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April Scriptures

History merely repeats itself.

It has all been done before.

Nothing under the sun is truly new.

Ecclesiastes 1:9

Sometimes people say, “Here is something new!”

But actually it is old; nothing is ever truly new.

Ecclesiastes 1:10

We don’t remember what happened in the past,

and in future generations, no one will

remember what we are doing now.

Ecclesiastes 1:11

Praise the Lord! Praise God in his sanctuary;

praise him in his mighty heaven!

Psalm 150:1

Praise him for his mighty works;

praise his unequaled greatness!

Psalm 150:2

Praise him with a blast of the ram’s horn;

praise him with the lyre and harp!

Psalm 150:3

Praise him with the tambourine and dancing;

praise him with strings and flutes!

Psalm 150:4

Praise him with a clash of cymbals;

praise him with loud clanging cymbals.

Psalm 150:5

Let everything that breathes sing praises to the Lord!

Psalm 150:6

If you need wisdom, ask our

generous God, and he will give it to you.

He will not rebuke you for asking.

James 1:5

I give you thanks, O Lord, with all my heart;

I will sing your praises before the gods.

Psalm 138:1

I bow before your holy Temple as I worship.

I praise your name for your unfailing love

and faithfulness; for your promises

are backed by all the honor of your name.

Psalm 138:2

This is what the Lord says:

“Be just and fair to all.

Do what is right and good,

for I am coming soon to rescue you

and to display my righteousness among you.

Isaiah 56:1

So we praise God for the glorious grace

he has poured out on us who belong

to his dear Son.

Ephesians 1:6

He is so rich in kindness and grace

that he purchased our freedom

with the blood of his Son and forgave our sins.

Ephesians 1:7

He has showered his kindness on us,

along with all wisdom and understanding.

Ephesians 1:8

As soon as I pray, you answer me;

you encourage me by giving me strength.

Psalm 138:3

Elle's Lavish Dessert

Have you ever wanted a dessert that takes minimal ingredients and only minutes to throw together but, if you didn't tell, could be mistaken for a very fancy high-end dessert. Look no further!

Ingredients

Ice cream sandwiches

Cool whip

Heath bar chocolate & toffee bits

Caramel Sauce

Chocolate Sauce

Cinnamon, optional

Directions/Assembly

Cover pan with ice cream bars. Cover in a layer of cool whip. You can repeat bars/whip if you want to make it a double layer but I do the single layer.

Sprinkle the heath bar bits on top. Freeze for at least 2 hours or overnight.

On the plate, drizzle in one direction with caramel sauce and in the other direction with chocolate sauce

Dish up a square of the dessert and dust with cinnamon.

You can make this in a small 8 x 8 pan or, for large groups, use a 9 x 13. SO incredibly delicious!

Ssh! Don't tell how easy this is and no one will know! Put any leftovers (if there are any HA!) back in the freezer

March Scriptures

John 16:32-33

But the time is coming indeed

it’s here now when you will be scattered,

each one going his own way, leaving me alone.

Yet I am not alone because the Father is

with me. I have told you all this so that you may

have peace in me. Here on earth

you will have many trials and sorrows.

But take heart, because

I have overcome the world.”

Psalm 121:7-8

The Lord will protect you and keep you

safe from all dangers.

The Lord will protect you now and

always wherever you go.

Psalm 34:7-9

The angel of the Lord encamps around those

who fear him, and he delivers them.

Taste and see that the Lord is good;

blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.

Fear the Lord, you his holy people,

for those who fear him lack nothing.

2 Thessalonians 3:3-5

But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen

you and protect you from the evil one.

We have confidence in the Lord that you are

doing and will continue to do the

things we command. May the Lord

direct your hearts into

God's love and Christ's perseverance.

3 Isaiah 54:17

No weapon forged against you will prevail, and

you will refute every tongue that accuses you.

This is the heritage of the servants

of the Lord, and this is their vindication from

me," declares the Lord.

Psalm 17:8-10

Keep me as the apple of your eye;

hide me in the shadow of your wings

from the wicked

who are out to destroy me,

from my mortal enemies who surround me.

They close up their callous hearts,

and their mouths speak with arrogance.

Psalm 91

Those who live in the shelter of the Most High

will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.

This I declare about the Lord:

He alone is my refuge, my place of safety;

he is my God, and I trust him.

For he will rescue you from every trap

and protect you from deadly disease.

He will cover you with his feathers.

He will shelter you with his wings.

His faithful promises are

your armor and protection.

Do not be afraid of the terrors of the night,

nor the arrow that flies in the day.

Do not dread the disease that stalks in darkness,

nor the disaster that strikes at midday.

Though a thousand fall at your side,

though ten thousand are dying around you,

these evils will not touch you.

Just open your eyes, and see how the

wicked are punished.

If you make the Lord your refuge,

if you make the Most High your shelter,

no evil will conquer you;

no plague will come near your home.

