This Is My Prayer For You:

That your love will grow more and more;
that you will have knowledge
and understanding with your love;
that you will see the difference
between good and bad and will choose the good;
that you will be pure
and without wrong for the coming of Christ;
that you will do many good things
with the help of Christ
to bring glory and praise to God.
Philippians 1:9-11

Shared by Patty B.

I have been carrying this statement of faith around in my bible for many years. I am not sure where it came from or who the author is, but it really helps me to keep my focus on what is important in life, how I want to live my life, who I want to be and what my purpose in life is.

My Personal Statement of Faith

♥ I am a part of the fellowship of the unashamed.

♥ I have Holy Spirit power.

♥ The die has been cast.

♥ I have stepped over the line.

♥ The decision has been made.

♥I am a follower of Jesus.

♥ I won’t look back, let up, slow down, or back away.

♥ My past is redeemed, my present makes sense, and my future is secure.

♥ I am finished with low-living, sight-walking, small planning, smooth knees, colorless dreams, tame division, mundane talking, cheap giving, and dwarf goals.

♥ I no longer need pre-eminence, position, promotion, or popularity.

♥ I don’t have to be first.

♥ I don’t have to be right.

♥ I don’t have to be recognized, praised, regarded, or rewarded.

♥ I love by faith, lean on His presence, walk by His patience, lift by prayer, and labor by love.

♥ My face is set, my pace is fast, and my goal is heaven.

♥ My road may be narrow, my way may be rough, and my companions may be few, but my Guide is reliable and my mission is clear.

♥ I cannot be bought, compromised, detoured, lured away, turned back, deluded, or delayed.

♥ I will not flinch in the face of adversity, hesitate in the presence of the adversary, negotiate at the table of the enemy, ponder at the pool of popularity, or meander in the maze of mediocrity.

♥ I wont’ give up, shut up, or let up until I’ve stayed up, stored up, prayed up, paid up, and preached up for the cause of Christ.

♥ As His disciple, I must go ‘till He comes, give ‘till I drop, witness ‘till everyone knows, and work ‘till He stops me.
 When He comes for His own, He will have no problem recognizing me, my banner will be clear!

Author Unknown

Shared by Patty B.♥

A Little of This And A Little of That

Quotes For The Week:
      "Invest in the human soul. Who knows it might be a diamond in the rough."
                           by Mary McLeod Bethune
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HOUSEHOLD HINTS

Grass Stains

When your child comes in with fresh grass stains on jeans of any color, immediately immerse the jeans in cold water. Using dishwashing liquid and a stiff clean brush, scrub until the grass stains come out completely.
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LET'S LAUGH

These were some billboards that were getting some attention in Dallas. Here's a list of all variations of the "God Speaks" billboards. The billboards are a simple black background with white text. No fine print of sponsoring organization is included.
1) Let's meet at my house Sunday before the game. -God

2) C'mon over and bring the kids. -God

3)What part of "Thou Shalt Not..." didn't you understand? -God

4) We need to talk. -God

5) Keep using my name in vain, I'll make rush hour longer. -God

6) Loved the wedding, invite me to the marriage. -God

7) That "Love Thy Neighbor" thing... I meant it. - God

8) I love you and you and you and you and... -God

9) Will the road you're on get you to my place? -God

10) Follow me. -God

11) Big bang theory, you've got to be kidding. -God

12) My way is the highway. -God

13) Need directions? -God

14) You think it's hot here? -God

15) Have you read my #1 best seller? There will be a test. -God

16) Do you have any idea where you're going? -God

17) Don't make me come down there. - God
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Book Recommendation:

Change Your Heart Change Your LIfe
                Author Dr. Gary Smalley

Dr. Gary Samlley says: "What if I could show you a proven method of increasing your peace of mind, reducing stress to the point that it almost disappears, and increasing the satisfaction in your marriage beyond your wildest dreams? Would you be interested?

Dr. Gary Smalley says your beliefs determine your level of happiness. And to find enduring joy and peace, first learn to recognize and accept the best beliefs that have been proveded for you by the Creator to store in your heart.

