Sundays Best~~~

Beautiful red door church... I enjoy looking at pictures I found this one Lake Erie. The bright red reminds me of the season approaching, I say this because some of us are still in summer heat. Enjoy everyday as we come into a new season. "FALL" I love this time of year. I am just amazed at what our Creator does every year.. Like clock-work HE never fails to bring us these awesome ray of colors and weather.. God makes everything perfect. He closes out one season and brings beauty for us to enjoy in another. Every moment counts. GOD is good and we sometimes don't acknowledge HIS power. Have a wonderful day with our Creator, enjoy his beauty that HE has given us.

Butterscotch Pudding Bunt Cake~~

Butterscotch Pudding Cake~~~~
1 box of instant butterscotch pudding mix
1 box of German chocolate cake mix
1 1/2 cups butterscotch chips
1/4 cup of shredded carrot
Preheat oven to 350. Spray non stick spray on cake pan or bunt cake pan. Mix as instructed pudding mix in one bowl and in another mix as instructed cake mix.. Combined pudding mixture to cake mixture add butterscotch chips and shredded carrot. Bake for about 35-40 mins in preheated oven.. Check about 30 mins., into the baked cake to see where you are at with cooking time.. Serve with a side of vanilla ice cream.. I hope you enjoy your cake.. Have fun baking... PS also will go good for cupcakes... Yummie!!

IF GOD IS ALL YOU HAVE, you have all you need.... JOHN 14:8

Doggie Treats~

Gravy Nut Doggie Bone

Peanut-Butter and Carrot Pup-cakes

What dog would not like homemade "Doggie Treats" I know mine just loved them.. Crunchy and gravy seasoning. Well this is my new project.. I am always trying new things and this one just came to me today. I was talking with my husband and said, I wonder if I can make treats for dogs.. He said you can bake great cupcake, so why not.. So I did and here they are....

Ingredients

• 1/2 head of napa/green cabbage, sliced
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 lb ground beef or pork
• 2 tablespoons ground ginger (1 tablespoon fresh ginger)
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder (1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic)
• 1-2 tablespoons soy sauce (or more to taste)
• 12 egg roll wrappers
• 1 tablespoon water (in small bowl for rubbing on wrappers)

Instructions

1. In a large iron skillet, cook beef/pork, onions, ginger, and garlic until cooked through.
2. Drain and transfer to another dish.
3. Using leftover oil from beef/pork mixture, add cabbage and carrots and cook until wilted.
4. Add meat mixture and soy sauce and and stir until combined. Let cool a little.
5. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
6. On a cutting board, place egg roll wrappers in front of you in a diamond shape. Place 2 tablespoons of cabbage mixture on bottom third of wrapper (closest to you). Then tuck in sides and roll up.
7. Once you get to the end point, dip fingers in a small bowl of water and rub on end of point (to create seal). Then finish closing egg roll.
8. Bake in oven for 15-20 minutes or until crispy and golden brown. Serve with fried rice.

Courtesy of FaithfulProvisions.com

Honoring 9/11

Today let us not forget those who lost their lives in this tragic time in all of our lives. We were ATTACKED! All of us in one shape or form.. As for me, my husband SMSGT Rodriguez (retired USAF) was station in Saudi Arabia at the time of 9/11. I remember so clearly how on that day I went to work and saw what was unfolding like every AMERICAN on TV. It was such a beautiful day, our daughter was at home, I had talked to my husband about 3 AM had our usual conversation. Then this happen, I felt such pain in my heart for all those I could see running under that heavy smoke.. All those poor souls that jumped out of the building.. But I was going through my own tragedy, my husband.. The service called me that morning to tell me they moved my husband and his fellow soldiers to an undisclosed location. I ask if they were ok and they said when he can call you he will let you know how everything is going. For 5 days not knowing was the hardest time I could go through. Then on that 5th day I finally got the call. "I am ok." Joy to my ears and has been a joy everyday hearing his sweet voice. I thank GOD everyday for my husband and I pray for all those whose husband did not come home. So today let us come together all across the world and pray for those who lost their lives, for those who were injured that day and have not recovered since, and let us pray for those who protect us everyday. GOD BLESS the USA..

20 Prayers for My Husband~

Here is a list of my prayers for my husband. I would love for you to join me in praying for our husband this week. I have been taking the challenge of praying more for my husband. If you would like more info it is on www.womenlivingwell.com. This list could easily become a prayer for each day.. Today I have listed 10 of the 20 prayers and on Friday I will have 10 more so I would love for you to come back and receive the others.

I pray...

1. that he continues to grow spiritually through prayer, and quiet times. (PROVERBS 4:23)

2. that his relationship with GOD will bear much fruit in his life, and that he will be a man who seeks wisdom and understanding. (PROVERBS 3:7, PSALM 112:1)

3. that he would walk humbly with GOD, and would always be convicted quickly about any sin in his life. (MICAH 6:8)

4. that he will continue to grow as the leader of our family, and that GOD would be glorified in our marriage. (EPHESIANS 5:25-29)

5. that he would have a teachable spirit and a servant's heart, and that he will listen to GOD and desire to do HIS will. (PROVERBS 15:33)

6. that he would continue to be able to provide for our family, and that he will not become discouraged by doing work he does not enjoy.

7. that money would never become a source of discord in our family, and that we would be wise in handling finances and in stewardship. (LUKE 16:13) 

8. that the words he speaks will build our family, and reflect a heart of love. (PROVERBS 18:21)

9. that he would choose healthy  foods and activities, and honor GOD by taking the best possible care of his body as the tabernacle of GOD. (1 CORINTHIANS 6:19)

10. for his strength- physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. (EPHESIANS 3:16)

Blessings Olga~

   

Revive your Marriage~

The challenge is to Revive your prayers for your husband.  So this is what I will be doing this week for my challenge.. My husband is retired from the Air Force and every time I see a person in uniform I will say a prayer for my husband.. I have kinda neglected my husband in my prayer life.. Not completely but have been praying for others and not giving my love the prayers that is needed in our marriage.  So if you would like to join me this week in prayer for your spouse please leave a comment or I would love you to join me.. Have a wonderful week ahead and I will be praying for my husband this week ..