Well ladies due to the big McFly I got at the study the other day....the one about serving your husband, your family and your home then IF time allows serve others...I have to stop this blog.
I just do not have the time necessary to keep it going. I have been neglecting my priorities in favour of serving others and I can't do that anymore...it isn't just the blog...I have had to look seriously at other areas as well.
On a happy note though the study is working in my life already and I am loving it - so is my hubby!
So the Bible study itself and our book study are still on - they are such a blessing to me - only the blog is stopping. Hope you understand!
Have a happy day!
Blessings,
Liisa
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Tuesday's Study
This week we were on chapter 10 in Matthew. Sorry this is late... it has been a crazy week!
Here is the link to the commentary.
My note- I often think about a story I heard once about an armed gunman who had students lined up and he asked them if anyone believed in God. One girl stepped forward and he shot and killed her. I so admire her refusal to deny her faith in God even in the face of death. Even in dying this girls faith is a witness to all who saw the news reports, all who were there and all who hear this story retold.
Questions
1) Have you ever seen first hand the principle of whom God calls he equips?
2) Do you think it would be hard to remain harmless as doves in the face of persecution?
3) Have you experienced persecution from family members? How can we handle that?
4) Do you think you would admit your faith to an armed gunman knowing he'd shoot you if you answered? All you'd have to do is be quiet to stay alive - could you answer?
5) Has the fear of persecution ever stopped you from talking about faith and God?
6) If being a Christian causes division in your family how can you deal with that?
7) After reading all this and learning what being a disciple may entail are you still whole heartedly willing to be a disciple of Jesus?
8) What's in it for you?
Have a happy day!
Blessings,
Liisa
Here is the link to the commentary.
My note- I often think about a story I heard once about an armed gunman who had students lined up and he asked them if anyone believed in God. One girl stepped forward and he shot and killed her. I so admire her refusal to deny her faith in God even in the face of death. Even in dying this girls faith is a witness to all who saw the news reports, all who were there and all who hear this story retold.
Questions
1) Have you ever seen first hand the principle of whom God calls he equips?
2) Do you think it would be hard to remain harmless as doves in the face of persecution?
3) Have you experienced persecution from family members? How can we handle that?
4) Do you think you would admit your faith to an armed gunman knowing he'd shoot you if you answered? All you'd have to do is be quiet to stay alive - could you answer?
5) Has the fear of persecution ever stopped you from talking about faith and God?
6) If being a Christian causes division in your family how can you deal with that?
7) After reading all this and learning what being a disciple may entail are you still whole heartedly willing to be a disciple of Jesus?
8) What's in it for you?
Have a happy day!
Blessings,
Liisa
It's Still the Cross
I heard this song this morning and it really encouraged me to know that there is relief for the sick and it's still the cross. I LOVE Christian radio! ~smile~ Just when I am having a bit of a tough morning with pain God sends me a message of encouragement through the music on the radio. There is no better way to start your day than with singing praises to God. He is awesome and he is so worthy of our praise.
Happy Thursday!
Blessings,
Liisa
Happy Thursday!
Blessings,
Liisa
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Sermon Notes
This week Pastor Robins continued the series on Jonah - with a sermon entitled Who Prays to God Anyway?
- Men don't pray a prepared prayer in time of crisis.
- When he landed in the belly of the fish god had prepared he knew there was absolutely no more running away from God. It was then that he prayed. The prayer is recorded AFTER this event - it was prayed DURING this event.
Who Prays to God Anyway?
1. Those in Trouble. Jonah's Plight. Jonah 2:2 Psalm 18:6
2. Those who know God hears. Jonah knew God would hear. Jonah 2:2 Psalm 30:2
3. Those who experience God's chastening. Jonah knew it was God who had done this. Jonah 2:3 Psalm 42:7
4. Those who hope in God. Jonah declared his hope 3 times vs.2,4,6. Jonah 2:4 Isa. 43:2
5. Those who know they have no solution for their adversity. Jonah 2:5-6 Psalm 69:1-2
6. Those who turn to God when nothing else could help. Jonah knew God could help. Jonah 2:7 Psalm 120:1
- Salvation is God;s work for us.
- Salvation is never man's work for God.
- Chapter 2 Jonah finally prayed. Up until now even when everyone else did he did not . God finally got his attention in the fish.
- 1:17 - 2:1 - Int he fish he finally realized he was going to die and figured he better pray to God. Jonah was in trouble - he cried out to God.
- When things are fine and going well you may not feel the need to pray, but when you are in trouble, with no out - you'll pray.
- Jonah knew his plight was the consequence of disobeying God. No one's fault but his. He provoked God.
- Are you running away from God? Are you a believer who is heading down a path that brings you farther from God not closer?
- Who prays to God? Those in trouble. If you cry out to God He will hear your voice. If you are a Christian trying to avoid God - if you call out to Him, He will hear you.
- If you haven't begun a personal relationship maybe you never thought God would hear you. He will hear you.
- Up until the fish Jonah thought he was in control then he realized God was pursuing him - He could not run from God. It was because of lack of obedience he was chastened. He knew it was God and not just coincidence.
- up to a point people think they can run from God. They feel they can do what they like and disobey and they act like they think God doesn't care. We create all kinds of problems for ourselves when we do that.
- If you have tried to run from God you will realize you are experiencing troubles because God is chastening you. How long are you going to do that?
- If you take one step toward the Saviour you will find His arms opened wide. when you decide what you need to do he isn't going to jerk the offer off the table. He doesn't want any to perish. He is full of mercy and grace and slow to anger.
- Like the prodigal son we will be welcomed home.
- Jonah was without hope without God. Imagine what it was like in the belly of the fish - weeds, water and whatever else it ate would be in there.
- There is no other solution - God is the only solution.
- You can't help yourself when God is on your trail.
- As long as we think we can help ourselves we'll stumble along in our misery. When we call out to God with a humble heart He hears.
- God never turns away those who come in real repentance.
- When we remember God, He remembers us.
- Have you fallen on your face before God and repented.
- If you follow after any other god you forsake your own mercy. Some have no hope.
- As long as you choose to reject the voice of God or think I don't need to do this -there is no mercy.
- When we turn to God in our distress - thanksgiving fills our lives. Lev. 7:12 Sam. 2:24
- Fulfill your vow before God.
- Salvation is of the Lord - most important phrase in the book of Jonah.
- Gen. 1:3,6,9 Every time God said something it happened. God spoke to the fish and it spit Jonah out on dry land.
Happy Sunday!
Blessings,
Liisa
- Men don't pray a prepared prayer in time of crisis.
- When he landed in the belly of the fish god had prepared he knew there was absolutely no more running away from God. It was then that he prayed. The prayer is recorded AFTER this event - it was prayed DURING this event.
Who Prays to God Anyway?
1. Those in Trouble. Jonah's Plight. Jonah 2:2 Psalm 18:6
2. Those who know God hears. Jonah knew God would hear. Jonah 2:2 Psalm 30:2
3. Those who experience God's chastening. Jonah knew it was God who had done this. Jonah 2:3 Psalm 42:7
4. Those who hope in God. Jonah declared his hope 3 times vs.2,4,6. Jonah 2:4 Isa. 43:2
5. Those who know they have no solution for their adversity. Jonah 2:5-6 Psalm 69:1-2
6. Those who turn to God when nothing else could help. Jonah knew God could help. Jonah 2:7 Psalm 120:1
- Salvation is God;s work for us.
- Salvation is never man's work for God.
- Chapter 2 Jonah finally prayed. Up until now even when everyone else did he did not . God finally got his attention in the fish.
- 1:17 - 2:1 - Int he fish he finally realized he was going to die and figured he better pray to God. Jonah was in trouble - he cried out to God.
- When things are fine and going well you may not feel the need to pray, but when you are in trouble, with no out - you'll pray.
- Jonah knew his plight was the consequence of disobeying God. No one's fault but his. He provoked God.
- Are you running away from God? Are you a believer who is heading down a path that brings you farther from God not closer?
- Who prays to God? Those in trouble. If you cry out to God He will hear your voice. If you are a Christian trying to avoid God - if you call out to Him, He will hear you.
- If you haven't begun a personal relationship maybe you never thought God would hear you. He will hear you.
- Up until the fish Jonah thought he was in control then he realized God was pursuing him - He could not run from God. It was because of lack of obedience he was chastened. He knew it was God and not just coincidence.
- up to a point people think they can run from God. They feel they can do what they like and disobey and they act like they think God doesn't care. We create all kinds of problems for ourselves when we do that.
- If you have tried to run from God you will realize you are experiencing troubles because God is chastening you. How long are you going to do that?
- If you take one step toward the Saviour you will find His arms opened wide. when you decide what you need to do he isn't going to jerk the offer off the table. He doesn't want any to perish. He is full of mercy and grace and slow to anger.
- Like the prodigal son we will be welcomed home.
- Jonah was without hope without God. Imagine what it was like in the belly of the fish - weeds, water and whatever else it ate would be in there.
- There is no other solution - God is the only solution.
- You can't help yourself when God is on your trail.
- As long as we think we can help ourselves we'll stumble along in our misery. When we call out to God with a humble heart He hears.
- God never turns away those who come in real repentance.
- When we remember God, He remembers us.
- Have you fallen on your face before God and repented.
- If you follow after any other god you forsake your own mercy. Some have no hope.
- As long as you choose to reject the voice of God or think I don't need to do this -there is no mercy.
- When we turn to God in our distress - thanksgiving fills our lives. Lev. 7:12 Sam. 2:24
- Fulfill your vow before God.
- Salvation is of the Lord - most important phrase in the book of Jonah.
- Gen. 1:3,6,9 Every time God said something it happened. God spoke to the fish and it spit Jonah out on dry land.
Happy Sunday!
Blessings,
Liisa
Friday, March 18, 2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Flyer Friday
Here are the items I found in the flyers this week....
Rexall
10% off 10 pk. stamps limit 3
Cristie Crackers $1.69 limit 4
Dare Cookies $1.69 limit 4
Always, Tampax or Kotex products 2/$6.99
Old Dutch Laundry Soap 50 loads $1.99
Cottonelle 12 dbl rolls $4.99
Coke or Pepsi 12 pk. $3.25 limit 4
Mennen, Lady Speed Stick, Arrid or Arm & Hammer Antiperspirant $1.99
Cheerios or Honey Nut Cheerios 260-330g. $1.99
Holiday Luncheon Meat $1.79
Tena $5.99
Rexall Shave Foam $1.49
Aveeno $5 off
Pert Plus $2.49
Lubriderm $4.99
Comet $1.00
SOS Pads 4pk. $1.00
J-Cloths 2/$5.00
Zehrs
Boneless, Skinless Turkey or Chicken Breasts $3.99/lb.
Cashmere 12 dbl. rolls $4.99
Strawberries 1 lb. 2/$3.00
PC lg. raw zipperback shrimp $4.99 1 lb.
Janes Chicken Strips, Burgers or Nuggets $6.99
Kraft Cheese Slices $2.99
500g. Cheese Whiz $2.99
Kellogg's Family Size Cereal $3.99
Croissants 6pk. $1.49
Deli World Rye Bread $1.99
Tortillas or Naan $2.99
Extra Lean ground beef $3.99/lb.
Cook's Hickory Smoked Ham $1.99/lb.
Club Pack Chicken Legs $1.89/lb.
PC Sausages $3.99 /pkg.
Bluewater Fillets $2.99
Bento Sushi 2/$10 200g. tray
Rye Bread or Pumpernikel $2.49 (store baked)
3 lb. bag PC Oraganic Apples $3.99
Honey Tangerines $0.99/lb.
Whole or Cored Pineapple $3.49
Nutrigrain bars $1.99
Fruit by the Foot $1.99
PC Salad Dressing $1.99
Hellmann's Mayo 890 ml. $3.99
Quacker Instant Oatmeal $2.49
1.13kg. Meat Lasagna $5.99
Simply 100% Orange or Apple Juice $3.49
Swanson TV Dinners $1.99
Knorr Sidekicks 4/$5.00
Cat Chow 1.62kg. $5.99
Exact Womanly Products $2.49
Degree, Secret, Right Guard $1.99
Food Basics
Primo Pasta $0.88
Primo Sauce $0.88
Primo Beans $0.88
Coke or Pepsi 18pk. $4.44
Prime Fresh Chickens $4.99 each
Chef Boyardee $0.99
Minute Maid OJ 1.75l. $1.99
Hambuger Helper $1.99
Nature Valley Granola Bars $1.99
Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks $1.99
Dole Fruit Bowls or Gel Snacks $1.99
Knorr sidekicks $0.99
Michelinas $0.99
Red Rose Tea 72's $1.99
Sour Cream $1.49
500g. Billy Bee Honey $3.99
Nordica Cottage Cheese $1.99
Mark Angelo Pork Chops 2pk. $1.99
" " " Kabobs 4pk. $2.99
High Liner Fish in Tempura Batter 12 $4.99
Zeus Greek Pitas $1.00
Broccoli $0.69 each
Tomatoes on the vine $0.99/lb.
Dole Coleslaw $0.99
2 lb. Onions $0.99
5 lb. KLondike Rose Potatoes $1.99
Chicken Breasts or Wings $2.99/lb.
Selection Bacon $2.88
Canadian Tire
Charmin 20 Dbl. rolls $7.97 Fri-Sun. Only
Asst. coke Products 12 pk. $2.97
Foodland
Inside Round Roast $2.47/lb.
Kraft Cheese Bars 500g. $4.97
Primo Pasta $0.97
Primo Sauce $0.97
Primo Tomatoes $0.97
Sidekicks $0.97
Chef Boyardee $0.97
Chicken Wings Value Pack $2.97/lb.
Crusty Rolls 12 pk. $2.49
Italian or French bread $1.49
Hamburger Helper 2/$4.00
Johnsonville Sausage 2/$5.00
Zellers
Purex Laundry Soap 32 uses $2.99
Maxwell House $6.99
Campbells Soup $0.59
Bounty Basic 12 Roll $10.99
Tropical Grove Drinks 9 x 300 ml. $1.88 sat and sun only
Ivory Soap 10x90g. $3.79
Lysol Wipes $1.99
Walmart
Bounty 18 rolls $13.97
Kraft Cheese Clices $2.97
Palmolice Dish Soap 1l. $2.00
Mr. Clean 1.2l. $3.00
Top Dogs $2.00
Dempsters Buns $2.00
Central Bakery Bread $1.00
Kraft Dressing $1.25
Shoppers
Dove 2x120g. $1.99 Sun. & Mon. Only
Royale 24 Rolls $3.99 Sun & Mon. Only
Life Paper Towels 8 rolls $1.99 Sun & Mon. Only
Royale Kleenex $0.69
Speedstick or Adidas Deodorant $1.79
Life Flavored Water 6pk. $1.49
Life 12 pk. Water $1.49
Simply Food Fruit cups 2/$4.00
Kraft Dressing $1.99
Eggs $1.99
Butter $2.99
Someone reminded me that Macs has 4l. of milk for $3.99 all the time.
Rexall
10% off 10 pk. stamps limit 3
Cristie Crackers $1.69 limit 4
Dare Cookies $1.69 limit 4
Always, Tampax or Kotex products 2/$6.99
Old Dutch Laundry Soap 50 loads $1.99
Cottonelle 12 dbl rolls $4.99
Coke or Pepsi 12 pk. $3.25 limit 4
Mennen, Lady Speed Stick, Arrid or Arm & Hammer Antiperspirant $1.99
Cheerios or Honey Nut Cheerios 260-330g. $1.99
Holiday Luncheon Meat $1.79
Tena $5.99
Rexall Shave Foam $1.49
Aveeno $5 off
Pert Plus $2.49
Lubriderm $4.99
Comet $1.00
SOS Pads 4pk. $1.00
J-Cloths 2/$5.00
Zehrs
Boneless, Skinless Turkey or Chicken Breasts $3.99/lb.
