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#bethelight – Day 42

Yesterday I  was so impressed with my nephew.    He saw families sleeping on the sidewalk in 26 degree weather... a 3 year old hopping up and down to stay warm... and sprang into action!  He went to the store and bought all the blankets and coats and hats and gloves he could, went back,… Continue reading #bethelight – Day 42

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#bethelight – Day 41

Yesterday I focused on scriptures and worship.  What a stress reliever!    I was having such a great day.  It even inspired 2 fun blog posts.  Click here and here to see what inspired me yesterday. Today... being kind to people I don't really know.  This is something I have been working on for the… Continue reading #bethelight – Day 41

Menu Monday

Slow Progress is Still Progress

Eight month ago I started a new journey in health.  I had mustered all the courage I had left and visited with my doctor.  He gave me a book that changed my look at health and well being... The End of Dieting by Joel Fuhrman, M.D. (click here to get this book for yourself off… Continue reading Slow Progress is Still Progress

Recipes

African Peanut Curry

Servings: 6             Prep time: 15 minutes           Cook time: 6-8 hours Ingredients 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 medium onions, diced 2 sweet potatoes, cubed 1 Tsp curry powder 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp salt 2 c vegetable broth 1/3 c peanut butter 2… Continue reading African Peanut Curry

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Penne and Blistered Tomatoes and Olives

Servings: 2                 Prep time: 10 minutes         Cook time: 15 minutes Ingredients 8 oz whole wheat penne 1 pint grape tomatoes 2 Tbs white wine 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 Tbs pitted Kalamata olives, halved 1/8 tsp salt 1/8 tsp pepper 1/4 c fresh basil, chopped… Continue reading Penne and Blistered Tomatoes and Olives

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Wendy’s Italian White Bean and Cabbage Soup

Servings: 4     Prep Time: 15 minutes       Cook time:  35 minutes Ingredients 2 carrots, diced 2 celery stalks, diced 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tsp tomato paste 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper 4 c vegetable broth 1 15 oz can white beans, drained 2 c thinly… Continue reading Wendy’s Italian White Bean and Cabbage Soup

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Wendy’s Mac and”Cheese”

6 servings       Prep time:  30 minutes     Cook Time:  20 minutes Ingredients 1 1/2 c sweet potato or butternut squash, peeled and cubed 1/2 onion, chopped 1/4 c water reserved from cooking the sweet potato of butternut squash 1/4 cup raw cashews 1 Tbs lemon juice 1 tsp pink Himalayan salt 1 tsp… Continue reading Wendy’s Mac and”Cheese”

Scripture Sunday

Stillness Illness

I have a serious case of "stillness illness."  It is my habit to live life in a constant state of business. Work must be done.  Children must be chauffeured.  Friends and family need our attention.  Seriously.  I live a life that is a whirlwind of activity. December is no exception.  I spend my time rushing… Continue reading Stillness Illness

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#bethelight – Day 40

Yesterday was a good day as I attended a fund raiser for a sick child in our community and checked in on a sick friend.  I am more and more aware of the suffering many people are experiencing.  I just need to remember that even a sandwich can make a difference. Today is the Sabbath. … Continue reading #bethelight – Day 40