For he will order his angels to protect you

wherever you go. They will hold you

up with their hands

so you won’t even hurt your foot on a stone.

You will trample upon lions and cobras;

you will crush fierce lions and

serpents under your feet! The Lord says,

“I will rescue those who love me.

I will protect those who trust in my name.

When they call on me, I will answer;

I will be with them in trouble.

I will rescue and honor them.

I will reward them with a long life

and give them my salvation.”

Easy French Dip

The original recipe is by Cooking With Karli and is done in an Insta Pot. I adapted the recipe for the crock pot. Either way, so easy and delicious!

Ingredients

4 cups beef broth

2-3 lbs chuck roast

1 pkg onion soup mix

1 pkg au jus seasoning

Sandwich Supplies:

6-8 rolls (Mark likes Ciabatta rolls or French rolls)

sliced white cheese I like provolone

mayonnaise & horse radish

butter & garlic powder

Add broth, roast, onion soup mix, and au jus seasoning to your Crock Pot. Cook on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours or low for 6 to 7 hours - till roast falls apart with fork. Remove from the pot and shred. I like to return the meat to the juice, but this does make it absorb more juice (i.e., will be more 'drippy).

To make the sandwiches, toast rolls then spread with butter and sprinkle garlic or mayonnaise and horseradish (my personal favorite). Place sliced cheese on the top roll and add the shredded meat to the roll to create your sandwich. These were plenty juicy but, if you wanted, you could ladle some of the juice into small individual ramekins for dipping.

Short on time? Cut your roast up into 3 or 4 large chunks

DIY Probiotic Water Recipe

Ingredients

2 C Purified water

1/2 to 1 tsp honey (more will mean faster/stronger fermentation)

1/2 probiotic capsule

1. Combine water and honey

2. Add probiotic powder

3. Put lid on jar and shake.

4. Put on window sill for 3 days or till ready (try to keep near 70 degrees)

5. Should smell semi-sweet (see notes)

6. Strain into another glass jar and put in fridge

7. Enjoy by adding to any drink you want water. I add about 1/4 C to a drink

Save last 1/4 to 1/3 of batch, fill up with purified water and repeat steps 2 to 7 BUT skip Step #2 as your starter will give you your probiotic

If it smells like plain water - then add a bit more probiotic and honey to ferment again.

I try to use local honey as that can help with allergies

10/28 - Doubled batch 4 x 16 oz canning jars (hold approximately 2 C water each) added 1/2 tsp of honey to each jar and used 1 probiotic capsule for the 4 jars

11/5 - LOVE using this 1 Gallon large glass jar amzn.to/3v1CjLq to make a large batch and filtering off what I want to a pitcher in the fridge. With remaining brew, add more filtered water and honey and brew another batch. 1 Gallon=16C so multiply the above recipe by 8.

Limeade Apple Cider Vinegar Drink

A lot of us know that apple cider vinegar is good for us but, that taste - blech! I have discovered that the more acid I add to the drink, the more palatable it is to get down. Here is the recipe for the drink that I like to use in the mornings:

1 1/2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar

1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice

1 teaspoon stevia or other natural sweetener, optional

2 cups of cold water

Mix together, taste and add more sweetener if needed. Serve cold over ice

February '21 Scriptures

~Proverbs 3:6

In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths

DIFFERENT VERSION

In everything you do, put God first, and he will direct you

and crown your efforts with success

DIFFERENT VERSION

In all your ways acknowledge him,

and he will make straight your paths

1 Corinthians 10:31

Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do,

do all to the glory of God

Mark 12:30

Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul

and with all your mind and with all your strength.

Romans 11:36

Everything is from him and by him and for him.

Glory belongs to him forever! Amen!

Romans 12:2

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the

renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is

the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect

John 15:5

I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides

in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit, for

apart from Me you can do nothing

John 15:16

You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you

that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit

should abide, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name,

he may give it to you

1 John 1:7

But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have

fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son,

purifies us from all sin

Matthew 10:37-39

Anyone who loves their father or mother more than me is not worthy

of me; anyone who loves their son or daughter more than me

is not worthy of me. Whoever does not take up their cross and

follow me is not worthy of me. Whoever finds their life will lose it,

and whoever loses their life for my sake will find it

Matthew 6:33

But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness,

and all these things will be provided for you

Psalm 46:10

He says, “Be still, and know that I am God;

I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”

Acts 5:29

But Peter and the apostles answered,

“We must obey God rather than men.”

Colossians 3:2

Set your minds on things that are above,

not on things that are on earth

Deuteronomy 6:5

You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart

and with all your soul and with all your might

Matthew 5:6

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,

for they shall be satisfied

Psalm 37:4

Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you

the desires of your heart.

Hebrews 13:5

Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content

with such things as ye have: for he hath said,

I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee