until cheese melts completely. Enjoy!
1 c. white rice flour
1/2 c. potato starch
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vegan rice protein powder
1 1/4 c. rice milk or alternative
1/4 c. oil
Mix dry ingredients, whisk in wet, add any additions. Next pour 3/4 c. into your waffle maker and follow appliance directions.
Cinnamon Raisin Waffles -
3 tsp. sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1 T. raisins
Banana Waffles -
1/2 smooshed banana
3 tsp. sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
Blueberry Cinnamon Waffles -
1/4 c. whole blueberries
3 tsp. sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
Savory Pizza Waffles (Whodathunkit, right?)
1 Plain Waffle, toasted
1-2 T. pizza sauce, per waffle
2 T. Rice Cheese, mozzarella flavor, per waffle
Sprinkling of olives, GF pepperoni, thinly sliced onions, thinly sliced bell pepper, etc. Whatever you like.
Assemble pizza waffle's on cookie sheet and broil until cheese melts completely. Enjoy!
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Supermarket Guru Product Reviews
Found this site on redplum.com and Phil Lempert is the product reviewer. He reviews a good bit of natural/organic products with a few regular stuff tossed in.
CHECK IT OUT
CHECK IT OUT
Monday, June 15, 2009
Vegan/Kosher/GF Crockpot Baked Beans
4 cans (15oz ea) Northern Beans
2 small onions, diced
1 tsp. dry mustard
1/4 c. brown sugar (I use light but dark will add a hint of molasses)
1 1/2 tsp. sea salt
1/4 c. brown rice syrup (Lundberg is GF) or maple syrup
1 c. tomato sauce (or thin some tomato paste with water to equal this amount)
Pour all ingredients into a crockpot and stir to combine thoroughly. Turn crockpot on low and allow to slowly heat for 6-8 hours. Watch consistency of bean sauce, taste test throughout the time to see if it needs more sweetness or salt for your personal tastes. I dip potato chips into baked beans so I prefer a bit more sauce but cook to your tastes.
2 small onions, diced
1 tsp. dry mustard
1/4 c. brown sugar (I use light but dark will add a hint of molasses)
1 1/2 tsp. sea salt
1/4 c. brown rice syrup (Lundberg is GF) or maple syrup
1 c. tomato sauce (or thin some tomato paste with water to equal this amount)
Pour all ingredients into a crockpot and stir to combine thoroughly. Turn crockpot on low and allow to slowly heat for 6-8 hours. Watch consistency of bean sauce, taste test throughout the time to see if it needs more sweetness or salt for your personal tastes. I dip potato chips into baked beans so I prefer a bit more sauce but cook to your tastes.
GF/Egg/Dairy & Vegan Potato Salad
3 c. peeled and diced cooked potatoes
1/2 c. chopped celery
1/4 c. chopped onion (if you don't have raw onion use onion powder to taste)
2 tsp. dried dill
1/2 c. vegenaise (click here for website info)
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. celery salt
1/4 tsp. white pepper
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
Place potatoes, celery and onion in large bowl. Mix remaining ingredients in a bowl and whisk. Pour over potato mixture and toss until thoroughly coated. Refrigerate until serving time.
1/2 c. chopped celery
1/4 c. chopped onion (if you don't have raw onion use onion powder to taste)
2 tsp. dried dill
1/2 c. vegenaise (click here for website info)
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. celery salt
1/4 tsp. white pepper
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
Place potatoes, celery and onion in large bowl. Mix remaining ingredients in a bowl and whisk. Pour over potato mixture and toss until thoroughly coated. Refrigerate until serving time.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Awesome Produce Deals
Now is the time for berries so get them fresh while you can, the crops in Starke were pretty badly damaged so they are most likely Driscoll's brand which I believe are coming out of California.
Food Lion
Strawberries/1lb $2.50 ea
Blueberries/1 Pint $2.50 ea
Mangos $.99 ea
Sweet Potatoes $.89lb
Winn Dixie
Strawberries/1lb $2.50ea
Blueberries/1 Pint $2.50ea
5lb Bag Russet Potatoes/ 5lb Bag $2.00
Publix
Organic Strawberries/ 1lb $2.50 ea
Cantaloupes / $2.00ea (not bad in comparison to the normal $3.99 ea)
Commercial Strawberries 1lb Container 2/$4
Raspberries 5.6oz 2/$4
Food Lion
Strawberries/1lb $2.50 ea
Blueberries/1 Pint $2.50 ea
Mangos $.99 ea
Sweet Potatoes $.89lb
Winn Dixie
Strawberries/1lb $2.50ea
Blueberries/1 Pint $2.50ea
5lb Bag Russet Potatoes/ 5lb Bag $2.00
Publix
Organic Strawberries/ 1lb $2.50 ea
Cantaloupes / $2.00ea (not bad in comparison to the normal $3.99 ea)
Commercial Strawberries 1lb Container 2/$4
Raspberries 5.6oz 2/$4
Modest Women's Apparel
Seems to be a pretty upstanding company and the clothes are pretty stylish. Their sizes due however range from XS (2) to XL (16), so technically they have a smidgen of plus size clothing. They also have a cute swim suit that's pretty darn modest in comparison to what's on the market today. Their clothing is a bit on the pricey side but their products are made here in the US, so I can understand the higher pricing. Do check out their clearance section for discounted modest items.
Christa Taylor
Christa Taylor
Monday, June 8, 2009
Indian Fry Bread
This is a recipe that my grandmother taught my mom to make and it originates from Indians (aka Native Americans) during very poor times to help fill empty stomachs. Corn was a big staple of Indian tribes and this was one of the variations of "Poor Man's Bread". Also, due to white men's introduction of lard, this was pan fried traditional but to cut down on the cardiac arrest risk I used canola pan spray.
2 c. cornmeal
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
2 pinches baking soda
1/4 c. white rice flour
2 T. potato starch
1 scant cup of water
1/4 of bacon drippings or oil
1/2 c. rice milk (you can use whatever milk your family drinks)
Whisk dry ingredients together to get out any lumps, add wet liquids. Heat up frying pan and drop 1/4 c. blobs onto a hot skillet and cook the way you would pancakes. Serve savory with rice and beans or serve as a breakfast dish with butter and syrup.
2 c. cornmeal
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
2 pinches baking soda
1/4 c. white rice flour
2 T. potato starch
1 scant cup of water
1/4 of bacon drippings or oil
1/2 c. rice milk (you can use whatever milk your family drinks)
Whisk dry ingredients together to get out any lumps, add wet liquids. Heat up frying pan and drop 1/4 c. blobs onto a hot skillet and cook the way you would pancakes. Serve savory with rice and beans or serve as a breakfast dish with butter and syrup.
Frugal Tips - Babies/Kids
(1) Never buy new clothes or shoes, if you have the time you can check out garage sales being held in nearby neighborhoods or church/organizations. If your lucky enough to have a consignment store, find out what days they have specials and head in only on those day.
(2) Let your friends hold a baby shower for you, if they have the desire then by all means, let them have fun. You will get tons of clothing, shoes, diapers, etc. Keep all receipts so that you can return copies to the store and any extra items you won't need.
(3) Breast feed if possible, formula runs anywhere from $10 - $30 a can depending on whether it's on sale or full price. Consult nurses and lactation consultants to see if your able to get your baby to nurse. If your unable to breast feed, contact as many formula companies and sign up to get coupons. Combine sale formula and coupons to save even more money.
(4) Make baby food at home from foods that your family regularly eats, but don't waste money on special food processor's when most families already have a full size food processor that will work just fine. If your baby absolutely turns his/her nose up at the consistency you create, buy a few jars from the store (using COUPONS) and attempt to get the right consistency. If all else fails, only buy baby food when it's on sale and you have coupons to go with it.
(5) Have a kids clothing swap with your friends, your kids will have the chance to get a new wardrobe as well as new shoes or toys.
(6) If you know someone that got kids just a bit older then yours, ask if you can have the hand-me-down's for your child.
(7) Don't give your kiddos juice, it's very expensive and it's bad for their teeth. Water is super cheap and much healthier than the most 100% juice product out there. If they want to toddle around with a sippy cup in their hand or take one to bed, fill it with water. No matter how cheap you think juice is, the end results is cavities and fillings are pretty expensive and stressful for your kid to go through.
(8) Don't buy into those little jars of diced fruit and vegetables, just purchase regular cans of fruit (in natural juice) and vegetables. You can cut these up into small bite size pieces for a fraction of the cost.
(9) Don't buy snacks foods (even those marketed for kids), if you start your kid on an early path to junk food they will grow up expecting that as part of their daily meals. Even snacks marketed for children are not a necessity if they have variety in their diets. Snack foods are one of the most expensive products in the grocery store.
(10) Don't sign your kids up for ballet, soccer or basketball in their toddler years, rarely will kids stick to one thing for their entire life. If you need some type of outing, look in a local family magazine for free things to do as a family. When the time comes for them to get involved in extra curricular activities, they should be old enough to take small jobs to earn money to pay for what they want. This method should quickly show children just how far $1 goes in today's world.
(2) Let your friends hold a baby shower for you, if they have the desire then by all means, let them have fun. You will get tons of clothing, shoes, diapers, etc. Keep all receipts so that you can return copies to the store and any extra items you won't need.
(3) Breast feed if possible, formula runs anywhere from $10 - $30 a can depending on whether it's on sale or full price. Consult nurses and lactation consultants to see if your able to get your baby to nurse. If your unable to breast feed, contact as many formula companies and sign up to get coupons. Combine sale formula and coupons to save even more money.
(4) Make baby food at home from foods that your family regularly eats, but don't waste money on special food processor's when most families already have a full size food processor that will work just fine. If your baby absolutely turns his/her nose up at the consistency you create, buy a few jars from the store (using COUPONS) and attempt to get the right consistency. If all else fails, only buy baby food when it's on sale and you have coupons to go with it.
(5) Have a kids clothing swap with your friends, your kids will have the chance to get a new wardrobe as well as new shoes or toys.
(6) If you know someone that got kids just a bit older then yours, ask if you can have the hand-me-down's for your child.
(7) Don't give your kiddos juice, it's very expensive and it's bad for their teeth. Water is super cheap and much healthier than the most 100% juice product out there. If they want to toddle around with a sippy cup in their hand or take one to bed, fill it with water. No matter how cheap you think juice is, the end results is cavities and fillings are pretty expensive and stressful for your kid to go through.
(8) Don't buy into those little jars of diced fruit and vegetables, just purchase regular cans of fruit (in natural juice) and vegetables. You can cut these up into small bite size pieces for a fraction of the cost.
(9) Don't buy snacks foods (even those marketed for kids), if you start your kid on an early path to junk food they will grow up expecting that as part of their daily meals. Even snacks marketed for children are not a necessity if they have variety in their diets. Snack foods are one of the most expensive products in the grocery store.
(10) Don't sign your kids up for ballet, soccer or basketball in their toddler years, rarely will kids stick to one thing for their entire life. If you need some type of outing, look in a local family magazine for free things to do as a family. When the time comes for them to get involved in extra curricular activities, they should be old enough to take small jobs to earn money to pay for what they want. This method should quickly show children just how far $1 goes in today's world.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
The WOOMbie
These are a type of swaddle bag that has lots of testimonials and looks really beneficial.
CHECK EM' OUT!
CHECK EM' OUT!
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Tom's Shoes
If you love buying shoes and enjoy giving to needy kids, check out Tom's Shoes. For every pair of shoes you purchase, a pair will be donated to a needy child. They carry shoes for the whole family. :-)
Friday, May 22, 2009
Current Update
Chris has finished up his training in Alabama (as far as we know) but still has two more weeks of training which they plan to take place in Daytona. Chris' friend Derrek Ashton has parents who live in Port Orange , FL that have agreed to put him up so that he doesn't have to drive back and forth every day during the week so if all goes well he will be in Daytona Monday - Friday but be here in Jacksonville on the weekends. He'll drive to Jacksonville after work on Friday and head back out on Sunday evening. He may also drive home on Tuesday evenings and back out again late Tuesday night. We go this Sunday morning (we'll miss church) to drive down to Port Orange to meet Derrek's parents so that trust can be developed with his family.
We spoke to a loan officer at a bank we use and found out that our credit score is 805 and that because of that we should only need $2,000 to start up the process of getting a loan for a house in Port Orange, and we spoke to a realtor about a house we are interested in and things seem like they would go smoothly. If we are able to get a home in a few month's we will most likely spend 2 weeks in Port Orange (to be close to Chris) and 2 weeks in Jacksonville (to pack and attend my OB/GYN appointments) each month until the birth. The latter half of August and the month of September we should be here in Jacksonville if I don't go into labor early.
