SCRIPTURE MEMORY MONDAY. . .40 Days of Love. . .What Matters Most. . .2 Days til my Blogiversary Giveaway. . .Beautiful Weather of All Kinds!. . .

It's in between the 1st & 15th, or actually between the 15th & the 1st, but it IS

Scripture Memory Monday, because our church began 40 Days of Love last night, so I guess I will be trying to work on at least one simple verse every week, now.

The main verse for this week is:

I Corinthians 16:14

NLT

"Everything you do must be done with love."

NIV

"Do everything in love."

I repeated that verse with my pastor last night, then wrote it out this morning, prayed it, and meditated on it all day, and thought about it as I tried to teach, tried to reach my hard to reach students.

Following is the lyrics to a song that was sung at the church service last night,

"WHAT MATTERS MOST"

Filling this verse with superlative words

Making the most clever rhymes

Wouldn't amount to much

Just wouldn't count for much

If you can't read between lines

But I have discovered

I've finally uncovered

A most significant thing

It's a noble theme

What matters most

Is how much we love

What matters most

Is how much we give

What would it matter

If we just lived

Without loving our God

Without loving each other

Faith, hope and love, especially love

That's what matters most

What matters most

Once just a girl

In a curious world

Learning the meaning of life

Tell me what is the reason

And why do the seasons keep turning

The pages of time

I had to discover the things from above

For the days turn so quickly to years

Then they disappear

Not money, not power not fame or position

Don't want it, don't need it

don't give me religion

All I wanna hear All I wanna see All I wanna read about is

All I wanna live

All I wanna know

All I wanna be about is Love,

what matters most

Givin' love, what matters most

What matters most

Is how much we love

What matters most

Is how much we give

What would it matter if we just lived

Without loving our God

Without loving each other

What matters most is

How much we love

Setting our sights

On the needs of our brother

Loving our neighbor as we love ourselves

We give to the Lord

When we give to each other

Faith, hope and love, especially love

Faith, hope and love, especially love

That's what matters most

What matters most

God's love for us is just so amazing. If we just let it overflow from our hearts to others, it is so amazing what LOVE can do!

I have really enjoyed our Oklahoma weather this past week. Last week was beautiful Spring weather, then on Saturday, the "First Day of Spring", God gave us a beautiful snow again! Then today, it is "beautiful Spring" again! Just so incredible the change from yesterday to today, but both days were beautiful pictures, the snow and the flowers!

Just 2 more days til my 1 Year Blogiversary Giveaway! If you didn't comment on last Wednesday's post, you can comment here.

1 entry for a comment

1 entry if you are a follower

1 entry if you tell me what your favorite scripture verse is

1 entry if you'll tell me why you blog

1 entry if you tell about my giveaway on your blog



What will you win?

Get Out of That Pit by Beth Moore

31 Days of Prayer by Ruth Myers

a pretty cross necklace

and something else that I will shop for on Wednesday!

I would love to read your favorite scripture verse or the one you are memorizing this week, or something about what matters most to you, or just what your weather is like! I would just love to hear from you.

Have a wonderful week!

Sandy

PSALM SATURDAY. . .SPIRITUAL SUNDAY. . . A Prayer for Others

I have 3 people that I get Caringbridge updates for right now, and many more that I know are going through difficult times of all kinds. My heart is sad for them and thankful for my many blessings. I am trusting God for all of our answers.

Today's Psalm is a beautiful prayer for others just the way it is:

Psalm 20 NIV

May the Lord answer you when you are in distress;

may the name of the God of Jacob protect you.

May he send you help from the sanctuary

and grant you support from Zion.

May he remember all your sacrifices

and accept your burnt offerings.

May he give you the desire of your heart

and make all your plans succeed.

We will shout for joy when you are victorious

and will lift up our banners in the name of our God.

May the Lord grant all your requests,

Now I know that the Lord saves his annointed,

he answers him from his holy heaven

with the saving power of his right hand.

Some trust in chariots and some in horses,

but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.

They are brought to their knees and fall,

but we rise up and stand firm.

O Lord, save the king!

Answer us when we call!

To join Spiritual Sundays go here! You will be sooo blessed! Thank you so much, Charlotte and Ginger for hosting Spiritual Sundays! I pray God's blessings on all of you!

If you would like to be entered in my drawing to celebrate my blogiversary,

please go to that post. I would love to know your favorite scripture, and why you blog!

So Long, Insecurity Book Discussion Assignment Week 6

1. Based on Chapter 10, in all truthfulness, has your historical tendency been to view men (generally speaking) as gods? Or devils?

hmmm, I guess if I have to choose one, I would say "gods". I don't like to think that I would ever view them as either, but it's probably actually a little of both.

2. Based on Chapter 10 and your own day-to-day observances, what differences do you see between men’s insecurities and women’s?

I think men's insecurities are usually based on how they are providing for their family. which would be how they are doing as a husband and dad.



I think women's insecurities are usually based on how insecure we feel in our looks and also on how we feel we are doing as wife and mom.





I re-read the chapter, and realized that men have insecurities about their looks, too, of course I did know that!



Both genders can have insecurities related to jobs, and both genders can also feel insecure if we do not feel loved and appreciated. Actually, after re-reading the chapter, it seems that both genders have insecurities about most of the same things. Maybe, for some reason, we let ours cripple us more. (?)

3. On p.208 in Chapter 11, I suggest that women who struggle with insecurity tend to be particularly taken with 2 divine attributes: omnipotence and omniscience.


Did either of these resonate with you? If so, how?

I have never thought I was a controlling mom or wife, but sometimes I want to know everything that is going on in their lives and sometimes I wish I could fix things for them or keep them from getting hurt.



If you are reading this book, I would love to hear from you.



Just a reminder, if you would like to be entered in my drawing that I will do next Wednesday on my "blogiversary", please scroll down 2 posts to the Happy Blogiversary-Good Luck. . .
Happy Friday to all of you!

THANKFUL THURSDAY

I am sitting here home alone and thought,

"hmmm, I'll just go ahead and draft my Thankful Thursday post early, so I'll be sure to get it posted in the morning."

Then, I looked back at last week's,

I am thankful that. . .

1. God answers prayers and heals us in more ways than one!

2. God's Word is full of encouraging scripture!

3. God created the seasons!

4. Spring Break means getting some needed rest, relaxation and great family time!

5. Our daughter has chosen to come home for Spring Break!

and thought,

"hmmm, I'm still thankful for those same things. I've got to change it up some!"

So, this week,

I am thankful that. . .

1. God did heal me of the physical pains that I was having last week!

2. I am continuing to learn to be better at commiting God's Word to memory.

3. It really is Spring!

4. This week truly has been very restful, relaxing, full of great family time AND

somewhat productive!

5. We have enjoyed every minute with Kalyn!

I am also so glad that I read Laurie's Thankful Thursday post before posting this. Yes, I am so thankful for this scripture verse

COLOSSIANS 3:12

" Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience."

that tells us how to clothe ourselves daily.

I'm also thankful for

Proverbs 31:25

"She is clothed with strength and dignity;

she can laugh at the days to come."

I am joining with Greg C. over at Greg's General Store today for Thankful Thursday, and also Laurie at Women Taking a Stand.What are you thankful for? To see more thankful Thursday posts please click HERE

HAPPY BLOGIVERSARY TO ME. . .GOOD LUCK TO YOU!

A week from today is my 1 Year blogiversary, and I want to celebrate! My family still doesn't quite understand the importance of blogging to me. They are tolerant, but sometimes a little leary. I try to not let it take time away from them, and try to keep it from slowing our computer down too much.

My family all encourage me to write, but don't understand what blogging has to do with writing!

My blog has been a place of growth for me.

My blog is truly. . .The Tablet of my Heart. . .on the computer screen.

I will have a drawing next Wednesday, March 24, and give away something special.

Your name will be entered

once for a comment,

once for your favorite scripture verse,

once for telling me why you blog,

once for being a "follower" of my blog,

and

once for posting about my giveaway on your blog.

Good Luck to You!

