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Difficult at first glance is Paul’s command to the church in Thessalonica states to “Pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17). How can I ever do that? Day and night, week after week, to keep praying without stopping. I just can’t picture myself doing as some, repeating a repetitious litany of words, taking on a mechanical form of prayer.

Jesus gave what some would call a formula for prayer and is recorded in the Gospel of Luke, chapter 11, verses 2 – 5.

And He said unto them, "When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth. Give us day by day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil."

But rather than repeating this prayer endlessly, may I take a moment to consider a different, more intimate perspective of this passage and how my life can be transformed into unceasing prayer.
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Whatcha doin'? PDF  | Print |  E-mail
For a friend that has been going through emotional moods:

Hey... Stop... I say to you
There is no reason to be blue
Would you think it quite odd
That Jesus Christ: Savior, Lord, and God
Would not stick closer than glue

It is true. Jesus will neither leave you nor forsake you. As the epistle writer James states: "Draw near to God and He will draw near to you."

And Paul, to the church in Collosae writes: "Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth."

PSALM 27
A Psalm of David.

THE LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

When the wicked came against me to eat up my flesh, my enemies and foes, they stumbled and fell.

Though an army may encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war may rise against me, in this I will be confident.

One thing I have desired of the LORD, that will I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in His temple.

For in the time of trouble He shall hide me in His pavilion; in the secret place of His tabernacle He shall hide me; He shall set me high upon a rock.

And now my head shall be lifted up above my enemies all around me; therefore I will offer sacrifices of joy in His tabernacle; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the LORD.

Hear, O LORD , when I cry with my voice! Have mercy also upon me, and answer me.

When You said, "Seek My face," my heart said to You, "Your face, LORD, I will seek."

Do not hide Your face from me; do not turn Your servant away in anger; You have been my help; do not leave me nor forsake me, O God of my salvation.

When my father and my mother forsake me, then the LORD will take care of me.

Teach me Your way, O LORD, and lead me in a smooth path, because of my enemies.

Do not deliver me to the will of my adversaries; for false witnesses have risen against me, and such as breathe out violence.

I would have lost heart, unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the LORD
In the land of the living.

Wait on the LORD; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart; wait, I say, on the LORD!

Just as King David cries our here - trust in the Lord and allow Him to be your strength.
 
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Recently on a fine Sunday morning we met a family that was visiting the Klamath Basin from Central California. They looked a bit lost attempting to find the front door of the church. After introductions we proceeded to the service.

Our paths crossed several times that next week, each time with new accounts of what they had done and seen: Crater Lake, Lava Beds NM, and back roads. How long has it been since we visited any of these places?

So often we take the beauty of our local area for granted. We see it so often that we don't really see it. Isn't this true of relationships as well. What first began as exciting and fruitful gradually turns into the mundane and trivial as we become complacent in that relationship. Whether it be with a friend, husband or wife, or our Lord, Jesus, we begin to drift as our eyes and hearts wander away, looking for the proverbial greener grass. Maybe, just maybe, we really don't like commitments, so we wander, never being accountable to anyone or anything.

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Peanutty Ribs
Peanutty Ribs

Peanutty Ribs

Taste of Home Cooking School
Brand-Name Cookbook Spring 2005

¼ c creamy peanut butter

1 ½ tsp hot pepper sauce

¼ c soy sauce

1 clove garlic, minced

3 T vinegar

3-4 lbs pork ribs

2 T sugar

Combine peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, hot pepper sauce, and garlic in bowl; stir until creamy.

Place ribs in shallow, foil lined pan, meaty side down; brush thoroughly with about 1/3 of sauce mixture. Cover pan tightly with foil; bake at 350 for 1 hour.

Remove foil; drain off pan drippings. Brush ribs with 1/3 of remaining sauce mixture; return to oven and bake, uncovered, 15 min. Turn ribs over and brush with remaining sauce mixture; bake 15 min longer or until ribs are golden brown and tender.

 
Mary’s Chicken
Mary’s Chicken

Mary’s Chicken

Uses chicken thighs

SAUCE

  

2/3 c sugar

¼ c + 1 T soy sauce

½ c white vinegar

¼ c + 1 T catsup

Mix together and heat

  

FLOUR MIXTURE

  

1/3 c flour

2 tsp cornstarch

1 egg (beaten)

  

Chicken thighs

  

Roll chicken in flour, cornstarch mixture then egg. Brown

Place chicken in 9x13 pan, pour sauce over, bake cover at 350 30 min each side. Uncover and bake 10 minutes longer.

