Homekeeper’s Journal ~ Thursday, May 27th

What’s cooking in my kitchen this week is …… Crock pot beans with pork, and cornbread.

The one thing that needs to be done the around here the most is …… mopping.

On my mind today …… A certain family and their church! :D

Something that makes me feel rather touchy ……..  People joking about something they shouldn't!!!


One goal for this week is …..  Make healthier choices


What I’m reading ……   The book of Joshua in my KJV Bible


One individual I am praying for ….. A member of my church, who is having a hard time.


I am looking forward to …… Tuesday night!


On the Back Burner of my mind …… A lot of things!


I see God moving ……. Most definitely  in my life :D

Bible Survival Quiz 3

Quiz Three

You will find my story in the Old Testament, which records the physical and spiritual path of my life. My treacherous ways set into motion a string of events. I fled my home, married sisters, wrestled an angel, and finally reconciled with my family and with God. How much of my story do you remember? If you can answer the questions on my test, I will reward you with a map of the island. How you navigate your spiritual life depends on your relationship with God.

I am:




1. The Bible says that Esau sold Jacob his birthright because he thought:
a. Jacob ws entitled to it.
b. he would die from hunger and would have no use for it.
c. Isaac favored Jacob and would deny the birthright to Esau.
d. Jacob would eventually return his rights to him.



2. What did Jacob wear to make his father, whose eyes were dim with age, think he was hairy like Esau?



3. After Jacob stole Esau's birthright and blessing, his father told Jacob to go to the house of his uncle ________.



4. "And he dreamed, and behold a _______ set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven: and behold the angels of God ascending and descending on it."



5. What was the name of Laban's daughter, whom Jacob loved best?
a. Rachel
b. Leah
c. Rebekah
d. Sarai



6. "And Jacob served __________ years for Rachel; and they seemed unto him but a few days, for the love he had to her."



7. After many years, Jacob left Laban's house. Why?



8. True or False: Jacob tried to flee Laban's house in secret.



9. True ot False: When Jacob left Laban, as part of their covenant, Laban made Jacob promise not to take any more wives.



10. God promised Jacob that:
a. he would be the father of kings.
b. all who hated him would be cursed.
c. he would have seven hundred wives.
d. he would be greater than Abraham.



11. True or False: Jacob was renamed Israel.



12. Jacob's favorite son was Joseph because Joseph was:
a. comely
b. the eldest
c. Rachel's son
d. the son of his old age



13. After Joseph disappeared, Jacob didn't see him again until Joseph was:
a. living in Egypt
b. the father of two sons
c. a member of Pharoah's royal court
d. all of the above



14. True or False: Jacob's sons started the twelve tribes of Egypt.



15. True or False: After Jacob died, the Egyptians mourned him gor seventy days.

If you answered at least thirteen questions correctly, you won a map of the island.

As you learned, I began life thinking treachery was the way to get what I wanted. But God protects His servants in spite of themselves.

God disciplined me, and believe me, that was no fun! First, He allowed me to be the victim of deception. He wrestled with me in the desert. And He allowed me to live in fear of my brother. Thankfully, Esau proved himself to be a bigger man than I. My brother forgave me.

After my trials, I emerged victorious and spiritually mature. In hindsight, I'm grateful for His discipline.

Behold! I see someone I recognize.

I wish you well on the next test.

Think about His will for your life.

He shall

redeem their soul from deceit and violence:

and precious shall their blood be in his sight.

Psalm 72:14

Homekeeper’s Journal ~ Tuesday, May 25th

What’s cooking in my kitchen this week is …… not really sure yet! :D

The one thing that needs to be done the around here the most is …… there's a lot that needs to change here, in a lot of different areas!

 

If someone went through my trash, they’d think …… "wow, these people drink a lot of milk." We have six gallons in the fridge right now.

A memory of mine that involves the smell of vanilla …….is baking my Christmas cookies with my cousins and granny.

My mind keeps on wandering back to …….My relationship with God, and how I can help it grow stronger!

I need God’s grace to …..for everything in my life! Where would I be without God? Lost, hopelessly lost.

Something that I am anticipating is ……God moving in my life. I know something BIG is about to happen! Thank you Lord!

Giveaway at While I'm Waiting

I found another give away, from the blog While I'm Waiting. 

This book is for men, But if your a girl you could enter for your brother, father, or any other male in your life! :D Good luck!

