The strife is o’er, the battle done;
The victory of life is won;
The song of triumph has begun: Alleluia!
Refrain
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
The powers of death have done their worst;
But Christ their legions hath dispersed;
Let shouts of holy joy outburst: Alleluia!
Refrain
The three sad days are quickly sped;
He rises glorious from the dead;
All glory to our risen Head! Alleluia!
Refrain
He closed the yawning gates of hell;
The bars from heaven’s high portals fell;
Let hymns of praise His triumphs tell! Alleluia!
Refrain
Lord, by the stripes which wounded Thee,
From death’s dread sting Thy servants free,
That we may live, and sing to Thee: Alleluia!
Refrain
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Saturday, April 23, 2011
How will it all end . . .
Heard some interesting bits of news today. More government interference and the results of their nanny-state attitude.
It seems that those great, law-ordered light bulbs may be leaking toxins. Great! We have those light bulbs in our home and on our work tables where they can shine down upon us as we work leaking future problems upon us. We save a few bit of electricity and cause possible medical problems. We all know how that will end, medically, if the healthcare system bill ultimately goes into full effect.
A radio program was talking about various aspects of the public school system and a parent called in who had experienced this personally. The school wanted to put his lively five year old on drugs stating the child had attention deficit problems. When the parent stood up to them and refused, he was actually told to PLEASE comply as the school needed the funding. He later found out that schools get funding based on the percentage of children require attention deficit, etc. medication so they push parents on this for children who are just active children.
Another parent said he opted out of having his ten year old take sex ed at school when he was offered the option. A few months later, he said a word that his ten year old shouldn't have understood and was shocked when the ten year old knew exactly what the word meant. Seems the school put him in the sex ed class without notice to the parent.
Meanwhile, we have to deal with a media and press that do nothing but run interference for the president and other politicians as more and more entitlement programs and invasion into our private lives takes place.
It is sort of like the story of the Emperor's clothes where everyone pretended to see what was not there because no one dared say otherwise. Yes, Christ rose from the dead to save us but I think we have to put some effort into our situations to earn Heaven.
It seems that those great, law-ordered light bulbs may be leaking toxins. Great! We have those light bulbs in our home and on our work tables where they can shine down upon us as we work leaking future problems upon us. We save a few bit of electricity and cause possible medical problems. We all know how that will end, medically, if the healthcare system bill ultimately goes into full effect.
A radio program was talking about various aspects of the public school system and a parent called in who had experienced this personally. The school wanted to put his lively five year old on drugs stating the child had attention deficit problems. When the parent stood up to them and refused, he was actually told to PLEASE comply as the school needed the funding. He later found out that schools get funding based on the percentage of children require attention deficit, etc. medication so they push parents on this for children who are just active children.
Another parent said he opted out of having his ten year old take sex ed at school when he was offered the option. A few months later, he said a word that his ten year old shouldn't have understood and was shocked when the ten year old knew exactly what the word meant. Seems the school put him in the sex ed class without notice to the parent.
Meanwhile, we have to deal with a media and press that do nothing but run interference for the president and other politicians as more and more entitlement programs and invasion into our private lives takes place.
It is sort of like the story of the Emperor's clothes where everyone pretended to see what was not there because no one dared say otherwise. Yes, Christ rose from the dead to save us but I think we have to put some effort into our situations to earn Heaven.
A message to our materialistic world . . .
"It is a very great poverty to decide that a child must die that you might live as you wish."
Mother Teresa of Calcutta
Mother Teresa of Calcutta
Salt & Pepper Crackers
A little late for Easter celebrations, but this is a fun recipe for making your own crackers. Naturally, they aren't like the boxed variety . . . I think they are better!
Salt and Pepper Crackers
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup margarine
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground pepper
Approximately 3 cup all-purpose flour
Warm water
Cream the margarine in a mixing bowl. Add the baking powder, salt and pepper, combining well. Gradually add the flour until the mixture is crumbly. Add enough warm water to form a soft but pliable dough.
Heat over to 400 degrees.
Roll out small portions of dough at a time. Cut into squares with a sharp knife or pizza cutter. Place on ungreased baking sheets and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until golden around the edges. Cool before serving.
Variations: For different tastes and moods, you can use garlic salt or add chili pepper seasonings. For shiny crackers, brush with beaten egg before baking and top with sesame or poppy seeds.
Boxed crackers are expensive, as you probably know! This recipe make the equivalent of approximately two boxes of store cracker for the cost of about a dollar.
A hint: Parchment paper is terrific for recipes asking for ungreased baking sheets. The baking comes out great and cookies, crackers, etc., slide ride off into the cooling rack.