We also have found out that our neighbor is interested in our plot to buy and use for his RV so we may be able to get a good bit of money for the piece and at the same time have a relative that's interested in buying our house. We had originally planned to have it moved but now that God has opened the doors to sell separately the property and the land, we plan on going with that option. We may possibly be able to get some extra money to put towards a house in Port Orange even with having to pay off the remainder on this mortgage.
Right now we are of course being frugal with our finances but are hoping God will provide the money needed soon so that Chris and our family will be able to spend time together and not be apart so much. So prayers in that direction would be great!
We spoke to a loan officer at a bank we use and found out that our credit score is 805 and that because of that we should only need $2,000 to start up the process of getting a loan for a house in Port Orange, and we spoke to a realtor about a house we are interested in and things seem like they would go smoothly. If we are able to get a home in a few month's we will most likely spend 2 weeks in Port Orange (to be close to Chris) and 2 weeks in Jacksonville (to pack and attend my OB/GYN appointments) each month until the birth. The latter half of August and the month of September we should be here in Jacksonville if I don't go into labor early.
We also have found out that our neighbor is interested in our plot to buy and use for his RV so we may be able to get a good bit of money for the piece and at the same time have a relative that's interested in buying our house. We had originally planned to have it moved but now that God has opened the doors to sell separately the property and the land, we plan on going with that option. We may possibly be able to get some extra money to put towards a house in Port Orange even with having to pay off the remainder on this mortgage.
Right now we are of course being frugal with our finances but are hoping God will provide the money needed soon so that Chris and our family will be able to spend time together and not be apart so much. So prayers in that direction would be great!
New Consignment Shop & Sale
Event: Grand Opening
Closets 2 Closets Consignment Shop
Open Days/Hours: June 15th - June 21st | 10AM - 6PM
11570 San Jose Blvd
These ladies normally do the 3-day sales at hotels around Jacksonville but have decided to open their own store and they will do one event each month for people to come in and do some shopping. Their prices are much better than the regular stores and I've found more selection with C2C than I have with other consignment stores.
Please check out their website and if your interested in consigning you can call them at 904-910-2191 or email them.
Closets 2 Closets Consignment Shop
Open Days/Hours: June 15th - June 21st | 10AM - 6PM
11570 San Jose Blvd
These ladies normally do the 3-day sales at hotels around Jacksonville but have decided to open their own store and they will do one event each month for people to come in and do some shopping. Their prices are much better than the regular stores and I've found more selection with C2C than I have with other consignment stores.
Please check out their website and if your interested in consigning you can call them at 904-910-2191 or email them.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Dairy Free Milkshake
The Hillbilly housewife had this recipe on her blog and I snagged it and made it completely dairy free.
1 1/2 c. cold vanilla rice milk
About 1 1/2 - 2 trays of ice
1/3 c. sugar
1/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp vanilla (if desired)
2 T. olive oil plus a 5-second squirt of pan spray
Blender should be about 3/4 full of ice. Place all ingredients in a blender and blend for 2 minutes. Do not omit any ingredients or the milkshake will not form. The oil and pan spray is needed for emulsification purposes and to give a creamy texture and appearance. It will have an appearance similar to a Wendy's frosty but much healthier, with no artificial flavors or colors and most ingredients are found at home.
You can omit the cocoa powder and only 1/2 c. sugar with 1 T. pure vanilla extract for a vanilla shake.
Add 1 ripe banana and you get a chocolate banana milkshake.
Reduce ice cup by cup for frozen strawberries and adjust sugar to your tastes to get a strawberry shake.
Add a scoop of rice protein powder to add protein and other essential aminos to your shake.
1 1/2 c. cold vanilla rice milk
About 1 1/2 - 2 trays of ice
1/3 c. sugar
1/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp vanilla (if desired)
2 T. olive oil plus a 5-second squirt of pan spray
Blender should be about 3/4 full of ice. Place all ingredients in a blender and blend for 2 minutes. Do not omit any ingredients or the milkshake will not form. The oil and pan spray is needed for emulsification purposes and to give a creamy texture and appearance. It will have an appearance similar to a Wendy's frosty but much healthier, with no artificial flavors or colors and most ingredients are found at home.
You can omit the cocoa powder and only 1/2 c. sugar with 1 T. pure vanilla extract for a vanilla shake.
Add 1 ripe banana and you get a chocolate banana milkshake.
Reduce ice cup by cup for frozen strawberries and adjust sugar to your tastes to get a strawberry shake.
Add a scoop of rice protein powder to add protein and other essential aminos to your shake.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Lemon & Herb Rice Mix
1 c. long grain brown rice (short grain is very sticky and you want fluffy end results)
1 tsp. dried lemon peel (organic is better, no chemical residues)
1/2 tsp marjoram
1/4 tsp thyme
1/4 tsp rosemary
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp sugar
Combine and place in ziplock bag, make multiples to create your own convenience mixes or follow directions below to cook.
Boil 2 1/2 c. broth or water, add entire bag of rice mix, turn down heat to low-medium and cook for 45 minutes.
1 tsp. dried lemon peel (organic is better, no chemical residues)
1/2 tsp marjoram
1/4 tsp thyme
1/4 tsp rosemary
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp sugar
Combine and place in ziplock bag, make multiples to create your own convenience mixes or follow directions below to cook.
Boil 2 1/2 c. broth or water, add entire bag of rice mix, turn down heat to low-medium and cook for 45 minutes.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Corn Dog Muffins - Hit with Kiddos!
1 1/4 c. cornmeal
1 c. gluten free flour mix
1/3 c. sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp xantham gum
1 tsp salt
1 to 1 1/4 c milk substitute
1/3 c. canola or olive oil
1 pkg gluten free hot dogs *
* We use gluten free Wellshire Farms Chicken Hot Dogs or Sheltons Chicken Hot Dogs and you can't tell a difference. Chopped about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.
Preheat over to 350. Spray non-stick muffin pan or muffin cups. In bowl combine all dry ingredients, make well in center and add liquid ingredients. Chop up 4-5 hot dogs and fold into corn mix. Fill muffin cups and bake 20-25 minutes, or until top is light brown and firm. Once these have cooled, serve with ketchup or mustard.
1 c. gluten free flour mix
1/3 c. sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp xantham gum
1 tsp salt
1 to 1 1/4 c milk substitute
1/3 c. canola or olive oil
1 pkg gluten free hot dogs *
* We use gluten free Wellshire Farms Chicken Hot Dogs or Sheltons Chicken Hot Dogs and you can't tell a difference. Chopped about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.
Preheat over to 350. Spray non-stick muffin pan or muffin cups. In bowl combine all dry ingredients, make well in center and add liquid ingredients. Chop up 4-5 hot dogs and fold into corn mix. Fill muffin cups and bake 20-25 minutes, or until top is light brown and firm. Once these have cooled, serve with ketchup or mustard.
Friday, May 8, 2009
Field Trip Anyone?!
Riverside Arts Market
Saturday - 10:00AM to 4:00PM
April to December
Directions & Parking: Click Here For Maps
Admission: FREE!
Take a stroll through the riverside arts market where the theme of the market is to BUY LOCAL! You'll find local farmers selling produce, artists (painters, sculptors, musicians, performance artists, and much more) performing or displaying their work and enjoy musical entertainment. If you get hungry you can stop into the food court where neighborhood chefs from area restaurants prepare everything from gourmet hot dogs to international cuisine. While your there why not do some grocery shopping from local farmers? Buy vegetables, fruit, honey, eggs, cheese and organic treats all in one spot.
Children are welcome as well as dogs, however they need to be on a leash/harness and you are responsible for them at all times. I guess the above statement would be true for the kiddos as well. :-)
Hope to see you there one Saturday!
Saturday - 10:00AM to 4:00PM
April to December
Directions & Parking: Click Here For Maps
Admission: FREE!
Take a stroll through the riverside arts market where the theme of the market is to BUY LOCAL! You'll find local farmers selling produce, artists (painters, sculptors, musicians, performance artists, and much more) performing or displaying their work and enjoy musical entertainment. If you get hungry you can stop into the food court where neighborhood chefs from area restaurants prepare everything from gourmet hot dogs to international cuisine. While your there why not do some grocery shopping from local farmers? Buy vegetables, fruit, honey, eggs, cheese and organic treats all in one spot.
Children are welcome as well as dogs, however they need to be on a leash/harness and you are responsible for them at all times. I guess the above statement would be true for the kiddos as well. :-)
Hope to see you there one Saturday!
Crock Pot Herb Chicken (GF)
3-4 Chicken Breasts
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 T lemon juice
1 T oil
Imagine No-Chicken Broth - enough to cover (subst. whatever you have that's GF)
1/2 T. dried lemon zest
Mrs Leepers Corn Rotelli Pasta
Place chicken breasts into crockpot and add seasonings and liquid. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 5-6 hours. Cook pasta according to package, drain thoroughly. Slice/shred chicken, reserving any remaining broth. Toss broth, chicken and pasta together and eat or refrigerate so pasta can absorb seasonings.
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 T lemon juice
1 T oil
Imagine No-Chicken Broth - enough to cover (subst. whatever you have that's GF)
1/2 T. dried lemon zest
Mrs Leepers Corn Rotelli Pasta
Place chicken breasts into crockpot and add seasonings and liquid. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 5-6 hours. Cook pasta according to package, drain thoroughly. Slice/shred chicken, reserving any remaining broth. Toss broth, chicken and pasta together and eat or refrigerate so pasta can absorb seasonings.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Closets 2 Closets Consignment - Sale This Weekend
** I have two coupons for $5.00/$40.00 for anyone interested. Also, please bring in canned goods for the Food Bank Food Drive and you'll be entered into a drawing. **
Host:
Closets 2 Closets
Where:
Courtyard Marriot
610 Wells Road (Blanding/17)
Orange Park FL 32073
Dates/Days/Times:
May 8th (Friday) Noon to 7:00PM
May 9th (Saturday) 10:00 to 7:00PM
Sunday 10th (Sunday) 10:00 to 5:0PM
SUNDAY IS HALF PRICE DAY - ALL DAY LONG!!
Clothing, Nursery & Maternity, Furniture, Strollers, Bikes, Car Seats, Books, Movies, Toys and more!
If your interested in making some money you can get information on becoming a consignor, check out the website closets2closets.com and get other information there as well.
Host:
Closets 2 Closets
Where:
Courtyard Marriot
610 Wells Road (Blanding/17)
Orange Park FL 32073
Dates/Days/Times:
May 8th (Friday) Noon to 7:00PM
May 9th (Saturday) 10:00 to 7:00PM
Sunday 10th (Sunday) 10:00 to 5:0PM
SUNDAY IS HALF PRICE DAY - ALL DAY LONG!!
Clothing, Nursery & Maternity, Furniture, Strollers, Bikes, Car Seats, Books, Movies, Toys and more!
If your interested in making some money you can get information on becoming a consignor, check out the website closets2closets.com and get other information there as well.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Update on the de Vidal family
Job Situation: Chris officially has a job and will drive down to Daytona and do orientation on Monday and fly out Tuesday for job training in Alabama. He will be gone training for 4 weeks in Alabama and will only return on weekends. We plan to have Chris commute for 5 month's from Jax to Daytona and a few weeks after the baby is born we will officially move to Daytona. During this time we hope to save up money to put as a down payment on a home and will hopefully get something within the next few month's so that we can slowly move the majority of our stuff before the baby is born and then move the remainder after the birth.
Baby Update: We found out we are having a little girl and she will be due September 4th. :-)
Prayer Needs: We will be needing a substantial amount of money because we have no clothes for our upcoming baby girl (we don't have any lace or pink up in this house), and because we won't be able to leave our current house we will need to not only have this one moved down to Daytona but purchase a home and land in Daytona big enough for two homes. So please be in prayer that God will provide for us in these times.
Baby Update: We found out we are having a little girl and she will be due September 4th. :-)
Prayer Needs: We will be needing a substantial amount of money because we have no clothes for our upcoming baby girl (we don't have any lace or pink up in this house), and because we won't be able to leave our current house we will need to not only have this one moved down to Daytona but purchase a home and land in Daytona big enough for two homes. So please be in prayer that God will provide for us in these times.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Presentation by the Feingold Association
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Gluten Free coming to Starbucks!! Woo Hoo!!
Okay...really, I'm so not a Starbuck's fan at all because budget wise this just ain't an option when I go out some place to eat. Why? It's not just because their products are loaded to the brim with artificial colors, flavors and preservatives but because their yummy gooey goodies are filled with GLUTEN! Ack! Evil, vile thing! Plus, this place ain't exactly cost effective for a families budget.
However! They now have heard the cries of gluten-free eating people all over and have decided to try their hand at making a yummy tummy goodie just for us allergic people. May 5th, Starbuck's will introduce a new gluten-free dessert called Orange Valencia Cake with Almonds, just for us poor gluten-free people.
Here's the blog with the details.
