tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27929627967433556152011-11-26T12:43:08.938-06:00Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. John 15:4-5 NKJVChelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08106048852873045749noreply@blogger.comBlogger171125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2792962796743355615.post-58707958972988325102011-09-03T11:05:00.000-05:002011-09-03T11:05:25.468-05:002011-09-03T11:05:25.468-05:00

3 lb pot roast 3 T beef bouillon granules 2 tsp garlic powder (or to taste) 2 T of dried oregano (I like to cover the meat with it.) 2 bay leaves 2 cups of water (I usually add more to cover the entire roast.) Earthgrains  Sour Dough/French rolls (Haven't been able to find these in my area for a while) Large roasting pan ***NOTE - bouillon is salty - do not add salt until it is done then do it

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Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly. Matthew 1:19 (NIV) A new twist for marriages, Christian marriages that is, lies most delicately within the cleft of this truth. Imagine your marriage was plagued with the trappings of today: adultery, selfishness, denial, envy, strife…you get the idea. Now,

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I promise you will enjoy this dip and you can use it as a base to make plenty of other mouth watering treats too!  Mississippi Sin A great appetizer recipe for a party or holiday gathering. Ingredients: • 2 cups (8 oz) shredded cheddar cheese • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened • 1 1/2 cups sour cream • 1/2 cup chopped cooked ham • 1/3 cup chopped green chiles • 1/3 cup

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I AM!!! It's me!!! Tonight my daughter is officially an East Central University Tiger GOLFER!!! Now obtaining an athletic scholarship is definitely something to be proud of but there is so much more and I. AM. HERE. TO. TELL. YOU all of it! Here is a conversation I had with my son about my daughter tonight: Me: I do not think she realizes how brave she is! Reece: I don't think she knows

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Wish it wasn't such a close day... Ever have days like this? Me too! Cherish them! All too soon your home will become entirely too quiet. With as busy as my princess has been this year my head is spinning with merely the thought of she will be packing her bags entirely too soon! This was our princess in middle school!I had to use this pic as she was the first & best Christmas gift I ever

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You know, it seems fairly easy to grasp these words within the context of Philippians 4:8. Honestly, I think it would be easier to grab the horns of a bull! I guess this is why Paul's letters have stood the test of time and all kinds of trials so that we could continue to strive for living by these words! "...if anything is excellent or praiseworthy...think about such things." Just so I can

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Recently, I have felt compelled by the Lord to compile the different names of His I have taught over the last 8 years. I am putting them in a lesson format for what I hope to be a fabulous series digging deep into His many names! I am so excited that the Lord has compelled me to take this journey!!! Why you ask? I am so glad you asked!!! His name itself is a rich treasure!!! The first name I

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Relationships           Exemplifying            Agape                   Love "Got REAL?" I've got REAL with these two loving smiling ladies! Both are wonderful mentors to me! So you got REAL? I sure hope so! There should be no better place to look than your church if you go to one. This is the place were we should be able to be looked upon deeper rather just glance by someone. Now if you are a

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Romans 14:20, "Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food. All food is clean, but it is wrong for a man to eat anything that causes someone else to stumble." NIV (c) 1984 We eat for for more than mere satisfaction - we eat to be filled. It is a such a struggle we face daily to be fully satisfied ~ pun definitely intended. I don't know about you but I find myself these days eating for

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This first two weeks of scripture memory for me seemed like it went by very quickly. I took the challenge to join in on the Siesta Scripture Memory Team with Beth Moore - Siesta Mama and all us other gals. I chose 1 Corinthians 13:12 in the New Living Translation. If you did not know this the NLT add a BUNCH of words but these were words worth memorizing!!! "Now we see things imperfectly, like

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The first on my list for memorization in 2011 seems very fitting to me! We often ask for the eyes of the Lord to see things as He does and to see them clearly. We also ask and sing our request for our eyes to be opened so for me I choose and NEED 1 Corinthians 13:12. I have picked the New Living Translation for this verse. This just seemed so fitting for me personally. So many things this last 

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Ready set memorize! Are you as stoked as I am? My mind is in dire need of captivation! If I am going to love the Lord will all my mind then I must not only hide His word in my heart but I must write it on my thoughts! Here is the deal...I bought 4 and I have one left for a lady who is going to join us in this memorizing His Holy Word and going to Houston to celebrate! Who is she? I don't know

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Deck the halls with boxes of tissue fa la la la la la la la la If you act quickly it won’t be an issue fa la la la la la la la la Don we now our stuffy noses fa la la la la la la la la When we cough we strike our poses fa la la la la la la la la lah!       (if you are close to 40 or over it - you know what pose THAT is!!!) Tis the season to be snotty fa la la la la la la Need a blanket

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I have been eagerly anticipating this adventure for 2011 to gain a little bit more about my Father in Heaven; To understand His poetry and His prose, to make His very word my covering, my clothes. I will hide His word within my heart and from His truth I will not depart! I will trust His promises and His discipline too and live to show Him ever true. I will surely stumble and likely fall but I

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Do you have a Yo-Yo Diet when it comes to God's Will and Word? Do you often wonder, "Why?" Me too!!! So this brings me to the name of Refiner the only cure for the Yo-Yo Worshiper! My prayer dear Father is that me and all who read this will abide in the name of the Refiner and His fire that serves to make us look more like your Son! There have been some crazy things happening in my

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Have you ever walked to the edge of something and had that overwhelming fear you may jump or fall or be easily blown over the edge by the wind? This is how it is when we walk too closely to temptation; one gentle push and we are in. Is it a sin to be tempted? I don't think temptation is a sin because clearly Christ was without sin yet He was "tempted". On the other hand it could be sin to see

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I am so grateful that God did not call us to a ministry of deliberation or reputation but to a ministry of reconciliation! Through Christ we were/are reconciled to God and saved from His wrath. I am personally grateful for the grace, love, and forgiveness I have received! I pray I do a better job of passing it on just as I have received it. I will rejoice! Romans 5:11 "Not only is this so, but we

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 I love how our Father works!! This EXACT thing has been on my heart for a year and I have been delaying in obedience to do anything about it. I felt helpless really as to HOW to do it. But here lately God has been equipping me and showing me how to do what He has called me to do. Then today I saw this article in their archive. I hope it speaks to you as well and it is a great follow up to the

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No this isn't a design post, I'm talking people, WALLS & relationships . So I say, "If you tear it down they will come!" Have you ever noticed the number of walls that seem to be around ourselves and others? Lately I have seen them in abundance and variety: high, tall, strong, and most nearly impenetrable! But the one thing that walls have in common is that they are (for the most part)

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Nelson, in the fashion we have come to know and expect has delivered yet another quality and informative commentary right into our hands! Nelson’s Complete books of bible Maps and Charts, Third Edition, does not disappoint. I would also add that this book delivers to both the literary lover and the seeker of facts and purposes. The chronological geographically demographics in this book are

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Howdy! I can't believe that I actually remembered how to begin a new post!!! I have missed this and missed the meme's and the eFellowship like you cannot believe! In the last 4 months a lot of wonderful things have been going on....lots of lessons learned....more experiences....more ideas...and now here I am with post open and I got nothing! L-O-L. But not really, truly I have way toooo much and

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I love Mocha drinks! Don't you? Well since I adore Mocha - usually skinny mocha's when I'm trying to be good -  I thought I would join in this week for Flashback Friday @ Mocha with Linda!!! But her Mocha is far more rich and much less fattening to the body - but boy oh boy does it nourish the soul!!! (And help with memory loss on Fridays!!) Join our favorite foo-foo drink, Mocha Linda and

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If Spring represents renewal, new growth, and a fresh perspective then I would say that God would definitely use blue to color His grace!  God's grace is as abundant as the blue skies in Texas and the blankets of Bluebonnets that cover our ground like His robe of righteousness!!!  You know I often feel like a wildflower! It looks a lot like a weed doesn't it? It grows quickly and the bloom

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1. How do you feel about "Gladiator" sandals, also called "Roman" or "Jesus" sandals? A fashion yea or nay? Well usually after wearing "gladiator" "Jesus" sandals, I have blisters on my blisters and because there is no arch support my feet are screaming "ahhhhh the agony of duh-FEET!" That would be how I feel about them. :) But they sure are pretty! LOL 2. What is your favorite pizza?

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Thank you to Linda at 2nd Cup of Coffee for continuing to host this meme! I have not had any time since beginning back to work a month ago to play along. So while I had a few I wanted to thank you and play! 1. Define a great relationship. Relationships can all be great if Christ is the center and all that is HIM flows into each of you offering GRACE when needed, FORGIVENESS at all times (

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