Cashmere 12 dbl. rolls $4.99
Strawberries 1 lb. 2/$3.00
PC lg. raw zipperback shrimp $4.99 1 lb.
Janes Chicken Strips, Burgers or Nuggets $6.99
Kraft Cheese Slices $2.99
500g. Cheese Whiz $2.99
Kellogg's Family Size Cereal $3.99
Croissants 6pk. $1.49
Deli World Rye Bread $1.99
Tortillas or Naan $2.99
Extra Lean ground beef $3.99/lb.
Cook's Hickory Smoked Ham $1.99/lb.
Club Pack Chicken Legs $1.89/lb.
PC Sausages $3.99 /pkg.
Bluewater Fillets $2.99
Bento Sushi 2/$10 200g. tray
Rye Bread or Pumpernikel $2.49 (store baked)
3 lb. bag PC Oraganic Apples $3.99
Honey Tangerines $0.99/lb.
Whole or Cored Pineapple $3.49
Nutrigrain bars $1.99
Fruit by the Foot $1.99
PC Salad Dressing $1.99
Hellmann's Mayo 890 ml. $3.99
Quacker Instant Oatmeal $2.49
1.13kg. Meat Lasagna $5.99
Simply 100% Orange or Apple Juice $3.49
Swanson TV Dinners $1.99
Knorr Sidekicks 4/$5.00
Cat Chow 1.62kg. $5.99
Exact Womanly Products $2.49
Degree, Secret, Right Guard $1.99
Food Basics
Primo Pasta $0.88
Primo Sauce $0.88
Primo Beans $0.88
Coke or Pepsi 18pk. $4.44
Prime Fresh Chickens $4.99 each
Chef Boyardee $0.99
Minute Maid OJ 1.75l. $1.99
Hambuger Helper $1.99
Nature Valley Granola Bars $1.99
Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks $1.99
Dole Fruit Bowls or Gel Snacks $1.99
Knorr sidekicks $0.99
Michelinas $0.99
Red Rose Tea 72's $1.99
Sour Cream $1.49
500g. Billy Bee Honey $3.99
Nordica Cottage Cheese $1.99
Mark Angelo Pork Chops 2pk. $1.99
" " " Kabobs 4pk. $2.99
High Liner Fish in Tempura Batter 12 $4.99
Zeus Greek Pitas $1.00
Broccoli $0.69 each
Tomatoes on the vine $0.99/lb.
Dole Coleslaw $0.99
2 lb. Onions $0.99
5 lb. KLondike Rose Potatoes $1.99
Chicken Breasts or Wings $2.99/lb.
Selection Bacon $2.88
Canadian Tire
Charmin 20 Dbl. rolls $7.97 Fri-Sun. Only
Asst. coke Products 12 pk. $2.97
Foodland
Inside Round Roast $2.47/lb.
Kraft Cheese Bars 500g. $4.97
Primo Pasta $0.97
Primo Sauce $0.97
Primo Tomatoes $0.97
Sidekicks $0.97
Chef Boyardee $0.97
Chicken Wings Value Pack $2.97/lb.
Crusty Rolls 12 pk. $2.49
Italian or French bread $1.49
Hamburger Helper 2/$4.00
Johnsonville Sausage 2/$5.00
Zellers
Purex Laundry Soap 32 uses $2.99
Maxwell House $6.99
Campbells Soup $0.59
Bounty Basic 12 Roll $10.99
Tropical Grove Drinks 9 x 300 ml. $1.88 sat and sun only
Ivory Soap 10x90g. $3.79
Lysol Wipes $1.99
Walmart
Bounty 18 rolls $13.97
Kraft Cheese Clices $2.97
Palmolice Dish Soap 1l. $2.00
Mr. Clean 1.2l. $3.00
Top Dogs $2.00
Dempsters Buns $2.00
Central Bakery Bread $1.00
Kraft Dressing $1.25
Shoppers
Dove 2x120g. $1.99 Sun. & Mon. Only
Royale 24 Rolls $3.99 Sun & Mon. Only
Life Paper Towels 8 rolls $1.99 Sun & Mon. Only
Royale Kleenex $0.69
Speedstick or Adidas Deodorant $1.79
Life Flavored Water 6pk. $1.49
Life 12 pk. Water $1.49
Simply Food Fruit cups 2/$4.00
Kraft Dressing $1.99
Eggs $1.99
Butter $2.99
Someone reminded me that Macs has 4l. of milk for $3.99 all the time.
My Favorite Sites
Here are a few of the sites that have really been a blessings to me over the last few years.
www.lainesletters.com - I especially enjoyed her In My Home letters but it is all wonderful!
www.achristianhome.com - SO much great information and links on this site. Just awesome!
www.womenlivingwell-courtney.blogspot.com - I juswt discovered this blog in the last year but it has been a real blessing to me.
www.ladiesagainstfeminism.com - Encouraged me in my role as a wife and mother.
www.momof9splace.com - So many wonderful articles here!
These are just a few but so great - I hope you take some time to check them out - you will be blessed! (After all your other duties are looked after ofcourse! I don't want to be leading anyone away from things they need to be doing ~smile~)
Have a wonderful day!
Blessings,
Liisa
www.lainesletters.com - I especially enjoyed her In My Home letters but it is all wonderful!
www.achristianhome.com - SO much great information and links on this site. Just awesome!
www.womenlivingwell-courtney.blogspot.com - I juswt discovered this blog in the last year but it has been a real blessing to me.
www.ladiesagainstfeminism.com - Encouraged me in my role as a wife and mother.
www.momof9splace.com - So many wonderful articles here!
These are just a few but so great - I hope you take some time to check them out - you will be blessed! (After all your other duties are looked after ofcourse! I don't want to be leading anyone away from things they need to be doing ~smile~)
Have a wonderful day!
Blessings,
Liisa
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Money Saving Ideas - Taking Care of Fabric Items
The old saying "A stitch in time says nine" is very true. This is a money saving idea too.
When you notice a small tear or a loose button or a hem coming undone etc. take the time to repair it. This goes for sheets, towels, blankets, quilts etc. If you do this your belongings last so much longer. It only takes a few seconds to fix a little tear but it can take much longer to fix if you leave it to get worse. You will save money by not needing to replace your items as often. When you are folding your laundry and or ironing take a few seconds to check for issues that need attention and handle it right then.
If you have towels whose edges are frayed you can extend their life by folding in the sides a bit and folding again to tuck in the edge and sewing down the side creating a smooth new edge.
If the towels are worn thin in the middle you can cut them down to make new smaller towels or face cloths. You can even make wash mitts out of them. Just double fold the edges as for creating a new edge.
You can do this with sheets that are worn in the middle but fine everywhere else too and make them into extra pillow cases.
Look for ways to stretch the things you have to their longest life. If you do not have to buy new things as often you will save money.
During World War 2 they had a saying "Use it up, Wear it out, Make it do." It worked then it works now. Our grandmothers knew how to make the most of our resources - we need to get back to that kind of lifestyle.
One other way you can save money is proper care of your fabric items. When you get a spill on something take a minute to treat the stain, again it only takes moments yet saves lots of money in buying new things all the time. One idea that works great on those impossible oily stains is to use dish soap on it as a pretreater. Ironing extends the life of fabrics that require it and make things look so neat and fresh. Follow the recommended washing instructions to get the most life out of your items.
Buy quality whenever you can. Things may cost more but they will last longer and you will save more money in the long run by not having to re-buy the same item over and over. This is a hard one for me since I always look for the best deal, but I failed to realize that cheapest price is not necessarily the best deal. What I do now is shop for quality on sale! Clearance racks are my best friend! ~smile~
Happy Wednesday!
Blessings,
Liisa
When you notice a small tear or a loose button or a hem coming undone etc. take the time to repair it. This goes for sheets, towels, blankets, quilts etc. If you do this your belongings last so much longer. It only takes a few seconds to fix a little tear but it can take much longer to fix if you leave it to get worse. You will save money by not needing to replace your items as often. When you are folding your laundry and or ironing take a few seconds to check for issues that need attention and handle it right then.
If you have towels whose edges are frayed you can extend their life by folding in the sides a bit and folding again to tuck in the edge and sewing down the side creating a smooth new edge.
If the towels are worn thin in the middle you can cut them down to make new smaller towels or face cloths. You can even make wash mitts out of them. Just double fold the edges as for creating a new edge.
You can do this with sheets that are worn in the middle but fine everywhere else too and make them into extra pillow cases.
Look for ways to stretch the things you have to their longest life. If you do not have to buy new things as often you will save money.
During World War 2 they had a saying "Use it up, Wear it out, Make it do." It worked then it works now. Our grandmothers knew how to make the most of our resources - we need to get back to that kind of lifestyle.
One other way you can save money is proper care of your fabric items. When you get a spill on something take a minute to treat the stain, again it only takes moments yet saves lots of money in buying new things all the time. One idea that works great on those impossible oily stains is to use dish soap on it as a pretreater. Ironing extends the life of fabrics that require it and make things look so neat and fresh. Follow the recommended washing instructions to get the most life out of your items.
Buy quality whenever you can. Things may cost more but they will last longer and you will save more money in the long run by not having to re-buy the same item over and over. This is a hard one for me since I always look for the best deal, but I failed to realize that cheapest price is not necessarily the best deal. What I do now is shop for quality on sale! Clearance racks are my best friend! ~smile~
Happy Wednesday!
Blessings,
Liisa
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Bible Study Notes
Today we studied Matthew 9, here is a link to the commentary.
My note - The bible warns us that bad association spoils useful habits. We do need to love others and reach out to help them but we need to becareful that they do not influence us while we are with them. We need to becareful not to pick up bad habits form them. A great thing is when we spend time with godly people they rub off on us too.
Happy Tuesday!
Blessings,
Liisa
My note - The bible warns us that bad association spoils useful habits. We do need to love others and reach out to help them but we need to becareful that they do not influence us while we are with them. We need to becareful not to pick up bad habits form them. A great thing is when we spend time with godly people they rub off on us too.
Happy Tuesday!
Blessings,
Liisa
Sermon Notes
This week Pastor Robins continued his series on the book of Jonah.
Jonah in the ship - Protesting
Jonah in the fish - Praying
Jonah in the city - Preaching
Jonah in the suburbs - Pouting
- Important for us to understand God speaks.
- He had a message for Nineveh - He had a messenger - Jonah.
- Everyone listened to God but Jonah.
- Nineveh was one of largest cities in the world at the time.
- Disobedience never brings us closer to God.
- Jonah fled from God. Jonah went from the presence of God vs. 1:3
- Are you going farther or closer to God?
- Joppa is mentioned in the New Testement Acts 9:36, 10:5. Jonah went form Gathefer to Joppa on his way to Tarshish.
- He went down - went down always used when people are going away from God.
- Man always pays the fare when he runs away from God. It costs you, your relationship with Him, not just money, family, relationships.
- Why did Jonah run? Maybe he hated Ninevites? Maybe he was just disobedient? Vs. 4:2 He understood the character of God. He knew God would stop from doing harm if people repented.
- Is that a good reason? Should we not spread the gospel to people we deem unworthy - they don't deserve it.
- Who does not deserve to be saved? Is there anyone that bad? No! Whosoever calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
- 1:4 Nature listens to God - Nature at His command.
- Mark 4:39-41 - Jesus arose and rebuked the wind and it ceased - great calm.
- One moment big storm, the next great calm - only one could do that. God controls nature.
- The wicked listened to God. vs. 5 The sailors were very afraid and became very religious.
- Religion will not help you. You need a personal relationship.
- There are no atheists in foxholes.
- The sailors call out to their own gods.
- 1:5 Jonah was asleep the phrase went down is used again here.
- Just because you go away from God doesn't mean God gives up on you.
- 1:6 Captain wakes Jonah to pray. It is a shame that the prophet had to be called to pray by a heathen man.
- Tragic to turn to prayer after all else fails - should pray first.
- Initially when we run away from God there seems to be a sense of relief, can relax now, false sense that all is well.
- 1:7 Cast lots - lot fell on Jonah.
- They ask 6 questions - Who caused trouble? Occupation? Where are you from? What is your country? What people are you from? Why have you done this?
- If you are running away from God - what in the world would cause you to do this?
- God had cranked up the storm. Tried everything humanly possible.
- When God tightens the screws in your life - you can try everything but talking to God and it won't work.
- Conditions worsen - Futile human efforts - time to pray.
- Vs. 14 They cried out to the Lord
- The creatures listened to GOd.
- Picked up by a great fish. Critics say no fish in mediteranean big enough to swallow a person. Bible says - the Lord had prepared a great fish could have been a whale - could have been a sardine.
Have a happy day!
Blessings,
Liisa
Jonah in the ship - Protesting
Jonah in the fish - Praying
Jonah in the city - Preaching
Jonah in the suburbs - Pouting
- Important for us to understand God speaks.
- He had a message for Nineveh - He had a messenger - Jonah.
- Everyone listened to God but Jonah.
- Nineveh was one of largest cities in the world at the time.
- Disobedience never brings us closer to God.
- Jonah fled from God. Jonah went from the presence of God vs. 1:3
- Are you going farther or closer to God?
- Joppa is mentioned in the New Testement Acts 9:36, 10:5. Jonah went form Gathefer to Joppa on his way to Tarshish.
- He went down - went down always used when people are going away from God.
- Man always pays the fare when he runs away from God. It costs you, your relationship with Him, not just money, family, relationships.
- Why did Jonah run? Maybe he hated Ninevites? Maybe he was just disobedient? Vs. 4:2 He understood the character of God. He knew God would stop from doing harm if people repented.
- Is that a good reason? Should we not spread the gospel to people we deem unworthy - they don't deserve it.
- Who does not deserve to be saved? Is there anyone that bad? No! Whosoever calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
- 1:4 Nature listens to God - Nature at His command.
- Mark 4:39-41 - Jesus arose and rebuked the wind and it ceased - great calm.
- One moment big storm, the next great calm - only one could do that. God controls nature.
- The wicked listened to God. vs. 5 The sailors were very afraid and became very religious.
- Religion will not help you. You need a personal relationship.
- There are no atheists in foxholes.
- The sailors call out to their own gods.
- 1:5 Jonah was asleep the phrase went down is used again here.
- Just because you go away from God doesn't mean God gives up on you.
- 1:6 Captain wakes Jonah to pray. It is a shame that the prophet had to be called to pray by a heathen man.
- Tragic to turn to prayer after all else fails - should pray first.
- Initially when we run away from God there seems to be a sense of relief, can relax now, false sense that all is well.
- 1:7 Cast lots - lot fell on Jonah.
- They ask 6 questions - Who caused trouble? Occupation? Where are you from? What is your country? What people are you from? Why have you done this?
- If you are running away from God - what in the world would cause you to do this?
- God had cranked up the storm. Tried everything humanly possible.
- When God tightens the screws in your life - you can try everything but talking to God and it won't work.
- Conditions worsen - Futile human efforts - time to pray.
- Vs. 14 They cried out to the Lord
- The creatures listened to GOd.
- Picked up by a great fish. Critics say no fish in mediteranean big enough to swallow a person. Bible says - the Lord had prepared a great fish could have been a whale - could have been a sardine.
Have a happy day!
Blessings,
Liisa
Friday, March 11, 2011
Steak Stroganoff
This is what we are having for dinner tonight. I LOVE my crockpot! I put this in this morning and when I came home from cleaning it was almost done. ~smile~
Steak Stroganoff
2 tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. paprika
1 3/4 lbs. boneless round steak (or any beef you can slice)
Can of cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup water
1 envelope onion soup mix
Can of mushroom pieces (I used fresh mushrooms - sliced)
1/2 cup of sour cream
1 tbsp. minced fresh parsley (optional)
- Combine flour, garlic powder, pepper and paprika in a slow cooker.
