My posts are infrequent and sometimes bizarre, well thats because I am too.
I caught this while reading the other day and I can’t seem to move on:
“I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret to being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:11-13
Christmas in sunny San Diego was great, we learned how to install carpet, trim trees, and a few other things. We spent time with family and friends, but I didn’t take the time to document it all :(. All in all we had an amazing time.
“a man counts as a lover of the cross only insofar as it enables him to come to terms with himself and others and with the powers and enticements of the world.
under the cross, man attains manhood…there is no sharing in the glory of the risen Lord except in the discipleship of the cross.”
what does it mean to be radically delivered?
Honesty is something that I am beginning to love. If it is said with love, truth can be an amazing experience. (this is something I am learning on the side).
the truth of this post: we went to a new neurologist, last week in Asheville, he was awesome and down to earth, not high in the clouds like some of the others. Well, he used a lot of heavy words seizures, medications, electrons, epilepsy, regaining what was lost. We are trying to process everything, but I am learning that I cannot even process this mess without God, and his loving grace and mercy.
Lets be honest I desperately need a Savior, a loving Creator and Comforter.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
And even when I am caught in the middle of the storms of this life,
I will fear no evil, For my God is with me, and if my God is with me
Who then shall I fear?
i have an amazing job, i get to be around other broken people who love the gospel and want to share the good news. when i am around those who show their brokenness, it makes me embrace my own, and realize my need for a savior.
Apple Cinnamon Bread. Now, normally I am not a fan of fruit in my sweet tasting bread, but this recipe is beginning to change my mind and taste buds. Abel and I have killed off one loaf in 4 days and are beginning to work on the second.
Apple Cinnamon Bread
Yield: 1 loaf
Cook Time: 50-55 minutes
ingredients:
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour ( I used 1 c. pastry flour and 1/2 c. whole wheat , it was just right)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon all spice ( I didn’t have this, instead I used nutmeg)
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves (I didn’t have this either)
2 large eggs
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup granulated sugar
2 cups chopped apples, skin removed (we used Granny Smith)-I used one apple and it seemed more than enough… again not a big fan of fruit in my bread.
Topping:
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8 by 4 loaf pan with cooking spray and set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, all spice, and cloves. Set aside.
3. In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the eggs and beat on medium speed for about 30 seconds. Add in oil, applesauce, and vanilla and mix until smooth. Next, add the sugar and mix until well combined.
4. Slowly add in the flour mixture and mix until flour is barely combined. Gently fold in the apple chunks. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
5. In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, sugar, and cinnamon. Sprinkle over the batter in the loaf pan. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until loaf is golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
6. Cool bread in pan for 10 minutes. Loosen sides and remove from pan. Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
our urban garden… and tonight’s dinner :)