Enjoy your very own slice of gluten-free goodie on May 5th nationwide.
However! They now have heard the cries of gluten-free eating people all over and have decided to try their hand at making a yummy tummy goodie just for us allergic people. May 5th, Starbuck's will introduce a new gluten-free dessert called Orange Valencia Cake with Almonds, just for us poor gluten-free people.
Here's the blog with the details.
Enjoy your very own slice of gluten-free goodie on May 5th nationwide.
Gluten Free Tortilla Recipe
1 1/2 c. gluten free flour mix
1/2 c. corn meal
1 tsp xantham gum
2 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
3/4 to 1 c. room temp. water
Whisk dry ingredients together. Form a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add about 1/4 c and mix with your hands. Continue adding water 1/4 c. at a time to achieve consistency.
Due to flours reacting differently (absorption wise) to liquids, you will need to adjust liquid depending on what's used. Dough should just leave the sides of the bowl.
Separate the dough into 6-8 balls, then place dough in between two sheets of parchment or cling wrap and roll out thinly. Dust with rice flour as needed. Heat skillet or griddle and gently lay out the tortilla in the pan. Cook for approx. 1-2 minutes on each side. Your looking for them to just barely develop little brown spots, once both sides have them your tortilla is done.
**** These do not make good leftover tortillas, so only make what you need. I have however heard of mom's rolling these out and freezing them in between wax paper but have not tried this myself. ****
1/2 c. corn meal
1 tsp xantham gum
2 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
3/4 to 1 c. room temp. water
Whisk dry ingredients together. Form a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add about 1/4 c and mix with your hands. Continue adding water 1/4 c. at a time to achieve consistency.
Due to flours reacting differently (absorption wise) to liquids, you will need to adjust liquid depending on what's used. Dough should just leave the sides of the bowl.
Separate the dough into 6-8 balls, then place dough in between two sheets of parchment or cling wrap and roll out thinly. Dust with rice flour as needed. Heat skillet or griddle and gently lay out the tortilla in the pan. Cook for approx. 1-2 minutes on each side. Your looking for them to just barely develop little brown spots, once both sides have them your tortilla is done.
**** These do not make good leftover tortillas, so only make what you need. I have however heard of mom's rolling these out and freezing them in between wax paper but have not tried this myself. ****
Gluten Free Flour Mix Recipes
Mix #1
1 1/2 c. Sorghum Flour
1 1/2 c. Potato Starch
1 c. Tapioca Starch/Flour
1/2 c. Brown Rice Flour
Mix #2
1 1/2 c. White Rice Flour
1 1/2 c. Potato Starch
1 c. Tapioca Starch/Flour
1/2 c. Brown Rice Flour
Mix #3
1 1/2 c. White Rice Flour
1 1/2 c. Brown Rice Flour
1 1/2 c. Potato Starch
1 1/2 c. Sorghum Flour
1 1/2 c. Potato Starch
1 c. Tapioca Starch/Flour
1/2 c. Brown Rice Flour
Mix #2
1 1/2 c. White Rice Flour
1 1/2 c. Potato Starch
1 c. Tapioca Starch/Flour
1/2 c. Brown Rice Flour
Mix #3
1 1/2 c. White Rice Flour
1 1/2 c. Brown Rice Flour
1 1/2 c. Potato Starch
Dairy-Free WF/GF Beef Stroganoff
This doesn't have the tang that original beef stroganoff has but it is still tummy filling and makes for a very fast meal. Add steamed broccoli with gluten free lemon pepper seasoning for a side veggie.
1 lb Ground Beef (lean should be good)
1 T. minced, dry onion
Imagine No-Chicken Broth (enough to cover browned meat)
1/2 c. Pacific Foods Vanilla Rice Milk
4 T. white rice flour
Mrs Leepers Corn Rotelli
Salt & Pepper
Brown ground beef over medium heat, add minced onion and enough broth to cover an inch about the ground meat. Simmer to soften onion. While meat is simmering, mix 1/2 c. rice milk with 4 T of rice flour to form a nice slurry/paste. Increase heat to med-high and slowly whisk in slurry to meat. Remove pan from stove and allow it to continue thickening off heat source. Prepare corn rotelli according to package. Combine meat mixture and neoodles. Season with salt and pepper.
1 lb Ground Beef (lean should be good)
1 T. minced, dry onion
Imagine No-Chicken Broth (enough to cover browned meat)
1/2 c. Pacific Foods Vanilla Rice Milk
4 T. white rice flour
Mrs Leepers Corn Rotelli
Salt & Pepper
Brown ground beef over medium heat, add minced onion and enough broth to cover an inch about the ground meat. Simmer to soften onion. While meat is simmering, mix 1/2 c. rice milk with 4 T of rice flour to form a nice slurry/paste. Increase heat to med-high and slowly whisk in slurry to meat. Remove pan from stove and allow it to continue thickening off heat source. Prepare corn rotelli according to package. Combine meat mixture and neoodles. Season with salt and pepper.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Interesting Quote
Heard this from Mark Driscol, "If your single, you don't need birth control, you need self-control". At first I just thought it was kind of comical, but in reality it is biblical if you seek the scriptures.
1 Corinthians 7:9
But if they cannot exercise self-control, they should marry. For it is better to marry than to burn with passion.
Titus 2:6
Likewise, urge the younger men to be self-controlled.
1 Corinthians 7:9
But if they cannot exercise self-control, they should marry. For it is better to marry than to burn with passion.
Titus 2:6
Likewise, urge the younger men to be self-controlled.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Why I love the farmer's market!
I absolutely love (!!!) being able to go down to the Beaver's Street produce market and pluck fresh produce that was just brought in from the farm the day before. I was able to purchase apples, oranges, bell peppers, new red potatoes, watermelons, onions, cantaloupe, eggplant, tomatoes, new white potatoes and corn from MY COUNTRY! Even better, was the fact that they came from my STATE! Woo Hoo! I brought 10 Watermelons today that was brought up the day before from Immokalee Florida, for only $4.50 a piece. Now, these are some honkin' watermelons, cost $4.50 each, are grown not only in my COUNTRY, but are grown in my state and are only trucked the short distance from Immokalee to Jacksonville. These things aren't trucked from Honduras or Mexico, but from my own state. How could you not appreciate produce grown by your own people, in your own state, in your own country?
Even in these economic times we are truly blessed with the bounty that our own people are capable of growing. What a great God we have, that even through our toiling in the soil and being at the hands of crazy temperatures, our soil is still able to bear much produce for the mouth's of our children.
Even in these economic times we are truly blessed with the bounty that our own people are capable of growing. What a great God we have, that even through our toiling in the soil and being at the hands of crazy temperatures, our soil is still able to bear much produce for the mouth's of our children.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Dairy Free Basic White Sauce
I turned this into a mock alfredo sauce simply by adding garlic and Italian seasoning and tossed it with some corn pasta, it was de-lish!
2 T. flour (I used white rice flour)
2 T. oil (I usually use coconut or olive)
2 2/3 c. rice milk
Pour rice milk into a saucepan and begin warming it. In a small bowl make a paste with the oil and flour, add to milk and whisk while mixture thickens. Remove from heat and season.
2 T. flour (I used white rice flour)
2 T. oil (I usually use coconut or olive)
2 2/3 c. rice milk
Pour rice milk into a saucepan and begin warming it. In a small bowl make a paste with the oil and flour, add to milk and whisk while mixture thickens. Remove from heat and season.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
3 Day Consignment Sale - May
Host:
Closets 2 Closets
Where:
Courtyard Marriot
610 Wells Road (Blanding/17)
Orange Park FL 32073
Dates/Days/Times:
May 8th (Friday) Noon to 7:00PM
May 9th (Saturday) 10:00 to 7:00PM
Sunday 10th (Sunday) 10:00 to 5:0PM
SUNDAY IS HALF PRICE DAY - ALL DAY LONG!!
Clothing, Nursery & Maternity, Furniture, Strollers, Bikes, Car Seats, Books, Movies, Toys and more!
If your interested in making some money you can get information on becoming a consignor, check out the website closets2closets.com and get other information there as well.
Closets 2 Closets
Where:
Courtyard Marriot
610 Wells Road (Blanding/17)
Orange Park FL 32073
Dates/Days/Times:
May 8th (Friday) Noon to 7:00PM
May 9th (Saturday) 10:00 to 7:00PM
Sunday 10th (Sunday) 10:00 to 5:0PM
SUNDAY IS HALF PRICE DAY - ALL DAY LONG!!
Clothing, Nursery & Maternity, Furniture, Strollers, Bikes, Car Seats, Books, Movies, Toys and more!
If your interested in making some money you can get information on becoming a consignor, check out the website closets2closets.com and get other information there as well.
Monday, April 20, 2009
The Future of Food
For an educational video on the future of food and the truth behind genetic engineering you can go to www.hulu.com and search under "F" for "The Future of Food" and it will allow you free access to watch the documentary. It's educational and scary at the same time but it's an honest and truthful look into the genetic engineering and the desire to genetically engineer not only seeds but also animals and humans. This is mostly based on genetically engineered plants and the impact on our children and health.
In the interest of our children's future as well as our grandkids future, it's a movie worth watching so you'll know where to stand and also, what's really in each meal or snack you consume.
Toodles!
In the interest of our children's future as well as our grandkids future, it's a movie worth watching so you'll know where to stand and also, what's really in each meal or snack you consume.
Toodles!
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Two Good Reads
The Christian Wife (for us ladies) by J R Miller
The Christian Husband (for the boys) by J R Miller
These reads might be a little hard to follow but hopefully you find a few nuggets in there to apply to your marriage.
The Christian Husband (for the boys) by J R Miller
These reads might be a little hard to follow but hopefully you find a few nuggets in there to apply to your marriage.
Produce & Important Deals - This Week Only!
Publix
Florida Strawberries 3/$5 ($1.66 ea)
Cantaloupes $1.50 ea
Fuji or Granny Smith 3lbs/$2.50 ($.83 lb)
Broccoli or Cauliflower $2.00ea
Food Lion
Green Grapes $.99lb
Red Grapefruit 5lb/3.99 ($.79lb)
Yellow Onions 3lbs/$1.99 ($.66lb)
Sweet Potatoes $.79lb
Celery $.99 each
Winn Dixie
Gala, Red Delicious, Gold Delicious, Granny Smith or Fuji Apples 3lbs/BOGO ($.83lb)
Cucumbers 2/$.99 ($.49 ea)
Idaho Potatoes 5lbs/$3.50 ($.70lb)
Sweet Potatoes $.89lb
Super Target
Strawberries $1.50/1lb Box
Green Bell Peppers 2/$1.00
Cucumbers 2/$1.00
Native Sun (nativesunjax.com) ENDS 3/31/09
Organic Ruby Reg Grapefruit $.99lb
Organic Red, Russet & Yukon Potatoes 5lb bag $3.99 ($.79lb)
Bunny Luv Whole Organic Carrots 5lb Bag $3.99 ($.79lb)
Organic Red or Green Cabbage $.69lb
Organic Bananas $.69lb [daily price]
For those of you who eat non-organic meat, Winn Dixie has a good deal on Sanderson Farms Chicken this week at 40% Off! meat is rarely a cheap thing so stockpile your freezer while you can.
Chicken Thighs & Drumsticks $.99lb
Whole Roasting Chickens $.99lb
Chicken Leg Quarters $.99lb
Country Cut Up Chicken $.99lb
Whole Chickens $.99lb
Florida Strawberries 3/$5 ($1.66 ea)
Cantaloupes $1.50 ea
Fuji or Granny Smith 3lbs/$2.50 ($.83 lb)
Broccoli or Cauliflower $2.00ea
Food Lion
Green Grapes $.99lb
Red Grapefruit 5lb/3.99 ($.79lb)
Yellow Onions 3lbs/$1.99 ($.66lb)
Sweet Potatoes $.79lb
Celery $.99 each
Winn Dixie
Gala, Red Delicious, Gold Delicious, Granny Smith or Fuji Apples 3lbs/BOGO ($.83lb)
Cucumbers 2/$.99 ($.49 ea)
Idaho Potatoes 5lbs/$3.50 ($.70lb)
Sweet Potatoes $.89lb
Super Target
Strawberries $1.50/1lb Box
Green Bell Peppers 2/$1.00
Cucumbers 2/$1.00
Native Sun (nativesunjax.com) ENDS 3/31/09
Organic Ruby Reg Grapefruit $.99lb
Organic Red, Russet & Yukon Potatoes 5lb bag $3.99 ($.79lb)
Bunny Luv Whole Organic Carrots 5lb Bag $3.99 ($.79lb)
Organic Red or Green Cabbage $.69lb
Organic Bananas $.69lb [daily price]
For those of you who eat non-organic meat, Winn Dixie has a good deal on Sanderson Farms Chicken this week at 40% Off! meat is rarely a cheap thing so stockpile your freezer while you can.
