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Recipe: Lowfat Cappuccino Mix

November 22nd, 2008 · No Comments

1/2 cup instant coffee
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup nonfat dry milk solids
Hot water
Low-fat Cool Whip, optional
Chocolate sprinkles, optional
Stir dry ingredients together. Process in a blender until powdered. Use 2 Tbsp. of mixture for each cup of hot water. Top with Cool Whip and chocolate sprinkles if desired.

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Blog Spot: The Grace of Giving & Receiving

November 21st, 2008 · No Comments

We often hear that marriage, or any relationship for that matter, is 50/50. 50% give. 50% take. Or is it? The equation sounds reasonable but according to God’s standard, should it not be 100% give / 100% take? “Did you say 100% take? How can that be?” Without graciously receiving, we deny the other person [...]

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The Often Forgotten “Golden Rule”

November 20th, 2008 · No Comments

“PET-PEEVES”  Like it or not, we all have them, and they can be quite eye-opening. If we’re honest to the core, many of them have merit. But ask yourself, “Are the things we see in others, the very things we should examine about ourselves?” Are we truly women of our word?  Do we “Do unto [...]

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We’re All Called to the Same High Calling

November 20th, 2008 · No Comments

“When we practice the principle of making no decision without prayer, we experience a divine assurance with every step we take.” –Elizabeth George
Look at the “greats” of the Bible…
• King Solomon prayed for wisdom to judge God’s people, to “discern between good and evil”. Then, he rose up from prayer to become the wisest man who [...]

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Thanksgiving Recipe

November 19th, 2008 · No Comments

GERMAN APPLE STUFFING
Makes 8 servings. Can be doubled.
1 pound loaf of day-old bread, cut into 1/2″ cubes
1/3 cup margarine
1 medium (1/2 cup) oinion, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 tsp. salt and 1/8 tsp. pepper
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups milk
2 medium-size apples, pared, cored, and chopped (approximately 3 cups)
Preheat oven to 375°.
Place bread cubes on [...]

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A Reminder on Prayer

November 17th, 2008 · No Comments

“When our requests are in balance with our praise and gratitude, petitioning God is awesome and exciting.” -Unknown
We’d like to issue a challenge…
Lift up your prayer request just one time before God, then for the next 21 days, turn your petitions into total praise and thanksgiving for God and how He’s working in the situation. [...]

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Recipe: Snow-capped Tea

November 16th, 2008 · No Comments

1 cup of your favorite hot tea, prepared
2 tablespoons whipped topping, FROZEN (Lite Cool-Whip)
Ground Cinnamon, garnish
Top hot tea with Cool-Whip and sprinkle with ground cinnamon.

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Homemade Christmas Gift Tags

November 16th, 2008 · No Comments

Makes 14 tags.
Materials:
1 sheet white card stock
waxed paper or plain paper to protect working surface
1 sheet printed or textured light green paper
fine-tipped green or red marker (or pen)
sheer green ribbon (optional… see below in #8)
mini-star sequin
button brads or miniature flat buttons
red sewing thread
paper glue or glue stick
1/16″ and 1/8″ circle punches
scissors
bright green inkpad
piece of sponge
double-sided [...]

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Recipe File: Chicken Nut Puffs

November 13th, 2008 · No Comments

1 1/2 cups finely chopped, cooked chicken meat
1/3 cup toasted and chopped almonds
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 teaspoon celery seed
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Combine chicken and almonds and set aside. In a large saucepan, [...]

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Elsie’s Encouraging Words on God’s Promises

November 12th, 2008 · No Comments

Change is everywhere these days. In fact, do you know anything that doesn’t change, except God’s Word? Buildings decay. Plant life dies. Weather shifts. Our attitudes, health, and relationships continually vary, but GOD’S WORD IS CHANGELESS!
Oh? You beg to differ? God didn’t answer your prayer?
Let’s take a look at some of God’s PROMISES…
John 15:7 “IF [...]

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