May 24, 2011
"I'll Be There For You"
My latest addiction is the tv show Friends. I don't remember what started this, but I'm hooked. I know it's an older show... but I guess I tend to go for the older shows just as well as the new. Such as The Cosby Show, I Love Lucy, and Fresh Prince of Bel Air. Friends is add to that list. I just love the interaction between the 6 of them... they act like one big family. I'd tell you who I like more, but I love all 6! Rachel, Monica, Chanller, Phoebe, Ross and Joey. The other day I even bought one of the episodes on my iPhone. I do know there are some iffy ones, but get past those, it's a great show!
Meant To Be Broken
A few weeks ago, my dad had a Bible study with the fam. He was talking about God's laws, the commandments. He reminded us that God created the laws for us to not keep them... to be broken... so we could identify sin.
Well, for a while, I had been slacking on reading Pierced By the Word every night, really for a few weeks. I wasn't beating myself up about it, but just kinda disapointed that I hadn't been staying on top of it like I was.
I love how God works! Cuz that night after Dad had his talk, I got ready for bed, and picked up the book. And what do you think John Piper was talking about? How does the Law help me know my sin? This very thing happened just a few weeks before this! And it's not luck, or faite, or destiny. It's God! He had a plan for me not reading my book!
At the start of the chapter, Piper puts up a few verses.
"What then shall we say? That the law is sin? By no meants! Yes if it had not been for the law, I would not have known sin. I would not have known what it is to covet if the law had not said, 'You shall not covet.' But sin, seizing an opportunity through the commandment, producecd in me all kinds of covetousness. Apart from the law, sin lies dead." -Romans 7:7-8
Apart from the law, sin lies dead. That's right to the point. Think about it. How would you know what was sin if we didn't have the law? How would you know if you saw someone had a new car, and you really wanted that car, and burning inside because you didn't have that car. How would you know if that was sin if we didn't have the law? We wouldn't. Without the law, "You should not covet", we would have no clue.
I don't know about you, but this makes me think, He is in control! He's got everything undercontrol! And what a wonderful thought that is!
Well, for a while, I had been slacking on reading Pierced By the Word every night, really for a few weeks. I wasn't beating myself up about it, but just kinda disapointed that I hadn't been staying on top of it like I was.
I love how God works! Cuz that night after Dad had his talk, I got ready for bed, and picked up the book. And what do you think John Piper was talking about? How does the Law help me know my sin? This very thing happened just a few weeks before this! And it's not luck, or faite, or destiny. It's God! He had a plan for me not reading my book!
At the start of the chapter, Piper puts up a few verses.
"What then shall we say? That the law is sin? By no meants! Yes if it had not been for the law, I would not have known sin. I would not have known what it is to covet if the law had not said, 'You shall not covet.' But sin, seizing an opportunity through the commandment, producecd in me all kinds of covetousness. Apart from the law, sin lies dead." -Romans 7:7-8
Apart from the law, sin lies dead. That's right to the point. Think about it. How would you know what was sin if we didn't have the law? How would you know if you saw someone had a new car, and you really wanted that car, and burning inside because you didn't have that car. How would you know if that was sin if we didn't have the law? We wouldn't. Without the law, "You should not covet", we would have no clue.
I don't know about you, but this makes me think, He is in control! He's got everything undercontrol! And what a wonderful thought that is!
A Snapshot from Life
05/23/2011 - After many hard weeks of not being able to swim, Cam Newton gets the flush. Goodbye Cam! You were the best fish I have had yet!
May 23, 2011
Chapter 3: Packing
Little by little we have been packing since the first of May, but this weekend we really kicked it into high gear. It feels like we just moved, I guess cuz this is the shortest time period we have lived in a house.
It's going smoothly. No problems... yet. Keep us in your prayers as this week is our last week in Florida. We have already stared goodbyes, tears have been shed, but God is good to have given us these friendships these two years. We will miss you all!
