Scriptures / Sunday Chat - Prayer

After this manner therefore pray ye: 

Our Father which art in heaven, 

Hallowed be thy name. 

Thy kingdom come, 

Thy will be done in earth, 

as it is in heaven. 

Give us this day our daily bread. 

And forgive us our trespasses, 

as we forgive our trespassors  

And lead us not into temptation, 

but deliver us from evil: 

For thine is the kingdom, 

and the power, and the glory, 

for ever. 

Amen. 

Matthew 6:9-13 

Pray without ceasing

1 Thessalonians 5:17

Devote yourselves to prayer,

 being watchful and thankful. 

Colossians 4:2 

 

The Lord would speak to 

Moses face to face, 

as one speaks to a friend.  

Exodus 33:11 

Come close to God, and  

God will come close to you. 

James 4:8 

And pray in the Spirit  

on all occasions with all  

kinds of prayers and requests.  

With this in mind,  

be alert and always keep  

on praying for all the Lord’s people. 

Ephesians 6:18 

Do not be anxious about anything,  

but in every situation,  

by prayer and petition,  

with thanksgiving,  

present your requests to God. 

Philippians 4:6 

 

Then Jesus said to the disciples,  

“Have faith in God.  

I tell you the truth,  

you can say to this mountain,  

‘May you be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’  

and it will happen.  

But you must really believe it will happen  

and have no doubt in your heart.  

I tell you, you can pray for anything,  

and if you believe that you’ve  

received it, it will be yours.  

But when you are praying,  

first forgive anyone you are  

holding a grudge against,  

so that your Father in heaven  

will forgive your sins, too.” 

Mark 11: 22-25 

 

“What do you mean,  

‘If I can’?” Jesus asked.  

“Anything is possible if a person believes.” 

Mark 9:23 

Jabez cried out to  

the God of Israel,  

“Oh, that you would bless me  

and enlarge my territory!  

Let your hand be with me,  

and keep me from harm  

so that I will be free from pain.”  

And God granted his request. 

1 Chronicles 4:10 

Yet you don’t have what you want  

because you don’t ask God for it. 

James 4:2 

 

With God’s power working in us,  

he can do much, much more  

than anything we can ask or think of. 

Ephesians 3:20  

Until now you have not asked  

for anything in my name.  

Ask and you will receive,  

and your joy will be complete. 

John 16:24 

 

Happy are those who hear  

the joyful call to worship, 

 for they will walk in the  

light of your presence, Lord. 

They rejoice all day long  

in your wonderful reputation. 

They exult in your righteousness. 

You are their glorious strength. 

 It pleases you to make us strong. 

Psalms 89:15-17 

 

Blessed is the one 

  who does not walk  

in step with the wicked 

or stand in the way that sinners take 

 or sit in the company of mockers, 

but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, 

 and who meditates on his law day and night. 

That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, 

 which yields its fruit in season 

and whose leaf does not wither— 

 whatever they do prospers. 

Psalm 1:1-3 

 

Always be joyful.   

Never stop praying.  

Be thankful in all circumstances,  

for this is God’s will for you  

who belong to Christ Jesus. 

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 

Be still and know that I am God 

Psalm 46:10 

Jesus replied, 

“But even more blessed are 

all who hear the word of God 

and put it into practice.” 

Luke 11:28 

  

Caesar Salad Dressing from Mayonnaise

The reason I love this recipe so much is that it uses mayonnaise instead of eggs - and that makes it last in the fridge....so much longer! It has a full bodied taste and the sour cream gives it a rich fullness.  

All of the flavors shine through and it is one of my favorite go to's. I also love it as a dipping sauce for grilled or poached chicken - yum!

 Servings: 4

Ingredients

DRESSING:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 1/2 tsp anchovy paste
3 cloves garlic - , pressed with a garlic press, grated, or finely minced
1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
2 - 3 Tbsp lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 - 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/4 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper - , depending on your tastes
1/4 cup finely shredded fresh parmesan cheese
Salt to taste
Croutons or pork rinds
SALAD:
1 large head Romaine lettuce - , chopped
1/2 cup shredded or shaved Parmesan cheese

Steps

DRESSING:
Mix mayonnaise, anchovy paste, olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, salt, and garlic and stir. Whisk in sour cream and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Place in airtight container in the refrigerator until serving.

Scott's Chili Recipe

My girlfriend's husband is Scott. She has spent a LOT of time over the years trying to perfect the perfect chili recipe and this is it. Mark loves this packaged in individual freezer bags that are the perfect individual size for him to put over a hotdog. When a man is in heaven with a chili dog - you are happy to oblige.

