Through your journey as a believer, a lover of Christ, a Christian ... you are taught to put God first in your life. In the beginning I had a hard time with that concept. How could I put any one before my husband and kids?
As my faith grew, I soon realized that it’s because I love my husband and kids so much that I have to chose to put God first.
By putting God first I’ve not only learned the meaning of true love, I’ve become a better Mother and Wife, and that is the greatest gift I can give my family.
Matthew 6:33; But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and all these things will be added to you.
Friday, August 19, 2011
Monday, August 15, 2011
Family Inspiration - 15 Aug
A mother plays a vital role as the primary interpreter of a father's personality, character and integrity to their children. She can either help them bond together in love, or she can become a wedge that keeps them apart.
(Parenting Isn't For Cowards, p.163)
And the two shall be one.
Ephesians 5:31
(Parenting Isn't For Cowards, p.163)
And the two shall be one.
Ephesians 5:31
August Book List
I'm posting my book list early this month. I've already read the two books I planned on reading and have decided to commit the rest of this month to solely reading Gods Word. So here is my short list.
Jesus, My Father, The CIA, and Me; Ian Morgan Cron. A memoir ... of sorts. This was a really good book, it was hard to put down. It made me laugh and cry. It's Ian's story of growing up with an alcoholic father and his journey of becoming a man and father himself, and building a relationship with God.
The Help; Kathryn Stockett. This book is set in the early 1960's and tells the story of black maids that work for the white families of the South. I LOVED this book!! And I can't wait to see the movie. I read it in 3 nights. It made me laugh, cry and everything in between. I didn't want it too end, I wanted to know more about the characters. And after learning about the author, you realize this story is based on her own life growing up during that time. She did a great job writing this story and I highly recommend this book.
Jesus, My Father, The CIA, and Me; Ian Morgan Cron. A memoir ... of sorts. This was a really good book, it was hard to put down. It made me laugh and cry. It's Ian's story of growing up with an alcoholic father and his journey of becoming a man and father himself, and building a relationship with God.
The Help; Kathryn Stockett. This book is set in the early 1960's and tells the story of black maids that work for the white families of the South. I LOVED this book!! And I can't wait to see the movie. I read it in 3 nights. It made me laugh, cry and everything in between. I didn't want it too end, I wanted to know more about the characters. And after learning about the author, you realize this story is based on her own life growing up during that time. She did a great job writing this story and I highly recommend this book.
Brown Sugar Brownies (Blondies)
I believe this may be my new favorite treat!! They are so good and so easy, you just can't go wrong with these brownies.
1-1/3 cup sifted AP flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 tbsp vanilla
1/2 cups chopped pecans (you can also use walnuts)
Pre-heat oven to 350*. Lightly grease a 9x9 pan.
Sift together flour, baking powder and salt and set aside. In large bowl, beat together butter, sugar, egg and vanilla until smooth.
Stir in the flour mixture and the nuts until well blended. Spread evenly in prepared pan. Bake 25-30 minutes or until surface springs back when gently pressed. Cool slightly. While still warm, cut into bars with a sharp knife.
1-1/3 cup sifted AP flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 tbsp vanilla
1/2 cups chopped pecans (you can also use walnuts)
Pre-heat oven to 350*. Lightly grease a 9x9 pan.
Sift together flour, baking powder and salt and set aside. In large bowl, beat together butter, sugar, egg and vanilla until smooth.
Stir in the flour mixture and the nuts until well blended. Spread evenly in prepared pan. Bake 25-30 minutes or until surface springs back when gently pressed. Cool slightly. While still warm, cut into bars with a sharp knife.
Zucchini Nut Bread
I bought two huge zucchinis from this backyard farmer last week for $1.00. So what else is there to do but to make zucchini bread? I got this recipe from the blog Deep South Dish and it was really yummy. The only thing I changed was the amount of vanilla, which is what I wrote in the recipe shown.
3 large eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 tbsp vanilla
3 cups AP flour
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp kosher salt
1 cup chopped pecans
2 cups unpeeled zucchini, shredded
Butter and flour or spray two small 8x4 inch loaf pans with Baker's Joy; set aside. Preheat oven to 350*.
Beat eggs; add the oil and granulated sugar; beat until blended and thickened. Stir in the brown sugar and add the vanilla. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt, breaking up any flour lumps; stir in the pecans. Add the zucchini to the brown sugar mixture and stir.
Combine the dry ingredients with the wet and gently mix together; do not beat. Pour evenly into the prepared loaf pans and bake for about 45 to 50 minutes (checking first at 40 min.), or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean. Do not overcook or the bread will be dry. Let rest for 5 minutes in the pans, then transfer loaves to a rack to cool slightly. Best served warm. Let cool completely before storing; store leftovers in the fridge.
1 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 tbsp vanilla
3 cups AP flour
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp kosher salt
1 cup chopped pecans
2 cups unpeeled zucchini, shredded
Butter and flour or spray two small 8x4 inch loaf pans with Baker's Joy; set aside. Preheat oven to 350*.
Beat eggs; add the oil and granulated sugar; beat until blended and thickened. Stir in the brown sugar and add the vanilla. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt, breaking up any flour lumps; stir in the pecans. Add the zucchini to the brown sugar mixture and stir.
Combine the dry ingredients with the wet and gently mix together; do not beat. Pour evenly into the prepared loaf pans and bake for about 45 to 50 minutes (checking first at 40 min.), or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean. Do not overcook or the bread will be dry. Let rest for 5 minutes in the pans, then transfer loaves to a rack to cool slightly. Best served warm. Let cool completely before storing; store leftovers in the fridge.
Monday, August 8, 2011
Family Inspiration - 8 Aug
Prescription for a happier and healthier life: Resolve to slow your pace; learn to say "no" gracefully; resist the temptation to chase after more pleasures, hobbies, and more social entanglements. Then "hold the line" with the tenacity of a tackle for a professional football team.
(What Wives Wish Their Husbands Knew About Women, p.51)
You will find rest for your souls.
Jeremiah 6:16
(What Wives Wish Their Husbands Knew About Women, p.51)
You will find rest for your souls.
Jeremiah 6:16
Monday, August 1, 2011
Family Inspiration - 1 Aug
The healthiest families are those that can discuss sensitive subjects in an atmosphere of openness and acceptance.
(Love Must Be Tough, p.93)
Love ... always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
1 Corinthians 13:6,7
(Love Must Be Tough, p.93)
Love ... always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
1 Corinthians 13:6,7
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