Calling for Prayer Warriors

Rather than rewrite a post, I'm just posting the link to the one I received in my email. Please pray for this family! Click here!

Did the world stop where you are?

Sorry, I just couldn't resist the question.
Those that know me, know I don't cook very often. My hubby and I agreed before we got married that he would cook, I would clean. (It works for us!)
I just couldn't let two pounds of hamburger go bad. Especially with our finances as bad as they are. (we pulled it out of the freezer sunday to make dinner that night and ended up just snacking because we were feeling lazy) So, I hunted down a recipe, followed directions I remembered from a post at A Call to Higher Places.

Here's the recipe I followed:
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
8 oz cheddar cheese
1 c. quick oats
1 med onion chopped finely
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 lbs ground beef
1 1/3 c ketchup
1 c packed brown sugar
3 tsp prepared mustard

In a large bowl beat eggs and milk. Stir in cheese, oats, onion, salt and garlic powder. Add beef and mix well. Shape into balls and place in greased muffin tins. (I placed tins on baking sheets to catch any run off grease or glaze). Combine ketchup, brown sugar and mustard. Spoon over each loaf. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes.

Let cool and then place in freezer bags according to serving sizes for your family.

Another family needs our prayers

I received this prayer request in my email through one of the blogs I follow.

Please pray for the Spohr family who lost their little one Madeline Alice Spohr on April 7th.

Click on her name to be directed to the family's blog for details.

Quetion of the week #14

Do you have a favorite biblical film? If you don't have a favorite film, do you have a least favorite?

My answer:

I agree with Becky on this one. The Gospel of John is my absolute favorite. John is also my favorite of the Gospels, so, as Becky said, that could be an influence. If you've seen the movie, you know that this film is very well done. It follows the text, as well as quotes the text, from the book itself. I do not see how a person could not like this film. (unless of course they are a nonbeliever and fell under conviction.)

I also enjoy:
The Passion of the Christ
The Nativity Story
The Greatest Story Ever Told


Those are a few. I don't think I have a least favorite, but then, I haven't seen many of those out there.
How about you? Do you have a favorite or least favorite? Why not hop on over to Operation Actually Read Bible and share with us?

TSMSS - Only Hope by Switchfoot

This week I've chosen "Only Hope" by Switchfoot. This goes with my thoughts for Thankful Thursday, Hope in my Lord. Enjoy!

Thankful Thursday - Late Again

I have set the LORD always before me;
Because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved.
Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices;
My flesh also will rest in hope.

~Psalm 16:8-9

Once again life took over and I'm behind in my posting. Praise be to the Lord that I have a job to get in the way, and a different one as of tomorrow, but that is a different post!

So, let's talk about hope. The great Hope we have in our Saviour, Jesus Christ.
That is what I'm thankful for this week. Without the great hope my Saviour provides, this life would seem absolutely worthless to me. Don't get me wrong, I love my husband, my parents, my children and my friends. But, lets face it. Life can down right stink! Some days I get so darn tired of figuring out which bills I can pay, and which ones have to wait. So tired of trying to explain that to the bill collectors, that I want to just go to bed and hide.

But, Jesus' life, death, and resurrection give us hope. Hope for a better day, a better world. Until then, I will keep trudging along. He gives me Hope!

Do you listen to Christian music? Why or why not? Do you only listen to Christian music? Do you have any favorite artists? A favorite album? A favorite song? Which artist(s) would you recommend to others? Why?



My answer:
Yes, definitely listen to Christian music. Why? It can lift me when I'm feeling down or blue.

No, I don't listen to Christian music only. I enjoy many different types of music. Oldies, classic rock, and country for some. Just like I don't enjoy all Christian music, I don't enjoy all rock or all country.

My favorite artist is definitely Casting Crowns. My favorite song is "East to West" by Casting Crowns, and my favorite album is also Casting Crowns Their 2003 "Casting Crowns".

I would not try to convince another that they should listen to a particular artist. We all have different tastes and therefore enjoy different genres. Even hubby and I don't agree when it comes to music.

So. what are your thoughts?
Head on over to Becky's spot for more answers or to join in.