This cold and chilly season is still here, so I decided to prepare a vegan minestrone soup with Beyond Meat spicy breakfast sausages from my freezer. This hearty soup is the perfect meal for a cozy evening at home. The video recipe shares all the ingredients you need, and remember to use your favorite herbs and spices.
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The annual Christmas Lights Parade came again to Palm Springs, CA on December 7, 2024, and it was my first time attending. The community gathered together downtown to see the colorful floats, marching bands, dancers, and more. It attracted people from miles around. In the video blog below, I share a recap of the parade for you to enjoy. Happy holidays!
While in Las Vegas, Nevada, I had the opportunity to visit the Lion Habitat Ranch. The ranch is a sanctuary for lions and some other animals, including a giraffe! When you visit the sanctuary you will learn many facts about lions, how they would live in their natural habitat, and get pretty close. There are volunteers and many other workers who keep the grounds of the sanctuary in tip top shape. During my visit, I saw how relaxed the lions looked and how they interacted very well during treat-feeding times.
In my video blog below, I share an inside look at my visit to the Lion Habitat Ranch. The next time you are in Las Vegas, take the 22-minute drive to Henderson, Nevada, and enjoy this cool attraction. There is more to see and enjoy in Las Vegas than the casinos! Visit the Lion Habitat Ranch to purchase your tickets and donate here.
Hello! I hope you have been well. Here is your Sunday Story Time With God Episode 85. Today we will learn that God expects for us to pay attention to the small details in His instructions to us. When we find ourselves feeling stagnant or limited it may be because God is trying to get our attention. He wants for us to come to Him in prayer or listen to the small details in His plan for our lives. If you feel that God is leading you to do something for someone or the people in your community, you can be assured that he will expect nothing but the best performance from you. He will also expect for you to follow his instructions very carefully and not take shortcuts like Ithamar's brothers, Nadab and Abihu. We must also remember to thank God for using us to be an example of His love, grace, and mercy. Many times we lose our connection with God when we get busy with our everyday rustle and bustle. However, we are representative of Christ each and every day, so we must thank God and also pay attention to His detailed instructions when He calls us to serve. Today devotional message is being read from The One Year: Life Lessons from The Bible
Read all about Ithamar's life and his ministry in the Bible from Exodus 6:23; 28:1; 38:21
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Hello! How are you? I had some technical difficulties on Sunday but God worked them out. He is always on time with the message that he has for us. Today we will learn how God reaffirms his promise to us all the time. An example is through the meaning of birth-names in the Bible. Many of the people in the Bible were named by God via messenger from an angel of God...Jesus Christ, Ishmael (son of Hagar), and also Isaac (son of Abraham and Sarah) who we discuss today. His name means "Laughter". Do you know what your name mean? Share the meaning in the comments below. In many parts of the world, your name provides lots of insight into your culture, ancestry, and adds to your character. That's why it's also important to watch how we use words in our name-calling. It can be a sword that harms if we're not careful. It is also pretty cool to ask God to lead you to the perfect baby name for your child. I have heard some odd names for babies...LOL... Welcome to this Sunday's Story Time With God Episode 82! [Watch the full video below]
Explore Isaac's story in the Bible from
Genesis Chapter 17:15-35:29
and he is mentioned in
Romans 9:7-10
Hebrews 11:17-20
James 2:21-24
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Do you like cranberry sauce with your holiday dinner? If so, learn how to make cranberry sauce at home and get compliments from your guests. All you need is three (3) ingredients, a saucepan, and a large spoon for stirring. In the following video below, I share the how-to steps. You can make it fast and refrigerate it just in time for dinner or have it warm. Enjoy and Happy Holidays!
1. Add washed cranberries to a saucepan over high heat to start.
2. Then stir in the orange juice and sugar.
3. Let the mixture come to a boil and the cranberries will start to pop like popcorn. Keep stirring the sauce off and on. Do not leave it unattended.
4. Reduce your heat to medium-high or simmer and let cook down. I let my sauce cook down until it becomes a nice thick jelly consistency (see video). However, you can remove it from the stove earlier.