- Cut meat into 1 1/2 x 1/2" strips. Place in flour mixture and toss until well coated.
- Add soup, water and soup mix. Stir until well blended.
- Cover and cook on low 6-7 hours.
- Stir in mushrooms, sour cream and parsley.
- Cover and cook on high 10-15 minutes or until heated through.
- Serve with rice.
Enjoy!
Happy Friday!
Blessings,
Liisa
Steak Stroganoff
2 tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. paprika
1 3/4 lbs. boneless round steak (or any beef you can slice)
Can of cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup water
1 envelope onion soup mix
Can of mushroom pieces (I used fresh mushrooms - sliced)
1/2 cup of sour cream
1 tbsp. minced fresh parsley (optional)
- Combine flour, garlic powder, pepper and paprika in a slow cooker.
- Cut meat into 1 1/2 x 1/2" strips. Place in flour mixture and toss until well coated.
- Add soup, water and soup mix. Stir until well blended.
- Cover and cook on low 6-7 hours.
- Stir in mushrooms, sour cream and parsley.
- Cover and cook on high 10-15 minutes or until heated through.
- Serve with rice.
Enjoy!
Happy Friday!
Blessings,
Liisa
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Flyer Friday
Here is what is in the flyers this week......
Food Basics
Nestle Bottled Water Case of 24 - $1.88
Octoberfest Sausage $1.88
Beef Steakettes $1.88
Mini Sizzler Breakfast Sausage $1.88
Red Hot Hot Dogs $1.88
Ritz Crackers $1.88
Peek Freans Cookies $1.88
Dad's Cookies $1.88
Minute Maid, Five Alive or Nestea Juice Boxes 10 pk. $1.99
Various Frozen Juices $0.88
Kraft BBQ Sauce $0.99
Philidelphia Cream Cheese $2.49
Crispy Minis 4/$5.00
Fruitsations 6x113g. $1.77
Parkay or Lactantia Margarine 850g. $1.99
Goldfish $1.99
Coca Cola 12 pk. $4.44
Black Diamond Cheese Bars 500g. $5.99
Quacker Oatmeal Ready to Serve $1.99
Honey Nut Cheerios 525g. - 720g. $3.99
Cinnamon Toast Crunch 700g. $3.99
Lucky Charms 680g. $3.99
Sunlight Dish Soap $1.79
Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner $1.99
Lysol Spray Cleaner $1.99
Pinty's Chicken Nuggets, Strips or Burgers $6.99
Seedless Cucumbers $0.88
Bartlett Pears $0.88
Pork Loin Chops $2.99/lb
Ground Pork or Chicken $1.99/lb.
Extra Lean Ground Beef Club Pack $2.99
Broccoli $0.99
White Mushrooms $0.99/pkg.
Campbell's Soup $0.59
PC Chicken Drumsticks or Thighs $2.99
PC Whole Chickens $2.49/lb.
PC Organic Bananas $0.89
Green Beans $1.29/lb.
White, Red, Yellow or All Purpose Potatoes 5lb. bag 2/$4.00
18 pk Coca Cola $6.99
Hamburger Helper $1.99
Kraft Peanut Butter 1kg. $3.99
PC Yogurt 650g. $1.99
Green Giant Frozen Veggies $2.49
Compliments Hotdogs and Buns 3/$5.00
Pizza Pops 3/$5.00
Pork Loin Combo Chops $1.77/lb.
Red or Green Seedless Grapes $1.27/lb.
Compliments hickory Smoked Hams $0.99/lb.
Compliments Granola Bars $1.99
Compliments Pop 2l. $0.99
Dempsters Bagels pkg. of 4 $1.49
Pkg. of 6 Croissants $2.99
Chicken Leg Quarters $1.79/lb.
Whole Chickens $2.49/lb.
Green Beans $1.49/lb.
Cabbage $1.99
Grapefruit $0.89
Shoppers
Allen or Rougemont Juice Boxes 24pk. $4.99
Life Brand 2 ply TP 24 rolls $3.99
Life Brand Kleenex $0.59
Coca Cola or Pepsi 3/$9.99
Gain or Tide $5.99
Bounce 70's $5.99
Sunlight Dishsoap 473ml. $0.88
Ajax Dishsoap 473 ml. $0.88
Sugar 2kg. $1.99
Peek Freen Cookies $1.99
Sunday and Monday Only - Kraft Smooth PB 1 kg. $2.49
Butter $2.99
Chef Boyardee $0.99
Hunts Thick and Rich Spaghetti Sauce $0.99
Simply Food or Chicken Strips or Nuggets or Burgers $5.99
Cottage Cheese $2.29
Dempsters Tortillas 2/$5.00 (or I can give you a recipe to make your own for pennies per dozen *wink*)
Simply Food French Fries 1kg. $1.99
Schneiders Red Hot Weiners $1.99
Quaker Instant Oatmeal Packets $1.99
Billy Bee Honey 500g. $3.99
Philadelphia Cream Cheese $2.99
Fruitopia or Five alive 1.89l. $0.99
Canadian Tire
Bounty 15 roll Paper Towels $8.97
Friskies Variety Packs $4.98 12pk.
25' Aluminum Foil $0.88
Old Dutch Bleach 2.85l. $0.88
Blue Planet Laundry Basket $3.47
96 Use Xtra Laundry Soap $3.97
Seagrass Basket with Handles $4.99
Pet Valu
Friskies $0.39
Zellers
8 pce. Bed in a Bag Twin, Double or Queen $29.97
Walmart
Selected Kelloggs Cereals 345g.-750g. $2.47
Delissio Pizza $3.97
Great Value 24 pk. Water $2.00
Charmin 24 Double Rolls $9.97
King Size Chocolate Bars $1.00
Old el Paso Taco Kit $2.97
Sunlight Dish Soap 750-950ml. $1.50
Purex 55 loads $4.98
Allen Apple Juice 1.05ml. $1.00
Nature Valley Granola Bars $2.00
Big Cans Chef Boyardee $1.97
ED Smith Triple Fruit Jam $2.47
Friskies Cat Food $0.48
Shout Stain Remover $2.00
Irish Spring 6 bars $2.50
Aim or Close Up Tooth Paste $0.72
Menu Ideas
Octoberfest Sausage on buns with coleslaw on the side
Mini Sizzlers, Fried Potatoes, Eggs
Mini Sizzlers with Mashed Potatoes
Hot Dogs, French Fries
Sausage, Peppers and Onions with Rice
Pork Chops Cooked in Cream of Mushroom Soup with Rice
Pork fried Rice
Chicken Nuggets, Strips or Burgers with Homemade Potato Wedges
Oven Glazed Pork Chops With Rice and Broccoli
Homemade Chicken Burgers with Salad
Chicken in Mushroom Sauce with Rice
Chicken Fried Rice
Chicken Pot Pie
Chicken Fajitas
Chicken Ceasar Salad
Chicken Wraps
Herbed Slow Cooked Chicken with Potatoes and Green Beans
Hamburger Helper
Beefaroni
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes and Veggies
Salisbury Steak and Mashed Potatoes and Veggies
Porcupine Meatballs and Rice
Sweet and Sour Meatballs with Rice
Ground Beef Pie
Ground Beef in Gravy on Mashed Potatoes
Swedish Meatballs on Egg Noodles
Chicken Salad on Croissants
Happy Friday and Happy Shopping!
Blessings,
Liisa
Food Basics
Nestle Bottled Water Case of 24 - $1.88
Octoberfest Sausage $1.88
Beef Steakettes $1.88
Mini Sizzler Breakfast Sausage $1.88
Red Hot Hot Dogs $1.88
Ritz Crackers $1.88
Peek Freans Cookies $1.88
Dad's Cookies $1.88
Minute Maid, Five Alive or Nestea Juice Boxes 10 pk. $1.99
Various Frozen Juices $0.88
Kraft BBQ Sauce $0.99
Philidelphia Cream Cheese $2.49
Crispy Minis 4/$5.00
Fruitsations 6x113g. $1.77
Parkay or Lactantia Margarine 850g. $1.99
Goldfish $1.99
Coca Cola 12 pk. $4.44
Black Diamond Cheese Bars 500g. $5.99
Quacker Oatmeal Ready to Serve $1.99
Honey Nut Cheerios 525g. - 720g. $3.99
Cinnamon Toast Crunch 700g. $3.99
Lucky Charms 680g. $3.99
Sunlight Dish Soap $1.79
Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner $1.99
Lysol Spray Cleaner $1.99
Pinty's Chicken Nuggets, Strips or Burgers $6.99
Seedless Cucumbers $0.88
Bartlett Pears $0.88
Pork Loin Chops $2.99/lb
Ground Pork or Chicken $1.99/lb.
Extra Lean Ground Beef Club Pack $2.99
Broccoli $0.99
White Mushrooms $0.99/pkg.
Campbell's Soup $0.59
PC Chicken Drumsticks or Thighs $2.99
PC Whole Chickens $2.49/lb.
PC Organic Bananas $0.89
Green Beans $1.29/lb.
White, Red, Yellow or All Purpose Potatoes 5lb. bag 2/$4.00
18 pk Coca Cola $6.99
Hamburger Helper $1.99
Kraft Peanut Butter 1kg. $3.99
PC Yogurt 650g. $1.99
Green Giant Frozen Veggies $2.49
Compliments Hotdogs and Buns 3/$5.00
Pizza Pops 3/$5.00
Pork Loin Combo Chops $1.77/lb.
Red or Green Seedless Grapes $1.27/lb.
Compliments hickory Smoked Hams $0.99/lb.
Compliments Granola Bars $1.99
Compliments Pop 2l. $0.99
Dempsters Bagels pkg. of 4 $1.49
Pkg. of 6 Croissants $2.99
Chicken Leg Quarters $1.79/lb.
Whole Chickens $2.49/lb.
Green Beans $1.49/lb.
Cabbage $1.99
Grapefruit $0.89
Shoppers
Allen or Rougemont Juice Boxes 24pk. $4.99
Life Brand 2 ply TP 24 rolls $3.99
Life Brand Kleenex $0.59
Coca Cola or Pepsi 3/$9.99
Gain or Tide $5.99
Bounce 70's $5.99
Sunlight Dishsoap 473ml. $0.88
Ajax Dishsoap 473 ml. $0.88
Sugar 2kg. $1.99
Peek Freen Cookies $1.99
Sunday and Monday Only - Kraft Smooth PB 1 kg. $2.49
Butter $2.99
Chef Boyardee $0.99
Hunts Thick and Rich Spaghetti Sauce $0.99
Simply Food or Chicken Strips or Nuggets or Burgers $5.99
Cottage Cheese $2.29
Dempsters Tortillas 2/$5.00 (or I can give you a recipe to make your own for pennies per dozen *wink*)
Simply Food French Fries 1kg. $1.99
Schneiders Red Hot Weiners $1.99
Quaker Instant Oatmeal Packets $1.99
Billy Bee Honey 500g. $3.99
Philadelphia Cream Cheese $2.99
Fruitopia or Five alive 1.89l. $0.99
Canadian Tire
Bounty 15 roll Paper Towels $8.97
Friskies Variety Packs $4.98 12pk.
25' Aluminum Foil $0.88
Old Dutch Bleach 2.85l. $0.88
Blue Planet Laundry Basket $3.47
96 Use Xtra Laundry Soap $3.97
Seagrass Basket with Handles $4.99
Pet Valu
Friskies $0.39
Zellers
8 pce. Bed in a Bag Twin, Double or Queen $29.97
Walmart
Selected Kelloggs Cereals 345g.-750g. $2.47
Delissio Pizza $3.97
Great Value 24 pk. Water $2.00
Charmin 24 Double Rolls $9.97
King Size Chocolate Bars $1.00
Old el Paso Taco Kit $2.97
Sunlight Dish Soap 750-950ml. $1.50
Purex 55 loads $4.98
Allen Apple Juice 1.05ml. $1.00
Nature Valley Granola Bars $2.00
Big Cans Chef Boyardee $1.97
ED Smith Triple Fruit Jam $2.47
Friskies Cat Food $0.48
Shout Stain Remover $2.00
Irish Spring 6 bars $2.50
Aim or Close Up Tooth Paste $0.72
Menu Ideas
Octoberfest Sausage on buns with coleslaw on the side
Mini Sizzlers, Fried Potatoes, Eggs
Mini Sizzlers with Mashed Potatoes
Hot Dogs, French Fries
Sausage, Peppers and Onions with Rice
Pork Chops Cooked in Cream of Mushroom Soup with Rice
Pork fried Rice
Chicken Nuggets, Strips or Burgers with Homemade Potato Wedges
Oven Glazed Pork Chops With Rice and Broccoli
Homemade Chicken Burgers with Salad
Chicken in Mushroom Sauce with Rice
Chicken Fried Rice
Chicken Pot Pie
Chicken Fajitas
Chicken Ceasar Salad
Chicken Wraps
Herbed Slow Cooked Chicken with Potatoes and Green Beans
Hamburger Helper
Beefaroni
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes and Veggies
Salisbury Steak and Mashed Potatoes and Veggies
Porcupine Meatballs and Rice
Sweet and Sour Meatballs with Rice
Ground Beef Pie
Ground Beef in Gravy on Mashed Potatoes
Swedish Meatballs on Egg Noodles
Chicken Salad on Croissants
Happy Friday and Happy Shopping!
Blessings,
Liisa
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Money Saving Idea
This is one Leanne just reminded me of.....
If you make a big batch of pancakes (from scratch - much cheaper) then you can freeze them and have quick and easy breakfast ready whenever you need it. Leanne uses the toaster to reheat hers - a great idea! I had just been microwaving mine which works too.
If you would like a really good recipe for pancakes I can post one as soon as my recipes are unpacked from the boxes all my things are in while we have a bit of renovations done.
Happy Wednesday!
Blessings,
Liisa
If you make a big batch of pancakes (from scratch - much cheaper) then you can freeze them and have quick and easy breakfast ready whenever you need it. Leanne uses the toaster to reheat hers - a great idea! I had just been microwaving mine which works too.
If you would like a really good recipe for pancakes I can post one as soon as my recipes are unpacked from the boxes all my things are in while we have a bit of renovations done.
Happy Wednesday!
Blessings,
Liisa
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Tuesday Bible Study
Here is a link to the commentary.
Questions
1) Have you ever felt like a leper? In what circumstance.
2) What are some dibilitating effects of sin?
3) Do you give testimony to others of the things Jesus has done for you?
4) Do you seek help from Jesus for others? Do you pray for them?
5) Do you have true faith in Jesus' ability to heal today? (Often I think we question wether he will want to more than if he can.)
6) Have you ever been so worried about hurting someone's feelings or upsetting them that you've done something or allowed somethingh you shouldn't have?
7) Do we have the attitude of the potential disciple - I will follow You whereever You go?
8) Are we truly willing to follow where God leads us regardless of where it is or do what he asks us to do?
9)When we get caught in life's storms do we cry out to Jesus for help?
10) Do you believe demons are still present and active today?
11) How can we protect ourselves from their influences?
- Put on the armour of God daily.
- Spend time in prayer, Bible reading, and devotional time daily.
- Don't open doors to them through things we watch, read and listen to or things we may have in our homes we shouldn't.
Happy Tuesday!
Blessings,
Liisa
Questions
1) Have you ever felt like a leper? In what circumstance.
2) What are some dibilitating effects of sin?
3) Do you give testimony to others of the things Jesus has done for you?
4) Do you seek help from Jesus for others? Do you pray for them?
