God bless you as you prepare for this special time of year. Enjoy your family and friends but be always mindful of the One who made it all possible!
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ORANGE CAFE MIX
Place all the following ingredients into a blender or food processor and whir until finely ground. Store in an airtight container.

1/3 cup instant coffee granules
1 1/2 tsp. grated orange peel
1/2 tsp. each vanilla powder, and cinnamon

TO MAKE: Mix 1 Tbsp. into 6 oz. boiling water.

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“The power of the Holy Spirit is for those who, in faith, abandon all they know of themselves to all they know of God and spend themselves in unrelenting love from then on, being the will of God wherever they are planted.” Lee Phillips

THE JOYS OF GROWING OLDER WITH GRACE & BEAUTY!

The following came across my desk quite awhile ago but I just found it again, making me smile. For those over 50, you’ll probably identify with most. If you’re under 50, look what you have to look forward to! Source unknown.

1. Your secrets are safe with your friends because they can’t remember them either.
2. In a hostage situation, you are likely to be released first.
3. No one expects you to run – anywhere.
4. People call at 9 PM and ask, “Did I wake you?”
5. People no longer view you as a hypochondriac.
6. There is nothing left to learn – the hard way.
7. Things you buy now won’t wear out.
8. You can eat dinner at 4 P.M.
9. You enjoy hearing about other peoples operations.
10. You get into heated arguments about pension plans.
11. You have a party and the neighbors don’t even realize it.
12. You no longer think of speed limits as a challenge.
13. You quit trying to hold your stomach in, no matter who walks into the room.
14. You sing along with elevator music.
15. Your investment in health insurance is finally beginning to pay off.
16. Your joints are more accurate meteorologists than the national weather service.
17. Your supply of brain cells is finally down to manageable size.
18. You can look in the mirror and say, “God isn’t finished with me yet!”

SIGNS OF MENOPAUSE
1. You sell your home heating system at a yard sale.
2. Your husband jokes that instead of buying a wood stove, he is using you to heat the family room this winter.
3. You have to write post-it notes with your kids’ names on them.
4. You change your underwear after every sneeze.

SIGNS OF “OLD” IS WHEN…..
- Your sweetie says, “Let’s go upstairs and make whoppie” and you answer, “Pick one, I can’t do both!”
- Your friends compliment you on your new alligator shoes and you’re barefoot.
- A hunk catches your fancy and your pacemaker opens the garage door.
- Going bra-less pulls all the wrinkles out of your face.
- You are cautioned to slow down by the doctor instead of by the police.
- ”Getting a little action” means I don’t need to take my fiber today.
-  An “all-nighter” means not getting up to go to the bathroom!

No matter your age, DON’T GIVE IN. DON’T GIVE UP. DON’T TAKE “NO” FOR AN ANSWER! And, most definitely, never settle for mediocrity!!! GOD DESIRES FELLOWSHIP WITH US through every season of life! Now, that’s something to make us smile!!!

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Before the week is over, we will have many Thanksgiving ideas and tips to help make your holiday more enjoyable. There will be recipes, decorating suggestions, things for the kids, and so much more. So, please keep coming back often. You won’t want to miss this “one stop idea place” for all your Thanksgiving needs.

EASIEST-EVER COOKIES
1 box any flavor cake mix
2 eggs
1 stick (softened) margarine

Cream margarine. Add eggs and mix well. Stir in cake mix. Drop by teaspoonful on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in 350° oven for 8-10 minutes.

Take the time to READ THE FULL ARTICLE here. If you do, pray that God will open your eyes and move in your life, by the power of His Holy Spirit, to transform every area of your life (as only He can) so it will most glorify Him!

To be honest, I don’t know if all are believers, so that might be a prayer request, in and of itself. According to God’s will, please pray that not even one would leave this earth until God has done everything in His power to bring him / her to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ AND give each the activated, transforming faith to receive Christ into their hearts. And pray, of course, as the Holy Spirit leads you. Then, let’s not forget to praise God for the way He will work in each of these individual’s lives to bring about His healing and ultimate purpose. We thank you and am certain each one of these precious people will thank you in eternity, too. God bless you!

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Mix whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder and splenda until well blended. Cut in butter and mix until batter looks like fine crumbs. Add pumpkin, milk, beaten egg white and blend.

On a floured surface knead until smooth. Roll into a rectangle about a 1/2 inch thick. Cut 20 squares (each will be about 3 inches) then cut across each square diagonally making 20 triangles. Place on ungreased tray about 1 inch apart. Bake at 400 degrees for 12 – 15 minutes.

Servings: 20

Don’t forget to change your clocks back one hour Saturday night before you retire. The times are a changin’.