Monday, July 31, 2023

Sunday, July 30, 2023

Apple Sauce Cookies

Fall will soon be here, and this cookie has Autumn flavors.

DEVOTION: RUTH

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Walking Humbly with God
Walking Humbly with God

Though He scoffs at the scoffers and scorns the scorners, yet He gives His grace [His undeserved favor] to the humble [those who give up self-importance]. PROVERBS 3:34 AMP 

Almost anywhere we go, we encounter people who approach life with arms thrown wide, head held high, nostrils flared, and mouth blazing. Even without a word, they seem to holler, "I am here. I am an essential being! You may need to step out of the way." Yes, God made us all, and we are all essential. However, in this life we will be a lot godlier, not to mention happier, if we leave room for others—and maybe even consider them to be more important than we are. Really? 

The New Testament book of Philippians reminds us, "Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others" (Philippians 2:3–4 ESV). That collapses the air right out of any balloon-ish pride. 




Ruth was a humble woman in her words and deeds, and God gave her grace—undeserved favor. God no longer looked at her past or the fact that she'd come from the pagan land of Moab. It only mattered who she was now—and that she walked humbly with her God. 

God, help me not to be so full of myself. Let me see others as You see them. I want to always walk humbly with You by my side. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen. 



   
"The shortest distance between a problem and a solution is the distance between your knees and the floor.
The one who kneels to the Lord can stand up to anything."

Chocolate Chip Monster Cookies




Sunday, July 9, 2023

Brownie tip

Always make brownies in muffin pans. They are all crispy outside and chewy inside. Then no one is fighting over the corner pieces lol
Use 2 boxes of brownie mix to make 24 cupcake brownies. Add an extra egg. Spray the pans very well with nonstick spray and they'll pop right out using the tip of a butter knife. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes before removing from pans.
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