Scott's Favorite Chili

 

Servings: 6 to 8

Ingredients

2 1/2 lb 85% lean ground meat
2 tsp salt
3/4 tsp baking soda
2 Tbsp oil
1 large yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 Tbsp ancho chili powder
1 Tbsp chipotle power
1 Tbsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp cinnamon
2 Tbsp cornmeal
3 C beef broth
28 oz can crushed tomatoes
1/4 C tomato paste
1 Tbsp molasses (optional)
1 Tbsp lime juice

Steps

Combine ground beef, salt, baking soda and 1 Tbsp water.
Using your hands, mix till evenly combined.
Let sit on counter for 20 minutes.
Over medium heat, heat the oil.
Add onions, garlic, red pepper and cook till softened - 4 to 6 minutes.
Add beef and increase heat to high. Cook till brown 10 to 12 minutes (beef will release a lot of liquid, do not drain till instructed).
Add chili powders, cumin, oregano, coriander, paprika and cinnamon. Cook stirring frequently for 1 to 2 minutes until well mixed and fragrant.
Stir in cornmeal, broth, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste and molasses and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 2 hours.
Skim off excess fat off the surface. Stir in lime juice, then taste and adjust seasoning if needed. For thinner chili, add a bit of water. To thicken, continue cooking uncovered.

Notes

Add 1/2 fresh chili poblano or jalapeno 

 

Sunday Chat / Scriptures: Worry and Faith

Be strong in the Lord 

and in his mighty power. 

 Put on all of God’s armor so 

that you will be able to stand firm 

against all strategies of the devil. 

For we are not fighting against 

flesh-and-blood enemies, 

but against evil rulers and 

authorities of the unseen world, 

against mighty powers 

in this dark world, 

and against evil spirits 

in the heavenly places. 

Therefore, put on every 

piece of God’s armor 

so you will be able to resist the 

enemy in the time of evil. 

Then after the battle 

you will still be standing firm. 

Stand your ground, 

putting on the belt of truth and 

the body armor of 

God’s righteousness. 

For shoes, put on the peace 

that comes from the Good News 

so that you will be fully prepared. 

In addition to all of these, 

hold up the shield of faith to 

stop the fiery arrows of the devil.

Put on salvation as your helmet, 

and take the sword of the Spirit, 

which is the word of God. 

Pray in the Spirit at all times 

and on every occasion. 

Stay alert and be persistent 

in your prayers 

for all believers everywhere. 

Ephesians 6:10-18

Watch out for your great enemy, 

the devil. 

He prowls around like a roaring lion, 

looking for someone to devour. 

Stand firm against him, 

and be strong in your faith. 

Remember that your family of believers 

all over the world is going through 

the same kind of suffering you are. 

1 Peter 5:8-9 

 When the devil had 

finished tempting Jesus, 

he left him until 

the next opportunity came. 

Luke 4:13

The temptations in your life 

are no different from 

what others experience. 

And God is faithful. 

He will not allow the temptation 

to be more than you can stand. 

When you are tempted, 

he will show you a way out 

so that you can endure.

1 Corinthians 10:13

 I cried out, “I am slipping!” but 

your unfailing love, O Lord, 

supported me. 

When doubts filled my mind, 

 your comfort gave me 

renewed hope and cheer. 

Psalm 94:18-19 

So humble yourselves before God. 

Resist the devil, 

and he will flee from you. 

Come close to God, 

and God will come close to you. 

 James 4:7-8 

I prayed to the Lord, 

and he answered me. 

 He freed me from all my fears. 

Those who look to him for help 

will be radiant with joy; 

 no shadow of shame will 

darken their faces. 

In my desperation I prayed, 

and the Lord listened; 

 he saved me from all my troubles. 

For the angel of the Lord is a guard; 

 he surrounds and defends 

all who fear him. 

Psalm 34:4-7 

The Lord is my light and my salvation— 

 so why should I be afraid? 

The Lord is my fortress, 

protecting me from danger, 

 so why should I tremble? 

Psalm 27:1 

 Give all your worries and cares to God, 

for he cares about you. 

1 Peter 5:7 

Take delight in the Lord, 

 and he will give you 

your heart’s desires. 

Commit everything you do 

to the Lord. 

 Trust him, and he will help you. 

Psalm 37:4-5 

 “I am leaving you with a gift—

peace of mind and heart. 

And the peace I give is a gift 

the world cannot give. 

So don’t be troubled or afraid. 

John 14:27 

Can all your worries 

add a single moment to your life? 

And if worry can’t accomplish 

a little thing like that, 

what’s the use of worrying 

over bigger things? 

Luke 12:25-26 

 “That is why I tell you 

not to worry about everyday life—

whether you have enough food and drink, 

or enough clothes to wear. 