Chicken Thighs & Drumsticks $.99lb
Whole Roasting Chickens $.99lb
Chicken Leg Quarters $.99lb
Country Cut Up Chicken $.99lb
Whole Chickens $.99lb
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Great website to educate teens about Abortion
Truth Unmasked
I will warn that some of the images are pretty graphic but if there's a teen who feels their adult enough to have an abortion, then their adult enough to deal with the reality.
I will warn that some of the images are pretty graphic but if there's a teen who feels their adult enough to have an abortion, then their adult enough to deal with the reality.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Angel Food Ministries
My mom was given this website by a friend of hers so I thought I would pass it on to whoever it would benefit. In our area there are (2) churches in Middleburg, (1) in Fernandina Beach, (2) in Jacksonville , (2) in Saint Augustine and (1) in Yulee.
www.angelfoodministries.com
This is a non-profit, non-denominational and christian organization that provides restaurant quality meats, vegetables, fruits, etc. at reasonable prices. They provide three main choices for you to choose from: (1) Regular Box (2) Senior/Convenience Box (3) Allergen Free Box. The items all vary depending on the month and what is available to the organization.
In order to know the last day to place your order, just select the closest church near to you and it will give you the last day and times for ordering. For example, the Titus Harvest Dome Church has an order by date for today from 8:00AM to 4:00PM.
They also take credit/debit cards, cash, EBT, and money orders. See individual sites for details.
My mom is interested in the organization so for her I may be making regular trips down to the Titus Harvest Dome Church to pick up her orders and might possibly be able to pick up orders for those who would like to drive to my house. Just a thought.
www.angelfoodministries.com
This is a non-profit, non-denominational and christian organization that provides restaurant quality meats, vegetables, fruits, etc. at reasonable prices. They provide three main choices for you to choose from: (1) Regular Box (2) Senior/Convenience Box (3) Allergen Free Box. The items all vary depending on the month and what is available to the organization.
In order to know the last day to place your order, just select the closest church near to you and it will give you the last day and times for ordering. For example, the Titus Harvest Dome Church has an order by date for today from 8:00AM to 4:00PM.
They also take credit/debit cards, cash, EBT, and money orders. See individual sites for details.
My mom is interested in the organization so for her I may be making regular trips down to the Titus Harvest Dome Church to pick up her orders and might possibly be able to pick up orders for those who would like to drive to my house. Just a thought.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Weekly Produce Deals
Food Lion (foodlion.com) ENDS 3/17/09
Avocados $.99 ea
California Navel Oranges 8lbs/$4.99 [.62 lb]
Gala Apples 3lb/$2.99 [$.99lb]
Cabbage $.39 lb
White Potatoes 5lb Bag BOGO [.44lb]
Winn Dixie (Winndixie.com) ENDS 3/17/09
FL Strawberries BOGO [$1.99/1 lb Box]
Green Cabbage $.39lb
Red Potatoes 5lbs/$3.00 [$.60lb]
Publix (publix.com) ENDS 3/18/09
Cabbage $.19lb [AWE-MAZING DEAL]
Strawberries 3/$5.00 [1.66 ea - Better Deal!]
Cantaloupes 2/$3.00 [$1.50 ea, not quite produce market but still good]
Native Sun (nativesunjax.com) ENDS 3/31/09
Organic Ruby Reg Grapefruit $.99lb
Organic Red, Russet & Yukon Potatoes 5lb bag $3.99 ($.79lb)
Bunny Luv Whole Organic Carrots 5lb Bag $3.99 ($.79lb)
Organic Red or Green Cabbage $.69lb
Organic Bananas $.69lb [daily price]
Target (supertarget.com)ENDS 3/14/09
Broccoli $1.50 ea
Cauliflower $1.50 ea
Clementines 5lb Box/$4.99 [.99lb]
Avocados $.99 ea
California Navel Oranges 8lbs/$4.99 [.62 lb]
Gala Apples 3lb/$2.99 [$.99lb]
Cabbage $.39 lb
White Potatoes 5lb Bag BOGO [.44lb]
Winn Dixie (Winndixie.com) ENDS 3/17/09
FL Strawberries BOGO [$1.99/1 lb Box]
Green Cabbage $.39lb
Red Potatoes 5lbs/$3.00 [$.60lb]
Publix (publix.com) ENDS 3/18/09
Cabbage $.19lb [AWE-MAZING DEAL]
Strawberries 3/$5.00 [1.66 ea - Better Deal!]
Cantaloupes 2/$3.00 [$1.50 ea, not quite produce market but still good]
Native Sun (nativesunjax.com) ENDS 3/31/09
Organic Ruby Reg Grapefruit $.99lb
Organic Red, Russet & Yukon Potatoes 5lb bag $3.99 ($.79lb)
Bunny Luv Whole Organic Carrots 5lb Bag $3.99 ($.79lb)
Organic Red or Green Cabbage $.69lb
Organic Bananas $.69lb [daily price]
Target (supertarget.com)ENDS 3/14/09
Broccoli $1.50 ea
Cauliflower $1.50 ea
Clementines 5lb Box/$4.99 [.99lb]
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
3 John 1:2
"Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul."
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Publix Produce Deals - Week of 3/4 - 3/10
FL Strawberries 16oz 3/$5 (1.66 ea)
** Target is still cheaper by far at only $.99lb, so if you want to purchase multiple pounds of these it's worth the trip to Orange Park & also the Strawberries at Target are California Driscoll Brand**
California Navel Oranges $.99lb
** Target is still cheaper by far at only $.99lb, so if you want to purchase multiple pounds of these it's worth the trip to Orange Park & also the Strawberries at Target are California Driscoll Brand**
California Navel Oranges $.99lb
Monday, March 2, 2009
March Produce Deals @ Native Sun
These last from the beginning to the end of March, so take advantage while you can.
Organic Ruby Reg Grapefruit $.99lb
Organic Red, Russet & Yukon Potatoes 5lb bag $3.99 ($.79lb)
Bunny Luv Whole Organic Carrots 5lb Bag $3.99 ($.79lb)
Organic Red or Green Cabbage $.69lb
Organic Ruby Reg Grapefruit $.99lb
Organic Red, Russet & Yukon Potatoes 5lb bag $3.99 ($.79lb)
Bunny Luv Whole Organic Carrots 5lb Bag $3.99 ($.79lb)
Organic Red or Green Cabbage $.69lb
No sin too big..
There are no small sins, nor big sins, nor minor, nor major, because all sins required the sacrifice of Christ' blood.
No sin is to small to need a sacrifice and no sin is to big for God's forgiveness to be given.
No sin is to small to need a sacrifice and no sin is to big for God's forgiveness to be given.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Super Target Produce Deals - New
3/1 - 3/7
FL Strawberries $.99lb
The only Super Target (as far as I know) is in Orange Park so if you don't live in OP and want to take advantage of this deal, I'd suggest you buy up a huge amount of strawberries to make it worth the trip.
So far, this is the BEST deal I have seen so far on Strawberries. I purchased 6lbs for $9.99 at BJ's Warehouse this Friday, these however were from California so they may have a different sweetness than FL ones. Anywho, that's about $1.66 lb, already stemmed and ready to use. It should save you $.67lb, and take approx. 20-30 minutes to stem all the strawberries to freeze, unless you have multiple hands helping you out.
This would be a great deal if you were doing say 10+ lbs and have multiple hands as you could freeze many pounds and have local produce saved up for the whole year.
FL Strawberries $.99lb
The only Super Target (as far as I know) is in Orange Park so if you don't live in OP and want to take advantage of this deal, I'd suggest you buy up a huge amount of strawberries to make it worth the trip.
So far, this is the BEST deal I have seen so far on Strawberries. I purchased 6lbs for $9.99 at BJ's Warehouse this Friday, these however were from California so they may have a different sweetness than FL ones. Anywho, that's about $1.66 lb, already stemmed and ready to use. It should save you $.67lb, and take approx. 20-30 minutes to stem all the strawberries to freeze, unless you have multiple hands helping you out.
This would be a great deal if you were doing say 10+ lbs and have multiple hands as you could freeze many pounds and have local produce saved up for the whole year.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Gluten Free Corn Dogs
1 lb hot dogs
1/2 c. rice flour
2/3 c. corn meal
1/4 c. tapioca starch
1/4 c. potato starch
2 T. sugar
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp ground mustard
3/4 c. rice milk
2 T. oil
Extra rice flour
Oil for frying
Whisk dry ingredients together, add remaining wet ingredients. Cut hot dogs in half and lightly roll in extra rice flour. If cornmeal mixture is too thick, add small amounts of rice milk until you reach a good consistency. Heat oil, roll hotdogs in cornmeal batter and then slide into hot oil, fry 2-3 minutes on each side until a nice brown coating is on both sides. Strain on paper towels, sprinkle with salt, allow to cool and enjoy!
1/2 c. rice flour
2/3 c. corn meal
1/4 c. tapioca starch
1/4 c. potato starch
2 T. sugar
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp ground mustard
3/4 c. rice milk
2 T. oil
Extra rice flour
Oil for frying
Whisk dry ingredients together, add remaining wet ingredients. Cut hot dogs in half and lightly roll in extra rice flour. If cornmeal mixture is too thick, add small amounts of rice milk until you reach a good consistency. Heat oil, roll hotdogs in cornmeal batter and then slide into hot oil, fry 2-3 minutes on each side until a nice brown coating is on both sides. Strain on paper towels, sprinkle with salt, allow to cool and enjoy!
Gluten Free Biscuits with Sausage & Gravy
Buttermilk Breakfast Biscuits with Breakfast Sausage & Gravy
** Biscuits **
1/2 c. potato starch
3/4 c. cornstarch
1 3/4 tsp. xantham gum
1 T. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 T. sugar
1/3 c butter (or 1/4 c. canola oil)
3/4 c. buttermilk (or 2 T less rice milk and 1 T. fresh lemon juice)
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Add dry ingredients to bowl, excluding xantham gum. If you add this now it will make the biscuits more gummy textured. Whisk to mix dry ingredients. Add fat (butter or oil) as well as milk, whisk together thoroughly. Finally, mix in the xantham until it combines. Don't overmix. Scoop dough into sprayed muffin cups or non-stick pan. Makes about 4-6 depending on size of muffin pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes until biscuits are golden. Use a spoon to lift out the muffins and cool on wire rack. These are very gooey in the center while hot, but you can toss them in either a cinnamon sugar mixture or powdered sugar to get something similar to a beignet or donut. If you let these cool completely you will have biscuits just like the ones containing wheat.
** Breakfast Sausage with Gravy **
SAUSAGE
1 lb ground pork, chicken, turkey or beef
1 tsp ground sage
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp dried savory
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp fennel seeds
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/8 tsp ground cloves
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
GRAVY
1 1/4 c. gluten free broth
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp ground sage
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp poultry seasonings
Thickener of your choice:
2 T. cornstarch, 4 T. rice flour or 6 T tapioca starch
1/2 c. rice milk or gluten free broth
Blend all ingredients together in large mixing bowl using your hands or spatula. Preheat skillet, add olive or canola oil if using low fat meats. Cook until it crumbles and is no longer pink. If there is a good amount of grease, soak up with paper towel. Add 1 1/4 c broth, seasonings and turn head to med-high. In a small bowl, mix rice milk (or broth) with your choice of thickener making a thin paste. Pour thickener into meat/broth mixture and whisk gently until mixture comes to a boil. Adjust consistency by adding more thickener or broth. Serve warm over biscuits.
** Biscuits **
1/2 c. potato starch
3/4 c. cornstarch
1 3/4 tsp. xantham gum
1 T. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 T. sugar
1/3 c butter (or 1/4 c. canola oil)
3/4 c. buttermilk (or 2 T less rice milk and 1 T. fresh lemon juice)
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Add dry ingredients to bowl, excluding xantham gum. If you add this now it will make the biscuits more gummy textured. Whisk to mix dry ingredients. Add fat (butter or oil) as well as milk, whisk together thoroughly. Finally, mix in the xantham until it combines. Don't overmix. Scoop dough into sprayed muffin cups or non-stick pan. Makes about 4-6 depending on size of muffin pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes until biscuits are golden. Use a spoon to lift out the muffins and cool on wire rack. These are very gooey in the center while hot, but you can toss them in either a cinnamon sugar mixture or powdered sugar to get something similar to a beignet or donut. If you let these cool completely you will have biscuits just like the ones containing wheat.
