55
I did not take pictures of my most recent new recipes, but I do want to share them! They are from the Pioneer Woman's blog.
Blueberry Baked French Toast and Mushroom Bacon Breakfast Strata.
Yum. That is all I have to say. Forget healthy; just think tasty!
On another food note, may I HIGHLY recommend the Smokin' Pig. This article is over a year old, but Smokin' Pig really is just like they describe it. I had the brisket, and let's just say I finished my whole meal. Yep. Forget the weight watchers Saturday. But it was worth every single calorie.
56
Since we are on the topic of food...there is a great Chinese buffet in Clemson that we like. I am not a huge buffet fan, but this one has garnered our attention. We took a few college students out for lunch after church, and once again, we were not disappointed. It is your traditional American version Chinese buffet, but hey, it hit the spot!
57
This morning we took a walk to the park. It was perfect weather, and great just to be outside. A little exercise is always a good thing! Especially after the kind of weekend we have had! Back to weight watchers today! It was a fun weekend!
Monday, February 28, 2011
Friday, February 25, 2011
54, 55, 56/365
This week in review.
54 - Wednesday: We enjoyed spending some time with friends of ours who are heading to Mexico as missionaries. They presented their work at church for our first missions emphasis Wednesday of the year.
55- Thursday: Was Thursday really just yesterday? This is my piano day. I am blessed to have a great crew of students. What fun it is to hear them play each week!
56- Friday: I so enjoyed spending some time with a friend who is here from out of town. What sweet fellowship we enjoy with others who know Christ, and what a blessing to share with each other what He is teaching us and how He is growing us.
Tonight I put together 2 new recipes. We are having a ladies' meeting tomorrow and will hear one of our missionaries speak. Of course we are having breakfast too :). I will post pictures (if i remember to take them) and recipes if this venture is successful!
54 - Wednesday: We enjoyed spending some time with friends of ours who are heading to Mexico as missionaries. They presented their work at church for our first missions emphasis Wednesday of the year.
55- Thursday: Was Thursday really just yesterday? This is my piano day. I am blessed to have a great crew of students. What fun it is to hear them play each week!
56- Friday: I so enjoyed spending some time with a friend who is here from out of town. What sweet fellowship we enjoy with others who know Christ, and what a blessing to share with each other what He is teaching us and how He is growing us.
Tonight I put together 2 new recipes. We are having a ladies' meeting tomorrow and will hear one of our missionaries speak. Of course we are having breakfast too :). I will post pictures (if i remember to take them) and recipes if this venture is successful!
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
53/365
This morning I was reading From Valley of Vision. I have highlighted a few parts that were particularly thought provoking and convicting (really, it all could be highlighted) :)
O Fountain of All Good,
Destroy in me every lofty thought,
Break pride to pieces and scatter it to the winds,
Annihilate each clinging shred self-righteousness,
Implant in me true lowliness of spirit,
Abase me to self-loathing and self-abhorrence,
Open in me a fount of penitential tears,
Break me, then bind me up;
Thus will my heart be a prepared dwelling for my God;
Then can the Father take up his abode in me,
Then can the blessed Jesus come with healing in his touch,
The can the Holy Spirit descend in sanctifying grace;
O Holy Trinity, three Persons and one God,
inhabit me, a temple consecrated to thy glory.
When thou art present, evil cannot abide;
In thy fellowship is fullness of joy,
Beneath thy smile is peace of conscience,
By thy side no fears disturb,
no apprehensions banish rest of mind,
With thee my heart shall bloom with fragrance;
Make me meet, through repentance,
for thine indwelling.
Nothing exceeds thy power,
Nothing is too great for thee to do,
Nothing too good for thee to give,
Infinite is thy might, boundless thy love,
limitless thy grace, glorious thy saving name.
Let angels sing for
sinners repenting,
prodigals restored,
backsliders reclaimed,
Satan’s captives released,
blind eyes opened,
broken hearts bound up,
the despondent cheered,
the self-righteous stripped,
the formalist driven from a refuge of lies,
the ignorant enlightened,
and saints built up in their holy faith.
O Fountain of All Good,
Destroy in me every lofty thought,
Break pride to pieces and scatter it to the winds,
Annihilate each clinging shred self-righteousness,
Implant in me true lowliness of spirit,
Abase me to self-loathing and self-abhorrence,
Open in me a fount of penitential tears,
Break me, then bind me up;
Thus will my heart be a prepared dwelling for my God;
Then can the Father take up his abode in me,
Then can the blessed Jesus come with healing in his touch,
The can the Holy Spirit descend in sanctifying grace;
O Holy Trinity, three Persons and one God,
inhabit me, a temple consecrated to thy glory.
When thou art present, evil cannot abide;
In thy fellowship is fullness of joy,
Beneath thy smile is peace of conscience,
By thy side no fears disturb,
no apprehensions banish rest of mind,
With thee my heart shall bloom with fragrance;
Make me meet, through repentance,
for thine indwelling.
Nothing exceeds thy power,
Nothing is too great for thee to do,
Nothing too good for thee to give,
Infinite is thy might, boundless thy love,
limitless thy grace, glorious thy saving name.
Let angels sing for
sinners repenting,
prodigals restored,
backsliders reclaimed,
Satan’s captives released,
blind eyes opened,
broken hearts bound up,
the despondent cheered,
the self-righteous stripped,
the formalist driven from a refuge of lies,
the ignorant enlightened,
and saints built up in their holy faith.
