MariahLee

This blog post originated from my bible study in Acts. We were currently studying Acts 14. " We must through many tribulations enter the kingdom of God"  Acts 14:22 As a believer you have probably experienced the reality of this verse in your own life. Often it is through suffering that we discover the door of faith opened to us. Unlike Paul, if the choice is ours, we would (no doubt) choose the easier and shorter road, opting for comfort and convenience. However, there are no shortcuts into the kingdom of God; hence time and time again we find our faith being tried in order to produce in us the qualities that God so desires. " For to you it has been granted for Christ's sake, not only to believe in Him, but to suffer for His sake."  Philippians 1:29 "Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted..." 2 Timothy 3:12 Following Christ is not easy, in fact, it says that we too will be persecuted just as

 Seasons are like a passing breeze, they come and go so quickly. Yet when you are in the midst of one it seems to like forever until the next season will come and time is slowly ticking along. But before you realize it the change in seasons will already be coming. Oh! How we can relate this to times and seasons of life. For God says in His word that "For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven..." (Ecclesiastes 3:1) Time can seem to creep painfully slow especially when you are going through a trial in life, but just as quickly as this trial has come upon you the next season is just ahead.  "In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith - more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire - may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ." 1 Peter 1:6-7  “Count it al

So what's for dinner tonight? Here is what we have for dinner some nights. I got this recipe off the Internet but I have changed it to make it dairy-free and gluten-free. If you don't want it to be gluten-free and dairy-free you can use the underlined ingredient. And there is an added gluten-free peanut butter cookie recipe at the end that is delicious. Baked Turkey Swedish Meatballs For the Meatballs: 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil 1/2 cup minced Fresh Onion 2 cloves Garlic, Minced 20 oz. , weight Lean Ground Turkey meat 1 whole egg 1/2 cup Quinoa Flakes or Dry Bread Crumbs 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce 1/2 Tbsp. Dried Parsley 1 teaspoon ground Allspice 1/4 teaspoon ground Nutmeg For the Sauce: 14-1/2 ounces, fluid Low Sodium Beef Broth 3 Tbsp. Brown Rice Flour or another flour substitute or All-purpose Flour 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce 1/2 Tbsp. Dried Parsley 1/4 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper 1/2 teaspoon Salt, Or to taste 1/4 cup full

Lentil Soup By The Dempster Family 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil 1 Onion About 1 Tbsp. Garlic 3/4 cup Lentils (I used Green Lentils) 1/2 cup uncooked Brown Rice 2 3/4 cup Organic Broth (I used Chicken Broth) 2 tsp. dried Basil 1 tsp. dried Oregano 1 tsp. dried Thyme 1 tsp. Sea Salt 1/4 - 1/2 tsp. Black Pepper Saute the onion and garlic in the olive oil. Then throw in the lentils and uncooked brown rice. Stir well. Add the broth and spices. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 45 min., adding extra water if needed. So that there will be some liquid on the bottom. Serve hot. Enjoy! Until later, MariahLee