5) Do you have true faith in Jesus' ability to heal today? (Often I think we question wether he will want to more than if he can.)
6) Have you ever been so worried about hurting someone's feelings or upsetting them that you've done something or allowed somethingh you shouldn't have?
7) Do we have the attitude of the potential disciple - I will follow You whereever You go?
8) Are we truly willing to follow where God leads us regardless of where it is or do what he asks us to do?
9)When we get caught in life's storms do we cry out to Jesus for help?
10) Do you believe demons are still present and active today?
11) How can we protect ourselves from their influences?
- Put on the armour of God daily.
- Spend time in prayer, Bible reading, and devotional time daily.
- Don't open doors to them through things we watch, read and listen to or things we may have in our homes we shouldn't.
Happy Tuesday!
Blessings,
Liisa
Fill Your Home
Fill your home with praises to the Lord! There is little better than starting your day singing songs to God. When you fill your home with Christian music you will find your whole attitude changes. The whole atmosphere of your home changes. There is peacefulness and calm. Try it you will like it!
This is an awesome station with modern Christian music, it also has great devotionals and wonderful lessons. AWESOME! LOVE IT! Here is the link to it online. It is 90.7 fm if you want to tune in on your radio or in your car.
Also I don't know if you know it or not but if you have Eastlink for your cable then you have a Christian station right on your tv. It is channel 802 I think. It is called The Light and it is awesome too. Also modern Christian music. I say this mostly for Leanne who will assume I am recommending all hymn all the time stations. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
I have been so blessed by these stations, I have learned alot, been encouraged and found added peace and happiness in my home. ~smile~ Thank you Lord!
Happy Tuesday!
Blessings,
Liisa
This is an awesome station with modern Christian music, it also has great devotionals and wonderful lessons. AWESOME! LOVE IT! Here is the link to it online. It is 90.7 fm if you want to tune in on your radio or in your car.
Also I don't know if you know it or not but if you have Eastlink for your cable then you have a Christian station right on your tv. It is channel 802 I think. It is called The Light and it is awesome too. Also modern Christian music. I say this mostly for Leanne who will assume I am recommending all hymn all the time stations. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
I have been so blessed by these stations, I have learned alot, been encouraged and found added peace and happiness in my home. ~smile~ Thank you Lord!
Happy Tuesday!
Blessings,
Liisa
Monday, March 7, 2011
Serving the Lord
My friend Kathy was telling me the other day about something that she had read about serving God. She said alot of people feel that they always have to be out doing things at the church or special things in the community but she pointed out that everything we do we are to do unto the Lord. Everything we say and do is service to God. Taking care of our homes and families is service to God. He instructs to do so!
There is nothing at all wrong with serving at church or in the community those are wonderful things it is just that we don't need to feel badly if we can't or run ourselves ragged trying to do too much outside the home.
Just a side note about priorities. Our priorities are God first and foremost, then our husbands , then children, then our home, THEN outside activities. When we follow this formula our lives are so much better and peaceful. I find when I get the priorities out of order then nothing seems to go right, I am running all over, nothing is working out and I am unhappy and frustrated. Some ladies use God being first to justify letting their homes, husbands and children suffer while they are all over doing ministry work. If they look at the priority list then they will see that God comes first not ministry work that is last. God is first with prayers, thanksgiving, worship, Bible reading, devotional time etc. Big difference!
Happy Monday!
Blessings,
Liisa
There is nothing at all wrong with serving at church or in the community those are wonderful things it is just that we don't need to feel badly if we can't or run ourselves ragged trying to do too much outside the home.
Just a side note about priorities. Our priorities are God first and foremost, then our husbands , then children, then our home, THEN outside activities. When we follow this formula our lives are so much better and peaceful. I find when I get the priorities out of order then nothing seems to go right, I am running all over, nothing is working out and I am unhappy and frustrated. Some ladies use God being first to justify letting their homes, husbands and children suffer while they are all over doing ministry work. If they look at the priority list then they will see that God comes first not ministry work that is last. God is first with prayers, thanksgiving, worship, Bible reading, devotional time etc. Big difference!
Happy Monday!
Blessings,
Liisa
Sermon Notes
Our pastor has just begun a series of sermons on the book of Jonah. He has entitled the series It's the Preacher's Fault.
The first sermon is titled Who was Jonah Anyway?
What miracles can be found in the book of Jonah?
- The storm
- Selection of Jonah as the guilty party
- The subsiding of the sea
- The great fish appearing at the right time
- Preservation of Jonah
- Ejection of Jonah from fish safe on the shore
- The gourd
- The worm
- Repentance of the city of Nineveh
- Jonah tells the story of the fish, gourd, east wind, storm and the boat. Are these the important elements of this story? No they are incidentals.
- There are six significant subjects dealt with in the book of Jonah: Truths taught by Jonah.
1. The Resurrection of Jesus Christ
2. Salvation is not by works vs. 2:9 Salvation is of the Lord.
3. God's purpose of grace cannot be frustrated.
4. God will not cast us aside for faithlessness. It is so easy to wander.
5. God is Good and Gracious
6. God is the God of the Gentiles (not only Jews) Nineveh city of the Gentiles - Jonah was a Jew.
- One of the most interesting discoveries about the book of Jonah is that everyone obeyed God except the preacher.
- The oldest and busiest boats in all the world are ships that sail away from duty.
- People don't pray prepared prayers in a time of crisis.
- When some people get in trouble they blame the preacher.
- Gos wanted Jonah to do something - he didn't want to. That got alot of people in alot of trouble - it was the preacher's fault.
- No book is more criticized in the Bible than Jonah. Attack on the Word of God.
- They look for what they see as a weak spot.
- They haven't been able to poke a hole in the fish story.
- They make it out to something it doesn't say.
- Some critics say Jonah had a dream on the ship he was on and this is the dream - false.
- Some say the ship was wrecked and the one he got on next had a big fish on the front of it.
- Some say Jonah took refuge in a dead fish from the storm.
- All false!
- They say it is a fable - just a story.
- The real root is they deny the miraculous. Unbelief.
- If we did that then there wouldn't be very much of the Bible left.
- Jonah is real, the story is real.
- 2 Kings 14:24-25 Is a verifying scripture.
- Jesus referred to Jonah.
- Luke 11:29,30 Jesus verifies the story of Jonah. Matthew 12:39-41.
- The moment you question the record of Jonah you question Jesus the Son of God.
- It is accurate and it is reliable.
- Cut the Bible anywhere and it bleeds the blood of Jesus. It is all through the Bible. Without shedding of blood there is no remission of sins.
- Fail to believe in it you won't go to heaven.
- Jonah felt Nineveh deserved what they were going to get.
- Psalm 139:7-10 Cannot run from God - His hand is always there. vs. 11-12
- Jonah from Gath Hepher, God had a heart for the people of Nineveh - He called Jonah to preach there. Jonah ran away from God to Joppa, found a boat to Tarshish. Thought he'd be released from preaching the message of repentance.
- Jonah was an unwilling participant in God's plan.
Hope you had a wonderful Sunday and were able to take in a service and worship the Lord in fellowship with like minded believers.
Blessings,
Liisa
The first sermon is titled Who was Jonah Anyway?
What miracles can be found in the book of Jonah?
- The storm
- Selection of Jonah as the guilty party
- The subsiding of the sea
- The great fish appearing at the right time
- Preservation of Jonah
- Ejection of Jonah from fish safe on the shore
- The gourd
- The worm
- Repentance of the city of Nineveh
- Jonah tells the story of the fish, gourd, east wind, storm and the boat. Are these the important elements of this story? No they are incidentals.
- There are six significant subjects dealt with in the book of Jonah: Truths taught by Jonah.
1. The Resurrection of Jesus Christ
2. Salvation is not by works vs. 2:9 Salvation is of the Lord.
3. God's purpose of grace cannot be frustrated.
4. God will not cast us aside for faithlessness. It is so easy to wander.
5. God is Good and Gracious
6. God is the God of the Gentiles (not only Jews) Nineveh city of the Gentiles - Jonah was a Jew.
- One of the most interesting discoveries about the book of Jonah is that everyone obeyed God except the preacher.
- The oldest and busiest boats in all the world are ships that sail away from duty.
- People don't pray prepared prayers in a time of crisis.
- When some people get in trouble they blame the preacher.
- Gos wanted Jonah to do something - he didn't want to. That got alot of people in alot of trouble - it was the preacher's fault.
- No book is more criticized in the Bible than Jonah. Attack on the Word of God.
- They look for what they see as a weak spot.
- They haven't been able to poke a hole in the fish story.
- They make it out to something it doesn't say.
- Some critics say Jonah had a dream on the ship he was on and this is the dream - false.
- Some say the ship was wrecked and the one he got on next had a big fish on the front of it.
- Some say Jonah took refuge in a dead fish from the storm.
- All false!
- They say it is a fable - just a story.
- The real root is they deny the miraculous. Unbelief.
- If we did that then there wouldn't be very much of the Bible left.
- Jonah is real, the story is real.
- 2 Kings 14:24-25 Is a verifying scripture.
- Jesus referred to Jonah.
- Luke 11:29,30 Jesus verifies the story of Jonah. Matthew 12:39-41.
- The moment you question the record of Jonah you question Jesus the Son of God.
- It is accurate and it is reliable.
- Cut the Bible anywhere and it bleeds the blood of Jesus. It is all through the Bible. Without shedding of blood there is no remission of sins.
- Fail to believe in it you won't go to heaven.
- Jonah felt Nineveh deserved what they were going to get.
- Psalm 139:7-10 Cannot run from God - His hand is always there. vs. 11-12
- Jonah from Gath Hepher, God had a heart for the people of Nineveh - He called Jonah to preach there. Jonah ran away from God to Joppa, found a boat to Tarshish. Thought he'd be released from preaching the message of repentance.
- Jonah was an unwilling participant in God's plan.
Hope you had a wonderful Sunday and were able to take in a service and worship the Lord in fellowship with like minded believers.
Blessings,
Liisa
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Money Saving Idea
I have saved alot of money by buying whole chickens, roasts, hams, turkeys etc. cooking them and slicing them for lunch meat. When you buy chicken in the deli precooked and sliced it can cost 7-9 dollars a pound when you buy a whole chicken it is so much cheaper per pound. For example this week in the flyer you can buy a whole chicken for $5.99 each.
After the holidays I bought a turkey for $.97 a pound it was a 20 lb. turkey. Deli turkey costs $7-$9 a pound. To have the same amount of meat would have cost at least $140...wow....$20 or $140 just to cook and slice it myself.
After I slice it I put it in freezer bags in small portions which I can take out as I need to. Really easy...better to pay myself than the grocery store!
Happy Friday!
Blessings,
Liisa
After the holidays I bought a turkey for $.97 a pound it was a 20 lb. turkey. Deli turkey costs $7-$9 a pound. To have the same amount of meat would have cost at least $140...wow....$20 or $140 just to cook and slice it myself.
After I slice it I put it in freezer bags in small portions which I can take out as I need to. Really easy...better to pay myself than the grocery store!
Happy Friday!
Blessings,
Liisa
Flyer Friday
Moore's
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts $3.77/lb.
Sirloin Tip Oven Roast $3.47/lb
Kellogg's Cereal $2.97
Maxwell House Coffee 900-925g. $5.97
Parlour Ice Cream $2.97
Jumbo Cantaloupes $2.99
Jumbo Pineapples $2.99
Cauliflower $2.49
Broccoli Crowns $1.79
Boneless Pork Shoulder Blade Roast $2.99
Scneider's bologna 500g. $2.99
Pillers Peppperettes $5.99
Compliments Frozen Meatballs $4.99
McCain Fries 1 kg. $1.99
High Liner Family Pack Frozen Fish $4.99
OC Dryer Sheets 120 ct. 2/$7
Zehrs
Greenhouse Beefsteak Tomatoes $1.99/lb.
Imperial Margarine 1.36kg. $3.49
Walmart
Fast and Fancy Rice $1.00
McCain Fries 680g. $1.00
McCain Pizza Pockets 2's $1.00
Goldfish Crackers $2.00
Jamieson Vitamins $7.97
Nutri-grain Bars $2.00
16pk. Danone Yogurt Silhouette or Creamy $4.47
Minute Maid Tetra Packs 10 $2.47
Temptations Cat treats $1.50
Febreze $5.00
5x7 Area Rug $30
3x4 Mats $12
Accent Rugs $10
Bissell EasyVac Vacuum $39
Food Basics
Caracker Barrel Cheese 500g. $4.44
Coke, Dr. Pepper, Crush or Rootbeer 2l. $0.99
Whole White Mushrooms 227g. $0.97
Fresh green Beans $0.99/lb.
Cantaloupe $0.99
Empire Apples $3.97
Grapefruit $0.49/lb
Russet Potatoes 5lb. $1.67
Dempsters 100% Whole Wheat Bread 2/$4
Fresh Whole Chickens $5.99
5 lb. selection lasagna with meat sauce $5.99
Baguette $0.99
5 pk. garlic $0.99
Xtra laundry soap $1.99
Water 24 bottles $1.99
Alphaghetti $0.69
Brown Beans $0.69
Betty Crocker Cake Mix $0.99
Palmolive $1.49
Snack Pack Puddings 4's $0.99
Shoppers Drug Mart
Royale Kleenex $0.49
Nutri Grain bars $1.99
Special K bars $1.99
Butter $2.99
Eggs $1.99
Everyday Market Cheese $4.99
Dempsters Bread $1.79
Fast and Fancy Rice $0.99
Dempsters Whole Grains Bread $1.99
Life Brand Honey 375g. $2.99
Nativa Organics PB 500g. $2.99
Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream $4.99
Hellmanns Mayo. 445ml. $2.49
Sunday and Monday Only
Doritos or Lays $1.99
Coke or Pepsi Reg or Diet 6x 710ml. 2/$5
24pk. Life Brand water $1.99
Everyday Market Tuna $0.59
Menu Ideas
Chicken Fajitas
Chicken Wraps
Breaded Chicken with Fast and Fancy Rice and Broccoli
Chicken Fried Rice
Chicken Pot Pie
Chicken on Buns with lettuce tomato and bacon served with salad or fries
Chicken Parmigana
Chicken Fetuccini
Roast Beef with mashed potatoes and cauliflower
Left over beef for hot roast beef sandwiches, beef wraps, beef fried rice, beef pot pie
Beef Barley Soup
Korean BBQ Beef
Crockpot Stroganoff
Stew
Broccoli Chicken Divan
Pork Roast with sides
Pulled Pork on Buns
Spicy Pork Stir fry
Pork in crockpot with mushroom soup and onion soup mix with mushrooms
Roast Chicken with mashed potatoes and green beans
Left over chicken can be used for fried rice, pot pies, hot chicken sandwiches etc.
Lasagna and garlic bread made out of baguette
Tuna Casserole
Tuna Melts
Happy Shopping!
Blessings,
Liisa
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts $3.77/lb.
Sirloin Tip Oven Roast $3.47/lb
Kellogg's Cereal $2.97
Maxwell House Coffee 900-925g. $5.97
Parlour Ice Cream $2.97
Jumbo Cantaloupes $2.99
Jumbo Pineapples $2.99
Cauliflower $2.49
Broccoli Crowns $1.79
Boneless Pork Shoulder Blade Roast $2.99
Scneider's bologna 500g. $2.99
Pillers Peppperettes $5.99
Compliments Frozen Meatballs $4.99
McCain Fries 1 kg. $1.99
High Liner Family Pack Frozen Fish $4.99
OC Dryer Sheets 120 ct. 2/$7
Zehrs
Greenhouse Beefsteak Tomatoes $1.99/lb.