Salt and Pepper Crackers
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup margarine
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground pepper
Approximately 3 cup all-purpose flour
Warm water
Cream the margarine in a mixing bowl. Add the baking powder, salt and pepper, combining well. Gradually add the flour until the mixture is crumbly. Add enough warm water to form a soft but pliable dough.
Heat over to 400 degrees.
Roll out small portions of dough at a time. Cut into squares with a sharp knife or pizza cutter. Place on ungreased baking sheets and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until golden around the edges. Cool before serving.
Variations: For different tastes and moods, you can use garlic salt or add chili pepper seasonings. For shiny crackers, brush with beaten egg before baking and top with sesame or poppy seeds.
Boxed crackers are expensive, as you probably know! This recipe make the equivalent of approximately two boxes of store cracker for the cost of about a dollar.
A hint: Parchment paper is terrific for recipes asking for ungreased baking sheets. The baking comes out great and cookies, crackers, etc., slide ride off into the cooling rack.
The Resurrection!
LOVE bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
1 Corinthians: 13:4-8
Incredible painting... absolutely a masterpiece!!
The 12'x40' painting will be displayed in a Dallas museum.
Click on the link below........
http://downloads.cbn.com/cbnplayer/cbnPlayer.swf?s=/vod/MW131v2_WS
1 Corinthians: 13:4-8
Incredible painting... absolutely a masterpiece!!
The 12'x40' painting will be displayed in a Dallas museum.
Click on the link below........
http://downloads.cbn.com/cbnplayer/cbnPlayer.swf?s=/vod/MW131v2_WS
Happy Easter!
It is hard to comprehend that Ash Wednesday wasn't just yesterday. The last six weeks flew by and Easter dawns tomorrow. I took the advice of a former pastor and didn't try and give up or promise to do a multitude of things for Lent. He always said that if you can change just one aspect of your life to the good, your Lent was successful. Of course, I tried to put aside a few more minutes for prayer and reflection but prayer, alone, needs the boost of physical change and improvement, too.
Easter is also a major 'turning point' in the year for my son and I as we have been saving and planning for a trip for the last two years . . . and that happens about three weeks from now! I haven't been on a vacation in over 28 years and my son has never been on one other than a day with not having to do schoolwork! My husband is manning the fort while we are gone as he says his 'vacation' is not having to go on one.
Easter is also a major 'turning point' in the year for my son and I as we have been saving and planning for a trip for the last two years . . . and that happens about three weeks from now! I haven't been on a vacation in over 28 years and my son has never been on one other than a day with not having to do schoolwork! My husband is manning the fort while we are gone as he says his 'vacation' is not having to go on one.
Raspberry Salad Dressing . . .
I like raspberry salad dressing but the variety found in the grocery stores is usually thick and way too sweet. It's like making your salad greens into a dessert. If you are trying to eat healthy, this just about kills the value of the greens.
Yesterday, I tried an interesting recipe for said salad dressing and it was exactly what I was looking for and not too sweet and cloying. It was easy to make and didn't call for expensive ingredients.
3 tablespoons of seedless raspberry jam
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
Salt & Pepper to taste
You just whisk the above together, chill, and use on your next salad. I used it on the salad we had with a macaroni and cheese dinner and the mild tangy sweet tones played off the cheese dish pretty well. I think it would also be good drizzled over sliced, hardboiled eggs.
Yesterday, I tried an interesting recipe for said salad dressing and it was exactly what I was looking for and not too sweet and cloying. It was easy to make and didn't call for expensive ingredients.
3 tablespoons of seedless raspberry jam
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
Salt & Pepper to taste
You just whisk the above together, chill, and use on your next salad. I used it on the salad we had with a macaroni and cheese dinner and the mild tangy sweet tones played off the cheese dish pretty well. I think it would also be good drizzled over sliced, hardboiled eggs.
The third one explains a lot!
"I'm a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it."
-- Thomas Jefferson
"The reason why so few good books are written is that so few people who can write know anything."
-- Walter Bagehot
"The scientific theory I like best is that the rings of Saturn are composed entirely of lost airline luggage."
-- Mark Russell
"Water, taken in moderation, cannot hurt anybody."
-- Mark Twain
-- Thomas Jefferson
"The reason why so few good books are written is that so few people who can write know anything."
-- Walter Bagehot
"The scientific theory I like best is that the rings of Saturn are composed entirely of lost airline luggage."
-- Mark Russell
"Water, taken in moderation, cannot hurt anybody."
-- Mark Twain
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