"Today's society has emasculated men and brought the standard of manhood to mere ruins. Rarely can you find a man who truly understands what God created men to be.

Aside from a whole generation of men that no longer embrace masculinity, those men, who are now fathers are not teaching their sons what God intends for them. It is an epidemic that has been brought to the attention of John Eldredge who wrote the book Wild at Heart to help men re-claim their God-given masculinity. This book has been simply incredible inspiration to me, and perhaps the most influential book I have read with the exception of the Bible.


NOTE: This book is NOT  for young ladies. It deals with some personal "guy stuff" and is not appropriate for girls, although, wives, and mommas to boys, I would greatly encourage to read this book in order to catch a glimpse of the masculine heart.
HOWEVER, I would encourage girls out there to enter for your brother or dad who could greatly benefit from reading this inspiring book =)"

 Angel Food Cake

12 Egg whites
1 1/2 tsp Cream of tartar
1 1/2 cups Sugar divided
1 1/2 tsp Vanilla
1/2 tsp Almond extract
1 cup Sifted cake Flour
1/4 tsp Salt
Whipped cream topping
Fresh strawberry lightly covered in Sugar and water
Oven Temp ~ 375°
Cake Baking Time ~ 30 - 40
Preheat oven,
Using a mixer beat egg whites with cream of tartar on high speed until foamy . Add 3/4 cup of the sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating constantly until sugar is dissolved* and whites are glossy and stand in soft peaks. Beat in flavorings. Sift together flour, remaining sugar and salt. Sift about 1/2 cup of the flour mixture over whites and gently fold just until flour disappears. Repeat, folding in remaining flour mixture 1/2 cup at a time. Pour into ungreased 10 x 3 3/4-inch Angel Food pan. Gently cut through batter with metal spatula.Bake in preheated oven until top springs back when lightly touched with finger. Invert cake in pan on funnel or bottle neck. Cool completely, about 1 1/2 hours. With narrow spatula or knife, loosen cake from pan and gently shake onto serving plate. Let the cake cool. Add whipped topping and strawberries.

Bible Survival Quiz 2 Answers

My name is: Job





1. When Job was tested, how many sons and daughters did he have?

Seven sons and three daughters. 1:2

2. True or False: Job was so concerned about sin that he made sacrifices to the Lord on behalf of his sons, lest they had unintentionally sinned.

True. 1:5

3. Why did Satan say that Job had been faithful to God?

Satan claimed Job had been faithful only because the Lord had blessed him---because he had never been tested. 1:10-11

4. Where had Satan been before he approached God?

"From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down it." 1:7

5. The oxen and donkeys and all but one servant tending them were slaughtered by:
a. Egyptians
b. Assyrians
c. Chaldeans
d. Sabeans

d. Sabeans. 1:14-15

6. The sheep and all but one of the servants tending them were destroyed by:
a. a pck of wolves
b. fire falling from heaven
c. Chaldeans
d. a flood

b. fire falling from heaven. 1:16

7. The camels and all but one servent were killed by whom?

The Chaldeans. 1:17

8. Job's children were killed by:
a. Assyrians
b. fire
c. wind
d. hail

c. wind. 1:19

9. True or False: Job's children were still small when they were mortally wounded.

False. 1:4, 13

10. True or False: Job shaved his head when he found out about his losses.

True: 1:20

11. Job said,"_______ came I out of my mother's womb, and _______ shall I return thither: the Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord."

naked, naked. 1:21

12. When Satan placed boils on him, Job scratched them with:
a. broken pottery
b. his fingernails
c. the dull edge of a knife
d. the tip of a stick

a. broken pottery. 2:8

13. How many friends arrived to comfort Job?

three. 2:11

14. What were their names?

Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite. 2:11

15. True or False: Job's friends didn't speak to him for seven days and seven nights.

True. 2:13

Homekeeper’s Journal ~ Thursday, May 20th

In My Kitchen …… We are still working on our 30 friendship cake! We will be cooking it this weekend!!

On My Mind ….. A few things, and people! Mostly good though!

One Big Goal For This Week …. Exercise!

Something I Would Like To Do …. Working on my "church folder", and lessons for the children's church.

It Means A Lot To Me …… When people go an extra mile to help someone!

I am looking forward to …… November still! N.Y.C trip to Orlando!

On the Back Burner of my mind …… A few things, some of which shouldn't be there...