5. Transfer to a serving bowl and refrigerate or serve warm. This part is up to you.
Happy Monday! I know, you read that right...I am sharing with you Sunday's Story Time With God, Episode 73, a bit later than usual. We will learn in this week's Jesus Calling devotional message that we should give up control and trust that God will lead us to the best outcome. I like to practice what I "preach" so-to-speak, and this was a great example of trusting that God would work things out. I hope you enjoy it and it helps you to trust God in your own situations, circumstances, and plans. He'll never steer you wrong and there's no guessing required when you free-fall with Him over your shoulder.
The daily devotional message is being read from Jesus Callingfor November 19, 2017. Follow along with me in the video below and grab your bible or bible app as well.
These are the Bible scriptures that help us even more to understand this message:
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We made it to another Sunday! In this Story Time with God Episode 69, we are going to learn how to find JOY in our good and bad times. This is not easy to do when life is giving us lemons and we just want the lemonade, so to speak, but we have the ability to "search for joy" as if it were hidden treasure. In the video below, I give an example to help you understand this better and share with you God's perspective when it comes to joy. I hope your weekend has been recharging you and you're gearing up for a new week! Enjoy the rest of your Sunday and have a blessed week :)
The daily devotional message is being read from Jesus Calling for October 22, 2017. Follow along with me in the video below and grab your bible or bible app as well.
These are the Bible scriptures that help us even more to understand this message:
♥ Psalm 21:6
♥ Proverbs 2:4
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Happy Sunday! In this Story Time with God Episode 68, we are going to learn to stay conscious of God in our daily living. There are so many things seeking our attention every day. Some are good and others are bad stimuli. God wants to leads us down the right path to a more fulfilling life with Him and to ultimately reach the best version of ourselves. The daily devotional message is being read from Jesus Calling for October 15, 2017. Follow along with me in the video below and grab your bible or bible app as well.
These are the Bible scriptures that help us even more to understand this message:
♥ Hebrews 12:1-2
♥ Matthew 28: 20
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I hope you are doing well! How are your plans working out this year? Are you where you thought you would be? Are you doing what you thought you would be doing? We are always making plans for our future but sometimes they fail, but that's okay. It's okay because we have God to share our desires, wants, and dreams with for guidance and strength. He wants us to cast our cares on him so that we can make future plans with His help. It does not feel good when our plans do not work out but God is there to keep us encouraged to keep moving forward, to reassess our plans. He keeps things balanced even during adversity. Today in this Story Time With God Episode 65, we will learn more about how to plan our future with God. We will be reading from the daily devotional, Jesus Calling by Sarah Young for September 17, 2017. If you have your copy and your Bible follow along with me in the video below.
These are the Bible scriptures that help us even more to understand this message:
♥ 1 Peter 5:6-7
♥ Proverbs 16:9
♥ Psalm 37:5 NKJV
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I hope you are well and in good spirits. I was wondering, when was the last time you took a time out from your regular schedule and yes, even your favorite social media sites? I enjoy working and connecting with others on social media too. However, even I need a time out with God. Today in this Story Time With God Episode 63, we will learn more about the importance of this Presence with God. We will be reading from the daily devotional, Jesus Calling by Sarah Young for September 3, 2017. If you have your copy and your Bible follow along with me in the video below.
These are the Bible scriptures that help us even more to understand this message:
♥ Psalm 46:10
♥ Luke 10:39-42
♥ 1 Corinthians 14:33
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It's Okay to ask or help. Especially when you have access to God 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a week. Today in this Story Time With God Episode 61, we will learn that when we need healing from our brokenness (in the heart, mind, body, or a relationship) we can ask God. He may help you instantaneously or it may be a process. I know personally about the process which I share my testimonial of healing in the video below. We will be reading from the daily devotional, Jesus Calling by Sarah Young for August 20, 2017. If you have your copy and your Bible follow along with me in the video below.
These are the Bible scriptures that help us even more to understand this message:
♥ Psalm 103:3 ♥ James 4:2 ♥ 2 Corinthians 12:7-9 ♥ Matthew 7:7
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Sometimes we spend SO much time worrying about what people think, what we don't have, and the why-nots, what-ifs, and how-comes, to see how blessed we really are in this life. Today in this Story Time With God Episode 60, we will learn to enjoy our life more. We will be reading from the daily devotional, Jesus Calling by Sarah Young for August 13, 2017. If you have your copy and your Bible follow along with me in the video below.
These are the Bible scriptures that help us even more to understand this message:
♥ Matthew 1:23 ♥ John 10:10-11
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