SILLY SATURDAY

 

Verse for the Day : Psalm 68:3 - But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice.

How many of you can relate to this one?  It definitely made me laugh. I hope it perks up your weekend.

 

 

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Here is one that just made me go "AWWWW....."

 

 

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COOKIN' IT UP SKINNY-STYLE!!!

I have decided that I am going to include blog entries focused on ideas that will help with cooking, organizing, childen, budgeting, and other duties of a wife and mother.  These will be periodic, in addition to my daily entries.

Right now we are trying to be more healthy at our home......Weight Watchers is the choice plan.  We want to make a new lifestyle, and are trying to not think of it as a diet, but that is easier said than done. One of the best things that helps, is the large variety of recipes available via the internet.

I know some of you are trying to improve your health too, without losing the enjoyment of food.......so I wanted to share.  Here is my first "Favorites" list.


My Top 20  "Skinny Cooking" Websites

These are in no particular order of preference........I have referred to all of them!!!  I will often list their recipe links in my Main Dish Mondays, Tasty Treat Tuesdays, or Friday Favorites entries.  Happy Cooking!!!

www.skinnytaste.com
www.skinnykitchen.com
www.thismamacooks.com
www.laaloosh.com
www.kitchenparade.com
www.jillianskitchen.com
www.slenderkitchen.com
www.aspectacledowl.com
www.skinnymom.com
www.sixsistersstuff.com
www.cookinskinny.com
www.greenlitebites.com
www.recipegirl.com
www.emilybites.com
www.skinnyms.com
www.healthyindulgences.com  -   This is a gluten-free, sugar-free, all natural site
www.livingachangedlife.blogspot.com
www.chef-in-training.com
www.eatingwell.com
www.cookinglight.com
www.shannonskitchencreations.com

WIDOW WITH TWO COINS - REVIEW

Scripture : Matthew 6:25-26
   
Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?

Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?

First thing to reflect on:  What have you learned from this story?  How do you want to be like the woman with two coins?

We must rely on the Lord and have faith that he will provide. We should be of the mindset that we would give Him all he asks of us, even it is everything we own.

Abraham was prepared to offer Isaac and the Lord gave up His only Son.  Let us give thanks daily for all  of our blessings!!!

Blessings to you,
Shannon

FAVORITES FRIDAY

 

BAKED RANCH CHICKEN

 

Made this for dinner and everyone liked it!!!  It is a great "skinny" recipe. It is crunchy and juicy, like it was fried instead of baked.

 

Original picture and recipe at :  www.laaloosh.com  (AWESOME "SKINNY" SITE)

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LOVE!!!

Today our society has designated as a day focused on LOVE.  I pray that you cherish the ones you love not just today, but each and every day of the year.  It is important to give attention to them and show our appreciation.  We also need to be thankful for our spiritual family.  The Bible gives many examples of how loving your brethren is also important.  We frequently buy gifts for our family, for holidays, birthdays, weddings and such.  What have you done for your brothers and sisters in Christ to show your love?  Prayer is a private way to love, but physical acts of kindess can be seen by those you help and others.  Sending cards, taking food to mourning families, offering to babysit, visiting the sick, and so much more.  We need to be a light in the world.  There is a verse in the Bible that speaks of this subject.

Matthew 22:35-40

³⁵ Then one of them, which was a lawyer, asked him a question, tempting him, and saying,

³⁶ Master, which is the great commandment in the law?

³⁷ Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.

³⁸ This is the first and great commandment.

³⁹ And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

⁴⁰ On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.

My challenge to you is :  Choose someone in your life (not in your physical family), and show an act of kindess.  We have been reading about riches, and this is a way that you can become rich with love, gratitude, and a sense of self-worth.

Another verse for each day of our life:

John 3:16 -  For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him, should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Blessings to you and those you love,

Shannon

 

THAT'S NEAT THURSDAY

 

 

I love this picture!!!  Wish I would have thought of it with our little ones.  I did not find a copyright, so I will just list the link and the picture.  Enjoy!

 

 

 

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WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY!!

Welcome to the new website format!!!  I figured out how to customize the blog some more, so I had some fun (and frustrations) revising the site.  I really like it and I hope you do too.