** Breakfast Sausage with Gravy **
SAUSAGE
1 lb ground pork, chicken, turkey or beef
1 tsp ground sage
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp dried savory
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp fennel seeds
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/8 tsp ground cloves
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
GRAVY
1 1/4 c. gluten free broth
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp ground sage
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp poultry seasonings
Thickener of your choice:
2 T. cornstarch, 4 T. rice flour or 6 T tapioca starch
1/2 c. rice milk or gluten free broth
Blend all ingredients together in large mixing bowl using your hands or spatula. Preheat skillet, add olive or canola oil if using low fat meats. Cook until it crumbles and is no longer pink. If there is a good amount of grease, soak up with paper towel. Add 1 1/4 c broth, seasonings and turn head to med-high. In a small bowl, mix rice milk (or broth) with your choice of thickener making a thin paste. Pour thickener into meat/broth mixture and whisk gently until mixture comes to a boil. Adjust consistency by adding more thickener or broth. Serve warm over biscuits.
Ginger Plowman Quote
If someone gives us the answer, we become dependent on them to solve future problems for us. But if we are required to figure out the problem on our own, we are better equipped to figure out other problems , drawing from the personal knowledge gained to apply what we have learned to other problems as well.
Jerry Bridges Quote
Sin is wrong, not because of what it does to me, or my spouse, or child, or neighbor, but because it is an act of rebellion against the infinitely holy and majestic God.
Good Produce Deals
Here's the produce deals I've found so far, hope they help! :-)
Publix: Ends March 3rd
FL Celery $.99
FL Radishes 16oz $.99
FL Tangerines 3lbs for $2.50 (.83)
FL Red Grapefruit 5lbs for $2.50 (.50)
FL Strawberries (Probably Plant City) 16oz 3/$5.00 (1.66ea)
Chilean Grapes $.99lb
Super Target: (Only in Orange Park) Ends TODAY!!
Avocado $.99 ea
Green Giant Russet Potatoes 5lbs for $2.50 ($.50lb)
Green Giant Red Potatoes 3lbs for $2.50 ($.83lb)
Market Pantry Grapefruit 5lbs for $2.50 ($.50lb)
Market Pantry Oranges 5lbs for $2.50 ($.50lb)
Winn Dixie: Ends March 3rd
Broccoli BOGO ($1.50 Head)
Red Delicious Apples 5lbs $3.49 ($.69lb)
Lemons 2lbs BOGO - 4lbs Total (.92lb)
Honey Tangerines 3lb BOGO - 6lbs Total ($.61)
W/D Brand Idaho Russet, Yellow, White, Red Potatoes 5lbs BOGO - 10 lbs Total (.49lb)
Whole Foods: Ends March 3rd
Avocado 10/$10
Food Lion: Ends March 3rd (Store down the road from GCC)
Mango $.99ea
Chilean Green Grapes $.99lb
Red or White Onions $.99lb
Red Grapefruit 5lbs for $3.99 (.79lb)
Publix: Ends March 3rd
FL Celery $.99
FL Radishes 16oz $.99
FL Tangerines 3lbs for $2.50 (.83)
FL Red Grapefruit 5lbs for $2.50 (.50)
FL Strawberries (Probably Plant City) 16oz 3/$5.00 (1.66ea)
Chilean Grapes $.99lb
Super Target: (Only in Orange Park) Ends TODAY!!
Avocado $.99 ea
Green Giant Russet Potatoes 5lbs for $2.50 ($.50lb)
Green Giant Red Potatoes 3lbs for $2.50 ($.83lb)
Market Pantry Grapefruit 5lbs for $2.50 ($.50lb)
Market Pantry Oranges 5lbs for $2.50 ($.50lb)
Winn Dixie: Ends March 3rd
Broccoli BOGO ($1.50 Head)
Red Delicious Apples 5lbs $3.49 ($.69lb)
Lemons 2lbs BOGO - 4lbs Total (.92lb)
Honey Tangerines 3lb BOGO - 6lbs Total ($.61)
W/D Brand Idaho Russet, Yellow, White, Red Potatoes 5lbs BOGO - 10 lbs Total (.49lb)
Whole Foods: Ends March 3rd
Avocado 10/$10
Food Lion: Ends March 3rd (Store down the road from GCC)
Mango $.99ea
Chilean Green Grapes $.99lb
Red or White Onions $.99lb
Red Grapefruit 5lbs for $3.99 (.79lb)
Friday, February 20, 2009
Charles Spurgeon Quote
Too many think lightly of sin, and therefore think lightly of the Savior. He who has stood before his God, convicted and condemned, with the rope around his neck, is the man to weep for joy when he is pardoned, to hate the evil for which has been forgiven him, and to live to the honour of the Redeemer by whose blood he has been cleansed.
Good scripture verses..
Proverbs 18:2
A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.
2 Peter 1:3 - 4
His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire.
James 1:5
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.
1 Corinthians 13:4-7
Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
Psalm 40:11-12
As for you, O Lord, you will not restrain
your mercy from me;
your steadfast love and your faithfulness will
ever preserve me!
For evils have encompassed me
beyond number;
my iniquities have overtaken me,
and I cannot see;
they are more than the hairs of my head;
my heart fails me.
A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.
2 Peter 1:3 - 4
His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire.
James 1:5
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.
1 Corinthians 13:4-7
Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
Psalm 40:11-12
As for you, O Lord, you will not restrain
your mercy from me;
your steadfast love and your faithfulness will
ever preserve me!
For evils have encompassed me
beyond number;
my iniquities have overtaken me,
and I cannot see;
they are more than the hairs of my head;
my heart fails me.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Tidbits from my study on parenting
[1] All are born sinful:
"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" Romans 3:23
[2] Sin is bound up the heart of your child(ren):
"Folly is bound up in the heart of a child" Proverbs 22:15
[3] Sin is not a laughable matter:
No matter how "small" the sin may seem, Christ was crucified for it, and therefore it is not really a "small" matter, nor a laughable one.
Mark 7:21-22
For from within, out of the heart of man (this includes women and children), come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, coveting, wickedness, deceit, sensuality, envy, slander, pride, foolishness.
Luke 6:45
The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For out of the overflow of the heart his mouth speaks.
"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" Romans 3:23
[2] Sin is bound up the heart of your child(ren):
"Folly is bound up in the heart of a child" Proverbs 22:15
[3] Sin is not a laughable matter:
No matter how "small" the sin may seem, Christ was crucified for it, and therefore it is not really a "small" matter, nor a laughable one.
Mark 7:21-22
For from within, out of the heart of man (this includes women and children), come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, coveting, wickedness, deceit, sensuality, envy, slander, pride, foolishness.
Luke 6:45
The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For out of the overflow of the heart his mouth speaks.
Favorite Morning Quotes
"The mother cannot tell what her tender infant may grow up to be, tall, short, weak, or strong, wise or foolish: he may grow up to be any of these or not, it is all uncertain. But one thing the mother can say with certainty: he will have a corrupt and sinful heart."
JC Ryle
"Children are born sinful, and that sinfulness manifests itself not because of what parents do, but because of what they don't do."
John MacArthur
"A change in behavior that does not stem from a change in heart is not commendable; it is condemable."
Tedd Tripp
JC Ryle
"Children are born sinful, and that sinfulness manifests itself not because of what parents do, but because of what they don't do."
John MacArthur
"A change in behavior that does not stem from a change in heart is not commendable; it is condemable."
Tedd Tripp
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Must Try Product!
Okay, I feel the need to share some of my most tummy yummy finds! Occasionally, I might tout a household cleaner, natural medicine, etc, but 9 outta 10 times it's gonna be food. I wanted to be a chef and I love baking, so what else would you expect. :-)
This week's MUST TRY PRODUCT:
Liz Lovely's Gluten Free Chocolate Fudge Cookies
These cookies are better than anything Nabisco could ever put out, and 100 times better for you. Not only does the company make GLUTEN FREE cookies, but they also make cookies that contain wheat but are vegan (no eggs, animal products, etc). Now normally, gluten free cookies taste anything but yummy and the same goes with vegan cookies, they are normally just horrible for the palate. My husband and I both agree, these are awe-mazing cookies and something you have to try at least once.
To find these yummy morsels, you can check out Native Sun's refrigerated section where they keep their already prepared cake slices and other items near the cafe/deli area at the 9A & Baymeadows store. They are $3+ for two very large cookies, and are worth every penny.
Check out their website at lizlovely.com and like most health food store companies, their hippie but man do they make some delicious cookies! :0)
This week's MUST TRY PRODUCT:
Liz Lovely's Gluten Free Chocolate Fudge Cookies
These cookies are better than anything Nabisco could ever put out, and 100 times better for you. Not only does the company make GLUTEN FREE cookies, but they also make cookies that contain wheat but are vegan (no eggs, animal products, etc). Now normally, gluten free cookies taste anything but yummy and the same goes with vegan cookies, they are normally just horrible for the palate. My husband and I both agree, these are awe-mazing cookies and something you have to try at least once.
To find these yummy morsels, you can check out Native Sun's refrigerated section where they keep their already prepared cake slices and other items near the cafe/deli area at the 9A & Baymeadows store. They are $3+ for two very large cookies, and are worth every penny.
Check out their website at lizlovely.com and like most health food store companies, their hippie but man do they make some delicious cookies! :0)
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Price Book Template
It's really important to know when to stock up on an item and the way to do that is to keep a price book with the fluctuating prices over a number of weeks. It also helps keep you from making an assumption that a product is really cheap when it's in actuality, more expensive than the rock bottom price.
Here's a link that will allow you to download a FREE printable grocery store price book template so you can start your very own.
Feel free to contact me if you have questions about stockpiling and so forth.
Here's a link that will allow you to download a FREE printable grocery store price book template so you can start your very own.
Feel free to contact me if you have questions about stockpiling and so forth.
Produce Deals - Upcoming Week **Updated 2/19/09
Publix -
Sweet Onions .99lb
Broccoli $2.00 Head (fairly comparable with produce market prices)
Cauliflower $2.00 Head (fairly comparable with produce market prices)
Red or Golden Delicious Apples 3lbs for $2.50 (approx .83lb)
Food Lion -
Avocado $.99 ea
California Navel Oranges $.79lb
** We have a food lion just down the road from GCC but most Food Lions have closed down **
Winn Dixie -
Russet Potatoes 10lbs $3.49 (approx $.34 lb)
Red or Golden Delicious, Gala, Fuji and Granny Smith Apples 3lb bag BOGO (approx .83lb)
Yellow Onions 3lb Bag $2.00 (approx .66lb)
Lemons or Limes 2lb Bag BOGO (approx .87lb)
Most ads start on a Wednesday (Thursday for Publix) and end the following Wednesday.
Hope this helps someone. :-)
UPDATE:
Whole Foods:
California Navel Oranges $.79lb
Super Target: (located in Orange Park)
Broccoli 2/$3 (use Target coupon for $1.00/1 and get $.50 BROCCOLI!!)
Cauliflower 2/$3 (use Target coupon for $1.00/1 and get $.50 CAULIFLOWER)
Gala or Granny Smith Apples $.99lb
Red Seedless Grapes $.99lb
** I would check to see if these come from Chile, the news has been reporting that they are using human feces as fertilizer over there, so if you want produce from Chile, keep that little nugget in your mind. ^_^ **
Sweet Onions .99lb
Broccoli $2.00 Head (fairly comparable with produce market prices)
Cauliflower $2.00 Head (fairly comparable with produce market prices)
Red or Golden Delicious Apples 3lbs for $2.50 (approx .83lb)
Food Lion -
Avocado $.99 ea
California Navel Oranges $.79lb
** We have a food lion just down the road from GCC but most Food Lions have closed down **
Winn Dixie -
Russet Potatoes 10lbs $3.49 (approx $.34 lb)
Red or Golden Delicious, Gala, Fuji and Granny Smith Apples 3lb bag BOGO (approx .83lb)
Yellow Onions 3lb Bag $2.00 (approx .66lb)
Lemons or Limes 2lb Bag BOGO (approx .87lb)
Most ads start on a Wednesday (Thursday for Publix) and end the following Wednesday.
Hope this helps someone. :-)
UPDATE:
Whole Foods:
California Navel Oranges $.79lb
Super Target: (located in Orange Park)
Broccoli 2/$3 (use Target coupon for $1.00/1 and get $.50 BROCCOLI!!)
Cauliflower 2/$3 (use Target coupon for $1.00/1 and get $.50 CAULIFLOWER)
Gala or Granny Smith Apples $.99lb
Red Seedless Grapes $.99lb
** I would check to see if these come from Chile, the news has been reporting that they are using human feces as fertilizer over there, so if you want produce from Chile, keep that little nugget in your mind. ^_^ **
What's your motivation?
Do you do the things you do because....
you will be noticed by others?
you will be loved by others?
you will be praised for your effort?
you alone will get credit?
you will be seen as a good example?
If these are your motivation, then you are bound to legalism. What is legalism?
Legalism: the doctrine that salvation is gained through good works.
Salvation: deliverance from the power and penalty of sin; redemption.
Redemption: deliverance from sin; salvation.
