good morning from my neck of the woods. we had a sunny day yesterday, but it was a cool one too. didn't get much done around the house, but I did do a little cooking. that's always a good thing when I can get some prepped and ready food in the fridge. I'll be glad when it warms up and I can back out and start working more on the the garden. but that will come in time. right now I just need to be happy that it didn't rain today. and I am thrilled, truly I am. I don't know what we'll get into today, but hopefully if it's something good or exciting, I can remember to take pics and share with y'all. I get tired of not having anything to really share and I guess y'all do too. so, this morning it was 29 degrees!!!! we got up and donned our winter clothing and went on our walk. it was good to get that done and out of the way. we have another night of cold temps and then maybe we'll be out of the woods with the cold weather. well, let's get on with our day today and me we all have a wonderful day.
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so yesterday, I done a few things and I did remember to take a pic or two. so let's do a "2 minutes in the kitchen with me" today.
I had made my breakfast jars the other day and ran out of my cranberry powder. this time I used blended, dehydrated cranberries, my dehydrated stevia and some limes I had dehydrated.
I used the whole jar of dehydrated blended cranberry, the whole jar of dehydrated stevia and half of the jar dehydrated limes.
all of that only made that pint jar half full. hahaha it's delicious, but goshie, that's a lot of dehydrated produce for no more than I got.
next, I got out my insignia electric pressure cooker and made a batch of chili. the top pis is the before cooking, and the next pic is the after cooking.
it is delicious!!! we'll enjoy this a lot this week. I love having quick and easy, and chili is.
this is the cornbread wedges I made to go with the chili. the pic above had already been in the oven for just a few minutes and I realized I had not taken a pic. so I yanked it our right quick and then popped it back in. hahahaha
this is the cornbread wedges done. they are so good too. when they come from the oven, I always lift them from the skillet and rest them on sides of the skillet so they don't sweat and cause all the crispy crunchy that we love so much to go soft. this was a great meal and we look forward to having more this week. what is some favorites that you like to keep on hand for a quick meal?
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giggle for the day:
Q - What did the 0 say to the 8?
A - Nice belt!
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
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today we pick up with Ezekiel Chapter 31, pride and arrogance has no place in the life of a Christian. pride goes before a fool, scripture says that and pride has been the downfall of many people and nations. arrogance goes hand in hand with pride. if you think you're better than someone else just because you may be successful in human eyes, think again. what does God think about pride and arrogance? He casts judgement on it. everything that has to do with anything, God created it and has ultimate power and control over it, so let go of pride and arrogance. we need to be filled with humility and remember that anything we have accomplished, has been ONLY because God allowed us to do so. when we disobey God and get filled with pride, there will be consequences.
Chapter 32, earthly power is temporary at best. think about earthly power as compared to the divine power of God. who has the greatest power? not man!!!! thinking about the power of God should cause us to repent, seek humility and realize that God has ultimate power over absolutely everything. as we are going thru the days that taking place on earth right now, today, let's remember that God is in control and His plans are perfect!!!! the leaders of this world want us to think they are in control, but we know who is, God. and from what I'm seeing, most of the leaders will have a lot to answer for to God some of these days. let us build lives that are honoring to God and concentrate of eternal rather than the temporal. none of us are immune from the judgement of God.
Chapter 33, take Gods word to heart and tell others about the consequences of living in sin. years ago, my husband worked with a guy that was raised in church. his parents were Christians and very active and believed in the word of God. this guy just walked up to my husband at work one day and told him that he, my husband, was only 1 of 2 godly men that he has ever known in his life. he said that his father was the other one. my husband asked him why he lived the way he lived. the guy told my husband that he knows he's going to hell but he wants to live for the here and now and suffer the consequences of hell. my husband and I both have shed many tears over this man. so, some people know better, but they still choose to live the sinful life that leads to hell. I'll keep saying it, we need to keep seeking after the heart of God. I do believe that will keep a lot of us out of trouble, if seek God. there is hope and restoration when we turn back to God. this man that I just mentioned, can you imagine how happy Jesus would be for this man to come Him!!!! God calls for all sinners to repent. we have to be alert to the spiritual dangers that can trip us up. stay focused on God and study His word. we should take our responsibility as a Christian seriously and warn others of the dangers of sin in our lives. respond to God's word with faith and obedience.
Chapter 34, God desires to have a personal relationship with each and every one of us. the decision is ours. this chapter shows us just how much God loves His people. He alone offers hope, restoration, safety and care for His people. are the leaders in your church or community selfless or selfish? that's a question for all of to answer. now bring it home, am I selfless or selfish? hopefully we can say we are selfless. but I see a lot leaders who are selfish. that's playing our right in my little city as I type. we just need to remember that when we are neglected and let down by our leaders, God will provide for us. let us strive to care for others and help others on a daily basis. not to be seen, but to serve God.
Chapter 35, no matter the injustice we have been thru, God offers us hope in the hard times. is there anyone in your life that you hold a grudge or animosity against? seek reconciliation and forgiveness. hatred can lead to a spiritual downfall. God is a righteous judge and we need to trust Him instead of taking matters into our own hands. the world and cultures are ever changing, God is unchanging. let's lives that honor God, knowing that He sees all our actions.
Chapter 36, God's love, patience, and faithfulness should fill us with hope. knowing that God has the power to heal, restore and transform us into usable vessels is where out hope is. God is faithful to fulfill all His promises. is there areas in your life that you need the transforming power of God to renew your heart and spirit? if so, tell Him and ask Him to forgive you and restore you and make you new so you can serve Him. our lives should be testimonies to the power God over our lives, for those who are in our circle of influence. just like my husband, he was a Christian influence at work. we pray for that to have made a difference. God is in control over all circumstances even when our days are filled with uncertainty.
next time we pick up at Chapter 37.
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I guess this is where we will wrap it for the day. I hope and pray that we all have a great day and remember to thank God for it. remember to pray for the sick and the ones caring for those who are sick. sometimes the care givers forget to care for themselves. pray for them too. blessings of patience and faithfulness be ours today.
hugs and love, patty
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