Imperial Margarine 1.36kg. $3.49
Walmart
Fast and Fancy Rice $1.00
McCain Fries 680g. $1.00
McCain Pizza Pockets 2's $1.00
Goldfish Crackers $2.00
Jamieson Vitamins $7.97
Nutri-grain Bars $2.00
16pk. Danone Yogurt Silhouette or Creamy $4.47
Minute Maid Tetra Packs 10 $2.47
Temptations Cat treats $1.50
Febreze $5.00
5x7 Area Rug $30
3x4 Mats $12
Accent Rugs $10
Bissell EasyVac Vacuum $39
Food Basics
Caracker Barrel Cheese 500g. $4.44
Coke, Dr. Pepper, Crush or Rootbeer 2l. $0.99
Whole White Mushrooms 227g. $0.97
Fresh green Beans $0.99/lb.
Cantaloupe $0.99
Empire Apples $3.97
Grapefruit $0.49/lb
Russet Potatoes 5lb. $1.67
Dempsters 100% Whole Wheat Bread 2/$4
Fresh Whole Chickens $5.99
5 lb. selection lasagna with meat sauce $5.99
Baguette $0.99
5 pk. garlic $0.99
Xtra laundry soap $1.99
Water 24 bottles $1.99
Alphaghetti $0.69
Brown Beans $0.69
Betty Crocker Cake Mix $0.99
Palmolive $1.49
Snack Pack Puddings 4's $0.99
Shoppers Drug Mart
Royale Kleenex $0.49
Nutri Grain bars $1.99
Special K bars $1.99
Butter $2.99
Eggs $1.99
Everyday Market Cheese $4.99
Dempsters Bread $1.79
Fast and Fancy Rice $0.99
Dempsters Whole Grains Bread $1.99
Life Brand Honey 375g. $2.99
Nativa Organics PB 500g. $2.99
Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream $4.99
Hellmanns Mayo. 445ml. $2.49
Sunday and Monday Only
Doritos or Lays $1.99
Coke or Pepsi Reg or Diet 6x 710ml. 2/$5
24pk. Life Brand water $1.99
Everyday Market Tuna $0.59
Menu Ideas
Chicken Fajitas
Chicken Wraps
Breaded Chicken with Fast and Fancy Rice and Broccoli
Chicken Fried Rice
Chicken Pot Pie
Chicken on Buns with lettuce tomato and bacon served with salad or fries
Chicken Parmigana
Chicken Fetuccini
Roast Beef with mashed potatoes and cauliflower
Left over beef for hot roast beef sandwiches, beef wraps, beef fried rice, beef pot pie
Beef Barley Soup
Korean BBQ Beef
Crockpot Stroganoff
Stew
Broccoli Chicken Divan
Pork Roast with sides
Pulled Pork on Buns
Spicy Pork Stir fry
Pork in crockpot with mushroom soup and onion soup mix with mushrooms
Roast Chicken with mashed potatoes and green beans
Left over chicken can be used for fried rice, pot pies, hot chicken sandwiches etc.
Lasagna and garlic bread made out of baguette
Tuna Casserole
Tuna Melts
Happy Shopping!
Blessings,
Liisa
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Hell
We were talking baout hell at the study yesterday. Here is an article about it that may help explain exactly what hell is.
I looked for books about hell but there are just so many it may be best to ask at the Christian book store for one they reccomend especially to explain it to an unbeliever.
Here is a link to questions and answers about life after death. I did not read all these but I have used this site before for other things and agreed with them.
As we have been learning this past couple of weeks it is very important to verify the things you hear and read by making sure they line up with what the Bible says.
Happy Thursday!
Blessings,
Liisa
I looked for books about hell but there are just so many it may be best to ask at the Christian book store for one they reccomend especially to explain it to an unbeliever.
Here is a link to questions and answers about life after death. I did not read all these but I have used this site before for other things and agreed with them.
As we have been learning this past couple of weeks it is very important to verify the things you hear and read by making sure they line up with what the Bible says.
Happy Thursday!
Blessings,
Liisa
Bible Study
This week we looked at Matthew 7. Here is the link for the commentary.
Here are the questions....
1) Have you ever judged someone and then found out you were wrong? (God is the only one who knows someone's heart. We have a limited view.
2) Have you ever been wrongfully judged? How did you feel?
3) Have you ever judged someone for something you do too?
4) Have you ever judged someone and then later found yourself doing the same thing?
5) Do you judge people you dislike or who rub you the wrong way harsher than those you like? Why?
6) Are you aware of any planks in your eye?
7) How do you feel and respond when someone tries to help you get the speck out of your eye?
8) How should we respond?
9) Have you ever prayed for something and then later been happy you didn't get it?
10) Why do you suppose so many are led astray by false prophets? (Don't know the truth about what the Bible says, They are charming, They like them, Don't look into their fruit.....)
11) Have you ever examined the fruit your life bears? what kind is it?
12) We tend to act one way but our true foundation is revealed int he storm. Do you react differently when things get tough?
Have a wonderful day!
Blessings,
Liisa
Here are the questions....
1) Have you ever judged someone and then found out you were wrong? (God is the only one who knows someone's heart. We have a limited view.
2) Have you ever been wrongfully judged? How did you feel?
3) Have you ever judged someone for something you do too?
4) Have you ever judged someone and then later found yourself doing the same thing?
5) Do you judge people you dislike or who rub you the wrong way harsher than those you like? Why?
6) Are you aware of any planks in your eye?
7) How do you feel and respond when someone tries to help you get the speck out of your eye?
8) How should we respond?
9) Have you ever prayed for something and then later been happy you didn't get it?
10) Why do you suppose so many are led astray by false prophets? (Don't know the truth about what the Bible says, They are charming, They like them, Don't look into their fruit.....)
11) Have you ever examined the fruit your life bears? what kind is it?
12) We tend to act one way but our true foundation is revealed int he storm. Do you react differently when things get tough?
Have a wonderful day!
Blessings,
Liisa
Sermon Notes
This week we had a guest speaker Serge Lemee the WOL Francophone Ministries Projest Coordinator. It was wonderful to hear what the Lord is doing around the world in french speaking countries - Awesome!
He spoke on encouragement from 2 Cor. 4.
- 2 Cor. 4:1-6 Light out of darkness.
- 2 Cor.4:1-8 Paul was discouraged. Discouragement can come to us.
- Like the sun which is too much for us to directly at but it shines through stained glass and is so beautiful, it is like that when God shines through us and others get it and are blessed.
- God is the light in the darkness. Sometimes stained glass is dirty or broken but God can still use it. We can still be a blessing to others.
- God permits discouragement. Spurgeon says his discouragement was so deep that he hoped no one would experience that depth.
- How can such a great preacher be discouraged?
- 2 Cor. 4:7-12 We are the earthen vessel. When we are discouraged we need to realize we are not the treasure we are the vessel that holds the treasure.
- We are like a cup from Tim Hortons, God is the hands that hold the cup. When we hold the cup we toss it out. It is not worth anything it is the treasure inside that makes it valuable.
- 4:13-18 Discouraged - we need to remember the light comes out of darkness. Jesus in our life is treasure not us. We need to look to that - not ourselves.
- We are encouraged by what God can do. We need to keep talking about God and what he does. Sharing the great news is the greatest encouragement.
- When God allows bad it is always for our good.
- To grow it hurts, but what great results.
- Prayer is the key. South Korean Christians go to church every morning to pray before work. 50 years ago zero Christian in South Korea today 40% of the country is Christian! They have the largest church in the world.
- Something is impossible? Yes it is! God can do it!
Have a wonderful day!
Blessings,
Liisa
He spoke on encouragement from 2 Cor. 4.
- 2 Cor. 4:1-6 Light out of darkness.
- 2 Cor.4:1-8 Paul was discouraged. Discouragement can come to us.
- Like the sun which is too much for us to directly at but it shines through stained glass and is so beautiful, it is like that when God shines through us and others get it and are blessed.
- God is the light in the darkness. Sometimes stained glass is dirty or broken but God can still use it. We can still be a blessing to others.
- God permits discouragement. Spurgeon says his discouragement was so deep that he hoped no one would experience that depth.
- How can such a great preacher be discouraged?
- 2 Cor. 4:7-12 We are the earthen vessel. When we are discouraged we need to realize we are not the treasure we are the vessel that holds the treasure.
- We are like a cup from Tim Hortons, God is the hands that hold the cup. When we hold the cup we toss it out. It is not worth anything it is the treasure inside that makes it valuable.
- 4:13-18 Discouraged - we need to remember the light comes out of darkness. Jesus in our life is treasure not us. We need to look to that - not ourselves.
- We are encouraged by what God can do. We need to keep talking about God and what he does. Sharing the great news is the greatest encouragement.
- When God allows bad it is always for our good.
- To grow it hurts, but what great results.
- Prayer is the key. South Korean Christians go to church every morning to pray before work. 50 years ago zero Christian in South Korea today 40% of the country is Christian! They have the largest church in the world.
- Something is impossible? Yes it is! God can do it!
Have a wonderful day!
Blessings,
Liisa
New Format
Just wanted to let you guys know that instead of the format I was using where each day has a theme I have decided that it will be easier (and more interesting *wink*) if I just post whatever and whenever. Also I will still be doing Flyer Fridays. ~smile~
Happy Wednesday!
Blessings,
Liisa
Happy Wednesday!
Blessings,
Liisa
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Here I am Lord
We sang this song at Paul Buttar's birthday celebration - which as he requested was simply a praise and worship evening, it was amazing. Voices lifted in praise to the Lord, I had to leave early but for an hour and a half we just sang songs to God. It was awesome! Karl Berg led it...truly wonderful! That is the kind of birthday celebration I would love to have! More of You Lord less of me!
Anyway, we sang this song and I couldn't get through it without crying...not a little tear either which was embarrassing but verging on sobs. This morning as I watched this, it was even more emotional for me. This is how I have been feeling about the Bible study, the seniors, cookie day, just longing for more and more ways to reach out to our community...so many are lost and need Him.
Here I am Lord.....
Blessings,
Liisa
Anyway, we sang this song and I couldn't get through it without crying...not a little tear either which was embarrassing but verging on sobs. This morning as I watched this, it was even more emotional for me. This is how I have been feeling about the Bible study, the seniors, cookie day, just longing for more and more ways to reach out to our community...so many are lost and need Him.
Here I am Lord.....
Blessings,
Liisa
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Flyer Fridays
If you would like me to continue with this post each week please let me know. It is alot of work if no one is interested. If you enjoy it I am pleased to continue but if not that is perfectly ok too. ~smile~
Happy Friday!
Blessings,
Liisa
Happy Friday!
Blessings,
Liisa
Recipe Thursdays
Black bottom Banana Bars
1/2 cup margarine
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 cups mashed banana (about 3 medium)
1 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 cup baking cocoa
Cream butter and sugar, add egg and vanilla beat until thoroughly combined.
Blend in bananas.
Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt add to creamed mixture and mix well.
Divide batter in half. Add cocoa to half; spread into a greased 9x13 pan.
Spoon remaining batter on top and swirl with a knife.
Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until the bars test done. Cool.
Enjoy!
Happy Thursday!
Blessings,
Liisa
1/2 cup margarine
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 cups mashed banana (about 3 medium)
1 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 cup baking cocoa
Cream butter and sugar, add egg and vanilla beat until thoroughly combined.
Blend in bananas.
Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt add to creamed mixture and mix well.
Divide batter in half. Add cocoa to half; spread into a greased 9x13 pan.
Spoon remaining batter on top and swirl with a knife.
Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until the bars test done. Cool.
Enjoy!
Happy Thursday!
Blessings,
Liisa
Whatever Wednesdays
You have to watch this...I love this song....
Hope your Wednesday was wonderful!
Blessings,
Liisa
Hope your Wednesday was wonderful!
Blessings,
Liisa
Bible Study Tuesdays
Here is the link to the commentary.
Unfortunately I did not have time this week to do questions or add thoughts of my own. Just one note from Matthew Henry on vs. 22-23....
The eye, that is, the heart (so some) if that be single—haplous—free and bountiful (so the word is frequently rendered, as Rom. 12:8; 2 Co. 8:2, 9:11, 13; Jam. 1:5, and we read of a bountiful eye, Prov. 22:9). If the heart be liberally affected and stand inclined to goodness and charity, it will direct the man to Christian actions, the whole conversation will be full of light, full of evidences and instances of true Christianity, that pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father (Jam. 1:27), full of light, of good works, which are our light shining before men; but if the heart be evil, covetous, and hard, and envious, griping and grudging (such a temper of mind is often expressed by an evil eye, ch. 20:15; Mk. 7:22; Prov. 23:6, 7), the body will be full of darkness, the whole conversation will be heathenish and unchristian.
Hope you had a great Tuesday!
Blessings,
Liisa
Unfortunately I did not have time this week to do questions or add thoughts of my own. Just one note from Matthew Henry on vs. 22-23....
The eye, that is, the heart (so some) if that be single—haplous—free and bountiful (so the word is frequently rendered, as Rom. 12:8; 2 Co. 8:2, 9:11, 13; Jam. 1:5, and we read of a bountiful eye, Prov. 22:9). If the heart be liberally affected and stand inclined to goodness and charity, it will direct the man to Christian actions, the whole conversation will be full of light, full of evidences and instances of true Christianity, that pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father (Jam. 1:27), full of light, of good works, which are our light shining before men; but if the heart be evil, covetous, and hard, and envious, griping and grudging (such a temper of mind is often expressed by an evil eye, ch. 20:15; Mk. 7:22; Prov. 23:6, 7), the body will be full of darkness, the whole conversation will be heathenish and unchristian.
Hope you had a great Tuesday!
Blessings,
Liisa
Money Matters Monday
This is one for me.......
Stop shopping!
In the study yesterday we discussed serving mammon - money and said that so many people shop and shop and rack up mountains fo debt they can't pay for because they are serving their "god". We must remember that we don't have to be rich to serve mammon (money) the poor can be just as greedy and covetous as the rich are.
True so true! So one rule we can follow to save money is to just stop shopping for things that we don't need.
One of the rules I am trying to apply to my life is to not buy anything that I do not need, that is not going to benefit me and my family or that I do not have a place for already.
Sometimes I buy things that I just like at the moment, or clothes that I do not really need, or things I don't have a place for. Do you know what happens to ALOT of it? It ends up in a giant pile of things to give away! Was it worth the money? Nope.
So I am trying harder to avoid that money wasting pitfall of just shopping for the sake of shopping.
Hope you had a happy Monday!
Blessings,
Liisa
Stop shopping!
In the study yesterday we discussed serving mammon - money and said that so many people shop and shop and rack up mountains fo debt they can't pay for because they are serving their "god". We must remember that we don't have to be rich to serve mammon (money) the poor can be just as greedy and covetous as the rich are.
True so true! So one rule we can follow to save money is to just stop shopping for things that we don't need.
One of the rules I am trying to apply to my life is to not buy anything that I do not need, that is not going to benefit me and my family or that I do not have a place for already.
Sometimes I buy things that I just like at the moment, or clothes that I do not really need, or things I don't have a place for. Do you know what happens to ALOT of it? It ends up in a giant pile of things to give away! Was it worth the money? Nope.
So I am trying harder to avoid that money wasting pitfall of just shopping for the sake of shopping.
Hope you had a happy Monday!
Blessings,
Liisa
Sermon Sundays
Sorry I am so far behind - busy busy busy busy!
How is a Person Justified? Romans 5:1-11
- Job asks this question - How is a person justified?
- Justification/Justified means to be declared righteous or just as though I never sinned. As a court announcing a favorable verdict - positive outcome.
- Apart from justification we are hopeless with nothing to say when we atand before a thrice Holy God.
- Romans 3 - all the world may be guilty before God.
- We are justified if we are saved.
