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I Saw Faith

16 Sep

I held a woman today as she sobbed for her daughter who recently passed away.  I have not drank from that cup so I can’t imagine the debilitating pain of losing a child.  There is nothing, even with my very best intentions, I could do to ease the terrible ache in her soul.  I did experience something extraordinary in the midst of her pain.  I saw real faith.  Not the “God is good because life I going my way” faith but faith in the arena of despair.

This woman, in her profound agony, said “I trust in you, Lord”.  She is battered and beaten, breathlessly crawling her way to the throne to the feet of our Savior and she says in between sobs, “I trust you, Lord”.

Faith that doesn’t doubt God’s goodness but trusts that He is Sovereign.   Faith that says “I’m not OK”, but I will be.  Faith that says “Your will, not mine”.

I know grace is given in accordance to what we are going through but I am not sure if my faith is that unshakeable.

What I do know, is that today, in the brokenhearted face of a mother, I saw faith and hope and trust and Jesus.

Through all the pain and heartache, the victory is still ours!

~Be Blessed and be a Blessing~

Rebecca

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It’s a Wrap

13 Sep

When we are wanting to whip up something quick but delicious, you will usually find a wrap on our dinner plates. Tortillas are so versatile, you can’t go wrong (well except for that one time…but we won’t talk about here). With a little prep work you can have dinner ready in a jiffy! This recipe will make 6-8 wraps.

You are going to need 1 large green pepper, 1 large onion, 2-3 Roma tomatoes, 
 1 8oz package of fresh mushrooms and 3 cloves of garlic. Chop pepper, onion,
 tomato and mushrooms into bite size pieces and finely chop the garlic. Set aside.
 1 package (8-10) of your favorite tortillas. *You'll want to turn your oven on warm now
 and add your tortillas if you are not microwaving them*
I have chopped up 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts into bite sized pieces.
For spices you are going to need 1 1/2 tsp salt, 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder,
1 tsp of black pepper and 1 tsp turmeric.
In a large skillet heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over med-high heat.
When pan is hot add your chicken breasts and seasonings. cook
6-8 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.
In the same pan heat another tablespoon of olive and heat over med-high heat.
Add the green peppers, and onions. Cook for about 4-5 minutes or until they are starting to get tender.
Add the mushrooms and tomatoes and cook another 2-3 minutes or until the veggies are
tender add the garlic and cook a minute longer. *Please note that you may have to adjust the cooking temperature of your
stove top*
Add the chicken back in and stir well.  Turn your heat down to low.
Get your tortillas ready.  *If microwaving your tortillas do it now. I add 2-3
at a time and heat for 15-20 seconds and repeat until all tortillas are warmed*
Add filling to center of tortilla and sprinkle on your favorite
cheese ( I used a Mexican 4 cheese blend).
Wrap up like a burrito and enjoy! Makes 6-8
burritos.

Ingredients
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 large green pepper
1 large onion
2-3 Roma tomatoes
1- 8 oz. package fresh mushrooms
3 garlic cloves
olive oil
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp turmeric
6-8 of your favorite tortillas (burrito size)
Your favorite shredded cheese
 
Instructions


-Chop green pepper, onion, mushrooms and tomatoes into bite sized pieces.Finely chop the garlic set aside


-Chop chicken breasts into bite sized pieces. In a large skillet heat 2 tablespoons of olive    oil     over 


med-high heat. When pan is hot add the chicken and spices. Cook 6-8 minutes or until cooked 


through. Remove from pan.


- In the same pan add another Tablespoon of olive oil and heat over med-high heat. Add the green pepper and onion. Cook 4-5 minutes or until they are starting to get tender. Add the mushrooms and tomatoes and cook an additional 2-3 minutes or until the veggies are tender. Add garlic and cook a minute longer.


-Add the chicken back in the skillet and mix well. Turn heat down to low.


-Prepare your tortillas by heating them up a bit (if you desire) in the microwave 15-20 seconds


or in a warm oven for 5-10 minutes.


-Add a heaping spoonful in the center of the tortilla and sprinkle on your favorite shredded cheese.


-Wrap up like a burrito and enjoy! Makes 6-8 wraps.

Another great add to these wraps is fresh flat leaf Italian parsley. It gives it such a fresh summery taste! Have fun and experiment with different spices and ingredients. It is fun to get the little ones in the kitchen and let them "design" their own. Our children are more likely to try something new and enjoy it if they had a hand in helping to make it.  Thanks for visiting!

~Be Blessed and be a Blessing~
Rebecca




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We Will Never Forget

	
		11
		Sep
	

		
	

	

		
We all have our stories. Stories, that with time, our children will ask about.  Where we were, who we were with, and how we heard about it.  Stories that regardless of how much time passes will remain freshly etched in our minds and freshly felt in our hearts.


We all saw the horrific images and stayed glued to our TV’s for days.  We remember how eerily quiet the skies were and how we let our differences go to become united as a country.  In one day we saw the very worst and the very best of humanity.  We saw what one human being was willing to give up to save another human being, we saw heroism and bravery on a scale we might never actually get to witness again, and we were brought together as a country, even for just a moment, like we may never experience again.

For the brave men and women on the flights, for the first responders, for our firemen, police officers, for those who stayed back to make sure everyone got out, for those who left last, for those who went back in, for those who never came out, for the doctors, nurses, medical professionals, good Samaritans, clergymen, our brave soldiers, and all those who shed tears for the loved ones they lost-WE WILL NEVER FORGET!


God Bless the USA!!


~Be Blessed and be a Blessing~

Rebecca


 


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Awww Shucks!

