An Apple a Day: Psalm 103:1-2

Psalm 103:1-2

[A psalm of David.]Let all that I am praise the Lord; 

with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name.

Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget

the good things he does for me.

Merry Christmas Everyone! Enjoy your Day!

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Gingerbread House

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This Gingerbread House is for Decoration Only

An Apple a Day: Luke 2:16-20

Luke 2:16-20

They hurried to the village and found Mary and Joseph.

 And there was the baby, lying in the manger.

After seeing him, the shepherds told everyone

 what had happened and what the angel had said to them 

about this child.All who heard the shepherds' story were 
astonished,but Mary kept all these things in her heart

 and thought about them often.The 
shepherds went back to their flocks, 

glorifying and praising God for all they had heard 
and seen. It was just as the angel had told them.

Christmas Message

Happy Christmas Eve to
Everyone; I love you!

Quote of the day

One of the nice things about Christmas is that
 you can make people forget the past with a present.
 - Author Unknown

Picture du Jour Some things just make your heart smile.

check out SheChive.com to see some more cute pictures!

Have yourself a Merry Christmas!

Too busy doing last minute shopping to post yesterday,
but it's done, now more wrapping!!

Hope all of you have a very Merry Christmas!!

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Do not fear your weakness, for it is the stage
on which God's power and glory perform most
brilliantly!

2 Corinthians 5:7

New International Version (NIV)

⁷ For we live by faith, not by sight.

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How I Survive New Year's Eve Being Single

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Funny Christmas Jokes

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great Christmas jokes

Christmas Oatmeal

Like Oatmeal?  I do and I eat it alot for breakfast.  Check out this link
for a great Christmas version of this healthy breakfast food!

Life is Like a Disco

~Life is like a disco
no matter how much the music changes
just keep dancing.~

A Christmas Poem: Team Effort

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Merry Christmas!

A Guide to Hollywild Animal Park's Annual "Holiday Lights Safari"

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Jesus is the Reason for the Season

The Christ child was born

In a manger far away

Then hung on a cross

This is Haiku poem written in 5-7-5 syllables.

Quote of the day

"While going through life, pursuing your goal, 
keep your eye on the donut, and not on the hole!"
-- Anonymous

The Most Germ Infested Places in the Mall and How to Protect Yourself

Quote of the day

"Life is just a mirror, and what you see out there, 
you must first see inside of you."
-- Wally 'Famous' Amos

Recipe: Oreo Cookie Balls

Oreo Cookie Balls: An easy recipe to make and give for Christmas!

Focus on the Pacifier

Photo by Freida Thomas
The "pacifier" reminds me to think YOUNG!

Quote of the day

Only the properties of your heart can bring fulfillment 
and nourishment to your life. – Glenda Green

Overnight Peaches-and-Cream French Toast

check out this recipe
It would be perfect for Christmas morning!

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The Cross=The Reason for The Season

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Merry Christmas!

Hebrews 1:1-2

Hebrews 1:1-2

[Jesus Christ Is God's Son] Long ago God spoke many times

 and in many ways to our ancestors through the prophets.

And now in these final days, he has spoken to us through 
his Son. God promised everything to the Son as an inheritance, 

and through the Son he 
created the universe.

An Apple a Day: Psalm 100:4-5

Today let Thankfulness rule in your heart.  As you thank
God for the blessings in your life, a wonderful thing
happens. It will be like the scales fall off your eyes,
enabling you to see more of HIS glorious riches. A
life of praise and thankfulness becomes a life filled
with miracles!  Don't miss out on the blessings God
has for those with hearts full of praise and thankfulness!

Psalm 100:4-5 (NIV)
4. Enter his gates with Thanksgiving and his courts with
praise; give thanks to HIM and praise his name.
5. For the Lord is good and his love endures forever;
his faithfulness continues through all generations.

