New Bible Study

I should be up and running on the computer now. How frustrating to those of us that don't understand these machines!

I started a new Bible study with my husband last night. I want to keep you informed on these studies that I do. Hopefully, you will find one to do on your own or with a group.

The study is The Hole in Our Gospel: What does God expect of Us? The Answer that Changed my Life and Might Just Change the World. You can read just the book and/or do the workbook that goes along with it. You can read the book on your own or get the workbook to do with a group.

Wouldn't it be a great way to start the new year? This study is a great topic for all of us looking to do more. Since we are just starting, I have not dove too deep into it. Our discussion at group last night was wonderful and inspiring.

I will post more on my personal thoughts and feelings about this study as I move deeper into it.

My woman's group starts next week. I will let you know which study we decide to do.

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This Week's Posts and Bible Reading Challenge

I am having computer problems. Old computer and other issues. I will post as much as I can this week.

I hope you are joining me in reading the Bible in 90 Days. I am off to a great start and learning much about the people in Genesis.

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January 2010 Menu

I will continue to post a monthly menu throughout 2010. I hope this inspires you. it is a great time and money saver.

1. Lasagna

2. BBQ Sloppy Joes

3. Chicken Lettuce Wraps

4. Tacos

5. BBQ Chicken Pot Pie

6. Ziti

7. Country Chicken and Baked Fries

8. Fettuccine Alfredo

9. KFC and Baked Fries

10. Pork Loin and Vegetables

11. Chicken Enchiladas

12. Leftovers

13. Chicken and Rice Casserole

14. Eat Out for my birthday (pray for no snow or ice)

15. Cider Beef and Mashed Potatoes

16. Burgers

17. Chicken and Rice Soup

18. Chili

19. Chimichangas

20. Grilled Cheese

21. Cheesy Chicken

22. Mini-Burgers and Rice

23. Breakfast

24. Chicken Tenders and Chips

25. Beef Stroganoff and Noodles

26. Bow-Tie Pasta with Chicken

27. Spaghetti Carbonara (a new one for our family)

28. Ham Casserole

29. Pizza

30. Spinach Pasta

31. Chop Suey

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

I wish your family a Happy, Healthy and Blessed New Year. Thanks for reading!!!!

Also since today is Friday, don't forget to get your FREE coffee. Enjoy!

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My Family's New Year's Day Tradition

We started this when my oldest was 3. It is fun to look back on previous years and see what the children said. So, what is the tradition?

We ask the children 5 questions every year. They are the same questions. That is what makes it so fun to look back on previous years' answers.

The questions that we use are:

I am lucky because:

If I had 3 wishes, they would be:

I am a little afraid of:

Favorite color:

Favorite toy:

I don't remember where I first saw this idea or got the questions, but I love doing it. One thing is that I don't remind them or give the older kids the questions in advance. It is fun to see the spontaneous answers.

What are your New Years traditions? If you don't have any, start one this year. Remember, it is never to late to start a new tradition!

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My Favorite Christmas Gift

We all love getting gifts, but some of my favorites are books. This year our family received a wonderful gift of Family Fun Cookbook: 250 Irresistible Recipes for You and Your Kids.

It is full of recipes that I know my family will love. Not only that, but the recipes are those that the children can help with. I will definitely be using this when I plan my January menu.

The chapters include:

Breakfast: Rise and Shine

Lunch Specials

After-School Snacks

Soup's On

Breads We Love (I need this!)

Dinner's Ready

Side Dishes and Salads

Can I Have Dessert?

Home For The Holidays

Family Fun Cookbook: 250 Irresistible Recipes for You and Your Kids will be a great addition to my cookbook collection.

I will be writing more later about my January goal to clean out and go through my recipes.

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Fruit of the Spirit

I have recently started reading Monica's The Homespun Heart blog. She is absolutely wonderful!

She has a preschool series going on called: Fruit of the Spirit for Preschoolers. It is daily activities to teach the fruits of the spirit to your children. She has completed 3 fruits already. I am getting started late (this week). But here is what she has covered so far:

Introduction and Love

Joy

Peace

Although this is a preschool series, I plan to do with all 3 children. This is such an important topic that I feel they can all benefit.

Thanks, Monica! Be sure to visit her regularly for new additions to her series.

Please join my family in learning the fruits of the spirit!

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