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Thursday, February 28, 2013
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Blessings and Cursings
It's been a long time since I've been here, I know. There's been way too much stuff going on...computer failure, getting and familiarizing myself with a new one, deaths, illnesses, and the list goes on and on. But I had to write this morning.
I have witnessed so many things over the past few days that, not only makes me crazy, but they make me sad. All too often we are wronged by people, then turn right around and do and say things that make us just as wrong as the one that wronged us. (And, believe me, I've done it myself and it makes me so ashamed!)
Like it or not every single thing we do is spiritual and, in choosing the way we do things, we choose to either glorify God or we choose to glorify the enemy. The Bible is clear about where attacks against our person and character comes from. It's not from people. It's from the spirits behind them.
Ephesians 6:12 tells us, "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."
When these attacks come through others who have lent themselves, knowingly or unknowingly, to be the devil's advocate or mouthpiece, Jesus reminds us in Matthew 5:44 that we are to love them anyway. He says, "But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you."
When we do this we glorify God and, at the same time, we get out of His way, so that He can deal with the problem at hand...and He WILL deal with the problem at hand...in His own way (and remember...His ways are not our ways) and in His own time. The sooner we get out of His way the sooner He can deal with it and, believe me, He can do a much better job of it than we can, because He knows how to get people from the inside. :)
I have witnessed so many things over the past few days that, not only makes me crazy, but they make me sad. All too often we are wronged by people, then turn right around and do and say things that make us just as wrong as the one that wronged us. (And, believe me, I've done it myself and it makes me so ashamed!)
Like it or not every single thing we do is spiritual and, in choosing the way we do things, we choose to either glorify God or we choose to glorify the enemy. The Bible is clear about where attacks against our person and character comes from. It's not from people. It's from the spirits behind them.
Ephesians 6:12 tells us, "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."
When these attacks come through others who have lent themselves, knowingly or unknowingly, to be the devil's advocate or mouthpiece, Jesus reminds us in Matthew 5:44 that we are to love them anyway. He says, "But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you."
When we do this we glorify God and, at the same time, we get out of His way, so that He can deal with the problem at hand...and He WILL deal with the problem at hand...in His own way (and remember...His ways are not our ways) and in His own time. The sooner we get out of His way the sooner He can deal with it and, believe me, He can do a much better job of it than we can, because He knows how to get people from the inside. :)
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Missing In Action
Greetings, Sweet Sisters!
I just wanted to let you know that due to a fatal computer crash I have, for the most part, been missing in action as far as my blog and Facebook are concerned. Life's been busy and I've got much to share. I am, however, in the "getting to know you" process of a new computer and, hopefully, will be back in the swing of things soon.
While I'm here I'd also like to thank everyone who has sent cards and letters to my Aunt Linda, and would like to encourage others to do the same. She was recently sent home from the hospital on hospice and messages of love, hope, and encouragement go a long way to lift the spirits of one who is, for the most part, confined to the bed. For those that are interested in doing so, please, send cards, letters, and messages of hope to:
Linda Lemmons
c/o Rebecca Knox
209 S. Paine St.
Liberal, MO 64762.
Aunt Linda likes irises and collects angels. Thanks so much!!! And may God richly bless you for your kindness!
Well, that's it for now. You all have a great evening and I'll be with you again soon.
God bless all here!
All My Love,
~Rebecca
I just wanted to let you know that due to a fatal computer crash I have, for the most part, been missing in action as far as my blog and Facebook are concerned. Life's been busy and I've got much to share. I am, however, in the "getting to know you" process of a new computer and, hopefully, will be back in the swing of things soon.
While I'm here I'd also like to thank everyone who has sent cards and letters to my Aunt Linda, and would like to encourage others to do the same. She was recently sent home from the hospital on hospice and messages of love, hope, and encouragement go a long way to lift the spirits of one who is, for the most part, confined to the bed. For those that are interested in doing so, please, send cards, letters, and messages of hope to:
Linda Lemmons
c/o Rebecca Knox
209 S. Paine St.
Liberal, MO 64762.
Aunt Linda likes irises and collects angels. Thanks so much!!! And may God richly bless you for your kindness!
Well, that's it for now. You all have a great evening and I'll be with you again soon.
God bless all here!
All My Love,
~Rebecca
Saturday, January 19, 2013
It's That Time Of Year Again
It's a beautiful, sunny day here in southwest Missouri in
mid-January and an annual event that brings tears of joy to my weary
spirit is occurring even as I type this. Amidst trials and tribulations
hope blooms anew and the promise of spring is whispered. My little purple crocuses are blooming once again, and even the honeybees were out!