Quote of the day

"I wonder if other dogs think poodles are members 
of a weird religious cult." 
--Rita Rudner (Laugh Out Loud)

Christmas Lights

I saw this in the DEC 2011 issue of Boiling Springs Today booklet.
I like it and think it is pretty dog gone accurate!  What do you think!

I love CHRISTMAS LIGHTS!
They remind me of politicians.
They all hang together, half of the suckers don't work,
and the ones that do aren't that bright.

Guide to 2011 Christmas Parades in Spartanburg County S.C

Hebrews 12:28

Hebrews 12:28

Since we are receiving a Kingdom that is unshakable, let us be thankful and please God by 
worshiping him with holy fear and awe.

A 2011 Guide to Six Free Christmas Events in Spartanburg, SC

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Recipe: Cranberry and Pecan Cheese Log

Prep time: 15 min. plus refrigerating/ 12 servings

Ingredients:
1 tub (8oz) Philadelphia 1/3 less fat than cream cheese
1/4 cup chopped dried cranberries
1 Tbsp. orange zest
1/2 cup coarsely chopped Planters pecans, toasted
Triscuit Rosemary and Olive Oil Crackers
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Preparation:
1. Mix first 3 ingredients until well blended; shape into 6 in. log
2. Coat with nuts. Wrap in plastic wrap.
3. Refrigerate 30 min. Serve with crackers

Nutrition Info per serving: 200 calories; 11g fat;3g saturated fat;220mg sodium;5g protein
Serving size is 2 Tbsp. spread and 6 crackers.  Enjoy!
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Colossians 3:16

Colossians 3:16

Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives.

Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives.

Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God 
with thankful hearts.

Quote of the day

If you love someone, tell them. 
Because hearts are often broken with words left unspoken.

Author Unknown

A Prayer of Thanksgiving

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What are you thankful for?  Tell God, HE deserves to know!
Happy Thanksgiving!

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He who thanks but with the lips
Thanks but in part;
The full, the true Thanksgiving
Comes from the heart.J.A. Shedd

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Vickie will be with me for 6 weeks! Welcome to my home!

How to Organize a Neighborhood Watch Group in Six Steps

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Why Mexican Jumping Beans Would Make a Great Stocking Stuffer

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Remember these? 

Salvation Haiku

Salvation is free, just ask!

To read Haiku, click on title.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Psalm 95:1-2 An Apple a Day

Psalm 95:1-2

Come, let us sing to the Lord! Let us shout joyfully to the Rock
 of our salvation.Let us come to him with thanksgiving.
 Let us sing psalms of praise to him.

Land O'Lakes Little Joys Holiday Recipes:Free brochure

Download and save this brochure with Christmas dessert recipes! 

A Little Raggedy But Still Loveable!

This kitty looked like it had seen better days, but hey, haven't we all??  Still loveable, LOL!

Photo by Freida @ Lake Bowen

When and How to Report Suspicious Activity to Law Enforcement

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Quote

"Laugh and the world laughs with you; snore
and you sleep alone."
-- Gelett Burgess

2011 18th Annual "Dickens of a Christmas" Celebration is Nov. 29th in Spartanburg, SC

Happy Holidays!!

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Spartanburg, SC Law Enforcement Holds Workshop on Home Invasions and Offers Tips

Psalm 119:143

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As pressure and stress bear down on me, I find joy in your commands.

SC Fall Color Photo

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Movie: Jack and Jill

I saw the new movie Jack and Jill yesterday.
Adam Sandler and Al Pacino are hilarious!
This is a must see if you want to laugh alot!!
thumbs up and 5 stars...............*****

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1 Peter 2:15-16

It is God's will that your honorable lives should
silence those ignorant people who make
foolish accusations against you.For you are free,
yet you are God's slaves, so don't use
your freedom as an excuse to do evil.

