Saturday, November 1, 2008
Persecution Coming?
http://downloads7.sermonindexmedia3.com/17/SID17663.wmv
Monday, October 27, 2008
Working on my "Feminine Appeal"
3Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live, not to be slanderers or addicted to much wine, but to teach what is good. 4Then they can train the younger women to love their husbands and children, 5to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God.
I quickly realized...I don't know much. So many times I don't really grasp that this calling of being a wife and mom IS a HIGH calling. Even though I don't consider myself to be close to being a Feminist...Feminist thinking has crept into our culture so much...even church, that as a whole... women have neglected their highest calling. One thing she points out is since the Feminist Movement and women started leaving the homes, there seems to be a rise in the unhappiness that women feel. To tell it plainly, women are more unhappy nowbecause they are assuming a role they should not, and are neglecting the role that God designed them for. Why is it so many women are dealing with depression and running to self-help books and conferences. Could this be part of it? I think so.Yes, they may be married and may even have children, but are they really laying down their lives for their family? In Genesis it talks about how Eve was created to be the Adam's help meet. Did you read that? That was one of the main reason's God created us, to help our husbands. Is our daily life reflecting that. After God, are they truly the next priority?
Then there is the high, and at times difficult calling to Motherhood. As a new mom, Carolyn Mahaney's insights have been amazing to me. They have helped so much.
One aspect that I know Adam really appreciates is being a manager of the home. By nature, I do not love to clean. I like things to be clean, but I am not a huge neat freak. But things are changing. I realize it's very important to my husband, but also, it's a good testimony. Until I read her chapter on being a keeper of the home, I didn't realize the impact of having a god-honoring home. So I went to the library and got some books on cleaning and organizing. It's been a good help.
I could go on and on, but I just wanted to share with you some things I am learning. I think all of us have been nicely challenged by this book. I highly recommend it. You will be a better person, a better woman of God if you obey what God says.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Cute, Modest clothes
http://www.christa-taylor.com/
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Reality Check
The thing is, while we enjoy our freedom here in America, it can be stripped away from us in an instant. We tell God so many times that we would do anything for Him. Would we risk being horribly tormented, rather than our Bibles be burned? Suppose some terrorist with a machete said to deny Christ or they would kill our children, could we stand for Christ? I just don't know. I do believe that if it came down to it, if our hearts are truly set on the Lord, some how, some way, He would give us a supernatural strength to stand. Thankfully, times like that are not here, right now. We may face what seems like persecution to us, but nothing compared to what many others across the world face. Some times it's hard to truly stand with lost family members or lost friends.
I am speaking to myself when I say we really need to start living in a way that is less selfish and self-glorifying. Stop being so concerned about materialism and being so self absorbed. We cannot live this Christian life in a half-hearted way. It is ALL or NOTHING.
My challenge to you (and myself):
1.Dig deeper in the Word of God and make time to pray everyday.
2.Pray for the persecuted church- read these stories and it's a sure way to get your eyes off of yourself.
3.Pray about what you can do to help or encourage these saints who are standing for Christ in other countries. The website will give you suggestions.
4.Every day we are given opportunities. Lift up Christ every chance you get. We may not have these freedoms forever. Use them while you can. That way, if those freedoms are ever stripped away, you will be able to stand no matter what. Even if you are threatened with horrible things, by God's grace you will continue to be able to stand your ground.
Ephesians 6:13 (New International Version)
Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.
http://www.persecution.com/
Monday, September 29, 2008
A MUST READ Article
Be challenged by what you read.
http://ifmypeople.wordpress.com/
Saturday, September 27, 2008
A MUST SEE movie!
Here is the trailer
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
I'm Back!
We came home Thursday and my sweetie still had a few days off so he began demolishing our back porch so that we can tun it into a deck. I think it will be so nice when it gets finished.
Sunday we had church in Charlotte. Our church along with some people from another church got together to take a stand when Mr. Obama came to town. People, this is a scary guy. His "followers"are scary too. But we must trust God. He is in control. No matter what comes, trust Him! Our family left around 2, but some hung around until 4. Here is a video of what happened after we left.
I don't know what lies ahead for us as a nation. Now more than ever, I feel I must have time with God daily. Now more than ever I feel compelled to read about the persecuted church, about martyrs. I want to finish this race well. I want to stand strong. I want to be an example to my baby girl, and show what it really means to have faith in Christ. I want to support my husband in the stand that he takes. I want him to know he must stand for Christ at all costs. That is a VERY hard thing to think about. But my comfort is in knowing that this is not our home. It won't be long. But knowing it won't be long makes us realize the great urgency in making sure we have done all we can to show Christ to lost family and friends. Oh how I wish we could MAKE them become children of God! Lord break our hearts!
Monday, August 11, 2008
Recipe of the week
Rotel Fiesta Chicken
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
6 boneless, skinless
chicken breast halves
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
2 cans Mexican festival rotel, undrained
4 green onions, sliced
1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained sour cream (optional) shredded cheddar cheese (optional) cilantro (optional)
Combine first 3 ingredients. Roll chicken in flour mixture. Brown chicken in oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes, green onions and olives. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes or until sauce has thickened. Serve chicken mixture over yellow rice and top with sour cream cheese and cilantro if you want.
Makes 6 servings.
Saturday, August 9, 2008
I love saving MONEY!
