Father and Kids Performing Wonderful Covers of Depeche Mode Songs
I can imagine some of my friends who lived thru the 80’s doing the same thing with their kids.
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12 Healthy Soups To Warm You Up All Winter Long
What are your favorite foods for keeping cozy in the winter months? All of our picks are seasonal, simple to make, and healthy. Yum!
Leaving and forgetting
LEAVING AND FORGETTING
by David Wilkerson
[May 19, 1931 - April 27, 2011]
The Holy Spirit’s message to the bride of Christ in Psalm 45 was: “Forget your
own people also, and your father’s house” (v. 10). The still, small voice was
whispering, “It’s not enough just to leave your past behind. You must also
forget it all—put it out of your mind—all past loves and distractions!”
The messenger here is saying to the bride, “Are you counting the cost as you
prepare to be united to Him? Or are you going to give Him mere lip service
after the wedding? Have you started a commitment you’re willing to finish or
does your mind wander back to things of your past—old friends, old habits,
old loves? If you commit to this marriage, you must not only leave your past
behind, you must forget it completely!”
When Jesus speaks of some who “do not forsake all” (Luke 14:33), He is speaking
of those who turn from Him and cling to idols. An idol is anything that becomes
the sole focus of our devotion—anything that possesses our time, attention,
money, love, interest.
Many husbands can rightly say they are good providers. They work long and hard,
don’t waste their money, and spend quality time with their family. But how much
time do they devote to Jesus? Do they have what I call a
“leaving-and-forgetting time”—a time when they mentally leave everything,
setting aside quality time for Jesus alone? It’s a time to set aside all
thoughts of work, family, children and say, “This is Your time, Jesus. I’m
Yours alone right now!”
The problem isn’t business or family or career. Rather, it is
“loitering”—aimlessly lounging around and wasting time. Multitudes of God’s
people spend their time endlessly loitering—idly spending time with friends
or lolling in front of a TV. We waste so many precious hours and neglect our
Lord and Savior!
Now I want to speak to wives: You have given your husband and children the best
years of your life. You are hardworking and faithful and you take good care of
your family. Yet, how much “leaving-and-forgetting time” do you give to Jesus?
How many hours a week do you shut the world out and draw close to Him?
How jealous the Lord must be over all our other loves, all the things that eat
up our time and attention. The old adage is true: It’s not the “bad” that is
the enemy of the Christian, but the “good.” It’s family, career, job, children.
Yet these things in themselves do not stand between us and the Lord. No—it’s
our loitering!
Now the Lord stands before us, asking: “Do you love Me more than these?” (John
21:15).
Called unto the fellowship
CALLED UNTO THE FELLOWSHIP
by David Wilkerson
[May 19, 1931 - April 27, 2011]
Paul the apostle wrote: “God is faithful, by whom you were called into the
fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord” (1 Corinthians 1:9).
This single verse opens us up to a truth that can see us through every storm of
life. Here is a simple truth that can keep our hearts at rest when all things
around us are shaken. Here is the Word of God that can keep us from the fear
that now grips the whole world.
The truth is this: We learn God’s faithfulness by answering our calling to
stay in fellowship with Jesus. “Called into the fellowship of His Son, Jesus
Christ” (1:9)
We are not called to trust our own intellect. We are not called to trust in
flesh, or men or anything that is of this world. Jesus calls to us, “Come to
Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” (Matthew
11:28).
Christ alone is our peace, our confidence and contentment. I have experienced
such great contentment when I see by faith my Lord in glory—loving me,
calling me into His sweet presence, telling me He is all-sufficient. I do not
have to beg or plead or fear. The more I keep looking unto Jesus in all things,
the more I know He is pleased, because without faith it is impossible to please
Him.
Sadly, many who truly love Jesus often panic in times of crisis, and they worry
and fret. They spend time trying to figure out ways to escape or endure their
trial. They do not heed His call to “come and dine” with Him. I am not
talking about spending one hour or so each day in prayer, I am talking about
focusing on Him all through the day, “Praying without ceasing” (1
Thessalonians 5:17). This is simple, quiet conversation—just talking to Him,
becoming more acquainted with Him, so that in crisis times we need not rush in
consternation to a prayer closet and wail out for help like a stranger.
