Quote of the Week: "The Bible was not given to increase our knowledge but to change our lives." D.L. Moody
Recipe of the Week: Soft and Chewy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
1 pkg. (2-layer size) devil's food cake mix
4 oz. Cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 egg
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place all ingredients in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 2 minutes. Beat on medium speed an additional 2 minutes. Shape into 1-inch balls. Place, 2 inches apart, on baking sheets. Flatten each ball, in a criss-cross pattern, with the tines of a fork dipped in sugar. Bake 7-8 minutes or until edges of cookies are set. Cool 2 minutes on baking sheet. Remove to wire racks; cool completely. Enjoy!
Jazz it up: Add 1/2 cup of chopped peanuts to dough before shaping balls and baking as directed.
Did you Know? Hawaii has its own time zone: Hawaii Standard Time
Helpful Hints:
*Soften brown sugar---If your brown sugar is hard, add a few drops of water to the sugar in its plastic packaging, then microwave on MED for 10-20 seconds.
*Get extra juice---To get more juice from a lemon, lime, or orange, microwave on HIGH for 20-25 seconds. Cool briefly before juicing.
*Perk up potato chips---To crisp up stale potato chips or crackers, spread in a single layer on a microwave-safe plate and microwave on HIGH until heated through. They'll be crisp again once they cool!
*Revive old honey----Got grainy, crystallized honey? Simply microwave the glass jar, uncovered, on HIGH for 20-30 seconds or until liquefied.
Pamper Time: Rough Hands
Try the yogurt and lemon hand treatment. Mix the juice of 1/2 a lemon with 6 oz. of plain yogurt. Apply to hands; let sit for 10 minutes. Rinse.
DEVO: The Winds of Change---Ephesians 5:16 "Redeeming the time, because the days are evil."
I have not yet put my finger on it---but I do sense a change is coming my way. I really don't know if I can adequately put my thoughts into words so that you will understand what I'm trying to say.
Have you ever felt like your life was in a "FUNK"? Like you're in "neutral" or in a holding pattern and going no where fast? For the past two weeks I have been in a "FUNK". No motivation to do anything and believe me when I say---there's plenty to do! Don't get me wrong---I've done stuff because it needs to be done--you know, like wash clothes, buy groceries, cook supper, etc. I've been going through the motions! No joy in the journey!
This has happened to me before---and I immediately intensify my dialogue with my Heavenly Father. "Lord, what's up?" "What are you trying to say to me?" "Did I miss a turn?" "Do I have un confessed sin in my life?" "Have I offended someone?" Why do I ask these questions? Because I want to know----I want to be right in the center of God's will for my life---even when it may be hard. I want everything I do to glorify Christ. I want to make a difference in the lives of others for Christ. I want to be a blessing to others, but I also want to use my time wisely. So, why am I sharing this with you? Well, one of the changes I am sensing has to do with "Water from the Well". I began this blog to minister to women----to encourage them. This is #23 and I really don't know if it is accomplishing its purpose. I have not had a lot of feedback. I don't say that "to guilt" anyone----I'm just re-evaluating. Writing a blog on a weekly basis is time intensive and if it is not accomplishing its purpose---then I am wasting a lot of time and energy. So here's what I need from you-----feedback. Does this blog encourage you? Does it minister or motivate you? Has it been helpful? Your input will be greatly appreciated.
Ladies, have a great weekend! We're getting some rain! Isn't God good?
Friday, July 31, 2009
Friday, July 17, 2009
Water from the Well---22
Thought of the Week: "Heaven is full of answers to prayers for which no one ever bothered to ask." Billy Graham
Recipe of the Week: Peach Cobbler (8 servings)
6 medium peaches, sliced
1 Tabl. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
3 Tabl. reduced fat margarine
6 1/2 Tabl. Splenda
1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
1 cup of flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup fat free milk
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large saucepan, combine peaches, 1/3 cup of Splenda, cornstarch, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Toss to coat peaches. Set pan on medium heat and bring to a boil. Cook until mixture thickens. Remove from heat and transfer mixture to an 8 inch square baking dish.
Topping: In a bowl, combine flour, remaining Splenda, baking powder, and salt. Work in margarine with a fork until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add milk. Stir until flour mixture is moistened. Drop 8 Tabl. of topping mix onto peach mixture. Bake 20-25 minutes or until topping is brown and filling bubbly. Enjoy!
Did you know? The key to keeping fruits and vegetables fresh is to wrap them closely in plastic storage bags---too much "breathing room" causes wilting.
Helpful Hints:
*Sidestep painful blisters--Going sight-seeing or hiking this summer? Wearing 100% nylon socks helps protect your skin from the irritation that causes blisters. The worst choice: all-cotton socks, which trap wetness and creates friction.
*Un-break "broken" lipstick--Has your lipstick ever broken in half? Use your hair dryer to heat the intact base for about 20 seconds; when it is slightly melted, stick the broken part back, and smooth out the sides and place in the freezer for half an hour.
*Zipper stuck? Just apply a dollop of hair conditioner to the teeth with a cotton swab; the zipper should budge immediately!
* Piece together a broken powder or eyeshadow compact with rubbing alcohol--It's happened to everyone: You drop your powder or eye shadow, and it breaks into pieces. Just add a few drops of rubbing alcohol, smooth the mixture over with a butter knife and let dry. The powder will reformulate itself and reseal intact--so its good as new.
Keep your feet sweet-smelling! Dip them in a cool tea soak! The tannic acids in the tea draw out perspiration and toxins from the sweat pores of your soles.
1- Steep 5 black tea bags and allow to cool.
2-Pour the tea into a basin filled with cool water and orange slices which are loaded with vitamin C.
3- Soak your feet in the bath for 10 minutes, then pat dry.
DEVO: DO YOU LOVE TO GO TO CHURCH?
I love going to church! Why? Because God is always faithful to show up! For instance---this past Wednesday night our pastor was out-of-town, but God still showed up at SBC. That's what I like most about God--He's faithful! He's got a plan for my life and He's working that plan---and He uses whoever is available. It's incredible to behold! Wednesday night he used the "words" of a 17th century Roman Catholic Frenchman named Francois Fenelon to challenge and encourage me in my prayer life via John Kubia. Francois's words will take the drudgery, the mystery, and the dread out of your prayer life. After all, prayer is just carrying on a conversation with your best friend, Jesus!
PRAYER--Tell God all that is in your heart, as one unloads one's heart, its pleasures and its pains, to a dear friend.
Tell HIM your troubles, that HE may comfort you;
Tell HIM your joys, that HE may sober you:
Tell HIM your longings, that HE may purify them;
Tell HIM your dislikes, that HE may help you to conquer them;
Talk to HIM of your temptations, that HE may shield you from them.
Show HIM the wounds of your heart, that HE may heal them,
Lay bare your indifference to good, your depraved tastes for evil, your instability.
Tell HIM how self-love makes you unjust to others, how vanity tempts you to be insincere, how pride disguises you to yourself and to others.
If you thus pour out all your weaknesses, needs, troubles---there will be no lack of what to say.
You will never exhaust the subject. It is continually being renewed. People who have no secrets from each other never want for subjects of conversation. They do not weigh their words, for there is nothing to be held back; neither do they seek for something to say.
They talk out of an abundance of the heart, without consideration--they say just what they think.
Blessed are they who attain to such familiar unreserved intercourse with GOD.
I hope you will take Francois's message to heart ladies. I leave you with one of my favorite poems by Helen Steiner Rice. It's called Wings of Prayer
On the wings of prayer our burdens take flight
And our load of care becomes bearably light,
And our heavy hearts are lifted above
To be healed by the balm of God's wondrous love,
And the tears in our eyes are dried by the hands
Of a loving Father who understands
All of our problems, our fears, and despair,
When we take them to HIM on the WINGS of PRAYER.
Recipe of the Week: Peach Cobbler (8 servings)
6 medium peaches, sliced
1 Tabl. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
3 Tabl. reduced fat margarine
6 1/2 Tabl. Splenda
1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
1 cup of flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup fat free milk
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large saucepan, combine peaches, 1/3 cup of Splenda, cornstarch, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Toss to coat peaches. Set pan on medium heat and bring to a boil. Cook until mixture thickens. Remove from heat and transfer mixture to an 8 inch square baking dish.
Topping: In a bowl, combine flour, remaining Splenda, baking powder, and salt. Work in margarine with a fork until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add milk. Stir until flour mixture is moistened. Drop 8 Tabl. of topping mix onto peach mixture. Bake 20-25 minutes or until topping is brown and filling bubbly. Enjoy!
Did you know? The key to keeping fruits and vegetables fresh is to wrap them closely in plastic storage bags---too much "breathing room" causes wilting.
Helpful Hints:
*Sidestep painful blisters--Going sight-seeing or hiking this summer? Wearing 100% nylon socks helps protect your skin from the irritation that causes blisters. The worst choice: all-cotton socks, which trap wetness and creates friction.
*Un-break "broken" lipstick--Has your lipstick ever broken in half? Use your hair dryer to heat the intact base for about 20 seconds; when it is slightly melted, stick the broken part back, and smooth out the sides and place in the freezer for half an hour.
*Zipper stuck? Just apply a dollop of hair conditioner to the teeth with a cotton swab; the zipper should budge immediately!
* Piece together a broken powder or eyeshadow compact with rubbing alcohol--It's happened to everyone: You drop your powder or eye shadow, and it breaks into pieces. Just add a few drops of rubbing alcohol, smooth the mixture over with a butter knife and let dry. The powder will reformulate itself and reseal intact--so its good as new.
Keep your feet sweet-smelling! Dip them in a cool tea soak! The tannic acids in the tea draw out perspiration and toxins from the sweat pores of your soles.
1- Steep 5 black tea bags and allow to cool.
2-Pour the tea into a basin filled with cool water and orange slices which are loaded with vitamin C.
3- Soak your feet in the bath for 10 minutes, then pat dry.
DEVO: DO YOU LOVE TO GO TO CHURCH?
I love going to church! Why? Because God is always faithful to show up! For instance---this past Wednesday night our pastor was out-of-town, but God still showed up at SBC. That's what I like most about God--He's faithful! He's got a plan for my life and He's working that plan---and He uses whoever is available. It's incredible to behold! Wednesday night he used the "words" of a 17th century Roman Catholic Frenchman named Francois Fenelon to challenge and encourage me in my prayer life via John Kubia. Francois's words will take the drudgery, the mystery, and the dread out of your prayer life. After all, prayer is just carrying on a conversation with your best friend, Jesus!
PRAYER--Tell God all that is in your heart, as one unloads one's heart, its pleasures and its pains, to a dear friend.
Tell HIM your troubles, that HE may comfort you;
Tell HIM your joys, that HE may sober you:
Tell HIM your longings, that HE may purify them;
Tell HIM your dislikes, that HE may help you to conquer them;
Talk to HIM of your temptations, that HE may shield you from them.
Show HIM the wounds of your heart, that HE may heal them,
Lay bare your indifference to good, your depraved tastes for evil, your instability.
Tell HIM how self-love makes you unjust to others, how vanity tempts you to be insincere, how pride disguises you to yourself and to others.
If you thus pour out all your weaknesses, needs, troubles---there will be no lack of what to say.
You will never exhaust the subject. It is continually being renewed. People who have no secrets from each other never want for subjects of conversation. They do not weigh their words, for there is nothing to be held back; neither do they seek for something to say.
They talk out of an abundance of the heart, without consideration--they say just what they think.
Blessed are they who attain to such familiar unreserved intercourse with GOD.
I hope you will take Francois's message to heart ladies. I leave you with one of my favorite poems by Helen Steiner Rice. It's called Wings of Prayer
On the wings of prayer our burdens take flight
And our load of care becomes bearably light,
And our heavy hearts are lifted above
To be healed by the balm of God's wondrous love,
And the tears in our eyes are dried by the hands
Of a loving Father who understands
All of our problems, our fears, and despair,
When we take them to HIM on the WINGS of PRAYER.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Water from the Well--21
Quote of the Week: "If we are going to wait until every possible hindrance has been removed before we do a work for the Lord, we will never attempt to do anything." T.J. Bach
Recipe of the Week: Quick Recipes
Quick Party Dip---Stir together 1 cup of low fat plain yogurt, 2 Tabl. chopped scallions, and 2 tsp. dry steak seasoning. Serve with crackers or vegetables.
Creamy Low fat dressing--Whisk together 2 parts bottled Italian Vinaigrette salad dressing and 1 part low fat plain yogurt.
Easy Chicken Marinade--Combine 1/2 cup plain yogurt, 2 Tabl. whole grain mustard, and 1 tsp. dried thyme. Add 1 lb. boneless chicken breasts; turn to coat. Refrigerate 1 hour; drain; cook as desired.
Garlic Roasted Potatoes--Toss 4 oz. red potatoes, halved with 1/2 tsp. each of olive oil, chopped garlic and rosemary. Cook on 350 degrees until golden brown. Season with salt.
Did you know? A 15-minute change of scenery is enough to boost happiness, creativity, and relaxation.
Helpful Hints:
De-spot stainless steel appliances--Make the water spots on your fridge disappear with rubbing alcohol. It removes spots and dries with out streaking.
Spray grungy plastic furniture--with shaving cream, let sit a few minutes, then wipe dirt away with a soft brush and hose off.
Give dust mites the boot--Simply combine a half cup of Borax with your usual detergent when washing sheets and pillowcases and use water that's at least 122 degrees F.
Fix bleach marks---If your black shirt has a bleached out spot, fill it in with a permanent black marker.
DEVO: A Challenging Love--Romans 13:10--" Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfillment of the law."
Loving your neighbor as yourself, Jesus said, was the second greatest commandment, following only the command to love God completely. Then he commented that all scripture was based on these truths (Matthew 22:37-40).
Loving God isn't hard to understand, even when we struggle to perfect our love. Though we often don't comprehend Jesus, we accept that He's bigger and greater than we and knows what's best for us.
But loving a neighbor, especially a difficult one, that can be a real challenge. Will the action we're contemplating do harm to her? Will telling a family member what we think or how he's hurt us just cause more trouble or bring a resolution we've been seeking? Even when we want to do right, we often struggle with the details.
Love comes in many packages. If we need to hold back a harsh word, that's love. But love can also mean speaking the truth kindly and gently, at a moment when a friend or family member is willing to hear. How can we tell which is necessary?
Before we take an action, we can begin by testing our own hearts. Is there bitterness or criticism there? Then we cannot fulfill God's law. Are we suiting this simply to our own sense of timing, when another's not ready to listen? Then God is not likely to be pleased with that action.
Love looks more to the needs of others than ourselves. It takes into account their hearts, minds, and souls. Fulfilling the law is never easy for humans. It takes a God-sized heart to do that well--that's why we can only do it through Jesus. (Taken from Daily Wisdom To Satisfy the Soul by Pamela McQuade)
Misc.
Check out this website: www.hungry-girl.com
Balance your body with color--wear light colors where you're small and darker ones where you're larger--dark hues make problem areas recede, and light ones help bring attention where you want it.
Have a great weekend ladies!
Recipe of the Week: Quick Recipes
Quick Party Dip---Stir together 1 cup of low fat plain yogurt, 2 Tabl. chopped scallions, and 2 tsp. dry steak seasoning. Serve with crackers or vegetables.
Creamy Low fat dressing--Whisk together 2 parts bottled Italian Vinaigrette salad dressing and 1 part low fat plain yogurt.
Easy Chicken Marinade--Combine 1/2 cup plain yogurt, 2 Tabl. whole grain mustard, and 1 tsp. dried thyme. Add 1 lb. boneless chicken breasts; turn to coat. Refrigerate 1 hour; drain; cook as desired.
Garlic Roasted Potatoes--Toss 4 oz. red potatoes, halved with 1/2 tsp. each of olive oil, chopped garlic and rosemary. Cook on 350 degrees until golden brown. Season with salt.
Did you know? A 15-minute change of scenery is enough to boost happiness, creativity, and relaxation.
Helpful Hints:
De-spot stainless steel appliances--Make the water spots on your fridge disappear with rubbing alcohol. It removes spots and dries with out streaking.
Spray grungy plastic furniture--with shaving cream, let sit a few minutes, then wipe dirt away with a soft brush and hose off.
Give dust mites the boot--Simply combine a half cup of Borax with your usual detergent when washing sheets and pillowcases and use water that's at least 122 degrees F.
Fix bleach marks---If your black shirt has a bleached out spot, fill it in with a permanent black marker.
DEVO: A Challenging Love--Romans 13:10--" Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfillment of the law."
Loving your neighbor as yourself, Jesus said, was the second greatest commandment, following only the command to love God completely. Then he commented that all scripture was based on these truths (Matthew 22:37-40).
Loving God isn't hard to understand, even when we struggle to perfect our love. Though we often don't comprehend Jesus, we accept that He's bigger and greater than we and knows what's best for us.
But loving a neighbor, especially a difficult one, that can be a real challenge. Will the action we're contemplating do harm to her? Will telling a family member what we think or how he's hurt us just cause more trouble or bring a resolution we've been seeking? Even when we want to do right, we often struggle with the details.
Love comes in many packages. If we need to hold back a harsh word, that's love. But love can also mean speaking the truth kindly and gently, at a moment when a friend or family member is willing to hear. How can we tell which is necessary?
Before we take an action, we can begin by testing our own hearts. Is there bitterness or criticism there? Then we cannot fulfill God's law. Are we suiting this simply to our own sense of timing, when another's not ready to listen? Then God is not likely to be pleased with that action.
Love looks more to the needs of others than ourselves. It takes into account their hearts, minds, and souls. Fulfilling the law is never easy for humans. It takes a God-sized heart to do that well--that's why we can only do it through Jesus. (Taken from Daily Wisdom To Satisfy the Soul by Pamela McQuade)
Misc.
Check out this website: www.hungry-girl.com
Balance your body with color--wear light colors where you're small and darker ones where you're larger--dark hues make problem areas recede, and light ones help bring attention where you want it.