If you have a baby go to www.diapers.com. On your very first order you get $10 off (plug in PAIG5972 so they know I referred you and I get $1 credit each time you order). Plus if you spend over $49 you get free shipping! I was able to get 268 PAMPERS' diapers for $43! And it was at my house in 2 or 3 days! Very cool!
The next site my husband heard about somewhere and I love it! It's http://www.couponmom.com/
It's so great. You get emails once a week of coupons that you can print from your computer. There are also a ton of money-saving tips on there as well. One of their emails told me about a place called www.restaurant.com. You can get gift certificates to restaurants in your area that you can print from home for cheap. Couponmom.com will even send you a promotional code to save even more at this site too! Let me give you an example. Yesterday coupon mom sent me a one day promotion that restaurant.com was taking 80% off of their normally low price. So I ended up getting 3 NICE gift certificates for a TOTAL of $6!!! One to Dressler's restaurant worth $25, one to Max's Alley, and one to Fuji San (japanese). You have to get a certain amount at these restaurants (say $40 or $50 before you get $25 off...but thats a $40 or $50 meal for $15 or $20! Great for date nights!
If you have any great money saving ideas or sites then pass 'em along!
Friday, August 1, 2008
Recipe of the week
2 cups plain flour 1 cup sugar
1 tsp. soda ½ tsp. salt
Mix dry ingredients together. Make a hole in the center and add:
½ cup oil 2 eggs
2 very ripe bananas ½ cup milk
1 tsp. lemon juice ½ cup nuts
Blend it all together. Bake in greased loaf pan at 325° for 1 ¼ hour.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
A photoshoot with Daddy
Friday, July 25, 2008
Recipe of the week
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1 sticks unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 1/4 bunch fresh sage, finely chopped Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 (12 to 14-pound) fresh turkey, giblets, neck, and liver discarded 8 strips bacon 1/2 cup maple syrup 2 tablespoons hot water Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and remove the top rack of the oven. Put the butter and sage in a mixing bowl and mash with a fork or spoon until the sage is well incorporated. Season with salt and pepper. Rinse the bird thoroughly inside and out with cold water, and pat dry with paper towels. Sprinkle the cavity and skin liberally with salt and pepper. Using your fingers, gently lift the skin from the turkey breast and slip the remaining seasoned butter under, massaging the breast meat as you go. Truss the bird by crossing the legs over one another and tying with a piece of kitchen twine. Shingle the bacon strips over the breast so it's totally covered. Put the turkey on a rack in a large roasting pan, cover the turkey with aluminium foil, and place in the oven. In a small bowl, stir the maple syrup with 2 tablespoons of hot water to thin. Roast the turkey for 2 hours, basting with the maple glaze every 30 minutes. Continue cooking until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the meaty part of the thigh registers 170 degrees F. The thigh juices will run clear when pricked with a knife, about 3 hours total (15 minutes per pound). About 1/2 hour before you think the turkey is done, remove the foil so that it can brown. When done take the turkey out of the oven and put the roasting pan on the stovetop. Transfer the turkey to a serving tray to rest at least 20 minutes before carving. Serve with Turkey Gravy. |
Friday, June 27, 2008
Liv's first beach trip!
Long awaited pics!
Here's Olivia fresh outta the oven!
Adam with his mom, Olivia's Grammy
With Uncle Dustin.
Monday, June 16, 2008
Watch out!
Florida outpouring
Recipe of the week
Lemon Chess Pie
4 eggs
1 2/3 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp. lemon juice
1/3 cup butter
4 tbsp. milk
1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon Vinegar
9 " pie crust
Mix all ingredients together and pour into pie crust. Bake at 350 for 40 minutes.
Also good served with whipped cream.
Friday, May 23, 2008
Recipe of the week
Flank steak & marinade
2 lbs. Flank steak
1 cup Soy Sauce
1 cup Pineapple juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup brown sugar
5 Tbsp. Sesame oil
2 Tbsp. McCormick Jerk Seasoning
Marinade meat & chill for 1 hour, up to 8 hours. Cook steak as desired.
Just some thoughts-
Tomorrow we are headed to Fayetteville to see Adam's mom and then Sunday we head to Greensboro to see his brother Eric before he moves off to Milwaukee. Then back here Sunday so we can hopefully sleep in on Monday.
Yesterday, I heard the news about Steven Curtis Chapman's little girl Maria being killed in an accident. It really broke my heart. I guess that since we are all brothers and sisters in Christ,it really felt like this was someone that I knew. And now that I am a mom, I can't imagine the pain of losing a child. Let's all be sure to lift our brothers and sisters up in prayer. They will need it more than we can know.
Well I better get going! Lots to do today!
Til next time-
Paige
Friday, May 16, 2008
Recipe of the week
Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle
2 lbs. Strawberries - sliced
3/4 angel food cake- cut into squares
1 can Eagle brand milk
8 oz. cream cheese
12 oz. cool whip
1 small box Vanilla instant pudding
3/4 cup water
Cut berries and cake.
Mix Cream cheese & milk to smooth consistency. Add package of vanilla instant pudding and water and mix it. Add cool whip (4 oz, then beat, another 4 oz, beat more,etc).
Spread thin layer of mixture across bottom of bowl. Stack layer of cake, then berries...cream,cake, berries, etc.
She's out of the Bed...
Til next time...