It's going smoothly. No problems... yet. Keep us in your prayers as this week is our last week in Florida. We have already stared goodbyes, tears have been shed, but God is good to have given us these friendships these two years. We will miss you all!
May 20, 2011
"I Could Have Meet You In A Sandbox"
My addiction in the last week has been John Mayer. Most days as I'm starting my day, I put on Sovereign Grace. But other than that, when I want music, I put on John Mayer. There's not really one song I put on, just shuffle. But I do love Love Song for No One, as well as Heartbreak Warfare . Really all his songs on my iPod have 5 stars. but I'd have to say he is still number two.... Not sure if anyone will ever pass Josh Turner!
May 13, 2011
A Snapshot from Life
05/13/2011- I love a rainbow after a storm. It reminds me that even though God brings darkness, He has something good that comes from it. "For it is you who light my lamp; the LORD my God lightens my darkness." -Psalm 18:28
May 10, 2011
The Amazing Guy At the Light
So last night, as Kelsey and I were headed home from Target with the kids, a fun up-beat song came on the radio. Sitting at the light, I thought I would be a little gooffy, and started to raise the roof. Diego didn't do anything, but Kel and Lili joined in the fun. But they weren't the only ones. When the light across the intercetion turned green, the guy that was sitting in the turn lane, started to turn, but also raised the roof. How awesome??
A Snapshot from Life
05/09/2011 - "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God." -Colossians 3:16
May 08, 2011
Philly Cheez Steak Sandwich
This past Tuesday was Philadelphia Eagles' recipe, Philly Cheez Steak Sandwich. I think I would say this is one of my favorites so far! Easy and so goooooood!
It has:
- 1/4 cup peanut oil
- 1 lb. Spanish onions, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 jalapeno chiles, seeded and thinly sliced
- 8 oz. Cheez Whiz or other processed cheese spread
- 2 lb. rib-eye steak, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Italian or hoagie rolls
*Rather than using rib-eye steak (due to costs) I went with eye-of-round. Which worked very well, and cost $4 rather than $10.
*Also, I would get one more jalapeno, as well as one or two more onions.
In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions and chiles and cooked for about 20 minutes, stirring often, until the onions are caramelized. (Yum!) Remove the onions and chiles mixture to a bowl and stir in the Cheez Whiz.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the steak with salt and pepper. Sear the steak for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until browned and to desired doneness. (Doneness, I think I'll be using this word now. haha).
*It says it's enough for 4 servings, but it's really 6.
This was a very easy meal! One I can see myself doing quite often.
Bon appetit!
(As I was making this, I was singing in my head the Fresh Prince theme song. #Classic)
Lobster and Brie Mac and Cheese
Not this past Tuesday, but the one before that I made Lobster and Brie Mac and Cheese. It was Diego's birthday, and he wanted something with seafood. This was a Tennessee Titans resipe... and very good!!! We loved it, and so did the kids. You just can't go wrong with Mac and Cheese!
This is what it calls for:
- 8 paper-thin slices country ham
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 2 cups of heavy cream
- 4 cups cooked ditalini pasta, or any small macaroni
- salt and cracked black pepper
- 5 oz Brie, cut into small cubes
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz cooked lobster meat
- 2 Tbs minced fresh chives
- micro greens (optional)
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Brush the ham with oil and place them on a backing sheet in a single layer. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes, until crisp. Set aside.
In a large saute pan over high heat, bring the cream to a boil. Add the pasta and cook untill the cream is reduced and thickened slightly. Season with salt and cracked pepper to taste, then stir in the cheeses and lobster meat. Cook until cheeses are melted and the lobster is just warmed through, about 4 minutes. Serve immediately.
*Because the lobster was very expensive, I only bought half of what it calls for. So I doubled the ham. I would even say, you could do without the lobster, and it would taste great!
This is what it calls for:
- 8 paper-thin slices country ham
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 2 cups of heavy cream
- 4 cups cooked ditalini pasta, or any small macaroni
- salt and cracked black pepper
- 5 oz Brie, cut into small cubes
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz cooked lobster meat
- 2 Tbs minced fresh chives
- micro greens (optional)
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Brush the ham with oil and place them on a backing sheet in a single layer. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes, until crisp. Set aside.