Isn’t life more than food, 

and your body more than clothing? 

Look at the birds. 

They don’t plant or harvest

or store food in barns, 

for your heavenly Father feeds them. 

And aren’t you far more valuable to him 

than they are? 

“So don’t worry about tomorrow, 

for tomorrow will bring its own worries. 

Today’s trouble is enough for today. 

Matthew 6:34 

God is love, 

and all who live in love live in God, 

and God lives in them. 

And as we live in God, 

our love grows more perfect. 

So we will not be afraid 

on the day of judgment, 

but we can face him with confidence 

because we live like Jesus here in this world. 

Such love has no fear, 

because perfect love expels all fear. 

If we are afraid, it is for fear of punishment, 

and this shows that we have not 

fully experienced his perfect love. 

1 John 4:16-18 

For the Spirit God gave us 

does not make us timid,

but gives us power, love and self-discipline.

2 Timothy 1:7

Can all your worries 

add a single moment to your life? 

And if worry can’t accomplish 

a little thing like that, 

what’s the use of worrying 

over bigger things? 

Luke 12:25-26 

 “That is why I tell you 

not to worry about everyday life—

whether you have enough 

food and drink, 

or enough clothes to wear. 

Isn’t life more than food, 

and your body more than clothing? 

Look at the birds. 

They don’t plant or harvest

or store food in barns, 

for your heavenly Father feeds them. 

And aren’t you far more valuable to him 

than they are? 

“So don’t worry about tomorrow, 

for tomorrow will bring its own worries. 

Today’s trouble is enough for today. 

Matthew 6:34 

Be still in the presence of the Lord, 

 and wait patiently for him to act. 

Psalm 37:7 

The righteous person faces 

many troubles, 

 but the Lord comes 

to the rescue each time. 

Psalm 34:19 

I pray that God, the source of hope, 

will fill you completely 

with joy and peace 

because you trust in him. 

Then you will overflow 

with confident hope 

through the power of the Holy Spirit. 

Romans 15:13 

We can make our plans, 

 but the Lord determines our steps. 

Proverbs 16:9 

Jesus replied, “You don’t understand 

now what I am doing, 

but someday you will.” 

John 13:7 

Commit everything you do to the Lord.

Trust him, and he will help you 

Psalm 37:5 

Trust in the Lord with all your heart; 

 do not depend on your own understanding. 

Proverbs 3:5

All praise to God, 

the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. 

God is our merciful Father and 

the source of all comfort. 

He comforts us in all our troubles 

so that we can comfort others. 

When they are troubled, 

we will be able to give them 

the same comfort God has given us.

For the more we suffer for Christ, 

the more God will shower us with 

his comfort through Christ. 

Even when we are weighed down with troubles, 

it is for your comfort and salvation! 

For when we ourselves are comforted, 

we will certainly comfort you. 

Then you can patiently endure 

the same things we suffer. 

We are confident that 

as you share in our sufferings, 

you will also share in the comfort God gives us. 

2 Corinthians 1:3-7 

What shall we say about 

such wonderful things as these? 

If God is for us, 

who can ever be against us? 

Romans 8:31 

Don’t worry about anything; 

instead, pray about everything. 

Tell God what you need, 

and thank him for all he has done. 

Then you will experience God’s peace, 

which exceeds anything 

we can understand. 

His peace will guard your 

hearts and minds 

as you live in Christ Jesus. 

Philippians 4:6-7

Make Your Own Oat Milk

I am notorious for buying poor quality milk. It usually has a lot of bad ingredients but, in my defense, it tastes great!😂 I don't drink a lot of milk but do have it every day in my coffee and occasionally mixed with my OWYN chocolate protein powder. I did some research and oat milk is so easy to make. You can also adjust the flavorings to your desired taste.

Servings: (makes 1 litre of oat milk)

Ingredients

1/2 cup (50g) rolled oats (gluten free or any other types will do)
4 C water (at room temperature)
 
OPTIONAL
salt
vanilla
cinnamon or other spice
stevia or honey

Steps

Combine ingredients in a blender and blend for one minute (until oats are very fine and well mixed).
Strain through a fine mesh fabric (like cheesecloth).
Squeeze out all liquid from the oat residue (but not too much or you’ll get the slime).
Pour in a fridge jug or bottle and consume within a week.
Shake well each time before using.

Notes

I don't let the oats sit in the water before blending as this makes it slimey. 

The oat milk is thin/watery in texture but it has a rich flavor and feels filling. I love that I always have the ingredients on hand, know exactly what is going in to my milk and it is so easy to make. Let me know if you try this.