Have a great weekend ladies!
Friday, July 3, 2009
Water from the Well--20
Quote of the Week: "Second only to suffering, waiting may be the greatest teacher and trainer in godliness, maturity, and genuine spirituality most of us ever encounter." Richard Hendrix
Recipe of the Week: Blueberry Streusel Coffee Cake (9 servings)
2 cups all purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup of fresh or frozen blueberries
1 cup chopped pecans
Streusel:
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup cold butter or margarine
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add egg, milk, and butter; beat well. Fold in blueberries and pecans. Spread into a greased 9 in. square baking pan. In another bowl, combine sugar and flour; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over the batter. Bake at 375 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted near the center comes out clean.
Did you know? When our surroundings are neat, we automatically feel calmer.
3 Clutter Cures every Woman Needs--by Peter Walsh (Clutter expert and author)
1. Try the closet trick--Each time you wear an item, turn the hangar to face the other way. At the end of 6 months, see what hasn't been turned around. Now, ask, "Will I ever wear it?" If the answer is no, donate it to a charity.
2. In the kitchen, use the cardboard box test--Empty everything out of your kitchen gadget drawer into a cardboard box. Every time you use something, put it back in the drawer. After 4 weeks check the box and consider giving away the extras.
3. Clear flat surfaces--Too often we let surfaces become extra storage. Focus on one surface at a time, and find a home for whatever is there. Seeing it clean with help you feel less overwhelmed.
Word of the Week: "FREEDOM"--the state of being free; personal liberty or national independence; exemption, release. Romans 6:22 describes it this way--"But now being made free from sin, and become servants of God, you have your fruit unto holiness and the end everlasting life." Now that's freedom!
Helpful Hints:
*File this way to stop splits--If your nails tend to break, chip, and split, your filing style could be the culprit. Sawing back and forth weakens nails, so make sure you move the file in one direction only.
*Soak your way to radiant skin--Add 2 handfuls of Epsom salts to a bath of warm water. The salts pull out toxins in your skin, making it look more glowing and beautiful.
*Make your cut-flowers last longer--Put them in 1 quart of lukewarm water with 1 tsp. sugar, 1 tsp. bleach, and 2 Tabl. lemon juice. This elixir balances the water's pH and kills bacteria.
*Keep this in your living room--A lint-roller---then a couple of times a week---even while watching TV--roll it over lampshades, curtains, and pillows to remove dust or pet hair. You'll nip the buildup in the bud and save yourself hours of vacuuming!
DEVO: Peace in Prayer
"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God." Philippians 4:6
God doesn't want us to worry, get stressed out or bothered. So He offers a solution to those states of mind: prayer. Nothing in this world is beyond His control, He reminds us--there's nothing He won't be happy to help us with, if only we mention it to Him.
So why stick to our own worrywart tendencies or attempt to find other ways around the problem? Maybe we think we don't need to bother God with something "this small." He'd be glad to help with anything, even the tiniest problem. Nothing is below the notice of Him who created subatomic particles. Or maybe we figure we don't need help on this one. He'll be there to share the good things, and if an unexpected trouble comes up, He'll be happy to assist us, too.
God's trying to tell us He wants to be a part of every moment of our lives. Whether it's something we simply need to mention or a deep concern we petition for a long time, He's interested.
Only when we give Him all our anxieties can He have the kind of impact on our lives--and on the lives of others to whom we minister--He's always had in mind. Then we'll also experience two unexpected benefits: thanksgiving and peace. We'll appreciate what our Savior begins to give and offer Him thanks, deepening and expanding our trust relationship. As we do that, harmony will fill our lives. Find peace in prayer today.
Happy 4th of July, ladies!
Recipe of the Week: Blueberry Streusel Coffee Cake (9 servings)
2 cups all purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup of fresh or frozen blueberries
1 cup chopped pecans
Streusel:
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup cold butter or margarine
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add egg, milk, and butter; beat well. Fold in blueberries and pecans. Spread into a greased 9 in. square baking pan. In another bowl, combine sugar and flour; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over the batter. Bake at 375 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted near the center comes out clean.
Did you know? When our surroundings are neat, we automatically feel calmer.
3 Clutter Cures every Woman Needs--by Peter Walsh (Clutter expert and author)
1. Try the closet trick--Each time you wear an item, turn the hangar to face the other way. At the end of 6 months, see what hasn't been turned around. Now, ask, "Will I ever wear it?" If the answer is no, donate it to a charity.
2. In the kitchen, use the cardboard box test--Empty everything out of your kitchen gadget drawer into a cardboard box. Every time you use something, put it back in the drawer. After 4 weeks check the box and consider giving away the extras.
3. Clear flat surfaces--Too often we let surfaces become extra storage. Focus on one surface at a time, and find a home for whatever is there. Seeing it clean with help you feel less overwhelmed.
Word of the Week: "FREEDOM"--the state of being free; personal liberty or national independence; exemption, release. Romans 6:22 describes it this way--"But now being made free from sin, and become servants of God, you have your fruit unto holiness and the end everlasting life." Now that's freedom!
Helpful Hints:
*File this way to stop splits--If your nails tend to break, chip, and split, your filing style could be the culprit. Sawing back and forth weakens nails, so make sure you move the file in one direction only.
*Soak your way to radiant skin--Add 2 handfuls of Epsom salts to a bath of warm water. The salts pull out toxins in your skin, making it look more glowing and beautiful.
*Make your cut-flowers last longer--Put them in 1 quart of lukewarm water with 1 tsp. sugar, 1 tsp. bleach, and 2 Tabl. lemon juice. This elixir balances the water's pH and kills bacteria.
*Keep this in your living room--A lint-roller---then a couple of times a week---even while watching TV--roll it over lampshades, curtains, and pillows to remove dust or pet hair. You'll nip the buildup in the bud and save yourself hours of vacuuming!
DEVO: Peace in Prayer
"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God." Philippians 4:6
God doesn't want us to worry, get stressed out or bothered. So He offers a solution to those states of mind: prayer. Nothing in this world is beyond His control, He reminds us--there's nothing He won't be happy to help us with, if only we mention it to Him.
