Thanks for all the prayers

Thank you for praying for me. I'm feeling better. It's great to have such good friends and Bible study partners. So, what did you learn last Wednesday night in Bible Study class? I heard Wanda did a great job facilitating. What are some things you learned, either from her or from the video? Have you had a "Reversal of Fortune/Destiny" lately? Please, do tell.

Yuk!!!!!

I'm sick today and I thought maybe some chocolate cake would make me feel better, so I made the recipe from the last post. FORGET ABOUT IT!! That is the grossest thing I've ever seen in my life.....like some science experiment gone bad!! So, don't bother even trying it.

Reminds me of how we sometimes try to handle things on our own when we really should do what God says, not take short cuts, but spend some serious time with Him on a regular basis.

On page 142 of our homework, near the bottom of the page, Beth said this: "The serpent promised life and delivered death. The Creator promised death and delivered life."

Describe the significance of Romans 8:32 in view of the above. For my answer I put: "Christ is God's Y.E.S.....all other things pale in comparison!

What is your answer to the question? Please list it in the comments section below. Thanks.

The Most Dangerous Chocolate Cake Recipe Ever!!

Ladies,

Here's the cake recipe I told you about last night at Bible Study. The reason it's the most dangerous cake recipe ever is that it can be made in five minutes, which means, at any given moment in time, we are only about 5 minutes away from having CHOCOLATE CAKE! :D

For those watching their weight, you can try a few things to make it less calories.

1) substitute applesauce for oil

2) don't use the choc chips

3) only use the egg white, not the yolk

4) only eat half the cake and don't put any ice cream on top!

or

5) try using a diet soda instead of all the wet ingredients

So, here's the recipe:

1 large coffee mug (did I mention this is a personal size choc. cake?)

4 Tablespoons flour

4 Tablespoons sugar

2 Tablespoons cocoa

1 egg

3 Tablespoons milk

3 Tablespoons oil

3 Tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)

a small dash of vanilla

Here's what it will look like before you cook it

All you do is cook it in the microwave on high for just 3 minutes. Wow - sounds too good to be true. I haven't actually made it yet. Would someone please try it and let me know what it's like. A friend sent me the recipe but I haven't had a chance to make it. I'm hoping one of you will be the tester and let us all know how it turns out. Leave a comment after you try it and let us know how it went. Bon a petite!

God's Word is Life and Health!

Dear Girl friends,
I've been thinking lately about how much God's word heals us. Psalm 107:20 states: "You sent forth Your Word and healed us."

That is so true! I know of no other way to get healthy spiritually than to go to God's word. I'm not just talking about once or twice a week, I'm talking about a daily dose. It's like when you go to the doctor and he says "Take this pill every day. Don't skip a day. Don't miss a few days. Take it every day and finish it all." We all do our best to follow the doctor's instructions.

Well, how about God's instructions? Do we do our best to follow His word every day? It's the best thing I know to heal a wounded heart. I've seen it, sisters, and I've lived it. I can testify to it. I have other witnesses who can testify to it.

So, my challenge to us is that we spend time in God's word every day. Not just reading a verse really fast to get it done, but meditating on it or memorizing it and living it out, breathing it in and out. God's word is alive and active in me and in you. We need to know what it says. We need to read it. We need to study it. We need to meditate on it. We need to gather together and study it. We need to live it out. There is no better way to be healed. I'm living proof and I know some of you are, as well.

In the comment section, give me an example of how God sent forth His word and healed you.

To all my sisters....

I'm sending you this bouquet of flowers because I love each and every one of you and wish you a Very Happy Valentine's Day. Remember: "God loved us and sent His Son." I pray that all of my fellow blogging sisters out there will have a very blessed day!

Destiny

As we study Esther, the themes of Sovereignty and Destiny have been coming up a lot. I'd like to hear about how God has been guiding your life. How have you noticed lately that God's hand has been guiding you. Be as specific as possible. This week's lessons on destiny have been very enlightening and challenging. What about you? It's your turn. Please comment.

How's the homework going?

Dear Ladies,
So, how's the homework coming along? Are you finding time to do it? Are the questions easy or difficult? Are they thought provoking? Are you having as much fun as I am?

Even if you don't answer every question, make sure you read the commentary. It will help as you study these scriptures in Esther.

Leave a comment and let me know how it's going! What's your favorite part of this week's homework?

BTW, we will be having some home made chili and a noodle-bake casserole this Wednesday night, so come early and enjoy some food with us.

Love,
Janet