Seek ye First...

^31. Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?

³² (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.

³³ But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

³⁴ Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.

Matthew 6:31-34

Faith

              "So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God."

 - Romans 10:17

Self Denial and Simplicity

For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for My sake,
shall find it.  Matthew 16:25

There is great Beauty in Simplicity.

...the simplicity that is in Christ.  2 Corinthians 11:3b

Simplicity in Christ

"For whosoever shall call upon the 
name of the Lord shall be saved."

Romans 10:13

The Word of God

 The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul:

 the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.

 The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: 

the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.

 The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever:

 the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.

 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold:

sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.

 Moreover by them is thy servant warned: 

and in keeping of them there is great reward.

Psalm 19:7-11

Many books can inform you, 

but only the Bible can transform you. 
-Selected

Make Your own Tortilla's at Home!

Making your own tortillas is not an overwhelming task. You just have to think about doing it a few hours before you should need them or, better yet, you can make them days in advance and always have some on hand for a quick snack or dinner.

1 3/4 cups flour (I use whole wheat)

1 tsp. salt

1/4 cup oil or shortening (I use olive oil)

1/2 cup warm water

 Combine flour and salt in mixing bowl. Stir in the oil or cut in the shortening until well distributed.

 Pour in the warm water and stir to make stiff dough. 

Knead well (3-5min.).

Refrigerate the dough 4-24 hours to make it easier to work with.

Dived the dough into 8 pieces and, with a rolling pin, roll out into 8-10" circles.

Cook quickly on an ungreased hot skillet or griddle flipping to cook both sides.

If to be used right away wrap in towel to keep warm until served. Or cool on drying rack and store in an air tight container; refrigerate or freeze.

A Poem

God in Heaven Made All Things Well

By Avery Kempf

God in heaven made all things well.

Sin came to reign when Adam fell.

Now the whole world groans in misery,

and we all have earned God's fury.

Human hearts are wicked, black and vile.

We seek out ways to be defiled.

Our punishment, our lot, is doom:

Hell, where fire does not consume.

Mercy stayed justice's swift arm.

Mankind was spared from sudden harm.

The distance between God and man,

a rift that only Christ can span.

God is righteous, but also kind.

He loves sinners, lost and blind.

His holy wrath would be displayed.

Payment for our crimes would be made.

We all need a worthy substitute,

a days-man from David's root.

He must be willing and qualified,

spotless and perfect, no sin to hide.

There is only one who can take our place.

Only Jesus could save our race.

God's only Son would bleed and die,

making atonement for you and I.

We were set free from sin's tight hold

when the Lord brought us into His fold.

We thank Him for His sacrifice.

We owed a debt; He paid the price.

We'll live our days to bless His name.

We are redeemed because He came.

Our precious Savior we will praise,

and render Him service all our days.

Five Reasons to Eat Spinach

Want to know just a few reasons why eating your greens, specifically spinach, is good for you? I gathered a list of five different benefits and thought I'd share them here.

1.  With a bounty of vitamins and minerals, spinach is great for your skin. It can help fight skin problems like acne, dryness, and blemishes. One of the best ways to get all the nutrients from spinach is to consume it in liquid form. Try adding it to your next smoothy, apart from changing the color to a little on the green side, you can't even tell its there. :)

2.  It boost your immune system. Spinach is loaded with vitamins such as A&C, lutein, iron, and antioxidants. Folate (a water-soluble B vitamin) helps the body to produce new cells and repair DNA.

3.  Want to keep your brain working at it's best? :)  Some studies have shown that consumption of green leafy vegetables, such as spinach, may slow decline in brain function. 

4.  It is an excellent source of iron. Because iron is a part of hemoglobin, which carries oxygen to all body cells, it's needed for good energy. 

5.  Spinach is a good source of beta-carotene, a powerful disease-fighting antioxidant that has been shown to help fight heart disease and cancer as well. 

So there you have it, five great reasons to start eating the yummy leafy green, spinach! :)

A Favourite Chicken Dish

  I found this delicious chicken recipe a few months ago, and both my husband and I like it a lot.  So, I thought I would share the recipe here, so you all can make it and hopefully enjoy it as well.  :) 

  Cheddar, Bacon, Mushroom Chicken, served with sautéed spinach.  As a side note, spinach is one of my favourite vegetables! (fresh not canned) It's loaded with good vitamins and minerals, in fact, I might do a post next time on the benefits of eating spinach. :) But for now, here is the promised chicken recipe:

Cheddar, Bacon, Mushroom Chicken

Serves: 4 

Baking time: 25 minutes

1/4 cup Dijon mustard

1/4 cup olive oil

2 Tbsp natural sugar

2 tsp paprika

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper 

2 boneless chicken breast, halved length wise 

2 cups fresh sliced mushrooms

8 bacon strips

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:

Mix mustard, olive oil, sweetener, paprika, sea salt, and ground pepper together in a bowl. Pour into a large, sealable bag and add chicken breasts. Toss to coat evenly. Marinate in the fridge for 2 hours (the longer, the better).

Fry bacon. Set aside on paper towel to absorb the excess oil. Discard all but 1 Tbsp of bacon fat. Sauté  mushrooms in bacon fat.

Arrange chicken in a baking dish. Top each piece of chicken with two strips of bacon. Pour mushrooms over top and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.  Enjoy!

Bake at 350 for 25 minutes.

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 the following things: favorite homemade recipes, inspiring Scripture, crafts, tips on simplifying, photography, stories, contests,  giveaways, decorating ideas... and more!  I love to write and future blog posts will also be written by three of my sisters and occasional special guest authors. 

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And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God,
 and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent. John 17:3

He is what LIFE is all about!! He is all we need!

Only one life, ’twill soon be past, 
Only what’s done for Christ will last.