Luke 18: 9-14
"He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and treated others with contempt: “Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee, standing by himself, prayed thus: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I get.’ But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me, a sinner!’ I tell you, this man went down to his house justified, rather than the other. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”
you will be noticed by others?
you will be loved by others?
you will be praised for your effort?
you alone will get credit?
you will be seen as a good example?
If these are your motivation, then you are bound to legalism. What is legalism?
Legalism: the doctrine that salvation is gained through good works.
Salvation: deliverance from the power and penalty of sin; redemption.
Redemption: deliverance from sin; salvation.
Luke 18: 9-14
"He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and treated others with contempt: “Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee, standing by himself, prayed thus: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I get.’ But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me, a sinner!’ I tell you, this man went down to his house justified, rather than the other. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”
Show No Favoritism
James 2:1-10
"My brothers, show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory. For if a man wearing a gold ring and fine clothing comes into your assembly, and a poor man in shabby clothing also comes in, and if you pay attention to the one who wears the fine clothing and say, “You sit here in a good place,” while you say to the poor man, “You stand over there,” or, “Sit down at my feet,” have you not then made distinctions among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts? Listen, my beloved brothers, has not God chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom, which he has promised to those who love him? But you have dishonored the poor man. Are not the rich the ones who oppress you, and the ones who drag you into court? Are they not the ones who blaspheme the honorable name by which you were called? If you really fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing well. But if you show partiality, you are committing sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors. For whoever keeps the whole law but fails in one point has become accountable for all of it."
[1] We should not show favoritism over he/she that dresses in more expensive and fine clothing and ignore he/she that does not dress that way. We should keep in mind, that just because something looks "clean" on the inside, that doesn't necessarily mean they are God fearing and seek the Lord's word on the inside.
[2] We should show no favoritism with one race versus the other, if we say we love the Lord and follow him, then we should remember that it was him who created all races and we should therefore show no favoritism over one.
[3] We should show no favoritism between men and women, God created both and set each to have specific tasks, each one was uniquely created by God, one was not better than the other.
[4] We should show no favoritism between native born and foreigner, one is not better than the other because it was God who allowed each to step foot on the same land. It was God who willed their paths to cross. As Americans, we must always remember in fact that *we* are foreigners in this land, not only because our ancestors were not native to this country but also because this is a temporary land for those who believe in Christ.
[5] Show no partiality between children, if one excels in sport and the other in computers, one is not better than the other. God simply crafted each child differently, to have different interests and do well in a specific area.
How do we who show favoritism claim to be followers of Christ?
James 2:9-10
If you really fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing well. But if you show partiality, you are committing sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors. For whoever keeps the whole law but fails in one point has become accountable for all of it."
"My brothers, show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory. For if a man wearing a gold ring and fine clothing comes into your assembly, and a poor man in shabby clothing also comes in, and if you pay attention to the one who wears the fine clothing and say, “You sit here in a good place,” while you say to the poor man, “You stand over there,” or, “Sit down at my feet,” have you not then made distinctions among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts? Listen, my beloved brothers, has not God chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom, which he has promised to those who love him? But you have dishonored the poor man. Are not the rich the ones who oppress you, and the ones who drag you into court? Are they not the ones who blaspheme the honorable name by which you were called? If you really fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing well. But if you show partiality, you are committing sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors. For whoever keeps the whole law but fails in one point has become accountable for all of it."
[1] We should not show favoritism over he/she that dresses in more expensive and fine clothing and ignore he/she that does not dress that way. We should keep in mind, that just because something looks "clean" on the inside, that doesn't necessarily mean they are God fearing and seek the Lord's word on the inside.
[2] We should show no favoritism with one race versus the other, if we say we love the Lord and follow him, then we should remember that it was him who created all races and we should therefore show no favoritism over one.
[3] We should show no favoritism between men and women, God created both and set each to have specific tasks, each one was uniquely created by God, one was not better than the other.
[4] We should show no favoritism between native born and foreigner, one is not better than the other because it was God who allowed each to step foot on the same land. It was God who willed their paths to cross. As Americans, we must always remember in fact that *we* are foreigners in this land, not only because our ancestors were not native to this country but also because this is a temporary land for those who believe in Christ.
[5] Show no partiality between children, if one excels in sport and the other in computers, one is not better than the other. God simply crafted each child differently, to have different interests and do well in a specific area.
How do we who show favoritism claim to be followers of Christ?
James 2:9-10
If you really fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing well. But if you show partiality, you are committing sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors. For whoever keeps the whole law but fails in one point has become accountable for all of it."
Monday, February 16, 2009
Proverbs 29:17 & Commentary Notes
"Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart."
Believers Bible Commentary:
A child who has been disciplined properly will bring delight and rest to his parents instead of anxiety and heartache.
Believers Bible Commentary:
A child who has been disciplined properly will bring delight and rest to his parents instead of anxiety and heartache.
Proverbs 29:15 & Commentary notes
"The ROD and REPROOF give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother. "
Believers Bible Commentary:
" This proverb flatly contradicts many modern specialists who advocate "permissive democracy". The rod is corporal punishment; reproof is verbal correction. These two forms of parental discipline impart wisdom. They do not inhibit a child or warp his personality as the "experts" say.
Believers Bible Commentary:
" This proverb flatly contradicts many modern specialists who advocate "permissive democracy". The rod is corporal punishment; reproof is verbal correction. These two forms of parental discipline impart wisdom. They do not inhibit a child or warp his personality as the "experts" say.
Ephesians 6:4 and commentary
"Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord."
The Believers Bible Commentary (by William MacDonald) opens up this scripture by saying, " The instructions to children are now balanced with advice to fathers. they should not provoke their children to anger with unreasonable demands, with undue harshness, with constant nagging. Rather children should be nurtured in the TRAINING and ADMONITION of the Lord. Training means discipline and correction, and may be verbal or corporal. Admonition means warning, rebuke and reproof. Child-training should be "in the Lord", that is, carried out in accordance with His Will as revealed in the Bible by one who acts as his representative."
Susanna Wesley, the mother of seventeen children, including John and Charles, once wrote:
"The parent who studies to subdue self-will in his child, works together with God in the renewing and saving of a soul. The parent who indulges it, does the Devil's work, makes religion impractical, salvation unattainable, and does all that in him lies to damn his child, soul and body forever."
I also personally believe that Mother's could benefit from this scripture, as well as the commentary information.
The Believers Bible Commentary (by William MacDonald) opens up this scripture by saying, " The instructions to children are now balanced with advice to fathers. they should not provoke their children to anger with unreasonable demands, with undue harshness, with constant nagging. Rather children should be nurtured in the TRAINING and ADMONITION of the Lord. Training means discipline and correction, and may be verbal or corporal. Admonition means warning, rebuke and reproof. Child-training should be "in the Lord", that is, carried out in accordance with His Will as revealed in the Bible by one who acts as his representative."
Susanna Wesley, the mother of seventeen children, including John and Charles, once wrote:
"The parent who studies to subdue self-will in his child, works together with God in the renewing and saving of a soul. The parent who indulges it, does the Devil's work, makes religion impractical, salvation unattainable, and does all that in him lies to damn his child, soul and body forever."
I also personally believe that Mother's could benefit from this scripture, as well as the commentary information.
Proverbs 22:15
Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline will drive it far from him.
1 Timothy 1:15
The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
End of 1st Trimester
Praise God! Hallelujah! Well, okay I've technically got 2 more weeks but I'm in a celebrating mood.
After having numerous weeks of daily nausea it seems to have receded and allowed me once again to return to church, though nausea is somehow a good sign that your pregnancy is progressing well so maybe that nausea thing wasn't as bad as I made it out to be. At least it was a good indicator, guess prayer and trusting God has a lot more lasting effect spiritually. :-)
On another note, I was recently told by my doctor's office that due to my insurance ending in January I would have to pay out of pocket almost $4,000 by 24 weeks or they would no longer see me. About a week or so ago my doctor's office called to let me know that my insurance was no longer active (really....had no clue!), and that it again was reinforced that I would have to pay them their requested amount by 24 weeks. Well, God blessed us with a couple thousand more than that in severance pay from Chris' previous job and that really was going to be a huge chunk out of our small stash of money. I briefly mentioned to the lady that I knew their office didn't take medicaid (was told they didn't serve "those types of women", before they knew I was signing up for it), but did the hospital itself. I was then assured that the hospital itself took medicaid but not the doctors and yet again, they wanted their cash ASAP. Can you tell money is muy importante to medical people? Anywho, so I just spoke to the Father in confusion as to how we would live without that huge chunk of cash but reaffirmed my knowledge that in Him all things would be worked out. About a minute or so after my moment with the Father, the doctor's office called back letting me know that since I was a current patient that they would allow me to use medicaid to take care of the pregnancy and that I just needed to bring in information on my next visit. So God has really come through with us and allowed that money to stay safe and be used to care for us through Chris' being laid off.
God has continued to be steadfast in providing for our needs. What a Father.
After having numerous weeks of daily nausea it seems to have receded and allowed me once again to return to church, though nausea is somehow a good sign that your pregnancy is progressing well so maybe that nausea thing wasn't as bad as I made it out to be. At least it was a good indicator, guess prayer and trusting God has a lot more lasting effect spiritually. :-)
On another note, I was recently told by my doctor's office that due to my insurance ending in January I would have to pay out of pocket almost $4,000 by 24 weeks or they would no longer see me. About a week or so ago my doctor's office called to let me know that my insurance was no longer active (really....had no clue!), and that it again was reinforced that I would have to pay them their requested amount by 24 weeks. Well, God blessed us with a couple thousand more than that in severance pay from Chris' previous job and that really was going to be a huge chunk out of our small stash of money. I briefly mentioned to the lady that I knew their office didn't take medicaid (was told they didn't serve "those types of women", before they knew I was signing up for it), but did the hospital itself. I was then assured that the hospital itself took medicaid but not the doctors and yet again, they wanted their cash ASAP. Can you tell money is muy importante to medical people? Anywho, so I just spoke to the Father in confusion as to how we would live without that huge chunk of cash but reaffirmed my knowledge that in Him all things would be worked out. About a minute or so after my moment with the Father, the doctor's office called back letting me know that since I was a current patient that they would allow me to use medicaid to take care of the pregnancy and that I just needed to bring in information on my next visit. So God has really come through with us and allowed that money to stay safe and be used to care for us through Chris' being laid off.
God has continued to be steadfast in providing for our needs. What a Father.
The Love Dare
Credit goes to The Romantic Vineyard and the book The Love Dare (as mentioned in Fireproof)
Just a sampling if your willing to take the challenge. You can find 40 days worth on the website by simply checking out the recent posting and going back to where this leaves off.
The Love Dare
(1) Resolve to say nothing negative about your spouse today.
Ephesians 4:2 “with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,”
(2) Do at least one unexpected gesture to your spouse as an act of kindness.
Ephesians 4:32 “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.”
(3) Buy your spouse something that says, “I was thinking about you today.”
Romans 12:10 “Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.”
(4) Contact your spouse sometime during the day and ask how he or she is doing and if there is anything you could do for them.
Psalm 139: 17-18 “How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them! If I would count them, they are more than the sand. I awake, and I am still with you.”
(5) Ask your spouse to tell you three things that cause him or her to be uncomfortable or irritated with you. You must do so without attacking them.
Proverbs 27:14 “Whoever blesses his neighbor with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, will be counted as cursing.”
(6) Choose to react to tough circumstances in your marriage in loving ways instead of with irritation.
Proverbs 16:32 “Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.”
(7) On a sheet of paper, write out positive things about your spouse. At some point during the day, pick a positive attribute from the list and thank your spouse for having the characteristic.
I Corinthians 13:7 “Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.”
(8) Share with your spouse how glad you are about a success he or she recently enjoyed.
Song of Solomon 8:6 “Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm, for love is strong as death, jealousy is fierce as the grave. Its flashes are flashes of fire, the very flame of the Lord.”
(9) Think of a way to greet your spouse today to reflect your love for them, and then do it with a smile and enthusiasm.
I Peter 5:14 “Greet one another with the kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ.”
(10) Do something out of the ordinary today for your spouse.
Romans 5:8 “but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
Just a sampling if your willing to take the challenge. You can find 40 days worth on the website by simply checking out the recent posting and going back to where this leaves off.
The Love Dare
(1) Resolve to say nothing negative about your spouse today.
Ephesians 4:2 “with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,”
(2) Do at least one unexpected gesture to your spouse as an act of kindness.
Ephesians 4:32 “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.”
(3) Buy your spouse something that says, “I was thinking about you today.”
Romans 12:10 “Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.”
(4) Contact your spouse sometime during the day and ask how he or she is doing and if there is anything you could do for them.
Psalm 139: 17-18 “How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them! If I would count them, they are more than the sand. I awake, and I am still with you.”