- Romans 3:24 - justified by grace - the principal involved here.
- Every human being feels they must do something to merit justification. We feel we can't measure up unless we do something special.
- Not of works but gift of grace.
- We want to deserve it - not by works but by mercy
- Justified freely by His grace
- Freely - no cost to recipient
- Same word Jesus uses when He says freely you have received, freely give - without merit without cost.
- Jesus did not merit being hated but they hated Him anyway.
- Justification is freely given it costs us nothing, but cost God His Son.
- romans 3:25 - Justified by His blood. Without blood no redemption of sins. Redeemed.
- Justification and redemption tied together on purpose in the Bible.
- Propitiation - God demanded a specific sacrifice was satisfied.
- Basis of God's righteousness is reason we can be justified.
- Without shedding of blood there is no remission of sins.
- We are justified by faith. The person who exercises faith in Jesus Christ. Rom. 3:26
- Something we must do - not of works - believe
- Not just acknowledging it but living in accordance with that belief
- No boasting. Justified by faith apart from work of the laws.
- What do we have to do to be justified - exercise faith
- James 2:24 - Justified by works.
- Basis is we are justified by faith in Jesus
- How do we show it to others. The fruit.
- Romans = Root James = Fruit
- How do you know trees are MacIntosh apple trees. Someone told us - we believed them. How do we know for sure? Fruit.
- How do we know we are justified? By the way we live our lives.
- Joshua 2:9 Rahab the Harlot. The Lord your God....She says you guys worship the 1 true God. I know it and I am willing to acknowledge it.
- Her actions gave evidence of her faith.
- She put her faith into action. James 2:25
- Justified Romans 5:1 Justified by faith (past tense) peace with God.
- Peace with God - God has nothing against us anymore, declared righteous. God is whollly satisfied with Jesus sacrifice. It has already been dealt with. However weak our walk may be God is looking at Jesus' blood not our sins.
- Peace with God - result of justification
- Romans 5:2 - Access to God - result of justification.
- Hope in God - result of justification.
- When a sinner stands before the bar of God He has 3 choices - condemn sinner, compromise His own holiness (not going to happen) or change the sinner into a righteous person - that is what He has done.
- No tricks - imputes to them the righteousness of Jesus. Changes them.
- God made Jesus who knew no sin to be sin for us that we may be made righteous.
Hope your Sunday was wonderful!
Blessings,
Liisa
How is a Person Justified? Romans 5:1-11
- Job asks this question - How is a person justified?
- Justification/Justified means to be declared righteous or just as though I never sinned. As a court announcing a favorable verdict - positive outcome.
- Apart from justification we are hopeless with nothing to say when we atand before a thrice Holy God.
- Romans 3 - all the world may be guilty before God.
- We are justified if we are saved.
- Romans 3:24 - justified by grace - the principal involved here.
- Every human being feels they must do something to merit justification. We feel we can't measure up unless we do something special.
- Not of works but gift of grace.
- We want to deserve it - not by works but by mercy
- Justified freely by His grace
- Freely - no cost to recipient
- Same word Jesus uses when He says freely you have received, freely give - without merit without cost.
- Jesus did not merit being hated but they hated Him anyway.
- Justification is freely given it costs us nothing, but cost God His Son.
- romans 3:25 - Justified by His blood. Without blood no redemption of sins. Redeemed.
- Justification and redemption tied together on purpose in the Bible.
- Propitiation - God demanded a specific sacrifice was satisfied.
- Basis of God's righteousness is reason we can be justified.
- Without shedding of blood there is no remission of sins.
- We are justified by faith. The person who exercises faith in Jesus Christ. Rom. 3:26
- Something we must do - not of works - believe
- Not just acknowledging it but living in accordance with that belief
- No boasting. Justified by faith apart from work of the laws.
- What do we have to do to be justified - exercise faith
- James 2:24 - Justified by works.
- Basis is we are justified by faith in Jesus
- How do we show it to others. The fruit.
- Romans = Root James = Fruit
- How do you know trees are MacIntosh apple trees. Someone told us - we believed them. How do we know for sure? Fruit.
- How do we know we are justified? By the way we live our lives.
- Joshua 2:9 Rahab the Harlot. The Lord your God....She says you guys worship the 1 true God. I know it and I am willing to acknowledge it.
- Her actions gave evidence of her faith.
- She put her faith into action. James 2:25
- Justified Romans 5:1 Justified by faith (past tense) peace with God.
- Peace with God - God has nothing against us anymore, declared righteous. God is whollly satisfied with Jesus sacrifice. It has already been dealt with. However weak our walk may be God is looking at Jesus' blood not our sins.
- Peace with God - result of justification
- Romans 5:2 - Access to God - result of justification.
- Hope in God - result of justification.
- When a sinner stands before the bar of God He has 3 choices - condemn sinner, compromise His own holiness (not going to happen) or change the sinner into a righteous person - that is what He has done.
- No tricks - imputes to them the righteousness of Jesus. Changes them.
- God made Jesus who knew no sin to be sin for us that we may be made righteous.
Hope your Sunday was wonderful!
Blessings,
Liisa
Friday, February 18, 2011
Flyer Fridays
My flyers had a terrible accident and ended up soaking wet and all over our yard so there will sadly be no post this week. Sorry! :(
Happy Friday anyway!
Blessings,
Liisa
Happy Friday anyway!
Blessings,
Liisa
Recipe Thursdays
I found a recipe for a mexicalli casserole but I changed it a fair bit so now I will just call it.....
Mexican Rice Dinner
1 lb. ground beef or turkey
3/4 cup diced green peppers
2 small onions diced
1 - 2 cloves garlic diced
5 fresh mushrooms sliced
Can of kidney beans
Can of diced tomatoes
1 1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. cumin
Can of sliced black olives
2 cups instant rice, cooked
Brown ground beef with veegies until meat is cooked and veggies are tender.
Sprinkle with spices and stir.
Stir in tomatoes, beans and olives, heat through
Stir in rice and serve
Note - Mark loved it and he added hot sauce. Could use a little as it is VERY mild.
Enjoy!
Happy Thursday!
Blessings,
Liisa
Mexican Rice Dinner
1 lb. ground beef or turkey
3/4 cup diced green peppers
2 small onions diced
1 - 2 cloves garlic diced
5 fresh mushrooms sliced
Can of kidney beans
Can of diced tomatoes
1 1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. cumin
Can of sliced black olives
2 cups instant rice, cooked
Brown ground beef with veegies until meat is cooked and veggies are tender.
Sprinkle with spices and stir.
Stir in tomatoes, beans and olives, heat through
Stir in rice and serve
Note - Mark loved it and he added hot sauce. Could use a little as it is VERY mild.
Enjoy!
Happy Thursday!
Blessings,
Liisa
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Whatever Wednesdays
Here is a little video by Courtney from the Women Living Well blog that I found very helpful so I thought I'd share it with you...
Happy Wednesday!
Blessings,
Liisa
Happy Wednesday!
Blessings,
Liisa
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Bible Study Tuesdays
This week we studied Matthew chapter 5. Here is the link to the commentary.
Some extra thoughts...
Matthew Henry says about Poor in Spirit...
To be poor in spirit means to be emptied of worldly wealth, if god orders that to be our lot. It is to sit loose to all worldly wealth and not set our hearts upon it, but cheerfully to bear losses and disappointments which may befall us in the most prosperous state.
2) It is to be humble and lowly in our own eyes. To value others above ourselves. It is to acknowledge God is great and we are not. He is holy and we are sinful, that He is all and we are nothing. To humble ourselves before Him.
3) It is to come off from all confidence in our own righteousness and strength, that we may depend only upon the merit of Christ for our justification and the spirit and grace of Christ for our sanctification.
My note - Our society teaches us to be the polar opposite of meek. To willingly submit to authority is thought of as weakness. to disregard your own rights and priviledges is viewed as the ultimate no no. Look out for number one is the theme of our day.
My note - vs. 11 We should note the word falsely in this passage. You will not be blessed if people are saying bad stuff about you and it is true.
Vs. 17-18...
Matthew Henry says -
He fulfilled the law by...
1) Obeying the commands of the law for he was made under the law for He was made under the law (Gal. 4:4) He obeyed perfectly and never broke the law in anything.
2) To make good the promises of the law and the predictions of the prophets which did all bear witness to him.
3) To answer the types of the law
4) To fill up the defects of it and so to complete and perfect it.
5) To carry on the same design.
Vs.38-42 An eye for an eye.
It always amuses me when people who are not Christian end up quoting scripture. It's amazing how over the years some scripture has become and everyday part of our vocabulary.
Questions
1) Do you esteem others as better than yourself?
2) do you find it hard to humble yourself?
3) Do you have any ideas how we can be better at this?
4) Why do you think it is so hard to do this?
5) Do you feel bad when you sin or do you push away that "little voice" that tells you it's wrong?
6) Have you ever honestly mourned your sin?
7)Have you ever felt the separation from God thatcomes from unrepented sin? What does it feel like?
8) It is very hard to be meek, to disregard our own rights and priveleges. Have you ever met someone who does this with seeming ease?
9) What effect would doing that and being truly meek have on your life?
10) Do you hunger and thirst after righteousness? Do you long for it? If not why?
11) Have you experienced persecution?
12) What are some ways to deal with it?
13) Do you know anyone who you believe no matter what? Someone you believe always means what they say? What makes you believe them? How can we be like that?
14) Do you think it's possible to live the way Jesus tells us to in the Sermon on the Mount?
Have a Happy Tuesday!
Blessings,
Liisa
Some extra thoughts...
Matthew Henry says about Poor in Spirit...
To be poor in spirit means to be emptied of worldly wealth, if god orders that to be our lot. It is to sit loose to all worldly wealth and not set our hearts upon it, but cheerfully to bear losses and disappointments which may befall us in the most prosperous state.
2) It is to be humble and lowly in our own eyes. To value others above ourselves. It is to acknowledge God is great and we are not. He is holy and we are sinful, that He is all and we are nothing. To humble ourselves before Him.
3) It is to come off from all confidence in our own righteousness and strength, that we may depend only upon the merit of Christ for our justification and the spirit and grace of Christ for our sanctification.
My note - Our society teaches us to be the polar opposite of meek. To willingly submit to authority is thought of as weakness. to disregard your own rights and priviledges is viewed as the ultimate no no. Look out for number one is the theme of our day.
My note - vs. 11 We should note the word falsely in this passage. You will not be blessed if people are saying bad stuff about you and it is true.
Vs. 17-18...
Matthew Henry says -
He fulfilled the law by...
1) Obeying the commands of the law for he was made under the law for He was made under the law (Gal. 4:4) He obeyed perfectly and never broke the law in anything.
2) To make good the promises of the law and the predictions of the prophets which did all bear witness to him.
3) To answer the types of the law
4) To fill up the defects of it and so to complete and perfect it.
5) To carry on the same design.
Vs.38-42 An eye for an eye.
It always amuses me when people who are not Christian end up quoting scripture. It's amazing how over the years some scripture has become and everyday part of our vocabulary.
Questions
1) Do you esteem others as better than yourself?
2) do you find it hard to humble yourself?
3) Do you have any ideas how we can be better at this?
4) Why do you think it is so hard to do this?
5) Do you feel bad when you sin or do you push away that "little voice" that tells you it's wrong?
6) Have you ever honestly mourned your sin?
7)Have you ever felt the separation from God thatcomes from unrepented sin? What does it feel like?
8) It is very hard to be meek, to disregard our own rights and priveleges. Have you ever met someone who does this with seeming ease?
9) What effect would doing that and being truly meek have on your life?
10) Do you hunger and thirst after righteousness? Do you long for it? If not why?
11) Have you experienced persecution?
12) What are some ways to deal with it?
13) Do you know anyone who you believe no matter what? Someone you believe always means what they say? What makes you believe them? How can we be like that?
14) Do you think it's possible to live the way Jesus tells us to in the Sermon on the Mount?
Have a Happy Tuesday!
Blessings,
Liisa
Money Matters Monday
A day late but here none the less....
There is an old saying a penny saved is a penny earned. It is true. Why not pay yourself instead of the stores?
My son makes fun of me for stopping at three or four different stores when we go shopping but I save quite alot of money by shopping the sales at different stores (Only if I am in town already otherwise I'd be spending more on gas than I saved on sales!) A little extra time spent shopping pays me in the money I save.
You can also pay yourself by making foods and snacks from scratch. It really doesn't take so much effort and it saves ALOT of money.
Spending some time researching money saving ideas is another way to pay your self. There are many great websites full of ideas out there just try searching frugal on Google.
If you look at money saving as a job that pays it puts a whole new spin on the effort.
Remember if you look after the pennies the dollars look after themselves.
Happy Monday!
Blessings,
Liisa
There is an old saying a penny saved is a penny earned. It is true. Why not pay yourself instead of the stores?
My son makes fun of me for stopping at three or four different stores when we go shopping but I save quite alot of money by shopping the sales at different stores (Only if I am in town already otherwise I'd be spending more on gas than I saved on sales!) A little extra time spent shopping pays me in the money I save.
You can also pay yourself by making foods and snacks from scratch. It really doesn't take so much effort and it saves ALOT of money.
Spending some time researching money saving ideas is another way to pay your self. There are many great websites full of ideas out there just try searching frugal on Google.
If you look at money saving as a job that pays it puts a whole new spin on the effort.
Remember if you look after the pennies the dollars look after themselves.
Happy Monday!
Blessings,
Liisa
Monday, February 14, 2011
Sermon Sundays
Today's sermon was titled The Hour of Maximum Peril and was taken from Psalm 85:1-13.
- Are the glory days of large church attendance and many salvations behind us?
- Pslam 85:6 - Revive us again
- A church in Bible history (sorry I did not catch the reference) brought in idolatry, immorality and God judged them.
- When we choose to go our own way God judges us.
- Revival is what happens on the inside that causes changes on the outside.
- You can put on a false front but if your heart isn't right it is just a sham.
- False revival - no doctrinal basis, no heart only emotional, too much emphasis on show and feelings .
- No one knows the day or the hour when Jesus is coming back. Are you prepared? It could be today. How are you living?
- Amos 4:12 Prepare to meet thy God.
- Nehemiah - fasting and praying confessed sin. He wanted to see Israel rebuilt to glory.
- John said in Revelation Laodicea needed nothing but it was wretched and poor.
- Look over the past year. We examined the gifts of the Spirit and how to use them yet there is a lack of help - who will step up to fill the gap?
- How are we exercising our gifts?
- We looked at sinning against the Spirit, sin in your life, sin in the church (body).
- (Pastor) sees the urgency of the hour and can't help but wonder how much time we have left.
- What do we do?
- Psalm 138:7 - Revive me.
- Need for personal revival. Are we content to let things proceed the way they are?
- If we want to see God move we need to seek personal revival. Lord revive me - do something in my heart.
- If your Spiritual gas tank is registering zero for empty 10 for full where would you set the gauge?
- There is room for improvement - room for revival
- Psalm 51
- Need for personal revival
- A Christian writer listed personal sins of commission and omission- worldly mindedness, envy, pride, slander, trifling with God, hypocrisy, robbing God, temper, hindering others of being used by God.
The list may not include what you know in your heart is withholding the revival of God. What is holding back revival this morning?
- Would you do like David did? Psalm 139.
- Do you want to see God move? Be sure, absolutely sure in your your sould that there is nothing between you and God.
- You say you want revival go straight to God and sincerely ask. ?You don't need anything special or anyone else.
- 2 Chr. 29
- Backslidden nation. Hezekiah opened the doors.
- The priests removed all garbage and cleansed the house of the Lord.
- National revival is doubtful because even churches don't care about it.
- God is not deceived and not to be mocked.
