ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
March 10TH, 2011
If you can't see the bright side of life, polish the dull side
It's THURSDAY!
The International Day of Awesomeness
I found this little known holiday on the web and think it is a great one to celebrate today
The International Day of Awesomeness is a celebration of awesomeness. People are awesome every day, frequently don't realize it, and their feats of awesomeness are rarely recognized. We aim to fix that, with a special day to both perform and celebrate feats of awesomeness!
No one is perfect but everyone can be awesome!
When making a fire people like to join you; when cleaning the ashes you are often alone.
African proverb
Today: Pray that when you find yourself feeling alone you look for comfort not in society but in God.
NEW IN THE KITCHEN
Blueberry Popover Day
The popover, a buttery, hollow roll, is the American cousin to Yorkshire pudding. Popovers can be made either sweet or savory. But today is reserved for one flavor in particular, the blueberry popover! Think of National Blueberry Popover Day as a chance to expand your blueberry horizons beyond mere muffins!
These flaky rolls are typically made in muffin tins, and presumably got their name for the way they pop-over the top of each cup during baking.
1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour, sifted
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. melted butter or salad oil
1 cup milk, room temperature
2 large eggs
1 c. blueberries
Preheat oven to 400°. Mix flour in a bowl with salt and sugar. Add butter or oil, milk and eggs, and beat until very smooth
Fill well-greased cups in muffin tins, half full with batter. Sprinkle each one liberally with fresh blueberries
Bake in 400° oven 40 mins. for a dark brown shell with a moist interior. Bake in 375° oven 50-55 mins. for a light popover with a drier inside. Keep door of oven closed during the bake period to prevent a collapse under a draft of cold air.
Remove popovers from the oven. Turn from the pans and serve hot. Prick the popovers with a skewer if you like a dry interior. Leave them in the turned-off oven, door slightly ajar, for 8 to 10 minutes.
I've not tried this recipe but have made plain popovers and they were good so this one sounds like something I'd enjoy too. We'll have to give it a try.
PRAYERS
Lord, help us give more of our hearts to You and less to worldly concerns.
Amen
Please pray for God's protection of
our troops and HIS wisdom for their
commanders.
Lord, hold our troops in
your loving hands.
Protect them as they protect us.
Bless them and their families for the
selfless acts they perform for us
in our time of need. I ask this in the
name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.
AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters
and Paramedics and EMT's
GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
AROUND HOME
Symbols of Lent in Our Home
We probably all have a cross or crucifix in our home. If not, Lent might be a wonderful time to buy one and place it in a central place. Even a child’s drawing of Jesus’ death for us can be a powerful, stirring reminder of God’s love.
Water
A simple bowl of water can be transformed into an ongoing reminder of our journey to the font of baptism for the renewal of commitment and life in Christ.
Sand
Perhaps a bowl of sand can help us remember our journey. God led the people in their journey in the desert. Jesus himself reenacted that journey to face his own temptations. The desert can be a place of retreat, where there is a freedom from distractions. It can be a good place to be led and to face our temptations.
A Candle
Place a candle in a central place in our home. When we light this candle we we think of the Light of Jesus
A Bible
The Word is so important for us during Lent. Perhaps the prominent presence of a Bible in our home can represent for us our desire for God’s Word in our lives.
We have another winter storm coming in starting tonight through Saturday morning. One weather report I heard said we could get up to 12 inches of new snow. We'll be praying that is less not more. Take good care everyone. Friday could just be another SNOW day!
COUNTING THE DAYS
Trust in Him to Whom we all pray
May a song fill your heart every step of the way
Irish Blessing
10 DAYS UNTIL SPRING
39 DAYS UNTIL CAMPING SEASON BEGINS
Keep looking ON THE BRIGHT SIDE of things.
A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone near…
Love,
ma
1 comment:
May GOD continue to bless you and yours always. Take care my friend,
Katie
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