This book offers a practical plan for replacing destructive beliefs with the truth that has transformed the liveds of others - proven principles that can help you change your life.
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Another Favorite Recipe fom the National Hotel Kitchen in Jamestown California:

Creme Brulee

2 cups milk

3 cups half & half

4 cups sugar

2 each vanilla bean

18 each egg yolks

Separate egg yolks and place in a large bowl and stir.

In another large bowl, combine the half & half and milk.

Mix in sugar until it is dissolved. Heat mixture in a sauce pan and add two vanilla beans.

Heat milk mixture to a simmer (169-175 degrees). Remove from heat.

Remove vanilla beans from milk mixture, place on a flat surface and split lengthwise. Then, using the dull edge of a knife, scrape out the inside of the beans. Rinse the bean pods in the warm mixture and discard the pods. Mix the scrapings from the bean pod into the milk.

Gradually add the warm milk mixture to the egg yolks, mixing constantly. The mixture should then be ladled into 4 ounce Pyrex custard cups. Then place the cups in a 4 inch deep baking pan, in a half inch of water. Place baking pan on stove top and bring water to a boil. Turn off heat and immediately cover pan with aluminum foil. Carefully place pan in convection oven preheated to 350 degrees for 25 minutes or a regular oven for 30 miutes. Do not over cook, this is crucial to the texture of the finished product.

Shared by Patty B.

Starfish Story

When you think what you say or do may not matter - remember this little story:

You may have heard the story of the young boy seen walking on a long stretch of beach that was covered with starfish. The tide had washed in the little creatures and deposited them on the beach. When the tide went out, the starfish were left stranded and dying. An old man observed the boy as he stooped down, picked up the starfish one by one, and then gently tossed them back into the sea. "young man," he said, "look at all these starfish! There are thousands of them all up and down this beach! Do you really think you're going to make a difference?" The boy stooped down, picked up another starfish, and tossed it into the ocean. "I made a difference to that one." he answered simply.

Shared by Patty B.

Always Live In View of Eternity

I have this acronym “ALIVE” on a post-it note on my desk. A dear friend introduced it to me at a time in my life when I was feelings pretty discouraged and lost. Wherever I go – this post-it note ends up on my desk in one of those little wire picture frame holders. I keep it to remind me of how I should live because it is so easy to loose track of what is important in life, what really matters and where I am going. It helps me focus on the things of God and to let go of the things that, at the time can seem immensely important, but if not of God truly are of little value. I want my life to model a person of integrity and honor, and in this world we can become so distracted by worldly things that our focus gets lost. So I keep this post-it note to bring me back so I don’t become so discouraged in life to no longer care. Days and months can go by and I can forget this little post-it note is there. But then there are days, like today, when I need it the most to remind me to “always live in view of eternity.” I hope you will copy this and put in a place where you too will be reminded of the Hope you have and where to place your focus so you can “always live in view of eternity.”

Written by Patty B.

This N That

Quote for the week

Ask yourself, "what difference will this thing we're fighting about make in ten years? In one year? In a month?


-- Author Unknown
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Book Recommendation

"Windows Of The Soul"

by Ken Gire

Windows of the Soul is a rare book, resounding with the cry for communion that is both ours and God's. With passion, honesty, and beauty, Ken Gire calls us to a fresh sensitivity to God's voice speaking through the unexpected parables that surround us: a child's need for significance...the misunderstood sadness of a Van Gogh masterpiece...the eloquence of sunlight dancing on water...


Windows of the Soul will open you eyes to a fresh way of seeig, hearing, and enjoying th presence of God in your life.

Favorite Recipe from the National Hotel Kitchen in Jamestown California

Raspberry Vinaigrette~ Their most popular dressing


1 large egg
3/4 cup granulated sugar
16 oz. or 1 pint salad oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
3/4 raspberries (pureed & strained)


Combine eggs and vinegar in blender. Slowly add 1 pint salad oil.
Add sugar and raspberries. Mix well.


Makes approximately 1 pint or 16 1oz servings.


Went with some friends (Corinne and her husband) to dinner there last night and had this dressing - Yummy!!!!