- You can't hide what is really on the inside no matter how good your outside shows.
- Need revival when iniquity abounds, when people rebel, when the presence of God is not revered.
- It is so subtle and so easy to backslide.
- How does God seal our hearts? How does He revive us?
- Psalm 80:7 - when we pray
- If my people will humble themselves, turn from sin and seek my face.
- Prayer begins revival. In Acts they are always praying about something.
- There is lip service to the notion that prayer produces results.
- When was the last time you were at prayer meeting?
- How will this revival happen?
- Participate corporately. In Acts we see they gathered corporately for prayer.
- Deal with sin.
- Individual accountability to God.
- We cannot expect blessing on our lives if we have sin in our lives. Let not iniquity have dominion.
- Psalm 138:7 Revive me.
- It is possible. Do not lose heart.
- Say Lord you have said You will revive me please do it, help me to take the necessary steps.
- Hab. Oh Lord revive Your work.
- Send a Revival.
- Send me Lord an great revival in my heart.
Happy Sunday!
Blessings,
Liisa
- Are the glory days of large church attendance and many salvations behind us?
- Pslam 85:6 - Revive us again
- A church in Bible history (sorry I did not catch the reference) brought in idolatry, immorality and God judged them.
- When we choose to go our own way God judges us.
- Revival is what happens on the inside that causes changes on the outside.
- You can put on a false front but if your heart isn't right it is just a sham.
- False revival - no doctrinal basis, no heart only emotional, too much emphasis on show and feelings .
- No one knows the day or the hour when Jesus is coming back. Are you prepared? It could be today. How are you living?
- Amos 4:12 Prepare to meet thy God.
- Nehemiah - fasting and praying confessed sin. He wanted to see Israel rebuilt to glory.
- John said in Revelation Laodicea needed nothing but it was wretched and poor.
- Look over the past year. We examined the gifts of the Spirit and how to use them yet there is a lack of help - who will step up to fill the gap?
- How are we exercising our gifts?
- We looked at sinning against the Spirit, sin in your life, sin in the church (body).
- (Pastor) sees the urgency of the hour and can't help but wonder how much time we have left.
- What do we do?
- Psalm 138:7 - Revive me.
- Need for personal revival. Are we content to let things proceed the way they are?
- If we want to see God move we need to seek personal revival. Lord revive me - do something in my heart.
- If your Spiritual gas tank is registering zero for empty 10 for full where would you set the gauge?
- There is room for improvement - room for revival
- Psalm 51
- Need for personal revival
- A Christian writer listed personal sins of commission and omission- worldly mindedness, envy, pride, slander, trifling with God, hypocrisy, robbing God, temper, hindering others of being used by God.
The list may not include what you know in your heart is withholding the revival of God. What is holding back revival this morning?
- Would you do like David did? Psalm 139.
- Do you want to see God move? Be sure, absolutely sure in your your sould that there is nothing between you and God.
- You say you want revival go straight to God and sincerely ask. ?You don't need anything special or anyone else.
- 2 Chr. 29
- Backslidden nation. Hezekiah opened the doors.
- The priests removed all garbage and cleansed the house of the Lord.
- National revival is doubtful because even churches don't care about it.
- God is not deceived and not to be mocked.
- You can't hide what is really on the inside no matter how good your outside shows.
- Need revival when iniquity abounds, when people rebel, when the presence of God is not revered.
- It is so subtle and so easy to backslide.
- How does God seal our hearts? How does He revive us?
- Psalm 80:7 - when we pray
- If my people will humble themselves, turn from sin and seek my face.
- Prayer begins revival. In Acts they are always praying about something.
- There is lip service to the notion that prayer produces results.
- When was the last time you were at prayer meeting?
- How will this revival happen?
- Participate corporately. In Acts we see they gathered corporately for prayer.
- Deal with sin.
- Individual accountability to God.
- We cannot expect blessing on our lives if we have sin in our lives. Let not iniquity have dominion.
- Psalm 138:7 Revive me.
- It is possible. Do not lose heart.
- Say Lord you have said You will revive me please do it, help me to take the necessary steps.
- Hab. Oh Lord revive Your work.
- Send a Revival.
- Send me Lord an great revival in my heart.
Happy Sunday!
Blessings,
Liisa
Friday, February 11, 2011
Flyer Fridays
Walmart
Cavendish Fries $1
Sidekicks $1
Nestle Water 24 pk. $2.47
Charmin 20 dbl. rollls $8
European Shampoo and Conditioner $2.50
Colgate Premium Toothpastes 3 pk. $4.72
Stayfree Womanly Items $2
Great Value Instant Rice 1.4 kg. $4.97
" " Bleach $1
" " Pudding 4 pk. $0.92
Hungryman Dinners $2
Pizza Pops $2
Cesar Bistro Dog Food 12 pk. $12.83
" " " " Singles $1.14
Crunch and Munch $1
Act 11 Microwave Popcorn 3 pk. $1
Knorr Soup 4x40-52g. $1
Voortman Cookies $1
Heinz Beans $0.67
Alpha Ghetti $0.67
Mr. Noodles $0.25
Bounty Paper Towels 6 dbl. Rolls $9.98
Scotties 6pk. $4.48
Rexall
Folgers $5.99
Moore's
Pork Chops $1.97/lb
1 lb. Strawberries $1.97
Compliments Ham $1.29/lb
Spring Mix $1.99
Baby Spinach $1,99
Grape Tomatoes $1.99
Complimets Mayo. 890ml. $2.99
Blk. Diamond Cheese Slices $2.99
Fruitopia or 5 Alive 1.89l. $1.99
Sour Cream $1.99
Nordica Cottage Cheese $2.99
Complimets Corn Dogs $3.99
Shoppers
Life Brand Kleenex $0.59
Cheerios $1.99
Sugar $1.99
Maxwell House Coffee $5.49
Hamburger Helper $1.99
Milk $3.99
Zellers
Kraft PB 1 kg. $2.88
Melitta Coffee $9.99
Holiday Lunchmeat 2/$3.00
Ragu 2/$3.00
Gain 64 loads $8.88
Friskies Can Food 10/$4.80
Friskies Pary Mix Treats Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Everyready Batteries 2/$3
Food Basics
Granola Bars $1.00
Sweet and Salty Bars $1.00
Dempsters Bread $1
Koolaid Jammers 10 pk. $1.00
Campbell's Soup $0.47
Phildelphia Cream Cheese $1.88
Red Seedless Grapes $0.88/lb.
Baby Carrots $0.88/lb.
Cauliflower $1.77
Red Peppers $1.47/lb
Pork Tenderloin $3.99/lb.
Minute Maid Heart Wise OJ $1.99
Chef Boyardee $0.99
Cesar Bistro Dog Food $0.99
Friskies Can Food $0.45
Temptations 4/$5.00
Alpha Ghetti $0.69
Heinz Beans $0.69
Xtra Laundry Soap $1.99
Palmolive 591-850ml. $1.49
Cavendish Fries $1.49
Ryvita $1.99
Goldfish $1.99
Zehrs
PC Chessecake $3.99
Christie Cookies $1.69
Snack Pack Pudding $0.99
Breyers Ice Cream $3.99
KD $0.57
Breton crackers $1.49
Green Onions 2/$1.00
Radishes 2/$1.00
Cantaloupe $2.99
Shrimp Ring $4.49
Pkg. Fresh Mushrooms $0.99
Grape Tomatoes $1.49
Lysol Wipes $1.49
Lysol cleaners $1.74
Chef Boyardee Big Can $1.99
Sidekicks $0.99
Imperial Margarine 1lb. $0.99
Frozen Minute Maid Punch $0.42
I am sure you are much better than I am at coming up with menu ideas for your familes than I am. ~smile~
Happy Friday!
Blessings,
Liisa
Cavendish Fries $1
Sidekicks $1
Nestle Water 24 pk. $2.47
Charmin 20 dbl. rollls $8
European Shampoo and Conditioner $2.50
Colgate Premium Toothpastes 3 pk. $4.72
Stayfree Womanly Items $2
Great Value Instant Rice 1.4 kg. $4.97
" " Bleach $1
" " Pudding 4 pk. $0.92
Hungryman Dinners $2
Pizza Pops $2
Cesar Bistro Dog Food 12 pk. $12.83
" " " " Singles $1.14
Crunch and Munch $1
Act 11 Microwave Popcorn 3 pk. $1
Knorr Soup 4x40-52g. $1
Voortman Cookies $1
Heinz Beans $0.67
Alpha Ghetti $0.67
Mr. Noodles $0.25
Bounty Paper Towels 6 dbl. Rolls $9.98
Scotties 6pk. $4.48
Rexall
Folgers $5.99
Moore's
Pork Chops $1.97/lb
1 lb. Strawberries $1.97
Compliments Ham $1.29/lb
Spring Mix $1.99
Baby Spinach $1,99
Grape Tomatoes $1.99
Complimets Mayo. 890ml. $2.99
Blk. Diamond Cheese Slices $2.99
Fruitopia or 5 Alive 1.89l. $1.99
Sour Cream $1.99
Nordica Cottage Cheese $2.99
Complimets Corn Dogs $3.99
Shoppers
Life Brand Kleenex $0.59
Cheerios $1.99
Sugar $1.99
Maxwell House Coffee $5.49
Hamburger Helper $1.99
Milk $3.99
Zellers
Kraft PB 1 kg. $2.88
Melitta Coffee $9.99
Holiday Lunchmeat 2/$3.00
Ragu 2/$3.00
Gain 64 loads $8.88
Friskies Can Food 10/$4.80
Friskies Pary Mix Treats Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Everyready Batteries 2/$3
Food Basics
Granola Bars $1.00
Sweet and Salty Bars $1.00
Dempsters Bread $1
Koolaid Jammers 10 pk. $1.00
Campbell's Soup $0.47
Phildelphia Cream Cheese $1.88
Red Seedless Grapes $0.88/lb.
Baby Carrots $0.88/lb.
Cauliflower $1.77
Red Peppers $1.47/lb
Pork Tenderloin $3.99/lb.
Minute Maid Heart Wise OJ $1.99
Chef Boyardee $0.99
Cesar Bistro Dog Food $0.99
Friskies Can Food $0.45
Temptations 4/$5.00
Alpha Ghetti $0.69
Heinz Beans $0.69
Xtra Laundry Soap $1.99
Palmolive 591-850ml. $1.49
Cavendish Fries $1.49
Ryvita $1.99
Goldfish $1.99
Zehrs
PC Chessecake $3.99
Christie Cookies $1.69
Snack Pack Pudding $0.99
Breyers Ice Cream $3.99
KD $0.57
Breton crackers $1.49
Green Onions 2/$1.00
Radishes 2/$1.00
Cantaloupe $2.99
Shrimp Ring $4.49
Pkg. Fresh Mushrooms $0.99
Grape Tomatoes $1.49
Lysol Wipes $1.49
Lysol cleaners $1.74
Chef Boyardee Big Can $1.99
Sidekicks $0.99
Imperial Margarine 1lb. $0.99
Frozen Minute Maid Punch $0.42
I am sure you are much better than I am at coming up with menu ideas for your familes than I am. ~smile~
Happy Friday!
Blessings,
Liisa
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Recipe Thursdays
Here is the recipe for soft sugar cookies. We'll be decorating and handing out these cookies on Monday!
Soft Sugar Cookies
2 cups sugar
1 cup margarine
2 eggs
5 cups flour
2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 cup butter milk (If you do not have buttermilk put 1 tbsp. vinegar in a 1 cup measure and fill the rest with milk and let sit for a few minutes)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cream butter, sugar and eggs together.
Add flour and dry ingredients together, pour into creamed mixture.
Add milk and vanilla and beat well.
Refrigerate 1 hour.
Roll heaping tbsp. into balls and place 6 to a sheet to allow spreading.
Bake for 15 minutes.
When done keep on baking sheet for 1 minute so they are easier to take off.
Transfer to cooling rack until ready to frost and decorate.
Frosting:
6 cups icing sugar, 6 tbsp. butter, 3 tbsp. of milk, 1 tsp. vanilla
Beat all ingredients well until smooth and creamy.
Enjoy!
Happy Thursday!
Blessings,
Liisa
Soft Sugar Cookies
2 cups sugar
1 cup margarine
2 eggs
5 cups flour
2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 cup butter milk (If you do not have buttermilk put 1 tbsp. vinegar in a 1 cup measure and fill the rest with milk and let sit for a few minutes)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cream butter, sugar and eggs together.
Add flour and dry ingredients together, pour into creamed mixture.
Add milk and vanilla and beat well.
Refrigerate 1 hour.
Roll heaping tbsp. into balls and place 6 to a sheet to allow spreading.
Bake for 15 minutes.
When done keep on baking sheet for 1 minute so they are easier to take off.
Transfer to cooling rack until ready to frost and decorate.
Frosting:
6 cups icing sugar, 6 tbsp. butter, 3 tbsp. of milk, 1 tsp. vanilla
Beat all ingredients well until smooth and creamy.
Enjoy!
Happy Thursday!
Blessings,
Liisa
Whatever Wednesdays
Sorry this is so late coming - we've been having computer problems.
Today's post is about the temple.
How would you react if someone walked into the church and started flinging wads of fat every where? Perhaps they head down the aisle spraying oil on everything? Would you be upset? I sure would be!
What if someone started telling raunchy stories in the sanctuary? Swearing and telling dirty jokes? It would be appalling wouldn't it?
What if the pastor brought in a tv and started showing pornography? Graphic filth? Horror? He'd likely be strung up wouldn't he?
What if instead of hymns and choruses the worship leader broke into a song about sex? Murder? Cheating on your spouse? Terrible!
The Bible tells us that our body is the temple of the Holy Spirit.
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (New King James Version)
Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.
So let us then be careful what we allow into the temple through our eyes, through our ears and through our mouths.
We must watch what we eat, what we listen to and the things we see.
God has really been speaking to me lately about how the things I see and hear become a part of me that I can't get rid of. Once you see something you can't un-see it. The same goes for the things you hear. They are in there to be called up again and again even if you don't want them to. They even come back in your dreams. If those things aren't good then well...ICK!
He has also been dealing with me about the things I put into my mouth and the amount of it. ~sigh~ It is such a struggle but one I must win. I am polluting His temple. I am filling it with nastiness. How awful is that?
So let us all take good care of the temple. The Holy Spirit lives there and we want Him to stay!
Blessings,
Liisa
Today's post is about the temple.
How would you react if someone walked into the church and started flinging wads of fat every where? Perhaps they head down the aisle spraying oil on everything? Would you be upset? I sure would be!
What if someone started telling raunchy stories in the sanctuary? Swearing and telling dirty jokes? It would be appalling wouldn't it?
What if the pastor brought in a tv and started showing pornography? Graphic filth? Horror? He'd likely be strung up wouldn't he?
What if instead of hymns and choruses the worship leader broke into a song about sex? Murder? Cheating on your spouse? Terrible!
The Bible tells us that our body is the temple of the Holy Spirit.
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (New King James Version)
Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.
So let us then be careful what we allow into the temple through our eyes, through our ears and through our mouths.
We must watch what we eat, what we listen to and the things we see.
God has really been speaking to me lately about how the things I see and hear become a part of me that I can't get rid of. Once you see something you can't un-see it. The same goes for the things you hear. They are in there to be called up again and again even if you don't want them to. They even come back in your dreams. If those things aren't good then well...ICK!
He has also been dealing with me about the things I put into my mouth and the amount of it. ~sigh~ It is such a struggle but one I must win. I am polluting His temple. I am filling it with nastiness. How awful is that?
So let us all take good care of the temple. The Holy Spirit lives there and we want Him to stay!