Monday, February 21, 2011
51 & 52/365
Daniel with his Great Great Great Aunt Broy. We went to visit her last week and found her doing her exercise class. She is 90 years old! I hope I am still that active if I live to be 90!
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
47/365
I was working on a devotional I am giving on Saturday tonight and this portion of Psalm 78 is so convicting in my mission as a mother...
I am to tell Daniel of the works of the Lord.."so that [he] should set his hope in God and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments."
Part of my responsibility is to help Daniel see the works of God, not just in scripture but even in our day to day lives. I am reminded also of Deuteronomy 6:5-8 You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart.You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.
In all honesty, the day to day labor of motherhood (ie. keeping your child clothed, fed, clean) seems light compared to the weight of the responsibility God has called us to in rearing our children. But what He calls us to, He enables us to do through His very real and present Spirit and His Word. How grateful I am that He is faithful. He uses very imperfect people (my reading in the OT has reminded me of that recently) to accomplish His work, ultimately continuing the spread of His Gospel and fame from generation to generation. Incredible!
I am to tell Daniel of the works of the Lord.."so that [he] should set his hope in God and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments."
Part of my responsibility is to help Daniel see the works of God, not just in scripture but even in our day to day lives. I am reminded also of Deuteronomy 6:5-8 You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart.You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.
In all honesty, the day to day labor of motherhood (ie. keeping your child clothed, fed, clean) seems light compared to the weight of the responsibility God has called us to in rearing our children. But what He calls us to, He enables us to do through His very real and present Spirit and His Word. How grateful I am that He is faithful. He uses very imperfect people (my reading in the OT has reminded me of that recently) to accomplish His work, ultimately continuing the spread of His Gospel and fame from generation to generation. Incredible!
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
46/365
I have a debt that I can not pay; Jesus paid a debt that He did not owe. Amazing grace!
The Gospel Song:
Holy God, in love, became
Perfect man to bear my blame
On the cross he took my sin
By his death I live again
The Gospel Song:
Holy God, in love, became
Perfect man to bear my blame
On the cross he took my sin
By his death I live again
Monday, February 14, 2011
45/365
Valentine's Day. Josh Millsaps birthday. Our (Rachael and my) due date...we were a little earlier, January 8.
Growing up I remember taking Valentine's to school. We always got the life saver kind. I don't know that they make them anymore. I haven't looked. I imagine they are probably a choking hazard now.
Now our little family is making our own memories. Today we visited some of the people in our church, ate dinner at Pizza Hut, and had dessert with Grandma Kline at Chickfila. It was a perfect time.
I am blessed with such a wonderful husband and son! I do not take for granted each day God gives us together. What fun we have learning, growing, and serving together!
I am so thankful for the love God has shown to me through Christ! Without His love there is no true love or joy.
Quite a few thoughts on this Valentine's Day Evening.
Growing up I remember taking Valentine's to school. We always got the life saver kind. I don't know that they make them anymore. I haven't looked. I imagine they are probably a choking hazard now.
Now our little family is making our own memories. Today we visited some of the people in our church, ate dinner at Pizza Hut, and had dessert with Grandma Kline at Chickfila. It was a perfect time.
I am blessed with such a wonderful husband and son! I do not take for granted each day God gives us together. What fun we have learning, growing, and serving together!
I am so thankful for the love God has shown to me through Christ! Without His love there is no true love or joy.
Quite a few thoughts on this Valentine's Day Evening.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Saturday, February 12, 2011
42 &43/365
We were able to get away Friday night to the Wilds for the Couple's retreat. I love the Wilds. I am so thankful that it is close! I am always refreshed (and we always eat well...too well, some times) and encouraged when I go to the Wilds, and this trip was no exception.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
41/365
We have 2 car seats, both of which ended up not at our house! So, Daniel and I cancelled our plans to go on a date tonight while Dan had a meeting. Instead we had muffins and fruit smoothies, watched a movie all about boats, and played. It was a fun night in...and we didn't spend any money.
I am thankful for the son God has given to us. He is a gift. I love our night time routine, and bath time routine, and just watching him play. I am mindful just how much he is capable of learning, and pray often that God will soften his heart to his need for Jesus, even at a young age!
I am thankful for the son God has given to us. He is a gift. I love our night time routine, and bath time routine, and just watching him play. I am mindful just how much he is capable of learning, and pray often that God will soften his heart to his need for Jesus, even at a young age!
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
40/365
I enjoy prayer meeting. It is such a sweet privilege to gather together as believers and pray...to share one another's burdens and acknowledge together that we need wisdom that is from above...from our Heavenly Father who gives it liberally and holds nothing back. To think that the awesome Creator and sustainer of life cares about my every personal need is truly amazing. Thank you Jesus for making a relationship with Him even possible! Encouraged and refreshed. That is how I feel right at this moment!
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Monday, February 7, 2011
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Friday, February 4, 2011
Thursday, February 3, 2011
34/365
Last week Dad took Daniel and Benton to the Clemson basketball game. Tonight Dan and Daniel were driving past Littlejohn when Daniel remarked "Daddy, basketball! Daddy, basketball!" Dan said "did you go to the basketball game?" to which Daniel replied "Yes, fall down." He had fallen on the way back to the car after the game, and he remembered. You just don't realize how much a 2 year old is capable of learning/remembering.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
33/365
Tonight was such a refreshing Wednesday evening at church...sweet testimonies of God's gracious kindness toward us! What great encouragement in the middle of the week.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
32/365
I love our staff meetings for church. We usually hold them during an evening. Tonight was our turn, and we enjoyed our dinner of pizza on beautiful china. Presentation is about half of it, isn't it???
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