Thoughtful Thursday

Well another Thursday is here, I am thinking about when I first accepted Jesus Christ as my Saviour. Oh what a difference he made in my life, and how he changed my list of want to's. It is amazing, after all these years I can still remember that day like it was recent, it has been 35 years, WOW..

So much has happened in those years, most to bring glory to God, but I do remember a time I quit on God, I got made at God, and refused to serve him, That has probably never happened with you, but it did me, and I am so regretful today for this time I spent away from him, it was only for a couple of years, but oh the bad testimony it give. As Christians the most important thing we have is our testimony, we need to stay faithful to our lord, and we to show others just how much God means to us by how we serve him, are we faithful to God? Do we really see him as the most important factor in our life? Others will see him as we see him, and how we show him in the way we live.

Friends please add your thoughts here, and tell us about your day of salvation, and how God has changed your life. There is nothing in this world to turn to, if I ever left his side, where would I go. I would die, I really feel that, If I did not have Christ as my constant companion I surely would shrivel up and die. Tell us your story, please, share with us, and let us here your wonderful testimony for our lord.

A kid in Arizona wrote the attached NEW Schoolprayer :

Now I sit me down in school Where praying is against the rule For this great nation under God Finds mention of Him very odd. If Scripture now the class recites, It violates the Bill of Rights. And anytime my head I bow Becomes a Federal matter now. Our hair can be purple, orange or green, That's no offense; it's a freedom scene. The law is specific, the law is precise. Prayers spoken aloud are a serious vice. For praying in a public hall Might offend someone with no faith at all. In silence alone we must meditate, God's name is prohibited by the state. We're allowed to cuss and dress like freaks, And pierce our noses, tongues and cheeks.. They've outlawed guns, but FIRST the Bible. To quote the Good Book makes me liable. We can elect a pregnant Senior Queen, And the 'unwed daddy,' our Senior King. It's 'inappropriate' to teach right from wrong, We're taught that such 'judgments' do not belong. We can get our condoms and birth controls, Study witchcraft, vampires and totem poles. But the Ten Commandments are not allowed, No word of God must reach this crowd. It's scary here I must confess, When chaos reigns the school's a mess. So, Lord, this silent plea I make: Should I be shot, My soul please take! Amen If you aren't ashamed to do this,

Tell others what Jesus did for you.

Jesus said, 'If you are ashamed of me, I will be ashamed of you before my Father.'

A Summer Favorite

Farmer's Market Vegetarian Quesadillas "Making the most of simple, fresh ingredients found at your local Farmer's Market, these quesadillas make great appetizers or a quick and healthy meal. Serve while hot with your favorite salsa, sour cream, and guacamole. "

INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped zucchini 1/2 cup chopped yellow squash 1/2 cup chopped red onion 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms 1 tablespoon olive oil cooking spray 6 (9 inch) whole wheat tortillas 1 1/4 cups shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese

DIRECTIONS In a large nonstick pan, cook red pepper, zucchini, yellow squash, onion, and mushrooms in olive oil over medium to medium-high heat for about 7 minutes, or until just tender. Remove vegetables from pan. Coat the same pan with cooking spray, and place one tortilla in pan. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of cheese evenly over tortilla, and layer 3/4 cup of the vegetable mixture over the cheese. Sprinkle another 1/8 cup of cheese on the vegetables, and top with a second tortilla. Cook until golden on both sides, for approximately 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove quesadilla from pan, and repeat with remaining ingredients. Cut each quesadilla into 8 triangles with a pizza cutter. Serve hot

These are so delicious, and so easy too, good balanced meal for summer

Just A Bit O Information

OLIVES DID YOU KNOW?

Olives are fruits of the tree known as Olea europaea. "Olea" is the Latin word for "oil," reflecting the olives' very high fat content, of which 75% is oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat that has been shown to lower blood cholesterol levels. "Europaea" reminds us that olives are native to the Mediterranean region of Europe.

I love olives, and eat many of them, so when I found this out I had to share with you.

Did you know that the monounsaturated fats, vitamin E and polyphenols found in olives help provide anti-inflammatory protection and reduce the severity of the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, asthma and osteoarthritis? Olive oil's monounsaturated fats have also been found to lower blood pressure and help reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, while its antioxidants and polyphenols help balance cholesterol levels, boost the immune system and protect against some cancers. Vitamin E is the body's primary fat-soluble antioxidant that helps protect cells from the ravages of free radical activity. The one caution with eating olives is that they are usually high in salt content. If salt is problematic for you, rinse them off under cold running water to remove some of the salt before enjoying them.

Recipe Olive Tapenade

Tapenade is a rich olive spread popular in the Mediterranean. It's quite easy to make at home. Prep Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients: 20 pitted Kalamata olives, coarsely chopped 1 Tbsp rinsed, drained, and chopped capers 1 tsp fresh lemon juice 2 tsp olive oil 1/2 tsp anchovy paste (optional) Fresh cracked black pepper Preparation:Combine Kalamata olives, capers, lemon juice, olive oil, anchovy paste, and pepper.