In a large saute pan over high heat, bring the cream to a boil. Add the pasta and cook untill the cream is reduced and thickened slightly. Season with salt and cracked pepper to taste, then stir in the cheeses and lobster meat. Cook until cheeses are melted and the lobster is just warmed through, about 4 minutes. Serve immediately.
*Because the lobster was very expensive, I only bought half of what it calls for. So I doubled the ham. I would even say, you could do without the lobster, and it would taste great!
May 05, 2011
"Got My Mac On With iPhone 3Gs"
Sorry that Addiction Tuesday is Thursday. But here it is. This is not a recent "addiction", I've had it since February. My iPhone. LOVE IT! I guess for the reason I've been so bad with blogging, is because of my phone. I hardly ever get on the computer anymore. I do email, Facebook, and Twitter all on it. I could do blogger, but it's a little tiring to be on it for so long. Plus, it's kinda hard to format a post, because you can't really. haha Along with the things listed above, I also have an ESPN app, that gives me game updates, breaking news, and other news. I love how when it sends a notification it does the tune da da daa. da da daa. Pretty cool! I can also use my Starbucks card app to buy a drink. That is awesome! You just push a botton, and it gives you the bar-code. Then, one of my favorite apps is the NBA League Pass app. It did cost money, but totally worth it! I was able to watch any game, unless it was on a network such as ABC. But then it gives you a bunch of other stuff as well. Amazing!
But really, one of the best things about my phone isn't even in the phone... it's on it. My Psych cover! One just like Shawn Spencer. Can I get a Whaaaaaat?
But really, one of the best things about my phone isn't even in the phone... it's on it. My Psych cover! One just like Shawn Spencer. Can I get a Whaaaaaat?
iPhones are amazing! Julian Smith is another big iPhone fan. He even made a video called Got My Mac On With iPhone 3Gs. Pretty funny!
May 03, 2011
Chapter 2: A House
Sorry it's been a while since I have updated about the move. Not sure if I said this in Chapter 1, but my parents were planning on going up to VA toward the end of April to look for a house. Well, by the grace of God, we found a house without making a trip! If that's not an open door for this move, I don't know what is! Please pray for me though. Kel and I are gonna have to share a room again, and I'm not to thrilled about it. But I do know this is God's provision.
Also, I've been kinda stressing out a little, so please pray! Knowing I'll have to be looking for a job is weighing on me. I don't want a job that will be taking me away from my family, along with my church family. I would love a office job, but I know God is in control!
I know this is kinda silly. But I've also been thinking, will I ever find the right guy? I just can't see any guy liking a girl like me. So, if you will, please pray that I'll be content being single. I would love to be a stay at home mom... but if that's not what God has for me, I want to do what He wants me to do.
Also, I've been kinda stressing out a little, so please pray! Knowing I'll have to be looking for a job is weighing on me. I don't want a job that will be taking me away from my family, along with my church family. I would love a office job, but I know God is in control!
I know this is kinda silly. But I've also been thinking, will I ever find the right guy? I just can't see any guy liking a girl like me. So, if you will, please pray that I'll be content being single. I would love to be a stay at home mom... but if that's not what God has for me, I want to do what He wants me to do.
May 02, 2011
Strawberry Banana Coconut Smoothie
I have been hooked on making smoothies now. I'm really wanting to eat more healthy (and as I am saying this, I'm eating some Easter candy I got on sale. haha). So I've been making smoothies. You may think that that's not really healthy... but the smoothies I've been making pretty much just fruit, yogert, and most of the time sweetened with honey.
Last Monday, I made Strawberry Banana Coconute Smoothie from my smoothie book. It's not a sweet smoothie. So if you like yours to be sweet, I'd say you might want to skip this one. But it's one of my favorites I've made so far.