He hears all cries, loud and soft, and He will always answer us in His
faithfulness.
A rarely seen shot of a very young Steve Jobs and Bill Gates. Really dig the 80’s style Steve is sporting here. Like he just came from Molly Ringwald’s place.
As for Bill, well, he looks exactly the same then as he does today. I’m not even sure he has changed out of that outfit.
Lastly, take a look at those faces. That’s some serious geek pride going on there. They own the world and they know it. Good for them.
(via Alexander Pieri)
Filled with hope, joy and peace
FILLED WITH HOPE, JOY AND PEACE!
by David Wilkerson
[May 19, 1931; April 27, 2011]
If you want the peace of God to reign in your life, you have to quit several
things:
* You must quit trying to figure out how God will work everything out.
* You must quit worrying and fretting: “Be anxious for nothing…”
(Philippians 4:6).
* You must quit telling God what you think is right for you.
* And most of all, you must quit thinking you are a failure; stop
thinking you do not please God!
One of Satan’s most effective traps for robbing Christians of peace is to
convince them they must strive in the flesh to please God. He springs this on
me all the time!
Sometimes when I need a quiet place to pray, I get in my car and drive to a
secluded spot. I can praise the Lord and enjoy His presence while looking out
over green fields and forests. But sometimes the thought hits me that I am not
doing anything for the Lord!
I pray, “Lord, I’m just not accomplishing much for Your kingdom. All I do
is pray, get messages for sermons, and go to church and preach. The whole world
is going to hell, and I’m not doing anything for You!”
Have such thoughts ever hit you? You do everything you can in order to please
the Lord, yet you do not feel holy. I hardly ever feel holy. That is true even
in my best times—even when I am preaching under the Spirit’s anointing!
You say, “You, Brother Dave? You feel at times as if you’re not doing much
for God?” Yes! The devil comes in and makes us all feel unworthy,
unfulfilled. And we lose our peace by giving in to these awful feelings!
Listen to Paul’s prayer for us: “Now may the God of hope fill you with all
joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the
Holy Spirit” (Romans 15:13).
Trust in His goodness. Believe in His love and mercy. Do not accuse Him of
being angry or upset with you or of not speaking to you. Let His peace rule in
your heart and over your whole life!
Quality is more important than quantity. One home run is much better than two doubles.
– Steve JobsThis looks like something my cousin, Walter, would do (except for the balsamic vinegar part - that’s something I would do).
ASIAN STYLE SPICY PICKLED CUCUMBERS
My mother invented this pickled cucumber recipe. She loves to buy those Albino looking variety of cucumbers, and most of the time those cucumbers get totally forgotten in the veggie crisper. So she came up with this clever way of saving these from utter shriveling.
But being the kitchen rebel that I am, I kind of spiked her recipe a bit by adding 1 more to her 2 bird’s eye chilies (if you’re not a lover of spicy food, then at least add just a pinch of chili flakes and that will be fine) and used balsamic vinegar, instead of regular white cane vinegar.
These spicy pickled cucumbers are perfect to eat with grilled meats and seafood. I personally love to eat these with Fried Whole Tilapia, even with Pork Steak and Grilled Squid… Yummm!!!
Ingredients:
4 large cucumbers, peeled and cut into batons
2 medium size red onions, sliced thin
2-3 red chilies, chopped or substitute 1 teaspoon or less red chili flakes (according to how spicy you like it)- in this I used 3 bird’s eye chilies.
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup dark soy sauce
1/3 cup water
1 tablespoon coarse salt
Procedure:
1. In a large mixing bowl, toss the cucumbers with coarse salt.
2. Add the thinly sliced red onions and chopped red chilies.
3. Combine the balsamic vinegar, soy sauce and water. Pour over the cucumbers.
4. Leave the mixture at room temperature for an hour for the cucumbers to soak and release water.
5. Cover the bowl tightly with two layers of cling and let the cucumbers soak for a day or two before eating. Can be stored in the chiller for a week.
Goddess of Scrump’s Note: These spicy pickles are also great eaten with Crispy Pork Belly or Pork Rinds (Cracklings)… Evil!!! ;)
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