Besides, “Don’t play ball in the house,” haven’t we all heard growing up that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day”? Yet, from our teen years until you hit the senior age bracket, up to 40% of Americans don’t eat breakfast. Some figures have this number as high as 50%. Of those that do actually eat breakfast, less than 20% get a truly healthy breakfast.
Chicken in Coconut Milk (Ginataang Manok)
Recently, we had the privilege of having a Filipino pastor in our home. It was the first time he had been out of his country and I wanted to make something familiar to him. After looking up several recipes, I came upon this one. Not only were the ingredients readily available, but this dish was very easy to make.
Sit Still, My Daughter
Sit still, my daughter! Just sit calmly still!
Nor deem these days- these waiting days- as ill!
The One who loves thee best, who plans thy way,
Hath not forgotten thy great need today!
Kristin Hammett – Village Vista
About an hour from the airport, George got an email notification on his phone that Delta Airlines had tried to call. They said, “Do not proceed to
airport until you speak with us. Your flight has been cancelled.” We were on our way to the airport to return to South Africa for our 3rd term.
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Living in the Present
Living in the Present
“Live in each season as it passes: breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit.”
Henry David Thoreau
Beverly Hammett – Streams in the Desert
Greetings from sunny and hot Botswana! You would think that temperatures would be cooling down a bit, since we are now officially in the Fall season. But the last time I looked, it was over 90 degrees outside today. We did have some cooler weather last week, which was very enjoyable, but which also caused problems all its own (more about that in a minute).
Stand By Your Man, Part Five
We have been looking the past several months at different ways that a wife can stand by her husband and help him to succeed in the ministry. Remember, these principles apply not only to those in the ministry, but to any man whatever his occupation. As a wife, you are to be your husband’s cheerleader, his chief supporter, and his encourager.
Sue Gable – News From Your Next-Door Neighbor
Hi Ladies,
Even though it has been awhile since I’ve updated you all there isn’t a whole lot of news to report. God has continually been good to us up at Haven Baptist Church. We have been continuing to do our best to be faithful to our Lord and Savior as well.
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5 Things Every Girl Should Strive to Be
“…he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.” -Proverbs 15:15b
Life is full of ups and downs. It can be unpredictable at times and even feel like things are out of control. It is at those times we must exercise the joy of the Lord. So, what is the joy of the Lord? It is being thankful and content is the circumstances of life.
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If You Go Not With Me…
“If thy presence go not with me, carry us not up hence. For wherein shall it be known here that I and thy people have found grace in thy sight? is it not in that thou goest with us?”