Author: Amy

  • What’s cookin’ this week?

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          Here’s what we’re planning to dine on at the 144 family casa… Monday dinner: shrimp, mozzarella and pasta salad (If it’s good, I’ll blog about it Saturday for my Salad Saturday feature.) Tuesday: Breakfast- banana bread, yogurt, fresh juice Dinner-Hawaiian Luau Halibut, pineapple, rice, edemame Wednesday: Breakfast- Egg white scramble with cheese…

  • Purple Pancakes: One answer to the Hot Breakfast Challenge

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    Over at The Happy Housewife, Toni has issued a Hot Breakfast Challenge for February. One not to miss a challenge, I thought I could join in by sharing something we dined on for the first time this past weekend: Purple Pancakes. And you could make these, too. Really. Here’s the disclaimer before I get too…

  • I must stop talking and get back to doing

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    Scripture: Acts 17:21 (All the Athenians and the foreigners who lived there spent their time doing nothing but talking about and listening to the latest ideas.) Observation: I’m skipping this section today. Application: I don’t know much about these people, except that they were idol worshippers, worshipping a whole collection of things, including an unknown…

  • Amazing concert, amazing family, amazing song

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    Last night my husband and I took our boys to an amazing concert by a family bluegrass band called Cherryholmes and we were blown away. The music was beautiful, energetic and you could tell this family really knows not only how to play music together, but how to have fun together. Their excitement for the…

  • Chicken Salad with Apple and Basil: Salad Saturday #6

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    I found this one to be a refreshing, crunchy twist on a chicken salad. Hope you like it, too… Chicken Salad with Apple and Basil 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 4 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon black pepper ¼ cup fresh lime juice (2-3 limes) 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar 2 Tablespoons brown sugar 4 scallions…

  • Seeking self-control, patience and more good stuff

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    Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23 22But when the Holy Spirit controls our lives, he will produce this kind of fruit in us: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23gentleness, and self control… ** I am deviating from the reading schedule this morning. But I feel this needs focus from me. Hope you don’t mind. Observation: If…

  • All good things are from God, my master

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    Scripture: Psalm 16:2 I said to the Lord, “You are my Master! All the good things I have are from you.” Observation: God is in charge of him (me) and all the good thing is his life (my life) are gifts from God. Application: On my first reading this morning I glossed right over this…

  • Wine and chocolate pairing

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    With Valentine’s Day approaching, I thought I’d share something we did on New Year’s Eve that was a lot of fun. I think it quite easily lends itself to a fun grown-up Valentine’s activity, as well. My husband found a chocolate and wine pairing box at a local store. The box contained a variety of…

  • Can our pleading change the big stuff?

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    Scripture: Exodus 32:11, 14 11But Moses pleaded with the Lord his God not to do it. “O Lord!” he exclaimed. “Why are you so angry with your own people whom you brought from the land of your Egypt with such great power and mighty acts?” 14So the Lord withdrew his threat and didn’t bring against…

  • Salad Saturday #5: Tuna two-fer

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    I made a simple tuna salad this week, taking a packet of tunafish (in water, not oil) and combined it with: a little fat free Miracle Whip the equivalent amount of fat-free plain yogurt crushed walnuts chopped apple Then after a big bike ride on Sunday I served it over romaine lettuce and spinach. The…

  • Why all the details?

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    Scripture: Exodus 28-29 I’m taking a break from the regular SOAP format this morning because I have a question: Why did God set aside so many elaborate details for Aaron, his clothes, offerings and the like? There must be a good reason because it is in the Bible and a lot of space is dedicated…

  • Sweet first grade humor

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    Last night my son saw a sweet potato on our counter and asked me what it was. I told him it was a sweet potato. He told me that when two regular potatoes are sitting next to each other, almost like they are kissing, then they are sweet potatoes. Hmm. I never knew that!

  • Could I amaze with boldness?

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    Scripture: Acts 4:13 The members of the council were amazed when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, for they could see that they were ordinary men with no special training. They also recognized them as men who had been with Jesus. Observation: Peter and John were regular guys proclaiming and doing extraordinary things.…

  • Recipe call for help

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    I’m searching for an easy, no-fail turkey barbecue sandwich/ sloppy joe-like option to serve via the crockpot this weekend. Anyone have any ideas? (I’m trying to go healthier by using turkey. But I still want it to be yummy.) PLEASE comment or email any ideas you might have… I could sure use them! (And if…

  • No more maggots from my manna

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    (I hope I didn’t gross you out with my title.  It is kind of icky.) Scripture: Exodus 16:17-20 17So the people of Israel went out and gathered this food-some getting more, and some getting less. 18By gathering two quarts for each person, everyone had just enough. Those who gathered a lot had nothing left over,…