(5) Ask your spouse to tell you three things that cause him or her to be uncomfortable or irritated with you. You must do so without attacking them.
Proverbs 27:14 “Whoever blesses his neighbor with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, will be counted as cursing.”
(6) Choose to react to tough circumstances in your marriage in loving ways instead of with irritation.
Proverbs 16:32 “Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.”
(7) On a sheet of paper, write out positive things about your spouse. At some point during the day, pick a positive attribute from the list and thank your spouse for having the characteristic.
I Corinthians 13:7 “Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.”
(8) Share with your spouse how glad you are about a success he or she recently enjoyed.
Song of Solomon 8:6 “Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm, for love is strong as death, jealousy is fierce as the grave. Its flashes are flashes of fire, the very flame of the Lord.”
(9) Think of a way to greet your spouse today to reflect your love for them, and then do it with a smile and enthusiasm.
I Peter 5:14 “Greet one another with the kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ.”
(10) Do something out of the ordinary today for your spouse.
Romans 5:8 “but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
Romans 8: 5:8
For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. For the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit to God's law; indeed, it cannot. Those who are in the flesh cannot please God.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Today's Scripture Bite
I woke up this morning and have lately been deeply struggling with the differences in my boys and the sins that they specifically show due to their own personalities. Dominic is a very independent boy but has the tendency towards being indignant when requested to do something and is very "I can do it by myself" geared. John Paul is completely different than Dominic in that he is very much the baby and wants to be held or touched constantly in what seems to be a need for reassurance and safety (I believe this is due to big brother having the tendency to "parent him" and throw down with him on the floor when he doesn't really seem interested). I struggle with both sinful tendencies but this morning woke up with a full realization that I have both of those attitudes towards God but yet I struggle with figuring out how to discipline the boys without taking to anger.
I haven't been able to read scripture in the last few weeks (have been able to at least get in a couple sermons) due to extreme tiredness and nausea, but this morning woke up with a scripture in my head for some reason. Most people should know, for me to remember a verse is quite a feat so I really feel like this scripture came from God. I said to myself, "Okay, what should I read this morning?" and having no clue what the verse actually said simply turned in scripture to find my help.
Ephesians 5:2
And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
As I eagerly wait for God to answer my need for Grace in this time of my life I'm encouraged by the scripture tid bit he brought to me this morning.
I haven't been able to read scripture in the last few weeks (have been able to at least get in a couple sermons) due to extreme tiredness and nausea, but this morning woke up with a scripture in my head for some reason. Most people should know, for me to remember a verse is quite a feat so I really feel like this scripture came from God. I said to myself, "Okay, what should I read this morning?" and having no clue what the verse actually said simply turned in scripture to find my help.
Ephesians 5:2
And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
As I eagerly wait for God to answer my need for Grace in this time of my life I'm encouraged by the scripture tid bit he brought to me this morning.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Closets 2 Closets Huge Consignment Sale
Mark your calendars! It seems like it's very far away but it will be here in no time.
3 Day Spring Sales Event
Courtyard Marriot, Orange Park
610 Wells Road (between Blanding/17)
Orange Park, FL 32073
March 20th (Friday) Noon - 8PM
March 21st (Saturday) 8AM - 8PM
March 22nd (Sunday) 10AM - 5PM ***HALF PRICE DAY ***
closets2closets.com
904-910-2191
Come shop or consign your items to make some extra cash to pay off bills.
They take clothing (Infant to Teens), Nursery & Maternity Items, Furniture, Strollers, Car Seats, Bikes, Books, Movies, Maternity Clothing, Toys , Shoes, Games, Puzzles, and more.
3 Day Spring Sales Event
Courtyard Marriot, Orange Park
610 Wells Road (between Blanding/17)
Orange Park, FL 32073
March 20th (Friday) Noon - 8PM
March 21st (Saturday) 8AM - 8PM
March 22nd (Sunday) 10AM - 5PM ***HALF PRICE DAY ***
closets2closets.com
904-910-2191
Come shop or consign your items to make some extra cash to pay off bills.
They take clothing (Infant to Teens), Nursery & Maternity Items, Furniture, Strollers, Car Seats, Bikes, Books, Movies, Maternity Clothing, Toys , Shoes, Games, Puzzles, and more.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Awesome Produce Deals N' More
WINN DIXIE
Red Delicious, Granny Smith, Gala Apples 10lbs/$10
Fresh Green Beans 10lbs/$10
Avocado 10/$10
Anjou, Bosc or Red Pears 10lbs/$10
OSO Sweet Onions 10lbs/$10
Seedless Red Grapes 10lbs/$10
PUBLIX
FL Grown Tomatoes $.99lb
You can find Strawberries for $2.50 for 1lb container in most grocery stores, but the week after Valentine's Day they will supposedly drop greatly in price. I will be hitting the produce market downtown that week/end to see if I can score Strawberries for less than $1.25/$1.50 for 1lb box if anyone wants to go in on a couple flats. If you eat frozen strawberries and would only buy them specifically for that, BJ's Wholesale carries them for under $1.50lb for a huge 5 or 10lb bag.
For more good Publix deals check out HotCouponWorld - Publix Forum.
Red Delicious, Granny Smith, Gala Apples 10lbs/$10
Fresh Green Beans 10lbs/$10
Avocado 10/$10
Anjou, Bosc or Red Pears 10lbs/$10
OSO Sweet Onions 10lbs/$10
Seedless Red Grapes 10lbs/$10
PUBLIX
FL Grown Tomatoes $.99lb
You can find Strawberries for $2.50 for 1lb container in most grocery stores, but the week after Valentine's Day they will supposedly drop greatly in price. I will be hitting the produce market downtown that week/end to see if I can score Strawberries for less than $1.25/$1.50 for 1lb box if anyone wants to go in on a couple flats. If you eat frozen strawberries and would only buy them specifically for that, BJ's Wholesale carries them for under $1.50lb for a huge 5 or 10lb bag.
For more good Publix deals check out HotCouponWorld - Publix Forum.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
The Peasant Princess by Mars Hill Church
Pastor Mark Driscol did a wonderful break down of the Song of Songs and even had singles in the audience and received various questions throughout the time they studied this. I've been very educated by these studies and really would encourage older singles and marrieds to check out these messages. I would say that he's very frank and honest, but I wouldn't say there's anything crass or immature so it really is a wonderful study. And even though the Song of Solomon seems to be *just* about sex he really breaks things down to where there's alot that can apply in your everyday life.
The website is peasantprincess.com and there you'll find a preview (top right) and you'll find study information under "The Story" which should further help you with this study.
(1) Let him Kiss Me
(2) Sweet to my taste
(3) The Little Foxes
(4) His Garden
(5) My Beloved, My Friend
(6) My Dove
(7) Dance of Mahanaim
(8) Into The Fields
(9) Do not awaken Love
(10) I Was A Wall
The website is peasantprincess.com and there you'll find a preview (top right) and you'll find study information under "The Story" which should further help you with this study.
(1) Let him Kiss Me
(2) Sweet to my taste
(3) The Little Foxes
(4) His Garden
(5) My Beloved, My Friend
(6) My Dove
(7) Dance of Mahanaim
(8) Into The Fields
(9) Do not awaken Love
(10) I Was A Wall
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Update For Those Who Didn't Know
Chris has officially lost his job and was laid off on January 8th, the day before my birthday. Happy Birthday Charice! We know the hand of God is in this and has proven it in so many ways, mostly by the information that Chris will get a severance and it will keep us a float until he gets a permanent job with insurance. I've put in paperwork for us to get food stamps and medicaid to help us stretch what stockpile I've accumulated already, but also because it takes awhile to get all the lovely paperwork done and over with.
We have also found out that I am once again pregnant with our third baby, due approximately in August or September. Our insurance runs out at the end of the month so I have so far made a confirmation appointment with my OB/GYN (yeah that morning nausea thing isn't a give away at all), and hopefully before my insurance runs out at the end of the month I can get in one more appointment. After that it's all in God's hands and we eagerly wait for him to keep care of his flock of children.
Chris has received an offer to do some side work for a previous boss of his and there's talk of him possibly being taken on as a full time worker but this was a previous desire and the boss was unable to pay him what he was making at his previous job. God is good and this guy has been very kind to Chris over the years and we are greatful that he would respond so kindly to hiring Chris on.
Anyway, we appreciate and covet your prayers. :-)
We have also found out that I am once again pregnant with our third baby, due approximately in August or September. Our insurance runs out at the end of the month so I have so far made a confirmation appointment with my OB/GYN (yeah that morning nausea thing isn't a give away at all), and hopefully before my insurance runs out at the end of the month I can get in one more appointment. After that it's all in God's hands and we eagerly wait for him to keep care of his flock of children.
Chris has received an offer to do some side work for a previous boss of his and there's talk of him possibly being taken on as a full time worker but this was a previous desire and the boss was unable to pay him what he was making at his previous job. God is good and this guy has been very kind to Chris over the years and we are greatful that he would respond so kindly to hiring Chris on.
Anyway, we appreciate and covet your prayers. :-)
The roles women play in society - the frank truth..
I've been wanting some time to sit down and really get into the meaty reality of the roles that women take on during the many seasons that ebb and flow in our lives. I'm sure some of the terms used here will be deemed offensive though that isn't the desire of this post. It's moreso to bring about an awareness of where many unbelieving females are in their life and also as a means of reflection on just how far our walk has been with the Lord. What the Lord has truly labeled "Redeemed".
The Lord has personally redeemed me from some of these titles and it's only by the grace of God that I can even today take in the beauty of being set aside by the Father, to be chosen as one of the few to bring glory to Him who saved me from such a heart wrenching life.
Please keep an open mind and realize that these of course are not in some biblical, numerical correct way but are simply an open and frank realization of where the women in America (and other countries, I'm sure) stand.
(1) Single
Definition: unmarried, only one in number, unmarried state, solitary, sole
Looks Like: I would say the biblical definition would be a female who does not "date" nor have sexual intercourse or rather any physically sexual connection with a man. Meaning she does not consent to have sex whether intercourse or oral, she does not allow a man to sexual approach her in any way but is chaste. Single can however mean that you have an unwavering desire to be courted which eventually will end in marriage, but there is to be sexual purity during this time.
(2) Married
Definition: joined, united in wedlock
Looks Like: A man and woman (sadly that needs specification these days) that are bound together not only by documents and a shiny band, but a desire to spend an eternity together with one another. A courting couple who seeks to "solidify" the desire to be wed and glorify God in the walk of sanctification together. To be so in love with someone that you are willing to accept that you are a sinner and that you married one, and eagerly desire to walk out a path of life with this person and God.
(3) Courted/Engaged
Definition: pledged to be married, betrothed
Looks Like: A man and women who believe that God has brought them together and that the end result will be marriage. A Godly courtship or engagement that is biblical and God edifying does not involve oral sex, heavy petting, sexual intercourse, etc. This is a chaste couple who prefer to differ from the world and desire to fight against the sin of lust and have a deep desire to wait until their wedding to be intimate.
(4) Mother
Definition: a female parent, someone that gives rise to or exercise protecting care over someone else
Looks Like: I'd love to just say read Proverbs 31 but though there are many mothers in the bible, being a mother has so many seasons and stages that there isn't enough time to cover the whole multitude. If I were to describe "mother", I would say a women who sacrificially gives of herself to her husband, children and those that God would bring about into her life. A God-fearing women that seeks to glorify the Lord in her actions of care and concern over those that the Lord has placed around her.
(5) Concubine:
Definition: a woman who cohabits with a man that she is not legally married to
Looks Like: This is the one I would say at least 90% (if not at least 80%) of women in the United States have been known as at one time or another, though not by this actual definition. This is a female who has sex with a man, cleans his house, washes his clothes, prepares meals, and generally takes care of him as if they were actually married. Many women in these types of relationships end up in sexually or physically abusive relationships due to a desire that "he may change" the more "married" they act. Chances are if a female is in this relationship, the man she cohabits with has no desire whatsoever to marry her and suffers from what some men jokingly call "The Peter Pan Syndrome". There is little chance that the couple will marry, but that if marriage is achieved somewhere down the line, it will not last very long because the relationship budded from a sex based relationship not a God based one. In this particular role, women often times bear children outside of marriage and end up a single mother, struggling to make ends met, hurting spiritually and financially with the biological father no where to be found.
(6) Whore
Definition: a female who engages in promiscuous sexual intercourse, a person considered to have compromised principles for personal gain
Looks like: A woman who has sex with a man or men while having no intent whatsoever to be married nor chaste. She is a person who has sex with single or married men, simply for the goal of achieving personal pleasure and once achieved will move onto yet another male. This individual could also be a prostitute, harlot, courtesan, strumpet and even a stripper. Anyone who would exchange sex or sexual delights in exchange for cash or other barter.