Mix well. Refrigerate and use within two weeks. Use as a spread for sandwiches like panini and muffaletta or as a condiment. Very Good on Fish Dishes too.

Yield: about 1 cup

God's Word, God's Day

We know what God is like, not only by His perfections and works, but also by His names. They tell us many things about God’s care and concern for his own. This is one of the fascinating studies of Scripture. The various circumstances which bring forth each of the names of God are important. Lets take a couple verses for today, they are excellent and will show you a little of who God is, and what he can do.

Abraham called on the name of the Lord in Genesis

Gen. 12:8 "And he removed from thence unto a mountain on the east of Bethel, and pitched his tent, having Bethel on the west, and Hai on the east: and there he builded an altar unto the LORD, and called upon the name of the LORD."

Gen 13:4 "Unto the place of the altar, which he had made there at the first: and there Abram called on the name of the LORD."

The name of God is called “wonderful” in Judges

Judges 13:18 "And the angel of the LORD said unto him, Why askest thou thus after my name, seeing it is secret?"

Salvation is through His name in John

John 1:12 "But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God,

even to them that believe on his name:

He has hundreds of names, and each one is amazing, each aspect of God's nature is amazing, and I thank him for his amazing grace.

CHERISH THOSE MEMORIES

This is so easy to do, such a good craft project for you and your friends.

Type up this poem that is on the photo above, cut the whole in the bottom to show your photo of your child, then give them some finger paints, and let them put their hand prints on each side of the photo, as seen in the picture above, this is my grandson, and I have one of my granddaughter in pink. It is a picture worth a thousand words for sure, and it hangs proudly on my study wall.

Buy a cheap frame, and paint it in the pink or blue, give your parents this as a gift or just to have for your self when your child grows up. it is fun, it is inexpensive, and it a precious gift.

The Poem that is written, in case you cannot read it well enough in the photo;

You always clean the finger prints;

I leave upon the wall.

I seem to make a mess of things;

because I am so small.

The years will pass so quickly

I'll soon be grown like you;

and all my little fingerprints,

will surely fade from view.

So heres a special handprint

and picture of me too;

So you'll recall the very day,

I made it just for you.

My Take On the 23rd Psalm

The Lord is my Shepherd

THAT'S RELATIONSHIP!

I shall not want

THAT'S SUPPLY!

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures

THAT'S REST!

He leadeth me beside still waters

THAT'S REFRESHMENT!

He restoreth my soul

THAT'S HEALING!

He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness

THAT'S GUIDANCE!

For His name sake

THAT'S PURPOSE!

Yea, though I walk through

the valley of the shadow of death

THAT'S TESTING!

I will fear no evil

THAT'S PROTECTION!

For thou art with me

THAT'S FAITHFULNESS!

Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me

THAT'S DISCIPLINE!

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies

THAT'S HOPE!

Thou anointest my head with oil

THAT'S CONSECRATION!

My cup runneth over

THAT'S ABUNDANCE!

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life

THAT'S BLESSING!

And I will dwell in the house of the Lord

THAT'S SECURITY!

Forever

THAT'S ETERNITY!

Author Unknown

One of the best books I ever read was, Phillip Keller's 23rd Psalm, a wonderful book, if you ever get a chance pick it up and read it.

Getting A Little Crafty

You know some times you just cannot find what you are looking for at any of the stores, it was that way for me, I was looking for some little lamp shades with roosters on them, I looked from Michigan to New York, to Tennessee, and found not one. So I decided to make my own decorations on plain ones. Now that was a challenge too, I could not find any little Roosters small enough to put on the mini shades, Finally after months of searching, I found these, and added a little ribbon aound them, to match, and got the effect I was looking for. My Country Cozy Kitchen. Really easy and simple to dress up any lamp shade you may want in your decor. Here the photos of them. My kitchen is done in Roosters and Hens, and I added a little strip on the end of one of my cupboards to match.

This all reminds me of how God does with us, he takes nothing and makes something he can be proud of, I seem to find everything I do or say has God in it some way, hope you enjoyed my crafts for today.

Hope the Problem Will get Fixed

I have been trying to post, with no avail, I am not sure what is going on, I thought this stuff only went on in the regular sites, I am mistaken, I have a craft project I wanted to share but have not been able too, hope things get back to normal soon..

(Encouragement for Tuesday)

“A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.” John 13: 34, 35 We are seeing more daily love dissipating, and the neighboring kindness that was around in my young days is almost non existent. Why is that? When our Lord Jesus Christ told us to love one another, and that by this the world will know we belong to Christ. So if we are not loving those we can reach, we are being disobedient to our Father, and we wonder why it is so hard to get others to come to church. Let it begin with me, lets examine our self and see what God shows us about how we love those around us. Oh lord let us be the loving vessels to reach this lost world, and let us be obedient to your will in our life. Jesus wrote these things for a reason, he knew what it would take for the world to see him, Let the world see the joy Christ gives us, let us be a light in a dark world to someone who needs a kind word, or maybe just a smile. Remember Jesus said, if you love me Keep my Commandments...