So why stick to our own worrywart tendencies or attempt to find other ways around the problem? Maybe we think we don't need to bother God with something "this small." He'd be glad to help with anything, even the tiniest problem. Nothing is below the notice of Him who created subatomic particles. Or maybe we figure we don't need help on this one. He'll be there to share the good things, and if an unexpected trouble comes up, He'll be happy to assist us, too.
God's trying to tell us He wants to be a part of every moment of our lives. Whether it's something we simply need to mention or a deep concern we petition for a long time, He's interested.
Only when we give Him all our anxieties can He have the kind of impact on our lives--and on the lives of others to whom we minister--He's always had in mind. Then we'll also experience two unexpected benefits: thanksgiving and peace. We'll appreciate what our Savior begins to give and offer Him thanks, deepening and expanding our trust relationship. As we do that, harmony will fill our lives. Find peace in prayer today.
Happy 4th of July, ladies!
Friday, June 26, 2009
Water from the Well--19
Quote of the Week: "Don't wait for your ship to come in; swim out to it!
Recipe of the Week: Cookies and Cream Milkshakes (makes 4 servings)
2-(100 calorie packages of Oreo cookies)
2 Tabl. chocolate syrup
1 pint low fat vanilla frozen yogurt---slightly softened
1 cup (1 %) low fat milk
1 tsp. vanilla
Optional: fat free whipped topping, chocolate sprinkles, and a maraschino cherry
In a small bowl, mix cookies and syrup; reserve. In a blender, whirl frozen yogurt, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Add cookie mixture; pulse until just combined but still chunky. Pour into 4- 8oz. glasses. If desired, garnish each with whipped topping, chocolate sprinkles, and a cherry.
Did you know? Popsicles were invented in 1905 by 11-year old Frank Epperson, who called them "Epsicles". When he grew up his kids asked for "pops' sicles"--and the popsicle was born!
Helpful Hints: Stress-free Beach Day
*Burn-proof yourself--For maximum protection, apply sunscreen 30 minutes before going outside, and reapply every 2 hours. A spray formula makes it easier to cover hard to reach places.
*Get rid of sticky sand--Try the beach volleyball players' trick for getting rid of sand. Bring along a small bottle of baby powder and sprinkle on sandy legs before heading home. Sand will brush off like magic!
*Calm skin with these comforting wipes--The most soothing way to treat pink or sunburned skin is with baby wipes made with aloe. Designed to reduce inflammation and gently cool on contact, they give you instant relief---and cost only pennies.
"Pamper-Time"--Make your own: Aruba Aloe Body Butter (moisturizer)
4 oz. 100 % aloe vera gel
4 tsp. cornstarch
1 Tabl. witch hazel
3-4 drops of peppermint oil
Mix aloe, cornstarch, witch hazel, and peppermint in a glass bowl. Then transfer to a small pot. Heat on low, stirring frequently until mixture is thick and clear. When cool, scoop into a small container and cover tightly. Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Flying soon? Read this---Close quarters and recirculated air are two reasons one in five airline passengers develops a cold within a week of flying. Fight germs by carrying alcohol-based antibacterial wipes; use them on armrests, seat-trays, and your hands. Also moisten nasal passages with a nasal gel, such as Ayr Saline Nasal Gel with Soothing aloe to help keep out bacteria and viruses.
Teresa Thoughts: "Warp-Speed Transitions"
Have you ever felt like your life was in "Warp Speed"? Now I know some of you don't have a clue about "Warp speed". That term kind of clues you in on my age and that's okay---I'll admit that I used to be a dedicated TREKKIE. My sisters and I lived for those awesome "Trek-a-Rama Weekends when Capt. Kirk and Spock explored strange new worlds and dared to boldly go where no man had gone before!
Have you ever boldly gone somewhere you've never been before? Well, right now in my universe I'm boldly going many places I've never been before and yes, I truly believe sometimes I'm traveling at Warp speed! These warp-speed transitions all started for me last August. We began planning a wedding for my daughter, Rebekah that sort of consumed us until December. The whole time we were planning and preparing I kept thinking to myself--my little Rebekah can't be old enough to get married---why just yesterday we were sipping tea and eating crumpets at a tea party. By the way---the wedding was gorgeous! Then Christmas arrived and I thought I'd get a little reprieve, but that was not to be---Track season started up and here I was going all over Georgia (not in the Starship Enterprise) but in my Honda Accord and as we were warp traveling down the Interstate--this thought kept coming to my mind--Holly can't possibly be old enough to be on the track team at WRHS--it just seemed like we brought her home from the hospital not too long ago. And can I say---sitting in the bleachers is a very hot business! That lasted for about 3 months and thoughts of rest came to my mind again--but no---then came awards nights, cook-outs, graduation activities for Jeremy. Keith has always said I have a very fertile mind---and more thoughts invaded quickly---"I can't believe my little boy is old enough to graduate." Where did the time go?
A week later we left for our family vacation--a bittersweet vacation for us because it would be Jeremy's last with us as a family---but boy did we laugh and have a blast! Very memorable! And then warp-speed jumped into gear again---and it was like Capn. Kirk called down to the transporter room and said "beam Jeremy Thomas to Parris Island"--of course it was really his recruiter. And as I watched that van disappear with my son---God reminded me ever so gently that my job with Jeremy and Rebekah was done and now I could finally "REST" in the Lord. I have boldly gone to places I've never been before----and I have done amazing things---and do you know what the really neat thing is about all this----I did it while being a MOM! Don't tell me that being ---JUST a mom ----is not an exciting adventure or a great job!
I hope you ladies have a great weekend! You are all such a blessing to my life and I'm so glad that God has placed each one of you in my pathway.
Recipe of the Week: Cookies and Cream Milkshakes (makes 4 servings)
2-(100 calorie packages of Oreo cookies)
2 Tabl. chocolate syrup
1 pint low fat vanilla frozen yogurt---slightly softened
1 cup (1 %) low fat milk
1 tsp. vanilla
Optional: fat free whipped topping, chocolate sprinkles, and a maraschino cherry
In a small bowl, mix cookies and syrup; reserve. In a blender, whirl frozen yogurt, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Add cookie mixture; pulse until just combined but still chunky. Pour into 4- 8oz. glasses. If desired, garnish each with whipped topping, chocolate sprinkles, and a cherry.
Did you know? Popsicles were invented in 1905 by 11-year old Frank Epperson, who called them "Epsicles". When he grew up his kids asked for "pops' sicles"--and the popsicle was born!
Helpful Hints: Stress-free Beach Day
*Burn-proof yourself--For maximum protection, apply sunscreen 30 minutes before going outside, and reapply every 2 hours. A spray formula makes it easier to cover hard to reach places.
*Get rid of sticky sand--Try the beach volleyball players' trick for getting rid of sand. Bring along a small bottle of baby powder and sprinkle on sandy legs before heading home. Sand will brush off like magic!
*Calm skin with these comforting wipes--The most soothing way to treat pink or sunburned skin is with baby wipes made with aloe. Designed to reduce inflammation and gently cool on contact, they give you instant relief---and cost only pennies.
"Pamper-Time"--Make your own: Aruba Aloe Body Butter (moisturizer)
4 oz. 100 % aloe vera gel
4 tsp. cornstarch
1 Tabl. witch hazel
3-4 drops of peppermint oil
Mix aloe, cornstarch, witch hazel, and peppermint in a glass bowl. Then transfer to a small pot. Heat on low, stirring frequently until mixture is thick and clear. When cool, scoop into a small container and cover tightly. Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Flying soon? Read this---Close quarters and recirculated air are two reasons one in five airline passengers develops a cold within a week of flying. Fight germs by carrying alcohol-based antibacterial wipes; use them on armrests, seat-trays, and your hands. Also moisten nasal passages with a nasal gel, such as Ayr Saline Nasal Gel with Soothing aloe to help keep out bacteria and viruses.
Teresa Thoughts: "Warp-Speed Transitions"
Have you ever felt like your life was in "Warp Speed"? Now I know some of you don't have a clue about "Warp speed". That term kind of clues you in on my age and that's okay---I'll admit that I used to be a dedicated TREKKIE. My sisters and I lived for those awesome "Trek-a-Rama Weekends when Capt. Kirk and Spock explored strange new worlds and dared to boldly go where no man had gone before!
Have you ever boldly gone somewhere you've never been before? Well, right now in my universe I'm boldly going many places I've never been before and yes, I truly believe sometimes I'm traveling at Warp speed! These warp-speed transitions all started for me last August. We began planning a wedding for my daughter, Rebekah that sort of consumed us until December. The whole time we were planning and preparing I kept thinking to myself--my little Rebekah can't be old enough to get married---why just yesterday we were sipping tea and eating crumpets at a tea party. By the way---the wedding was gorgeous! Then Christmas arrived and I thought I'd get a little reprieve, but that was not to be---Track season started up and here I was going all over Georgia (not in the Starship Enterprise) but in my Honda Accord and as we were warp traveling down the Interstate--this thought kept coming to my mind--Holly can't possibly be old enough to be on the track team at WRHS--it just seemed like we brought her home from the hospital not too long ago. And can I say---sitting in the bleachers is a very hot business! That lasted for about 3 months and thoughts of rest came to my mind again--but no---then came awards nights, cook-outs, graduation activities for Jeremy. Keith has always said I have a very fertile mind---and more thoughts invaded quickly---"I can't believe my little boy is old enough to graduate." Where did the time go?
A week later we left for our family vacation--a bittersweet vacation for us because it would be Jeremy's last with us as a family---but boy did we laugh and have a blast! Very memorable! And then warp-speed jumped into gear again---and it was like Capn. Kirk called down to the transporter room and said "beam Jeremy Thomas to Parris Island"--of course it was really his recruiter. And as I watched that van disappear with my son---God reminded me ever so gently that my job with Jeremy and Rebekah was done and now I could finally "REST" in the Lord. I have boldly gone to places I've never been before----and I have done amazing things---and do you know what the really neat thing is about all this----I did it while being a MOM! Don't tell me that being ---JUST a mom ----is not an exciting adventure or a great job!
I hope you ladies have a great weekend! You are all such a blessing to my life and I'm so glad that God has placed each one of you in my pathway.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Water from the Well---18
Quote of the Week: "Trust is our gift back to God.... the way of trust is a movement into obscurity, into the undefined, into ambiguity, not into some predetermined, clearly delineated plan for the future." Brennan Manning
Recipe of the Week: Chocolate Eclair Squares (16 servings)
2 cups cold milk
2 pkgs. (3.4 oz.) Jello vanilla instant pudding mix
1 tub (8oz.) Cool Whip, thawed
64 Nilla Wafers
2 squares Baker's Semi-Sweet chocolate
Beat milk and pudding mixes with a whisk for 2 minutes. Stir in Cool Whip. Arrange 16 wafers on the bottom of an 8 inch square dish; cover with 1/3 of pudding mixture. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining wafers. Refrigerate for 4 hours. Microwave chocolate in a microwaveable bowl on HIGH for 1 minute or until melted when stirred. Drizzle over dessert.
DID YOU KNOW? White roses symbolize respect and innocence, yellow roses signify friendship, and red roses signify passionate love.
Helpful Hints:
*Easy way to clean faux flowers---To keep faux flowers looking fresh, wipe the petals and leaves with a clean used fabric softener sheet. The anti-static qualities of the sheet will keep the flowers from attracting dust, so you don't have to clean as often.
*Get your diamonds dazzling---Soak for 20 minutes in a mixture of 1 cup of warm water and 1/4 cup of ammonia--rinse and dry with a tissue.
*Sweet sunburn relief---Mix 1 tsp. aloe vera gel with 1 tsp. honey. Apply to affected area for 5 minutes, then rinse. This is done best in the shower.
*Keep silver shiny with chalk---A stick of white blackboard chalk in your silver drawer will absorb the sulfur compounds that blacken flatware.
*Mush-proof your bananas---Bananas are sold at room temperature because they're shipped before they're ripe---once they ripen, store them in the fridge to slow the ripening process. The peal will turn black, but the flesh will stay yellow and firm. You can keep banana 5 extra days with this trick.
Make your own 100 calorie snacks:
4 Hershey Kisses
5 Nilla Wafers
10 dry-roasted almonds or cashews
10 animal crackers
26 grapes
30 oyster crackers
DEVO: The Waiting Room (from Journey)
"Be silent before the LORD and wait expectantly for Him" Psalm 37:7
Waiting. Unfortunately, there's no avoiding it. If God is going to do something in your life, He's likely going to make you wait for it. Obviously, God's timing is not based on our schedules---He even says a thousand years are like a day to Him (see Psalm 90:4). So why does He make us wait? Doesn't He hear that clock ticking? Maybe you're waiting for God to do something through you. Maybe you're just waiting for answers or clarity because your life feels like a big, muddled, gray cloud of haziness. Waiting feels weak, powerless, and irresponsible. You think, "I should be doing something with my life," but you don't know what to do. You feel stuck. But its during these sometimes painfully long sessions in the waiting room that God has your undivided attention. When you're in the "not-knowing" state, all you have is faith---God gives you nothing else to stand on except HIM. In this place, you are meek and needy. Prayers of utter dependence emerge, and slowly God develops in you a childlike faith and dependence on HIM. As you wait, you're slowly but powerfully transformed into someone who knows one thing with certainty--how much you need GOD. Rather than wish away a period of waiting, develop the practice of trusting GOD. Trust is usually developed during times of trial, even if waiting for GOD can sometimes be tough. If GOD showed us what was ahead and gave us all the answers, we would never have to really trust HIM. If we didn't have to trust HIM, we wouldn't understand what it means to really love HIM and give our lives over to HIM. So let's practice Psalm 23:5----"Guide me in your truth and teach me, for You are the GOD of my salvation; I wait for you all day long."
This weekend is Father's Day. It's a tough weekend for me because I miss my dad immensely. If your father is still alive---cease the moment, ladies----tell him how much you appreciate and love him---make him feel extra special---time is so fleeting----do not miss this opportunity to show love to your Father. Have a great weekend, ladies!
Recipe of the Week: Chocolate Eclair Squares (16 servings)
2 cups cold milk
2 pkgs. (3.4 oz.) Jello vanilla instant pudding mix
1 tub (8oz.) Cool Whip, thawed
64 Nilla Wafers
2 squares Baker's Semi-Sweet chocolate
Beat milk and pudding mixes with a whisk for 2 minutes. Stir in Cool Whip. Arrange 16 wafers on the bottom of an 8 inch square dish; cover with 1/3 of pudding mixture. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining wafers. Refrigerate for 4 hours. Microwave chocolate in a microwaveable bowl on HIGH for 1 minute or until melted when stirred. Drizzle over dessert.
DID YOU KNOW? White roses symbolize respect and innocence, yellow roses signify friendship, and red roses signify passionate love.
Helpful Hints:
*Easy way to clean faux flowers---To keep faux flowers looking fresh, wipe the petals and leaves with a clean used fabric softener sheet. The anti-static qualities of the sheet will keep the flowers from attracting dust, so you don't have to clean as often.
*Get your diamonds dazzling---Soak for 20 minutes in a mixture of 1 cup of warm water and 1/4 cup of ammonia--rinse and dry with a tissue.
*Sweet sunburn relief---Mix 1 tsp. aloe vera gel with 1 tsp. honey. Apply to affected area for 5 minutes, then rinse. This is done best in the shower.
*Keep silver shiny with chalk---A stick of white blackboard chalk in your silver drawer will absorb the sulfur compounds that blacken flatware.
*Mush-proof your bananas---Bananas are sold at room temperature because they're shipped before they're ripe---once they ripen, store them in the fridge to slow the ripening process. The peal will turn black, but the flesh will stay yellow and firm. You can keep banana 5 extra days with this trick.
Make your own 100 calorie snacks:
4 Hershey Kisses
5 Nilla Wafers
10 dry-roasted almonds or cashews
10 animal crackers
26 grapes
30 oyster crackers
DEVO: The Waiting Room (from Journey)
"Be silent before the LORD and wait expectantly for Him" Psalm 37:7
Waiting. Unfortunately, there's no avoiding it. If God is going to do something in your life, He's likely going to make you wait for it. Obviously, God's timing is not based on our schedules---He even says a thousand years are like a day to Him (see Psalm 90:4). So why does He make us wait? Doesn't He hear that clock ticking? Maybe you're waiting for God to do something through you. Maybe you're just waiting for answers or clarity because your life feels like a big, muddled, gray cloud of haziness. Waiting feels weak, powerless, and irresponsible. You think, "I should be doing something with my life," but you don't know what to do. You feel stuck. But its during these sometimes painfully long sessions in the waiting room that God has your undivided attention. When you're in the "not-knowing" state, all you have is faith---God gives you nothing else to stand on except HIM. In this place, you are meek and needy. Prayers of utter dependence emerge, and slowly God develops in you a childlike faith and dependence on HIM. As you wait, you're slowly but powerfully transformed into someone who knows one thing with certainty--how much you need GOD. Rather than wish away a period of waiting, develop the practice of trusting GOD. Trust is usually developed during times of trial, even if waiting for GOD can sometimes be tough. If GOD showed us what was ahead and gave us all the answers, we would never have to really trust HIM. If we didn't have to trust HIM, we wouldn't understand what it means to really love HIM and give our lives over to HIM. So let's practice Psalm 23:5----"Guide me in your truth and teach me, for You are the GOD of my salvation; I wait for you all day long."
This weekend is Father's Day. It's a tough weekend for me because I miss my dad immensely. If your father is still alive---cease the moment, ladies----tell him how much you appreciate and love him---make him feel extra special---time is so fleeting----do not miss this opportunity to show love to your Father. Have a great weekend, ladies!