(7) Widow
Definition: a woman who has lost her husband to death but has not remarried
Looks Like: This is usually a term given to elder women who have lost their husband in some way but is not limited to those of elder age. Most elder widow's do not remarry but younger widows biblically are encouraged to wed again.
Hopefully, I've covered the vast majority of the bases but should another role come to mind I will likely add to this post or possibly elaborate even more in another post down the road.
I do hope that this brief break down reminds those of us who were shackled to sexual sin, that God almighty can redeem even the worst of sinners and make the body and soul new. And to those who are single in the struggle against sin, I encourage you to read a book by Joshua Harris titled "Sex Is Not The Problem: Lust Is", it's not just a book for men about "their" problem but about a sin problem.
The Lord has personally redeemed me from some of these titles and it's only by the grace of God that I can even today take in the beauty of being set aside by the Father, to be chosen as one of the few to bring glory to Him who saved me from such a heart wrenching life.
Please keep an open mind and realize that these of course are not in some biblical, numerical correct way but are simply an open and frank realization of where the women in America (and other countries, I'm sure) stand.
(1) Single
Definition: unmarried, only one in number, unmarried state, solitary, sole
Looks Like: I would say the biblical definition would be a female who does not "date" nor have sexual intercourse or rather any physically sexual connection with a man. Meaning she does not consent to have sex whether intercourse or oral, she does not allow a man to sexual approach her in any way but is chaste. Single can however mean that you have an unwavering desire to be courted which eventually will end in marriage, but there is to be sexual purity during this time.
(2) Married
Definition: joined, united in wedlock
Looks Like: A man and woman (sadly that needs specification these days) that are bound together not only by documents and a shiny band, but a desire to spend an eternity together with one another. A courting couple who seeks to "solidify" the desire to be wed and glorify God in the walk of sanctification together. To be so in love with someone that you are willing to accept that you are a sinner and that you married one, and eagerly desire to walk out a path of life with this person and God.
(3) Courted/Engaged
Definition: pledged to be married, betrothed
Looks Like: A man and women who believe that God has brought them together and that the end result will be marriage. A Godly courtship or engagement that is biblical and God edifying does not involve oral sex, heavy petting, sexual intercourse, etc. This is a chaste couple who prefer to differ from the world and desire to fight against the sin of lust and have a deep desire to wait until their wedding to be intimate.
(4) Mother
Definition: a female parent, someone that gives rise to or exercise protecting care over someone else
Looks Like: I'd love to just say read Proverbs 31 but though there are many mothers in the bible, being a mother has so many seasons and stages that there isn't enough time to cover the whole multitude. If I were to describe "mother", I would say a women who sacrificially gives of herself to her husband, children and those that God would bring about into her life. A God-fearing women that seeks to glorify the Lord in her actions of care and concern over those that the Lord has placed around her.
(5) Concubine:
Definition: a woman who cohabits with a man that she is not legally married to
Looks Like: This is the one I would say at least 90% (if not at least 80%) of women in the United States have been known as at one time or another, though not by this actual definition. This is a female who has sex with a man, cleans his house, washes his clothes, prepares meals, and generally takes care of him as if they were actually married. Many women in these types of relationships end up in sexually or physically abusive relationships due to a desire that "he may change" the more "married" they act. Chances are if a female is in this relationship, the man she cohabits with has no desire whatsoever to marry her and suffers from what some men jokingly call "The Peter Pan Syndrome". There is little chance that the couple will marry, but that if marriage is achieved somewhere down the line, it will not last very long because the relationship budded from a sex based relationship not a God based one. In this particular role, women often times bear children outside of marriage and end up a single mother, struggling to make ends met, hurting spiritually and financially with the biological father no where to be found.
(6) Whore
Definition: a female who engages in promiscuous sexual intercourse, a person considered to have compromised principles for personal gain
Looks like: A woman who has sex with a man or men while having no intent whatsoever to be married nor chaste. She is a person who has sex with single or married men, simply for the goal of achieving personal pleasure and once achieved will move onto yet another male. This individual could also be a prostitute, harlot, courtesan, strumpet and even a stripper. Anyone who would exchange sex or sexual delights in exchange for cash or other barter.
(7) Widow
Definition: a woman who has lost her husband to death but has not remarried
Looks Like: This is usually a term given to elder women who have lost their husband in some way but is not limited to those of elder age. Most elder widow's do not remarry but younger widows biblically are encouraged to wed again.
Hopefully, I've covered the vast majority of the bases but should another role come to mind I will likely add to this post or possibly elaborate even more in another post down the road.
I do hope that this brief break down reminds those of us who were shackled to sexual sin, that God almighty can redeem even the worst of sinners and make the body and soul new. And to those who are single in the struggle against sin, I encourage you to read a book by Joshua Harris titled "Sex Is Not The Problem: Lust Is", it's not just a book for men about "their" problem but about a sin problem.
Interesting follow up article in reference to today's revelation
http://www.cspinet.org/new/200806022.html
"CSPI Urges FDA to Ban Artificial Food Dyes linked to behavior problems"
Snippet from article:
"Americans' exposure to artificial food dyes has risen sharply. According to the FDA, the amount of food dye certified for use was 12 milligrams per capita per day in 1955. In 2007, 59 mg per capita per day, or nearly five times as much, was certified for use. Dyes are used in countless foods and are sometimes used to simulate the color of fruits or vegetables. Kraft's Guacamole Dip gets its greenish color not from avocados (there are almost none) but from Yellow 5, Yellow 6, and Blue 1. The blue bits in Aunt Jemima Blueberry Waffles are blue thanks to Red 40 and Blue 2, not real blueberries.
"CSPI Urges FDA to Ban Artificial Food Dyes linked to behavior problems"
Snippet from article:
"Americans' exposure to artificial food dyes has risen sharply. According to the FDA, the amount of food dye certified for use was 12 milligrams per capita per day in 1955. In 2007, 59 mg per capita per day, or nearly five times as much, was certified for use. Dyes are used in countless foods and are sometimes used to simulate the color of fruits or vegetables. Kraft's Guacamole Dip gets its greenish color not from avocados (there are almost none) but from Yellow 5, Yellow 6, and Blue 1. The blue bits in Aunt Jemima Blueberry Waffles are blue thanks to Red 40 and Blue 2, not real blueberries.
Artificial dyes are particularly prevalent in the sugary cereals, candies, sodas, and snack foods pitched to kids. For instance, General Mills' Fruit Roll-ups and Fruit-by-the-Foot flavored snacks get their fruity colors from Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Red 40, and Blue 1. General Mills' Fruity Cheerios, Lucky Charms, and Trix also contain several of the problematic dyes, as do Kellogg's Froot Loops and Apple Jacks and Post's Fruity Pebbles.
More than a dozen American varieties of Kraft's Oscar Meyer Lunchables kids' meals contain artificial food dyes, but not so the British versions. Starburst Chews, Skittles, and M&M candies—all Mars products—contain the full spectrum of artificial colors in the U.S., but not in the U.K., where the company uses natural colorings. Even foods that aren't particularly brightly colored can contain dyes, including several varieties of macaroni and cheese and mashed potatoes. Betty Crocker's Au Gratin "100% Real" Potatoes are partly not real, colored as they are with Yellow 5 and Yellow 6, both derived from coal tar. Remarkably, in Britain, the color in McDonald's strawberry sauce for sundaes actually comes from strawberries; in the U.S. it comes from Red 40.
"The science shows that kids' behavior improves when these artificial colorings are removed from their diets and worsens when they’re added to the their diets," said Dr. David Schab, a psychiatrist at Columbia University Medical Center, who conducted the 2004 meta-analysis with his colleague Dr. Nhi-Ha T. Trinh. "While not all children seem to be sensitive to these chemicals, it's hard to justify their continued use in foods—especially those foods heavily marketed to young children."
Today's Revelation
"So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate, and she also gave some to her husband who was with her, and he ate." Genesis 3:6
I had this interesting revelation today that I know some would assume as some sort of incorrect interpretation but it just came to me and hopefully people who read the blog can understand where the imagery came in at.
Just because food looks good on the outside does not mean that it's healthy nor that the wrapper/package/skin will indicate it's health or ripeness. I've had a few friends of mine who were part of a produce group say that they found some fruit that was beautiful on the outside yet was rotten inside. Take for example the revelation by marketing that food packaged in green would appeal to consumers as being good and healthy.
Here check out the label of a box of Froot Loops cereal:
SUGAR; CORN FLOUR; WHEAT FLOUR; OAT FLOUR; PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL (ONE OR MORE OF: COCONUT, COTTONSEED, AND SOYBEAN) †; SALT; SODIUM ASCORBATE AND ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C); REDUCED IRON; NATURAL ORANGE, LEMON, CHERRY, RASPBERRY, BLUEBERRY, LIME, AND OTHER NATURAL FLAVORS; RED #40; BLUE #2; YELLOW #6; ZINC OXIDE; NIACINAMIDE; TURMERIC COLOR; BLUE #1; PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6); RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2); THIAMIN HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B1); VITAMIN A PALMITATE; ANNATTO COLOR; BHT (PRESERVATIVE); FOLIC ACID; VITAMIN D; VITAMIN B12.
Anytime you see a color followed by a number your basically eating something that a scientist cooked up in some lab. If you do enough research you will find out that originally dye is derived from coal tar oil and actually contains an amount of arsenic and lead. Of course, it's a level that the FDA considers safe but come on now, exactly how much arsenic in our meals is acceptable in the first place? Oh, and not only is BHT another petroleum derivative it's an ingredient in embalming fluid.
Many consider me a health nut, but I'm actually just trying to keep my "temple" healthy so that I can spend more time serving the Lord and live out my days for as long as possible. Though our days are numbered by God we have an obligation to carefully choose what goes in our mouth, whether it gives us energy or zaps it.
I had this interesting revelation today that I know some would assume as some sort of incorrect interpretation but it just came to me and hopefully people who read the blog can understand where the imagery came in at.
Just because food looks good on the outside does not mean that it's healthy nor that the wrapper/package/skin will indicate it's health or ripeness. I've had a few friends of mine who were part of a produce group say that they found some fruit that was beautiful on the outside yet was rotten inside. Take for example the revelation by marketing that food packaged in green would appeal to consumers as being good and healthy.
Here check out the label of a box of Froot Loops cereal:
SUGAR; CORN FLOUR; WHEAT FLOUR; OAT FLOUR; PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL (ONE OR MORE OF: COCONUT, COTTONSEED, AND SOYBEAN) †; SALT; SODIUM ASCORBATE AND ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C); REDUCED IRON; NATURAL ORANGE, LEMON, CHERRY, RASPBERRY, BLUEBERRY, LIME, AND OTHER NATURAL FLAVORS; RED #40; BLUE #2; YELLOW #6; ZINC OXIDE; NIACINAMIDE; TURMERIC COLOR; BLUE #1; PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6); RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2); THIAMIN HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B1); VITAMIN A PALMITATE; ANNATTO COLOR; BHT (PRESERVATIVE); FOLIC ACID; VITAMIN D; VITAMIN B12.
Anytime you see a color followed by a number your basically eating something that a scientist cooked up in some lab. If you do enough research you will find out that originally dye is derived from coal tar oil and actually contains an amount of arsenic and lead. Of course, it's a level that the FDA considers safe but come on now, exactly how much arsenic in our meals is acceptable in the first place? Oh, and not only is BHT another petroleum derivative it's an ingredient in embalming fluid.
Many consider me a health nut, but I'm actually just trying to keep my "temple" healthy so that I can spend more time serving the Lord and live out my days for as long as possible. Though our days are numbered by God we have an obligation to carefully choose what goes in our mouth, whether it gives us energy or zaps it.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Helping Siblings in Need
Hiyo,
Stacy Thomsen and I are trying to compile a stockpile to keep for families in need and we are interested in both food and non-food items, so if you happen to feel the need to donate we would appreciate it as alot of people are currently being affected by the economy.
Thanks much! You can hand off food or non-food donations on any given Sunday. :-)
Stacy Thomsen and I are trying to compile a stockpile to keep for families in need and we are interested in both food and non-food items, so if you happen to feel the need to donate we would appreciate it as alot of people are currently being affected by the economy.
Thanks much! You can hand off food or non-food donations on any given Sunday. :-)
Move yah booty to get some FREE Suave!
https://suavenomics.sweeply.com/
Enjoy! Takes 2-4 weeks to get a coupon for FREE Suave product.
If your like me and can't use it, please donate it to someone sending military packages or to Stacy Thomsen, whose collecting items for families who have been hit hard by their husband being fired or laid off.
Thanks much!
Enjoy! Takes 2-4 weeks to get a coupon for FREE Suave product.
If your like me and can't use it, please donate it to someone sending military packages or to Stacy Thomsen, whose collecting items for families who have been hit hard by their husband being fired or laid off.
Thanks much!
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