It has:
- 2 cups of fresh or frozen strawberries
- 1 1/4 cups unsweetened canned coconut milk
- 1 tsp rum extract (optional)
- 1 banana, peeled and sliced
- 1 to 3 ice cubes
*I did use the extract, and it gave it a little bit of a kick
Combine strawberries, coconut milk, and rum extract in blender. Process until smooth.
Add banana; process until smooth. Add 3 ice cubes if using fresh fruit and 1 to 2 cubes if using frozen fruit. Process until smooth. Serve immediately.
Since this one is not sweet, I think it would be really good for breakfast. Give it a try, and let me know what ya think!
Last Monday, I made Strawberry Banana Coconute Smoothie from my smoothie book. It's not a sweet smoothie. So if you like yours to be sweet, I'd say you might want to skip this one. But it's one of my favorites I've made so far.
It has:
- 2 cups of fresh or frozen strawberries
- 1 1/4 cups unsweetened canned coconut milk
- 1 tsp rum extract (optional)
- 1 banana, peeled and sliced
- 1 to 3 ice cubes
*I did use the extract, and it gave it a little bit of a kick
Combine strawberries, coconut milk, and rum extract in blender. Process until smooth.
Add banana; process until smooth. Add 3 ice cubes if using fresh fruit and 1 to 2 cubes if using frozen fruit. Process until smooth. Serve immediately.
Since this one is not sweet, I think it would be really good for breakfast. Give it a try, and let me know what ya think!
Chicken and Shrimp Fettuccine
Have I been falling behind on blogging or what? Well, Tuesday, April 19th's meal was Steelers' Wide Receiver, Limas Sweed's recipe (from my NFL Cookbook), Chicken and Shrimp Fettuccine, and boy oh boy was it good!
It has:
- 3/4 lb chicken breast cutlets
- 4 tsp olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 lb dried fettuccine
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
Lightly oil a grill pan and heat over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and coat with 2 teaspoons of oil, then season with salt and pepper. Grill chicken, until just cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Place chicken on cutting board to cool, then cut into bit size pieces. Clean out grill pan and once again heat oil over high heat. Pat shrimp dry and coat with 2 teaspoons of oil, then season with salt and pepper. Grill shrimp, until cooked through, about 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large saute pan, combine the butter and cream over low heat. Cook until butter is melted and cream comes to a bare simmer. Turn off the heat, and set aside.
Cook the fettuccine in a pot of salted boiling water as directed. Reserve 1/3 cup of the cooking water and drain. Add the fettuccine and cooking water to the saute pan. Add the cheese. Once cheese is stired in, add the chicken. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Cook over high heat for 1 to 2 minutes, to allow sauce to thicken. Spoon onto plates and top with grilled shrimp. Garnish with cheese and serve.
This was a very easy and cheap meal! One that I can see myself doing quite often. Plus, it was nice that the shrimp is saved for the topping, because if you have someone like my brother, who can't eat seafood, they can eat it with just chicken.
Bon appetit!
It has:
- 3/4 lb chicken breast cutlets
- 4 tsp olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 lb dried fettuccine
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
Lightly oil a grill pan and heat over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and coat with 2 teaspoons of oil, then season with salt and pepper. Grill chicken, until just cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Place chicken on cutting board to cool, then cut into bit size pieces. Clean out grill pan and once again heat oil over high heat. Pat shrimp dry and coat with 2 teaspoons of oil, then season with salt and pepper. Grill shrimp, until cooked through, about 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large saute pan, combine the butter and cream over low heat. Cook until butter is melted and cream comes to a bare simmer. Turn off the heat, and set aside.
Cook the fettuccine in a pot of salted boiling water as directed. Reserve 1/3 cup of the cooking water and drain. Add the fettuccine and cooking water to the saute pan. Add the cheese. Once cheese is stired in, add the chicken. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Cook over high heat for 1 to 2 minutes, to allow sauce to thicken. Spoon onto plates and top with grilled shrimp. Garnish with cheese and serve.