Quote

"It's not enough to be busy, so are the ants.
The question is, what are we busy about?"
– Henry David Thoreau

Fudgy Peanut Butter Cake

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"I clipped this recipe from a newspaper years ago," recalls Bonnie Evans from Norcross, Georgia. "The house smells great while it's cooking. My husband and son enjoy this warm dessert with vanilla ice cream and nuts on top."

4 ServingsPrep: 10 min. Cook: 1-1/2 hours

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup milk
• 1/4 cup peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1/2 teaspoon Spice Islands® pure vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup sugar, divided
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons baking cocoa
• 1 cup boiling water
• Vanilla ice cream

Directions

• In a large bowl, combine the milk, peanut butter, oil and vanilla,
• beat until well blended. In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup sugar,
• flour and baking powder; gradually beat into peanut butter mixture
• until blended. Spread evenly into a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker coated
• with cooking spray.
• In a small bowl, combine the cocoa and remaining sugar; stir in
• boiling water. Pour into slow cooker (do not stir).
• Cover and cook on high for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until a toothpick
• inserted near the center of comes out clean. Serve warm with ice
• cream. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 piece) equals 348 calories,

1 John 4:18-20 (NIV)

~Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue
but with actions and in truth. This then is how we know
that we belong to the truth, and how we set our hearts
at rest in his presence whenever our hearts condemn us.
For God is greater than our hearts, and he knows
everything.

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Isaiah 1:18

";Come now, let's settle this,"; says the Lord. ";
Though your sins are like scarlet,
I will make them as white as snow.
Though they are red like crimson, I will
make them as white as wool.

More Fall Color!

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What Every Parent Should Know About the Dangers of Chicken Pox Parties

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Fall Colors

If you have eyes to see all

of God's beauty around you,

thank HIM, you are blessed!

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  Quote du Jour

"Some people say that cats are sneaky, evil,
and cruel. True, and they have many other fine
qualities as well."
-- Missy Dizick



"Beware of people who dislike cats."
-- Irish prover



"Cats seem to go on the principle that it never
does any harm to ask for what you want."
-- Joseph Wood Krutch

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1 Timothy 2:1-2

[Instructions about Worship] I urge you, first of all,
to pray for all people. Ask God to help them;
intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them.
Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority
so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by
godliness and dignity.

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Isn't fall beautiful?

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Chimney Rock

What You Need to Know About the Marmorated Stink Bug Invading the Carolinas

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An apple a day

Credit: Freida Thomas
Chimney Rock

I am the light of the world.
Whoever follows me
will never walk in darkness, but will
have the light of life (John 8:12, NIV).

Quote du Jour

"Be generous with kindly words, especially
about those who are absent.”
-- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Dry Pet Food Linked to Human Salmonella Infection: How to Avoid Becoming Sick

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Festive Broccoli Salad Shared with us by Carol Shrum of Gastonia, North Carolina, this is one of those dishes you can add to any meal, in any season. We enjoyed it at our potluck and it was gone before we knew it! Ingredients:

2 heads broccoli, chopped into flowerets 1 red onion, chopped 1/2 to 3/4 c. sweetened dried cranberries 3-oz. jar bacon bits 1 cup mayonnaise 2 T. red wine vinegar 1/2 c. sugar Mix together broccoli, onion cranberries and bacon bits in a large bowl. Whisk together remaining ingredients in a separate bowl and pour over top of broccoli mixture, just before serving. Toss to mix. Serves 8.

Happy Halloween Haiku

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"Never underestimate a man who overestimates
himself."
-- Franlin D. Rossevelt

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Ephesians 2:8-9

God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can't take credit for this; it is a
gift from God.Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us
can boast about it.

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Romans 12:1

[A Living Sacrifice to God] And so,
dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give
your bodies to God because of all he has done for you.
 Let them be a living and holy
sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable.
This is truly the way to worship him.

An Affirmation for Today

I trust that these glitches are here for my Spiritual growth.