Friday, June 5, 2009
Water from the Well---17
Quote of the Week: "If God does not enter your kitchen, there is something wrong with your kitchen. If you can't take God into your recreation, there is something wrong with your play....We all believe in the God of the heroic. What we need most these days is the God of the humdrum---the commonplace, the everyday." Peter Marshall
Recipe of the Week: Rocky Road Brownies (Makes 8 servings)
4 egg whites, whipped
1/2 cup sugar
1 Tabl. vanilla
1/2 cup cocoa powder, sifted
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1 cup marshmallow cream
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. In a mixing bowl, combine baking powder, cocoa, salt and flour. In another bowl combine egg whites, sugar, vanilla, and marshmallow cream. Mix dry ingredients with wet ingredients. Pour into baking dish. Bake for 18 minutes or until done.
DID YOU KNOW? Khakis originated in 1845 when British soldiers stationed in India soaked their white uniforms in mud, coffee, or curry powder to blend in with the landscape.
Helpful Hints:
*Dryer Sheets- Dryer sheets are just as effective cut in half. They're also super air fresheners, and their anti-static properties make them great for dusting, too!
*Ease tweezing pain--To quell the pain from plucking brows, dab on an over the counter toothache medicine to the area to be plucked a few minutes before you tweeze to numb it.
*Healthy plants--To feed plants minerals, once a month, water plants with 2 Tabl. of Epsom Salts dissolved into 1 gallon of warm water.
*Relieve muscle pain--Add a handful of Epsom Salts to your bathwater to draw out toxins that cause achiness.
*Getting perspiration stains out of clothes--For washable items--try dabbing the stain with a solution of 1 Tabl. ammonia and 1/2 cup of water, then toss it in the washer and wash as usual.
WORD OF THE WEEK: "CONTENTMENT"--means ease of mind--satisfaction. It is an internal satisfaction which does not demand changes in external circumstances. Are you really content?
1 Tim. 6:6-8 say, "Now Godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and clothing, with these shall we be content."
DEVO: My Princess....Your Life is a Symphony! (Taken from His Princess--Love Letters from Your KING by Sheri Rose Shepherd)
Psalm 40:3 NIV--"He has given me a new song to sing, a hymn of praise to our GOD. Many will see what He has done and be astounded. They will put their trust in the LORD."
You are to Me a beautiful song. Your life is a sweet symphony that I Myself am composing note by note. I take your failures, your tears, and your triumphs, and I turn them into glorious harmony that will be sung in the heavens for all eternity. All your thoughts and deeds are laid before me like notes on a page. Every choice you make is a significant chord in an eternal arrangement. Don't let the noise of the world destroy your magnificent melody. My beloved, Seek Me in the quiet stillness of the morning, and I will fill your heart with divine music. Stay in rhythm with My Spirit throughout the day, and I will make your life an irresistible medley that will linger like sweet perfume in the hearts of all that journey with you. Walk with Me in absolute surrender, and you will draw others to Me in a rhapsody of praise.
Love,
Your King and Your Composer
Wow! what a great KING we serve. Ladies let's submit to HIM and see what beautiful music He can create in our lives, okay? I will be on vacation this coming week in Florida, so there will probably not be a new Water from the Well next Friday. I hope all of you have a great weekend!
P.S. For you Bible teachers out there: The Lamb's Well has J. Vernon McGee's Through the Bible Commentaries on sale for $5.00 each while supplies last.
Recipe of the Week: Rocky Road Brownies (Makes 8 servings)
4 egg whites, whipped
1/2 cup sugar
1 Tabl. vanilla
1/2 cup cocoa powder, sifted
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1 cup marshmallow cream
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. In a mixing bowl, combine baking powder, cocoa, salt and flour. In another bowl combine egg whites, sugar, vanilla, and marshmallow cream. Mix dry ingredients with wet ingredients. Pour into baking dish. Bake for 18 minutes or until done.
DID YOU KNOW? Khakis originated in 1845 when British soldiers stationed in India soaked their white uniforms in mud, coffee, or curry powder to blend in with the landscape.
Helpful Hints:
*Dryer Sheets- Dryer sheets are just as effective cut in half. They're also super air fresheners, and their anti-static properties make them great for dusting, too!
*Ease tweezing pain--To quell the pain from plucking brows, dab on an over the counter toothache medicine to the area to be plucked a few minutes before you tweeze to numb it.
*Healthy plants--To feed plants minerals, once a month, water plants with 2 Tabl. of Epsom Salts dissolved into 1 gallon of warm water.
*Relieve muscle pain--Add a handful of Epsom Salts to your bathwater to draw out toxins that cause achiness.
*Getting perspiration stains out of clothes--For washable items--try dabbing the stain with a solution of 1 Tabl. ammonia and 1/2 cup of water, then toss it in the washer and wash as usual.
WORD OF THE WEEK: "CONTENTMENT"--means ease of mind--satisfaction. It is an internal satisfaction which does not demand changes in external circumstances. Are you really content?
1 Tim. 6:6-8 say, "Now Godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and clothing, with these shall we be content."
DEVO: My Princess....Your Life is a Symphony! (Taken from His Princess--Love Letters from Your KING by Sheri Rose Shepherd)
Psalm 40:3 NIV--"He has given me a new song to sing, a hymn of praise to our GOD. Many will see what He has done and be astounded. They will put their trust in the LORD."
You are to Me a beautiful song. Your life is a sweet symphony that I Myself am composing note by note. I take your failures, your tears, and your triumphs, and I turn them into glorious harmony that will be sung in the heavens for all eternity. All your thoughts and deeds are laid before me like notes on a page. Every choice you make is a significant chord in an eternal arrangement. Don't let the noise of the world destroy your magnificent melody. My beloved, Seek Me in the quiet stillness of the morning, and I will fill your heart with divine music. Stay in rhythm with My Spirit throughout the day, and I will make your life an irresistible medley that will linger like sweet perfume in the hearts of all that journey with you. Walk with Me in absolute surrender, and you will draw others to Me in a rhapsody of praise.
Love,
Your King and Your Composer
Wow! what a great KING we serve. Ladies let's submit to HIM and see what beautiful music He can create in our lives, okay? I will be on vacation this coming week in Florida, so there will probably not be a new Water from the Well next Friday. I hope all of you have a great weekend!
P.S. For you Bible teachers out there: The Lamb's Well has J. Vernon McGee's Through the Bible Commentaries on sale for $5.00 each while supplies last.
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