	
		6
		Sep
	

		
	

	

		
I have really enjoyed my short time here on WP and have come across some awesome blogs.  I have received a few messages lately letting me know I have been nominated for a few liebster-awardawards. Thank you, I am very humbled!  Please visit and say hello to the sweet bloggers who nominated me, you won’t be disappointed!


http://alygeorges.wordpress.com/


and


http://kristenzuray.wordpress.com/


and


http://ebun23.wordpress.com/2013/09/19/the-liebster-award/


and


http://helenaalcala02.wordpress.com/


Have  nominated me for the  Liebster Award.


Here are the questions asked by http://alygeorges.wordpress.com/


MY 10 QUESTIONS FOR MY NOMINEES


1)      How has your childhood affected you?–It has shown me that with God nothing is broken.


2)      If you went back in time, is there one particular thing you would do differently?- It has all made me who I am. So I don’t think I would change a thing.


3) Is there any particular experience that has made a significant impact on your life? Being a teenage mama of a micro-preemie.


4)    If there was one thing you could do to make the world a better place, what would it be? End abuse and famine.


5)      What are the three most important things in your life? Jesus, Husband, and my chidren.


6)   What characteristic do you admire most in a person? Honesty and kindness.


7)   Is there anything you feel people don’t know about you that you wished they knew? Hmmmm…..


8)      What’s your favourite pastime? Bargain hunting and just spending time with my loves.


9)      If you had a chance to dine with three famous people, dead or alive, who would they be and what would you say to them? Jesus, Pontius Pilate, and John the Baptist.


10)  Do you have a favourite quote? If so, what does it state? I have many but this one comes to mind-“Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.” ~C.S. Lewis.


and the sweet gal over at http://kristenzuray.wordpress.com/  asked these questions.


1.)  What prayer has God answered recently? School bussing for my oldest daughter. I love that God cares about even the smallest of details!


2.)  How do you wish God will use you? I have always admired missionaries who serve abroad, but God has me content where I am.


3.)  What is your spiritual gift? Service and mercy


4.)  What is something fun you like to do? Bargain hunting and spending time with my family.


The Official Rules Of The Liebster Award
 If you have been nominated for The Liebster Award AND YOU CHOOSE TO ACCEPT IT, write a blog post about the Liebster award in which you:
 1. thank the person who nominated you, and post a link to their blog on your blog.
 2. display the award on your blog — by including it in your post and/or displaying it using a “widget” or a “gadget”. (Note that the best way to do this is to save the image to your own computer and then upload it to your blog post.)
 3. answer 11 questions about yourself, which will be provided to you by the person who nominated you.
 4. provide 11 random facts about yourself.
 5. nominate 5 – 11 blogs that you feel deserve the award, who have a less than 1000 followers. (Note that you can always ask the blog owner this since not all blogs display a widget that lets the readers know this information!)
 6. create a new list of questions for the blogger to answer.
 7. list these rules in your post. (You can copy and paste them from here.)
 Once you have written your post, and published it, you then have to:
 8. Inform the people/blogs that you nominated that they have been nominated for the Liebster award and provide a link for them to your post so that they can learn about it (they might not have ever heard of it!)


These are some blogs I have really enjoyed and think you will to! I nominate, in no particular order-


http://thevintagecouple.wordpress.com/


http://rebecajones.wordpress.com/


http://salruv7.com/


http://ahundredaffections.wordpress.com/


http://helianthusblog.com/


http://redhotinspirations.com/


If you so chose to accept here are my questions for you.


1. What is your favorite Bible verse?


2. Favorite place you’ve ever visited.


3. Favorite movie?


4. Who do you most admire?


5. Favorite season?


~Be Blessed and be a Blessing~


Rebecca

				
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Talking to our kids about Boston

	
		9
		Jul
	

	

	

		
This was something I wrote and shared on our MOPS blog right after the Boston bombing. My thoughts on talking to our children about such things–


It seems more and more we are having to be so deliberate to shield our children from never ending bad news. Shooting, war and now a bombing.


I still remember the morning more than a dozen years ago when I turned on the TV just in time to watch live as a plane took out the second tower. It was the first time I knew that I couldn’t hide the bad news from my then five year old, Alison. Minutes later my nightgown wearing barefoot daughter made her way sleepily to the living room. As she snuggled down deep next to me she knew that this morning was different. You don’t necessarily think when you are cradling your baby in your arms that one day you would have to explain evil to them. You are not prepared and I don’t think you can be. It is just one of those jump in head first and pray that what comes out is sufficient enough to be truthful and satisfying without ruining the innocence and wide eyed curiosity that only childhood can yield. How do you remind them the that here and now in my arms or at school or at grandma’s they are safe? I know we need to filter but most of the time it is unavoidable.


Several months ago. Another school shooting. This time it was Brouke’s turn to see what evil looks like. And now, an all American wholesome activity marred by destruction and devastation is plastered everywhere. The horror and destruction is all over the TV and on the lips of every adult.


It is a fine line and letting your kids steer your conversation will generally give you parameters to work with. Kids usually ask great questions and beyond what they ask is most of the time unnecessary. They will clue you in to what is in their heart and how much they can handle. With the little ones be selective, you don’t want to compromise their sense of safety. Older kids will be able to process more but all children will need extra love and reassurance. Speak scripture to them. Remind them not be worry or be anxious (Matthew 6:27) that God will deliver us from our fears (Psalm 34:4). Tell them that God will give them peace and that He is in control (Phillipians4:6-7). Remind them for every bad person their are thousands of good people. Let them get involved in making the world a better place by giving them opportunities to serve others and their community. It helps channel all their fears and gives them a sense of control over their environment. Mostly, trust your instincts. God gave you the children you have for a reason.


~Be Blessed and be a Blessing~


Rebecca


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