There's no doubt that life can sometimes deal us some heartbreaking times to deal with. Things happen - death, breakups, divorce, illness, piles of bills, etc. You're probably wondering how a person can possibly be happy when times are tough. Well, happiness is a choice. Yes, really. We can choose to be happy, even in the hard times. Think about it - what does being upset, mad, angry, worried, sad, etc. do for anyone? It doesn't accomplish anything, and in fact can make the tough times ... Read More about Choose to be Happy
White Chocolate Truffles Recipe
White Chocolate Truffles Recipe ¼ cup butter ½ cup confectioner’s sugar 1 teaspoon almond extract 1 egg yolk 8 ounces white chocolate, broken into small pieces 1 cup blanched almonds, lightly toasted Melt the chocolate and butter in a double boiler over low heat. Be sure to stir constantly. Remove it from the heat when it has melted. Add the sugar, egg yolk and almond extract. Beat this with an electric mixer until smooth. Pour into a shallow glass casserole, cover ... Read More about White Chocolate Truffles Recipe
Chocolate Truffles Recipe
Chocolate Truffles Recipe 10 ounces finely chopped bittersweet chocolate 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter ½ cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon light corn syrup ¼ cup brandy ½ cup processed Dutch cocoa powder, finely chopped nuts, or toasted coconut to use as coating 8 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped Place the 10 ounces of chocolate and butter into a medium glass mixing bowl. Microwave them for 30 seconds. Remove the bowl and stir the ... Read More about Chocolate Truffles Recipe
Free Printable – Psalm 61:2
I've got another free printable bible verse poster for you today - From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I. - Psalm 61:2 To print this bible verse poster, just click on the image above, or click here now. Card stock is recommended for printing, but you can use regular copy paper if you wish. Frame it and hang it. :) The poster print is 8.5 x 11 and is in PDF format. I'm working on a lot of ... Read More about Free Printable – Psalm 61:2
Free Printable – Philippians 4:13
I've got a free printable for you today - I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. - Philippians 4:13 To print this bible verse poster, just click on the graphic design above or click here now. If you want to hang it, I recommend using card stock paper, but you can print the poster on regular printing or copy paper if you wish and put it inside a frame to hang on your wall. The print is 8.5 x 11 in PDF format, so you can save it to your computer and print it ... Read More about Free Printable – Philippians 4:13
What Jeremiah 29:11 Means to Me and Why it’s One of My Favorite Bible Verses
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. - Jeremiah 29:11 Jeremiah 29:11 is one of my favorite bible verses. That wasn't always the case... mainly because back in the day I never really felt a connection to what it said. Oh how that has changed over the years. God says He knows the plans He has for me. First that tells me that He has plans for me, and that He knows what they are. Having plans ... Read More about What Jeremiah 29:11 Means to Me and Why it’s One of My Favorite Bible Verses
Sharing Your Faith
As a Christian, we naturally want to share our faith in God with others. Sharing your faith is just part of being a Christian. But sharing doesn't always come easy for some folks. Some of us aren't as social or outgoing as perhaps we'd like to be. So maybe that leaves you wondering how you can share your faith. Well, I have one really good answer for you... something, in fact, that I've known for years but have forgotten about over time...something so simple that it's really a shame that I've ... Read More about Sharing Your Faith
When We Forgive but Don’t Forget
So you've been done wrong, talked ugly about, gossiped about, ran down, hurt, trashed, etc. Not once, but many times, and by the same person. What do you do? What does God say to do? We're told to forgive, and we do. We're told to forgive 70 x 7, and we do. We're told to love those that hate us, and we do. So what's the problem? Somewhere along the way, we forgot to forget all those times that the person hurt and used us, and did mean things to us, and behind our backs. Does this mean we have ... Read More about When We Forgive but Don’t Forget