Today was one of "those" days, yet the Lord made it, so I will rejoice in it.  Between taking the car into the shop, hubby rebuilding our home computer that bit the dust, the "usual" house stuff, and preparing for activities at school, the day just got away from me.  It is almost midnight now, so I am going to make it brief and will try to make up for it tomorrow.

The topic is supposed to be about God's riches he provides and will someday provide for us if we are faithful.  Can you name some of those riches?  Now.....we can all dream of  how wonderful heaven will be with the streets of gold, gates of pearl, and so much more.  I think of that song......."I've got a mansion, just over the hilltop, in that bright land where we'll never grow old.....".  I have always liked that hymn and the idea of comparing physical life here and in eternal life in heaven.  However, these are not the riches I am speaking of.  I am referring to the spiritual blessings he provides for us now. I will continue this tomorrow.  Here is a passage to consider today.

Blessings,
Shannon

Colossians 2:1-3

For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;

That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ;

In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

 

 

WORDS  OF WISDOM WEDNESDAY

 

LOVE THIS!!!     http://keepingitpersonal.com

 

 

WIDOW WITH TWO COINS - DAY TWO

Scripture Reading :  Mark 12:41-44 / Luke 21:1-4

Yesterday we reviewed the widow's story.  Her gift was a complete abandonment of self and a full trust in God.  She had very little, yet gave so much.  Our society today places high importance on money matters, and striving to be "rich".  The Bible warns us about this attitude many times!  Here are a few examples :

I Timothy 6:10  -  For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

Mark 11:15 -  And they come to Jerusalem: and Jesus went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves;

Proverbs 11:4 - Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.

Proverbs 11:28 -  He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.

Proverbs 22:1 - A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.

Mark 10:24 - And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!

We are to place our love in heavenly things, and not the vain riches of the world.  Our society today seems to think that we are entitled to certain things.  Sadly this often leads to sinning in order to get or maintain these things.  Our chidren struggle, as do we, with knowing the difference between needs and wants.  Compared to most of the world, ALL of us are rich.  Our pocketbooks might get tight sometimes, but our spiritual cup runneth over.  We know that if we are faithful we can always turn to our brothers and sisters if we have legitimate needs.  When we speak of the homeless or the hungry, we try to comfort our children to not worry of these things for ourselves.  The Lord will provide our needs, and we will always have a church family to love us!!!  We also try to stress that we should do our part to help others - whether it be donating food or clothing, taking food to the berieved or sick, helping with children, buying gifts for those in need, and so much more. 

Thought for the day : Have you talked with your children about these things?  What kinds of things have you done?  Who do you know that is in need?  What can you do for them?  Are you praying for them?

Tomorrow.........the riches of God's kingdom.

Blessings to you,
Shannon

TASTY  TREAT  TUESDAY





"LUNCH LADY BROWNIES"

I can't wait to try these......curious how they might be different than the Texas sheet cake we are used to.  Since I don't want to blow the Weight Watchers diet, I will have to wait for a special occasion where we can share with others!!!  If you make some, please feel free to make a comment and let us know how they turned out.

http://saltboxhouse.blogspot.com/2008/12/have-brownie.html

 

WIDOW WITH TWO COINS - DAY ONE

Scripture Reading :  Mark 12:41-44 /  Luke 21:1-4

We do not know much about this woman, but her story is such a great example of giving.  Jesus had been in the temple watching the people as they came and went, making their offerings to the Lord.  It was very crowded, but this woman drew his attention.  She gave 2 small copper coins, which was not even a day's wages.  He told his disciples of the widow's generosity.  Her gift of everything she had meant more than all the offerings of the wealthy.  She gave with confidence that the Lord would take care of her needs.  She believed in her offering enough to know that even just 2 small coins had great value to God's kingdom.  Her concern was not for herself.

Tomorrow.....questions for us to consider today regarding riches and giving.

Scriptue from Sunshine Sunday :  Phillipians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ who stengthens me.

Sundays will be a touch and go as far as posting.........church and family come first!!!

 

 

MAIN DISH MONDAY

 

We have not tried this one yet, but it is on the menu for this week.

 

SKINNY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS

 

 

http://she-fit.com/healthy-chicken-enchiladas-recipe/