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Ephesians 5:19-20

singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves,
and making music to the Lord in your hearts.
And give thanks for everything to God the Father
in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Grapefruit and Oranges Quick Recipes

Did you know?  Grapefruit and Oranges are both packed with vitamin C!
We need alot of Vitamin C during the Cold and Flu season, so try to
incorporate some of these easy recipes into your daily diet.

Grapefruit Cobbler: Top a halved grapefruit with a dollop of vanilla
yogurt and crumbled low-fat shortbread cookies.

Sweet and Sunny Salad: Drizzle grapefruit and orange slices with honey
and sprinkle with ground cinnamon.

Grapefruit Whip: Toss grapefruit slices in a blend of equal parts
light whipped cream and lemon-flavored yogurt.

Citrus Parfait:  In a parfait dish or glass, layer 3 ounces vanilla
yogurt, 1/4 cup granola (or other cereal) and 1/4 cup peeled
grapefruit and/or orange wedges; repeat. 
Top with a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.

Black Friday 2011 is Coming: Prepare Now

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Proverbs 9:10

Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom.
Knowledge of the Holy One results in good
judgment.

SC Gov. Nikki Haley Responds to Citizens Questions at Recent Town Hall Meeting

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Is it a good day in SC for you?

A Review of SC Gov. Nikki Haley's Town Hall Meeting Held in Spartanburg on Oct. 17, 2011

Where is SC Now and Where is it Going

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Country Apple Dumplings

Ingredients:

• 2 large Granny Smith Apples, peeled and cored
• 2 (10 oz) cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
• 1 cup butter (2 sticks)
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 (12 oz.) can or bottle Mountain Dew

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350.  Grease a 9x13 baking dish.
2. Cut each apple into 8 wedges and set aside. Separate the crescent
roll dough into triangles.  Roll each apple wedge in crescent roll
dough starting at the smallest end.  Pinch to seal and place in
baking dish.
3. Melt butter in a small saucepan and stir in the sugar and
cinnamon. (Other spices can be added if desired)
 Pour over the apple dumplings.  Pour Mountain Dew over
 the dumplings.
4. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until
golden brown. (serve warm and top with ice cream, optional)

I love any apple dish in the fall and this easy recipe is
one of my favorites. Hope you will try it and like it!

from allrecipes.com

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“Aim at heaven and you will get earth thrown in.
 Aim at earth and you get neither.” C.S. Lewis

Fresh Egg Tip

Quick Tip

To tell if an egg is fresh, place it in a bowl of water. If it sinks and lies on its side, it’s good. If it sinks and stands large-end up, use it quickly—it’s about to go bad. If it floats, toss it.

tip from allyou.com

 

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Psalm 37:4

Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart's desires.

I give myself permission to cherish my inner resources.

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Psalm 25:14-15

The Lord is a friend to those who fear him.
He teaches them his covenant. My eyes are
always on the Lord, for he rescues me from
the traps of my enemies.

Affirmation

You are a good heart!

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2 Samuel 7:22

 How great you are, O Sovereign Lord! There is no one like you.
 We have never even heard of another God like you!

"Footloose" and "Dolphin Tale" Are Top 2 Movies to See This Weekend Oct. 14-16 in Spartanburg,SC

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How to Make Your TV Watching Time Productive

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An apple a day

~ Take time to be still in God's presence. The more hassled
you feel, the more you need this sacred space of communion
with Him.  Breath slowly and deeply.  Relax in His holy presence
while His face shines upon you.  This is how you receive His
peace.

Psalm 46:10 (NIV)  "Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted
in the earth."

10 Adult Halloween Costumes Each Under $20 and Available Online

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5 Recipes for Halloween Snacks Costing Under $1.00 Per Serving

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Affirmation

                                                 You give straight from your heart.

How to Prepare for a First Job Interview

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Proverbs 19:20-21

Get all the advice and instruction you can,
so you will be wise the rest of your life.You
can make many plans, but the Lord's purpose
 will prevail.

Love, Live, and Learn!