It has been a fairly relaxing week of getting ready for Christmas. It started with lots of cleaning up and laundry. Not much is picture worthy in that. Meanwhile, John went to Springville to visit family for the week. He went to visit and to help his siblings with some family things. He helped his… Continue reading Christmas is Coming
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#bethelight – Day 52
Delivery day for the food basket we are giving away as a family. Jesus taught: "That which ye have seen me do even that shall ye do." —3 Nephi 27:21 No one else has provided a better pattern for living than Jesus Christ. As we seek to emulate Him, we can improve our own lives and the… Continue reading #bethelight – Day 52
A Warrior Trusts God
Today for Warrior Wednesday I decided to go with a bunch of memes. I find this is to be a truth for most of us. We want to see before we make a move in new directions. Faith is stepping, then seeing. A Warrior trusts God. This is the real truth. When we are brave,… Continue reading A Warrior Trusts God
#bethelight – Day 51
I have been working at finding ways to spread the light of Christ that fills my heart. I gave a few dollars to the bell ringers outside a couple of stores. I gave a few dollars to a girl on a corner looking for gas money. I am trying to make a difference, even if… Continue reading #bethelight – Day 51
Black Bean and Sweet Potato Taco Filling
Ingredients 2 medium sweet potatoes, chopped into bite-size cubes 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp coriander 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper salt and pepper to taste 1 onion, diced 1 15 oz. can black beans, drained 1 c frozen corn 3 T lime juice 2 T cilantro, chopped corn tortillas Directions Place sweet potatoes… Continue reading Black Bean and Sweet Potato Taco Filling
Tofu Tacos
Ingredients 1 pkg extra firm tofu 3/4 tsp taco seasoning 2 c thinly sliced cabbage 2 green onions, chopped 1 T lime juice corn tortillas 1 small tomato, chopped Directions Cut tofu into slabs and let them drain on a paper towel for about 5 minutes. Then cut the slabs into little squares. Sprinkle the… Continue reading Tofu Tacos
#bethelight – Day 50
Sometimes it's hard to choose to be happy... but you can do it! Yesterday I had a great time with family and friends. It was happy. Today I will continue the trend. Jesus taught: "A man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth." —Luke 12:15 Sometimes possessions distract us from appreciating… Continue reading #bethelight – Day 50
Adulting 101 – Cleaning up the Crap
The peaceful evening was broken with a panicked, "Mom. Mom. Mom! The toilet is overflowing." Okay. Deal with it. Dude! There is going to be a day when you and your parents don't live in the same household. There will be a moment when you finish doing your business and flush your toilet, and the… Continue reading Adulting 101 – Cleaning up the Crap
#bethelight – Day 49
Yesterday I worked on cleaning up the kitchen... then I made dinner. I worked on dishes... then people ate and the sink filled. I cleaned off my desk... then I filled it with Christmas cards. Effort counts! Jesus taught: "Rejoice, and be exceeding glad." —Matthew 5:12 God loves us and wants us to be happy. We have… Continue reading #bethelight – Day 49
Spinach and Sun-dried Tomatoes and Tortellini with Roasted Broccoli
Ingredients 1 pkg sliced mushrooms 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 jar sun dried tomatoes 1 pkg tortellini 8 oz fresh baby spinach Cook tortellini per package directions. Cook mushrooms, onions, and garlic in a non-stick pan for about 8 minutes. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and tortellini and cook for 5 minutes. Stir… Continue reading Spinach and Sun-dried Tomatoes and Tortellini with Roasted Broccoli