This was a very easy and cheap meal! One that I can see myself doing quite often. Plus, it was nice that the shrimp is saved for the topping, because if you have someone like my brother, who can't eat seafood, they can eat it with just chicken.
Bon appetit!
May 01, 2011
♫Undying Love♫
As of last weekend (Easter weekend) I have been hooked on John Mayer... but I am also hooked on something totally different than John Mayer when it comes to music: Sovereign Grace. Very interesting mix, I know. Mayer and Sovereign Grace don't go... at all... but it's what I have been in the mood for. This post thought, I am not wanting to talk about John Mayer.
To go into a little more into detail, I've been listening to a lot of Sovereign Grace's cd Sons and Daughters (one of my favorites). Song #9 is called Undying Love, and this is the song I have on repeat. Here are the lyrics.
My ears had heard of You, now I have seen
This bitter sweetness in Your agony
My heart was far from You, but You drew me near
With loving kindness dried every tear
And I can see You
Bearing all my shame on the cross
I can hear You cry out, “It is done”
O Jesus, Your sacrifice was more than enough
In Your death I see undying love
My heart is broken and I’m down on my knees
To see my Savior suffering for me
But You descended, lifting me up
Washing my feet, filling my cup
It's a short song when it comes to the lyrics, but what a deep song it is! My heart overflows with joy everytime I hear it. And I'm not kidding when I say I have it on repeat.
My ears had heard of You, now I have seen! My heart was far from You, but You drew me near! Lately, and I'm not sure if it's cause of it being Easter season or not, but I've been very greatful for His work on the cross. On the way to Baton Rouge, I read Matthew 27:24-61, and started to get chocked up in the car. The part that I really got chocked up was Matthew 27:46 when Jesus says "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" It just really hit me, he did that for me! He took my place on the cross. How greatful I am because of it! "It is done"!!!! Isn't that something to sing about?
I've had conversations in the past where people have said, "it was such a horrible thing. How can it be happy?" Yes, I do agree, it was very horrible. Someone having nails drived into their hands and feet to a wooden cross, beaten, cut, peirced by a crown of thorns... and stay up there for hours. That's very horrible! But the good and wonderful thing about it is, he did it for me! He did it for you! And not only that, but he rose again! He defeated death! What an amazing thing that is! His sacrifice was more than enough!
To go into a little more into detail, I've been listening to a lot of Sovereign Grace's cd Sons and Daughters (one of my favorites). Song #9 is called Undying Love, and this is the song I have on repeat. Here are the lyrics.
My ears had heard of You, now I have seen
This bitter sweetness in Your agony
My heart was far from You, but You drew me near
With loving kindness dried every tear
And I can see You
Bearing all my shame on the cross
I can hear You cry out, “It is done”
O Jesus, Your sacrifice was more than enough
In Your death I see undying love
My heart is broken and I’m down on my knees
To see my Savior suffering for me
But You descended, lifting me up
Washing my feet, filling my cup
It's a short song when it comes to the lyrics, but what a deep song it is! My heart overflows with joy everytime I hear it. And I'm not kidding when I say I have it on repeat.
My ears had heard of You, now I have seen! My heart was far from You, but You drew me near! Lately, and I'm not sure if it's cause of it being Easter season or not, but I've been very greatful for His work on the cross. On the way to Baton Rouge, I read Matthew 27:24-61, and started to get chocked up in the car. The part that I really got chocked up was Matthew 27:46 when Jesus says "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" It just really hit me, he did that for me! He took my place on the cross. How greatful I am because of it! "It is done"!!!! Isn't that something to sing about?
I've had conversations in the past where people have said, "it was such a horrible thing. How can it be happy?" Yes, I do agree, it was very horrible. Someone having nails drived into their hands and feet to a wooden cross, beaten, cut, peirced by a crown of thorns... and stay up there for hours. That's very horrible! But the good and wonderful thing about it is, he did it for me! He did it for you! And not only that, but he rose again! He defeated death! What an amazing thing that is! His sacrifice was more than enough!
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