Asian Grilled Steaks with Spicy Herb Sauce
Asian Grilled Steaks with Spicy Herb Sauce

Asian Grilled Steaks with Spicy Herb Sauce

Crisco Recipe

MARINADE

  

2/3 c oil

1 tsp red pepper flakes

3 T cooking sherry

½ tsp salt

3 T sugar

6 strip steaks, 1-inch thick

1 ½ T garlic, minced

Salt and pepper to taste

1 T sesame oil

  
   

SPICY HERB SAUCE

  

1 c cilantro, including stems

1 ½ tsp garlic

1/3 c oil

½ tsp sesame oil

1 T fresh lime juice

½ tsp minced galapeno

3 T soy sauce

peppe

Marinade:
Stir together oil, sherry, sugar, garlic, sesame oil, pepper flakes and salt in a 9X13 inch baking dish. (I used a zip lock bag). Shake to mix sugar. Add steaks, shake to coat. Marinate 1 hour, turning once.

Spicy Herb Sauce:
Mix all ingredients together

Steaks:
Remove from marinade; season with salt and pepper. Cook steaks on medium-hot grill for 3-4 min per side for med rare. Top each steak with sauce. Serve with remaining sauce on the side.

 
Microwave Carmel Corn
Microwave Carmel Corn

Microwave Carmel Corn

Melody Asbill

3 quarts popped corn

¼ c white syrup

½ c butter

¼ tsp baking soda

1 c brown sugar

1 large paper sack

Cook brown sugar, butter and Karo in microwave for 4 minutes

When done add soda and stir well

Put popcorn in sack and pour syrup over

Put in microwave for 1 min 35 sec on high

Take out, shake and put back in for 30 seconds

Do this 4 MORE times

Pour onto cookie sheet and let cool
Confetti Pasta Salad with Chicken
Confetti Pasta Salad with Chicken

Confetti Pasta Salad with Chicken

Cooking Light/April 2000

½ c water

½ tsp dried oregano

¼ c dry white wine

¼ tsp garlic powder

3-4oz chicken breast

¼ tsp black pepper

1 large garlic clove, sliced

4 c cooked very short, tube-shaped pasta

1 ½ c plain yogurt

(1 1/3 c uncooked)

¼ c light mayonnaise

½ c chopped celery

2 ½ T fresh lemon juice

½ c finely chopped red bell pepper

1 T cider vinegar

½ c finely chopped green bell pepper

2 tsp spicy brown mustard

½ c finely chopped carrot

¾ tsp salt

¼ c chopped fresh parsley

 1. Combine the first 4 ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until the chicken is done. Remove the chicken pieces from broth; cool and coarsely chop. Bring broth to a boil over high hear; cook until reduced to ¼ c (about 5 minutes). Cool

2. OPTIONAL: Spoon yogurt onto several layers of heavy-duty paper towels, and spread to ½ inch thickness. Cover with additional paper towels, and let stand 4 minutes. Scrape into a bowl using a rubber spatula.

3. Combine the reduced broth, yogurt, mayonnaise, and next 7 ingredients (mayonnaise through black pepper) in a large bowl. Stir in the chick, pasta and remaining ingredients. Cover and chill thoroughly. Yield: 8-1 cup servings.
Asian Vegetable Stir-fry
Asian Vegetable Stir-fry

Asian Vegetable Stir-fry

Cooking light

2 T tomato paste

1 yellow squash, quarter lengthwise, cut 1” pieces

1 T rice vinegar

1 c chopped celery

1 T soy sauce

2 c ¼ inch thick green peppers

1 tsp curry powder

½ c water

½ tsp salt

¼ cup sliced water chestnuts, drained

1/8 tsp pepper

2 c thinly sliced napa (Chinese) cabbage

2 T oil

1 T pine nuts

1 sweet onion, cut in 8 wedges

 

1 med zucchini, quarters lengthwise, cut in 1”pieces

  

1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl, set aside.

2. Heat oil in a dutch oven pan on medium beat. Add onion, stir-fry 1 minute. Increase heat to medium high. Add zucchini, yellow squash, and celery; stir-fry 5 minutes. Add bell pepper, water and water chestnuts; stir-fry 3 minutes.

3. Add tomato paste mixture; bring to boil and cook 1 minute. Stir in cabbage and pine nuts. Yield: 6 servings.