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"What makes it difficult for us to see the truth about God, I think, isn't his overwhelming immensity but our overwhelming self-centeredness."  The most common view of teenagers (and possibly most adults) today is a "Moralistic, Therapeutic, Deism".  This means they think that if they are good, God will reward them.  They think that God's primary reason for existence is to make them happy.  And last but not least, they believe God is distant and uninvolved in our lives.  Kind of like we are in charge of where we're heading and God is along for the ride; like He has no influence or should have no say in what we do. Joshua says J.I. Packer also goes on to point out that although God is personal, He's not finite like we are.  "Like us He's personal; but unlike us, He is great."  I think sometimes we lose fact of this.  While we can approach the Lord in prayer, I think we're often in a bad sense like a child.  For instance...

How many times have you driven down the road only to see someone holding a sign that says something along the lines of, "Homeless, Can You Help?  God Bless".  We've seen many signs and at times have helped in either the form of cash or purchasing food to give them.  Recently on Pinterest, I saw a bag that was full of items for the homeless.  Immediately, I fell in love with this idea.  I could help someone and not even have to question giving them cash because of possible alcohol or cigarette purchase (yes this has happened to me before).  We can have these bags ready to go and in the car any time the occasion may arise.  My hope is that whoever is in the car with me can get out, pray with the person and give them something that might make their life the slightest bit easier for a short time.  In the past, I have kept from helping others because I didn't see that it'd make that much difference.  I couldn't help as much as I wanted to so I ...

Today was one of those days.  We woke up late which wasn't bad in itself.  It seemed like a great beginning.  Then it all started. Jon started complaining about one thing after another.  That alone can drive me through the roof. Joshua feeds off of Jon and since Jon was upset and whining about everything, Josh was walking around like his dog had just died.  It was a very pitiful looking "woe is me" look and whine. Lyshie got frustrated because of the boys and let them know it. Figuring we'd move through it despite their and my frustrations, lunch time came and went. Joshua was upset at only who knows what.  He thought he wanted what each of us were having to eat (leftovers for everyone), but when he got it, he whined some more. All this moved on to everyone having bad attitudes, openly being defiant and being mean to each other.  Yelling, hitting, griping, scowling, picking, bumping, grumping, sneering, and jeering.  Something had to b...

My sweet friends from my Health Nuts forum have been posting so many yummy looking recipes.  Here's some I want to give a try or have already tried and love.  Do you have any to share that doesn't contain wheat or sugar? Caramel Apples by Heidi of 101 Cookbooks Grain Free Pumpkin Cookies by Sarah, The Healthy Home Economist Roasted Pumpkin Salad by Heidi at 101 Cookbooks Pumpkin Pudding by Diane at The Whole Gang   I've actually tried this and it's so good!  I use maple syrup in place of agave. Rice Pudding - by me :) Spiced Cider by me Cream Cheese Stuffed Dates by me Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes - I don't remember who I got this recipe from.   I will say these are hands down amazing! Maple Syrup Nuts Coconut Milk Hot Chocolate by My Year Without Sugar This is all I can find for now.  If I find more, I'll will most certainly add them.  Happy Eating!

I'm getting out this old recipe to share with you all.  I've used it several times.  The only thing I don't add in is the celery salt.  I got this recipe off another site that I cannot seem to find at the moment.  Anyway, here it is.  It's not your average chicken soup recipe.  It's full of more flavor.  Below is the excerpt and health info the site I got this from. "Down through the ages, home-made chicken soup has been valued and appreciated for it’s soothing and healing qualities when it comes to colds and the flu. I decided to investigate what it is about chicken soup that makes the ailing patient feel better. Here’s what I came up with- ‘All research agrees that chicken soup helps break up congestion and eases the flow of nasal secretions. Many say it also inhibits white blood cells that trigger the inflammatory response (causing sore throats and the production of phlegm.) Chicken contains an amino acid called cysteine- released when you...