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
I'm Asking For Your Help With Something Special
Dear Ladies,
I'm writing to ask a favor of you. I have a very close and dear-to-me aunt that has been sent home from the hospital on hospice. I have decided to surprise her with a card shower and I am asking for your help. If you are willing to do so, please, address any cards, letters, and messages of love, hope and blessing to her in care of myself, and I will hand deliver them to her. Please address as follows...
Linda Lemmons
c/o Rebecca Knox
209 S. Paine St.
Liberal, MO 64762
Aunt Linda loves irises...especially purple ones and she loves her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with all her heart. She's been a blessing and encouragement to so many people over the years, including myself, and I'd like to do something really special for her while I can. Thank you so much in advance for helping me out with this! It means a lot!
All My Love,
~Rebecca
I'm writing to ask a favor of you. I have a very close and dear-to-me aunt that has been sent home from the hospital on hospice. I have decided to surprise her with a card shower and I am asking for your help. If you are willing to do so, please, address any cards, letters, and messages of love, hope and blessing to her in care of myself, and I will hand deliver them to her. Please address as follows...
Linda Lemmons
c/o Rebecca Knox
209 S. Paine St.
Liberal, MO 64762
Aunt Linda loves irises...especially purple ones and she loves her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with all her heart. She's been a blessing and encouragement to so many people over the years, including myself, and I'd like to do something really special for her while I can. Thank you so much in advance for helping me out with this! It means a lot!
All My Love,
~Rebecca
Monday, January 7, 2013
Clean-Up-The-Leftovers Pizza?
In an earlier post I shared my intent to plan January's menus around what's on hand and, thus far, I've done pretty well with it. But I had to tell you about what I did last night.
Now, granted, when I tell you about it it is going to sound absolutely repulsive. Even as I was making it I was thinking, "Yuck!", but I have to say, what I did turned out to be absolutely delicious and, even my son who, truthfully, was afraid to even try it at first, agreed that it was one of the best pizzas I have ever made!
I started with my usual recipe of homemade pizza crust. Then I topped it with the following...
- leftover pasta sauce from Friday night's spaghetti and meatballs
- a generous dash of oregano (to give it that distinct 'pizza' flavor)
- one can of sliced mushrooms, drained
- about a 1/2 cup of Saturday night's butter and garlic penna pasta (I took scissors and cut each piece of penna into 1/4-inch slices...what made me think of this was the fact that I've actually seen 'macaroni and cheese' pizza advertized...I've always thought, "Pasta on top of pizza? Gross!" but it was actually quite tasty! And the wheat pasta that we use holds up very nicely.)
- Sunday afternoon's leftover turkey Italian sausage and roasted Italian-seasoned potatoes (sliced thin...there was only about 4 1 1/2-inch pieces of the sausage and about the same number of and size of potatoes)
- a couple of handfuls of mozzarella cheese
- and a generous sprinkle of Parmesan
That's all there was to it! A lot of leftovers used up out of the fridge, a lot of empty dishes in the sink, dollars saved, and a delicious and unusually flavored pizza that was very filling...AND there were enough slices leftover from that for lunch today!
I determined to be creative after the first of the year and this was one of the boldest steps I've taken thus far. It encourages me to be even bolder in the days ahead!
Have a blessed day, Sweet Ladies!
All My Love,
~Rebecca
Now, granted, when I tell you about it it is going to sound absolutely repulsive. Even as I was making it I was thinking, "Yuck!", but I have to say, what I did turned out to be absolutely delicious and, even my son who, truthfully, was afraid to even try it at first, agreed that it was one of the best pizzas I have ever made!
I started with my usual recipe of homemade pizza crust. Then I topped it with the following...
- leftover pasta sauce from Friday night's spaghetti and meatballs
- a generous dash of oregano (to give it that distinct 'pizza' flavor)
- one can of sliced mushrooms, drained
- about a 1/2 cup of Saturday night's butter and garlic penna pasta (I took scissors and cut each piece of penna into 1/4-inch slices...what made me think of this was the fact that I've actually seen 'macaroni and cheese' pizza advertized...I've always thought, "Pasta on top of pizza? Gross!" but it was actually quite tasty! And the wheat pasta that we use holds up very nicely.)
- Sunday afternoon's leftover turkey Italian sausage and roasted Italian-seasoned potatoes (sliced thin...there was only about 4 1 1/2-inch pieces of the sausage and about the same number of and size of potatoes)
- a couple of handfuls of mozzarella cheese
- and a generous sprinkle of Parmesan
That's all there was to it! A lot of leftovers used up out of the fridge, a lot of empty dishes in the sink, dollars saved, and a delicious and unusually flavored pizza that was very filling...AND there were enough slices leftover from that for lunch today!
I determined to be creative after the first of the year and this was one of the boldest steps I've taken thus far. It encourages me to be even bolder in the days ahead!
Have a blessed day, Sweet Ladies!
All My Love,
~Rebecca
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