Sandy

"Tuesday's Tasty Recipes AND To Tell the Truth"

For 4 servings you will need:

4 medium even potatoes

1 tsp. salt

2 to 3 Tbsp. melted butter

2 to 3 Tbsp. chopped fresh herbs

such as parsley, chives, thyme or sage

or

2 to 3 tsp. dried herbs of your chioce

4 Tbsp. grated Cheddar cheese

1 2/2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese

Preparation:

1. Peel potatoes if the skin is tough, otherwise just scrub and rince them.

2. Cut potatoes into think slices but not all the way through. Use a handle of a spoon to prevent knife from cutting all the way.

3. Put potatoes in a baking dish. Fan them slightly.

4. Sprinkle with salt and drizzle with butter. sprinke wil herbs.

5. Bake potatoes at 425 degrees for about 50 minutes.

6. Remove from oven. Sprinkle with cheeses.

7. Bake poratoes for another 10 to 15 minutes until lightly browned, cheese are melted and potatoes are soft inside. Check with a fork.

Tips:

You may use caraway seeds or cumin in place of herbs, if desired. Use about 1 1/2 tsp. to 4 large potatoes.

Good served with: Any meat, fish or poulty dishes or as a main dish with just a salad.

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I Timothy 6:8 NKJV

"And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content."

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Kalyn's and Mama's Favorite Cheese Baked Chicken

(Adrianne, Madasyn and all of our guys like it, too.)

*note:

I have posted this before.

I used to cook this with a stick of margarine melted in the baking dish.

I found a similar recipe that said to:Line a 9 x 13 baking dish with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray, and now I also use olive oil, instead of margarine. We liked it this way. It is better for you!

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

This is an easy recipe and easy to adjust the quantity to make however much you want--you could do it for 2, or you could do it for a crowd. We tried similar recipes that have more ingredients, and this one is still our very favorite!

I usually use:

6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 stick margarine, melted, for dipping in or olive oil

1 cup Parmesan cheese, (The kind in the jar is what we use for our recipe.)

You can cut the chicken into bite size pieces or leave the pieces whole.Dip the chicken into the margarine, then into the cheese, then place in the prepared baking dish.

Bake for approximately one hour, until golden brown.

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TORTILLA SOUP

6 Corn Tortillas (Cut in 1/2 " Strips)

1 bunch green onions

1 clove garlic

2 tsp. vegetable oil

1 r oz. can chopped green chilies

1 can beef broth and 1 can chicken broth or 2 cans chicken broth

1 cup water (I used 32 oz. box chicken broth-no water)

1 can cream of chicken soup

4 chicken breasts (cut up)

2 tsp. Worchestershire sauce

1 tsp. ground cumin

1 tsp. chili powder

pepper to taste

paprika

12 oz. velveeta (or 6 oz. mild Mexican Velveeta)

Add all ingredients expecpt cheese, tortillas and paprika.

Cook until chicken is done. Simme for 30 minutes. I cooked it on low in the Crock Pot.

Add cheese and tortilla strips right before servind and warm just until cheese melts. Sprinkle with paprika. Makes 8 cups.

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Now, "To Tell the Truth":

I have been trying to observe Lent and said I would try to

"give up Chocolate, Carbonation and Caffeine".

I have been staying completely away from the caffeine, but gave into the carbonation and chocolate! In fact, I have been craving chocolate, more than usual!

I have still been following through in having early morning time with God.

So, how are you doing?

SCRIPTURE MEMORY MONDAY. . ."a lamb without blemish or defect". . .

I am still working on the following long passage,

to memorize before Easter.

What is the scripture you are currently meditating on?

I Peter 1: 17-25NIV
Since you call on a Father who judges each man's work impartially,
live your lives as strangers here in reverent fear.
For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers,
but with the precious blood of Christ,
a lamb without blemish or defect.
He was chosen before the creation of the world,
but was revealed in these last times for your sake.
Through him you believe in God,
who raised him from the dead and glorified him,
and so your faith and hope are in God.
Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth
so that you have sincere love for your brothers,
love one another deeply,
from the heart.
For you have been born again,
not of perishable seed,
but of imperishable,
through the living and enduring word of God.
For,
"All men are like grass,
and all their glory is like the flowers of the field;
the grass withers and the flowers fall,
but the word of the Lord stands forever."