A great mix to make up and keep on your counter for when your girlfriends drop in for a visit!

2/3 cup instant coffee granules
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup chocolate drink mix
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 cup powdered non-dairy creamer
1 tsp. nutmeg

Mix ingredients together and store in a jar. To make individual servings, add 3 Tbsp. mix to 6 ounces hot water. (Makes 10-12 servings.)

The one concern of the devil is to keep Christians from praying. He fears nothing from prayer-less studies, prayer-less work, prayer-less religion. He laughs at our toil, mocks at our wisdom, but trembles when we pray.

From E.M. Bounds …
“As every day demands its bread, so every day demands its prayer. No amount of praying done today, will suffice for tomorrows praying.”

And from the heart of Abraham Lincoln …
“I have been driven many times to my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had nowhere else to go. My own wisdom, and that of all about me seemed insufficient for the day.”

Then, from the very heart of God …
“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14 Jesus said:”It is written … My house will be called a house of prayer.” Matthew 21:13

Some people have a job in the church. Others get involved in a ministry. What’s the difference? Ponder the following…

• If you’re doing it because no one else will, it’s a job. If you’re doing it to serve the Lord, it’s a ministry.
• If you do it only so long as it doesn’t interfere with other activities, it’s a job. If you’re committed to staying with it even when it means letting go of other things, it’s a ministry.
• If you quit because no one praised you or thanked you, it was a job. If you stay with it even though no one seems to notice, it’s a ministry.
• If you do it because someone else said it needs to be done, it’s a job. If you do it because you are convinced it needs to be done, it’s a ministry.
• It’s hard to get excited about a job. It’s almost impossible not to be excited about a ministry.
• If your concern is “success”, it’s a job. If your concern is glorifying God and faithfulness to what He has called you to, it’s a ministry.
• People may say, “Well done” when you do your job. The Lord will say “Well done” when you complete your ministry.

An average church is filled with people doing jobs. A great church is filled with people who are involved in ministry. If God calls you to a ministry, don’t treat it like a job. If you have a job in the church, give it up and find a ministry. God doesn’t want us feeling stuck with a job, but excited and faithful to Him in a ministry!

There are two people in the world: the kind who get all the credit and the ones who do all the work. Be in the latter group. There’s less competition!

A best friend is always there,
whether you need advice,
or a pep talk, or even a shoulder to cry on.

A best friend listens with her heart
and is always honest with you,
even though the truth may not be what you want to hear.

A best friend knows all your secrets,
understands your fears,
shares your dreams.

A best friend never stops believing in you
even if you give up on yourself.

- Renee Duvall

Psalm 8:1-2
New International Version
O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise because of your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger.

New Living Translation
O LORD, our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth!
Your glory is higher than the heavens.
You have taught children and infants to tell of your strength,
silencing your enemies and all who oppose you.

New Century Version
LORD our Lord, your name is the most wonderful name in all the earth!
It brings you praise in heaven above.
You have taught children and babies to sing praises to you
because of your enemies.
And so you silence your enemies
and destroy those who try to get even.

A skinny, delicious beverage. Serves 1.

1 cup ice
1 1/2 tablespoon sugar-free hot chocolate mix
1/2 cup non-fat milk
1/2 cup decaffeinated coffee, cooled
1 banana

Combine ice, chocolate mix, milk, coffee, and banana in blender container. Blend until smooth. Serve cold. Top with whipped cream, if desired.

“Faith is not a belief that everything will turn out to please us; rather it is the confidence that no matter how things turn out, God will somehow use the events of our days for His glory and our good.” E. S. Jones

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“One of the phrases in a favorite praise song to the Lord is to “open my eyes”. We sing that to the Lord. We want him to open our eyes to see things through His eyes. We want to see all the beauty and wonderfulness of the world He created for us through unclouded eyes of spiritual understanding. We want to know like He knows and understand our situations in this world. We want to see all the great and wonderful things in us that He sees. In reality, when the Lord opens our eyes, we see the world through the eyes of God’s compassion, love and concern.”

Go to our OUTSTANDING ARTICLES (left column) to read the full article, “Open Eyes”. Ann’s writings remind us of just how great our God is and how much we are loved by Him. Ann is a gifted writer and we feel so incredibly blessed to have her a part of our Coffee Cup Friends family.