Blessings,
Liisa
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Bible Study Tuesdays
Today we studied Matthew chapter 4. You can find the commentary I used here since again there was just too much good stuff to cut it down. I have the feeling every week will be like that so I will just post the link each week to come with my comments and the questions.
My comments....
Vs. 1&2 - It often happens that after we are obedient in following through with baptism and make that public declaration of faith that we will be sorely tempted and tested afterward. Jesus understands - how wonderful to have a God who fully understands temptation.
While it is certain that we will all face temptation it is important to remember what the Bible says in Corinthians 10:13 - There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man; but god is faithful who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able, but will with temptation also make a way of escape, that ye may be able to bear it.
Vs. 3&4 - If we do not know what God's Word says we will not be able to use it to battle Satan we also leave ourselves vulnerable to being deceived. We will have no way of knowing what we read or are being told is true.
Vs. 5-7 - The devil quotes Psalm 91:11,12 and uses it out of context. Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 91 says that a great truth is laid down in general, that all those who live a life of communion with God are constantly safe under His protection....vs. 11,12 the charge given to the angels concerning the saints.
Questions -
1) What is the longest you've gone without food? Can you imagine how Jesus felt after 40 days and 40 nights?
2) What are some ways we can prepare ourselves for when the temptor comes?
- Pray for help to resist at the time of temptation but also before it ever happens. We know we are weak and in what areas.
- Avoid putting ourselves in situations where we know we will be tempted.
- Avoid spending time with friends who are not living a Christian life. The Bible warns about not being unequally yoked. What fellowship hath light with darkness. Bad association spoils useful habits. Be careful you are not being led astray. You may say how can I help him get saved if I avoid hanging out with them. Have a good honest look at who is influencing who, before you think you are helping them. A strong Christian stand is a better witness than a backsliding Christian.
- Put on the armour of God each morning.
3) If Jesus physically came and called you to come, leave everything and follow Him would you?
Do you heed His call to come spiritually leave all the bad stuff behind and follow Him?
Happy Tuesday!
Blessings,
Liisa
My comments....
Vs. 1&2 - It often happens that after we are obedient in following through with baptism and make that public declaration of faith that we will be sorely tempted and tested afterward. Jesus understands - how wonderful to have a God who fully understands temptation.
While it is certain that we will all face temptation it is important to remember what the Bible says in Corinthians 10:13 - There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man; but god is faithful who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able, but will with temptation also make a way of escape, that ye may be able to bear it.
Vs. 3&4 - If we do not know what God's Word says we will not be able to use it to battle Satan we also leave ourselves vulnerable to being deceived. We will have no way of knowing what we read or are being told is true.
Vs. 5-7 - The devil quotes Psalm 91:11,12 and uses it out of context. Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 91 says that a great truth is laid down in general, that all those who live a life of communion with God are constantly safe under His protection....vs. 11,12 the charge given to the angels concerning the saints.
Questions -
1) What is the longest you've gone without food? Can you imagine how Jesus felt after 40 days and 40 nights?
2) What are some ways we can prepare ourselves for when the temptor comes?
- Pray for help to resist at the time of temptation but also before it ever happens. We know we are weak and in what areas.
- Avoid putting ourselves in situations where we know we will be tempted.
- Avoid spending time with friends who are not living a Christian life. The Bible warns about not being unequally yoked. What fellowship hath light with darkness. Bad association spoils useful habits. Be careful you are not being led astray. You may say how can I help him get saved if I avoid hanging out with them. Have a good honest look at who is influencing who, before you think you are helping them. A strong Christian stand is a better witness than a backsliding Christian.
- Put on the armour of God each morning.
3) If Jesus physically came and called you to come, leave everything and follow Him would you?
Do you heed His call to come spiritually leave all the bad stuff behind and follow Him?
Happy Tuesday!
Blessings,
Liisa
Monday, February 7, 2011
Money Matters Monday
Today's idea is to cook once eat twice (or more *wink*) Whenever you make a casserole, meatloaf, roast, chicken...well really anything you make double the recipe. Roast two chicken instead of one, cook two cassroles, make a double batch of stew etc. Eat one a freeze the other. It uses the same amount of electricity or gas to make double so you save money there but the bigger savings come when you have a meal already to go all you need to do is defrost it.
How often do you not feel like cooking? You've had a long day at work, you feel yucky etc. The end result is either a fast food stop or buying prepared food at the store. This costs so many times more than a home cooked meal that it is like tossing money out the window not to mention it is not a healthy choice usually. So by having the option of a meal ready to be microwaved at home you will save oodles!
Another bonus to doing this is that if there is a time when someone you know needs a meal - they are sick, just had a baby, they lost a loved one etc. etc. you are able to help them out in a pinch by defrosting the meal you already prepared! So easy to be a blessing to someone with a need. ~smile~
Happy Monday!
Blessings,
Liisa
How often do you not feel like cooking? You've had a long day at work, you feel yucky etc. The end result is either a fast food stop or buying prepared food at the store. This costs so many times more than a home cooked meal that it is like tossing money out the window not to mention it is not a healthy choice usually. So by having the option of a meal ready to be microwaved at home you will save oodles!
Another bonus to doing this is that if there is a time when someone you know needs a meal - they are sick, just had a baby, they lost a loved one etc. etc. you are able to help them out in a pinch by defrosting the meal you already prepared! So easy to be a blessing to someone with a need. ~smile~
Happy Monday!
Blessings,
Liisa
Sermon Sundays
This week our pastor decided to make the whole service about communion rather than preach a sermon and then have communion. We sang songs throughout the service and read relevant scriptures about Jesus' life and death and what that means for us. It was a wonderful time of just focusing on the blessing of communion and what Jesus has done for us. Awesome!
However that means there is no sermon for this week. ~smile~
Have a great day!
Blessings,
Liisa
However that means there is no sermon for this week. ~smile~
Have a great day!
Blessings,
Liisa
Friday, February 4, 2011
Flyer Fridays
Freshmart
Philadelphia Cream Cheese 2/ $5
SeaQuest Shrimp Ring $2.99
Broccoli $1.29
Cheemo Variety Pack Perogies 2kg. $4.49 (4 kinds of perogies - yummy!)
Sour Cream $1.49
Zellers
Big Z 4 Pack Pillows $9.97
ABC Laundry Soap 32 Loads $2.00
Royale TP 12 Double Rolls $5.00
Jello Pudding 4 packs $1.00
Raisin Bran 675g. $3.00
SOS Pads $1.00
Pinesol 443ml. $1.00
Essential Needs Bleach $1.00
Surf Dryer Sheets 50 $1.00
Bounty 12 Rolls $10.00
Food Basics
Coke or Pepsi 12 pk. $2.77
Eye of Round Roast $1.99/lb.
Broccoli $1.00
Cantaloupe $1.00
5lb. Mini Potatoes $2.00
3lb. Apples $2.00
908g. Box Chicken Nuggets, Strips or Burgers $3.00
Italian Sausage $2.00/lb.
4pk. of Marc Angelo Pork Souvlaki $2.99
Pitas $1.00
Irresistables Kettle Chips $1.00
Betty Crocker Scalloped Potatoes 3/$5.00
Rexall
Royale Kleenex $0.59
Charmin 8 Dbl. Rolls $7.99 Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Foodland
Delissio Pizza $3.97
Compliments Meatballs 680g. $4.97
8lb. Bag Apples $3.97
Uncle Ben's Whole Grain Brown Rice 1.2 kg. $4.99
Compliments Cottage Cheese $2.99
Compliments Margarine 1.36kg. $3.49
Compliments Pasta 900g. $1.49
Johnsonville Sausage pkg. $3.49
Zehrs
Whole Chickens $1.77/lb.
PC or Blue Menu Chicken Strips or Nuggets $4.99
Golden Mill Vienna Bread $1.49
Campbells Soups $0.49
500g. Kraft Peanut Butter $1.74
PC Chips $0.99
Chocolate Bars $0.57
Colgate 100ml. $0.99
White, Green or Orange Cauliflower $2.49
Club Pack Pork Chops $2.79/lb.
Heinz Beans $0.79
Alphaghetti $0.79
1.2L. Mr. Clean $2.24
500ml. Febreeze $1.99
PC Pasta Sauce $1.39
Walmart
Folgers Coffee $5.97
Cracker Barrel Cheese $4.97
Ragu $1.00
Italpasta Pasta 900g. $1.00
Fleecy Dryer Sheets 80 $4.00
12 Dbl. Roll Royale TP $4.00
Chef Boyardee $1.00
Pepsi 6pk Bottles $1.97
Dove 4x90g. Bars $3.47
Shoppers
24 Roll Royale TP $4.99
Butter $2.99
Cheese 500g. $4.99
Eggs $1.99
Dempsters English Muffins $0.99
Dempsters Bagels $0.99
Habitant Soup $0.99
Delissio Pizzas $3.99
Ben and Jerrys $3.99
350g. minute Rice $1.99
Half and Half 500ml. $0.99
Life Pop 12 pk. $1.99
Golden Yellow Sugar 500g. $0.99
Icing Sugar 500g. $0.99
Fast and fancy Rice $0.99
Cesar Dog Food $0.79
Menu Ideas
Perogies with Sour Cream
Shrimp with Rice
Jambalaya
Roast Beef and Mini Potatoes with Broccoli
Korean Beef with Rice
Stew
Crockpot Beef Stroganoff
Beef Pot Pie
Hearty Beef Soup
Chicken Burgers and Homemade Fries
Chicken Nuggets and Homemade Potato Wedges
Italian Sausage and Scalloped Potatoes
Pork Souvlaki and Rice
Pizza
Meatballs in Gravy on Mashed Potatoes
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Meatball Subs
Apple Pie
Apple Crisp
Apple Muffins
Apple Cake
Roast Chicken and Potatoes with Cauliflower
Chicken Pot Pie
Chicken or Beef Fried Rice
Chicken Curry
Chicken and Noodle Casserole
Hot Chicken or Beef Sandwiches with Fries or Mashed Potatoes
Oven Glazed Pork Chops with Rice
Happy Friday and Happy Shopping!
Blessings,
Liisa
Philadelphia Cream Cheese 2/ $5
SeaQuest Shrimp Ring $2.99
Broccoli $1.29
Cheemo Variety Pack Perogies 2kg. $4.49 (4 kinds of perogies - yummy!)
Sour Cream $1.49
Zellers
Big Z 4 Pack Pillows $9.97
ABC Laundry Soap 32 Loads $2.00
Royale TP 12 Double Rolls $5.00
Jello Pudding 4 packs $1.00
Raisin Bran 675g. $3.00
SOS Pads $1.00
Pinesol 443ml. $1.00
Essential Needs Bleach $1.00
Surf Dryer Sheets 50 $1.00
Bounty 12 Rolls $10.00
Food Basics
Coke or Pepsi 12 pk. $2.77
Eye of Round Roast $1.99/lb.
Broccoli $1.00
Cantaloupe $1.00
5lb. Mini Potatoes $2.00
3lb. Apples $2.00
908g. Box Chicken Nuggets, Strips or Burgers $3.00
Italian Sausage $2.00/lb.
4pk. of Marc Angelo Pork Souvlaki $2.99
Pitas $1.00
Irresistables Kettle Chips $1.00
Betty Crocker Scalloped Potatoes 3/$5.00
Rexall
Royale Kleenex $0.59
Charmin 8 Dbl. Rolls $7.99 Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Foodland
Delissio Pizza $3.97
Compliments Meatballs 680g. $4.97
8lb. Bag Apples $3.97
Uncle Ben's Whole Grain Brown Rice 1.2 kg. $4.99
Compliments Cottage Cheese $2.99
Compliments Margarine 1.36kg. $3.49
Compliments Pasta 900g. $1.49
Johnsonville Sausage pkg. $3.49
Zehrs
Whole Chickens $1.77/lb.
PC or Blue Menu Chicken Strips or Nuggets $4.99
Golden Mill Vienna Bread $1.49
Campbells Soups $0.49
500g. Kraft Peanut Butter $1.74
PC Chips $0.99
Chocolate Bars $0.57
Colgate 100ml. $0.99
White, Green or Orange Cauliflower $2.49
Club Pack Pork Chops $2.79/lb.
Heinz Beans $0.79
Alphaghetti $0.79
1.2L. Mr. Clean $2.24
500ml. Febreeze $1.99
PC Pasta Sauce $1.39
Walmart
Folgers Coffee $5.97
Cracker Barrel Cheese $4.97
Ragu $1.00
Italpasta Pasta 900g. $1.00
Fleecy Dryer Sheets 80 $4.00
12 Dbl. Roll Royale TP $4.00
Chef Boyardee $1.00
Pepsi 6pk Bottles $1.97
Dove 4x90g. Bars $3.47
Shoppers
24 Roll Royale TP $4.99
Butter $2.99
Cheese 500g. $4.99
Eggs $1.99
Dempsters English Muffins $0.99
Dempsters Bagels $0.99
Habitant Soup $0.99
Delissio Pizzas $3.99
Ben and Jerrys $3.99
350g. minute Rice $1.99
Half and Half 500ml. $0.99
Life Pop 12 pk. $1.99
Golden Yellow Sugar 500g. $0.99
Icing Sugar 500g. $0.99
Fast and fancy Rice $0.99
Cesar Dog Food $0.79
Menu Ideas
Perogies with Sour Cream
Shrimp with Rice
Jambalaya
Roast Beef and Mini Potatoes with Broccoli
Korean Beef with Rice
Stew
Crockpot Beef Stroganoff
Beef Pot Pie
Hearty Beef Soup
Chicken Burgers and Homemade Fries
Chicken Nuggets and Homemade Potato Wedges
Italian Sausage and Scalloped Potatoes
Pork Souvlaki and Rice
Pizza
Meatballs in Gravy on Mashed Potatoes
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Meatball Subs
Apple Pie
Apple Crisp
Apple Muffins
Apple Cake
Roast Chicken and Potatoes with Cauliflower
Chicken Pot Pie
Chicken or Beef Fried Rice
Chicken Curry
Chicken and Noodle Casserole
Hot Chicken or Beef Sandwiches with Fries or Mashed Potatoes
Oven Glazed Pork Chops with Rice
Happy Friday and Happy Shopping!
Blessings,
Liisa
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Recipe Thursdays
This soup is so yummy! Whenever I make it I make garlic herb bread sticks to go with it. It would also be good with biscuits, rolls or a hearty bread with butter.
You can top the soup with sour cream, grated cheddar, chopped green onions etc. YUM!
TGIFriday's Black Bean Soup
2 tbsp. veg. oil
3/4 cup diced onions
3/4 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced carrots
1/4 cup diced green pepper
2 tbsp. minced garlic
3 19 oz. cans black beans
4 cups chicken stock
2 tbsp. vinegar
2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. cayenne (for less spicy soup - omit)
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. hickory liquid smoke
Heat oil in a large pot over medium/ low heat.
Add veggies and garlic and simmer slowly for 15 minutes until onions are clear. Do not brown.
While cooking pour beans in a strainer and rinse.
Measure 3 cups of beans and put in a food processor with 1 cup of chicken stock.
Puree on high until smooth.
When veggies are ready, pour pureed beans, whole beans, the rest of the chicken stock and every other ingredient in the pot.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 50-60 minutes or until the soup has thickened and all the ingredients are tender.
Serves 6.
Enjoy!
Happy Thursday!
Blessings,
Liisa
You can top the soup with sour cream, grated cheddar, chopped green onions etc. YUM!
TGIFriday's Black Bean Soup
2 tbsp. veg. oil
3/4 cup diced onions
3/4 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced carrots
1/4 cup diced green pepper
2 tbsp. minced garlic
3 19 oz. cans black beans
4 cups chicken stock
2 tbsp. vinegar
2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. cayenne (for less spicy soup - omit)
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. hickory liquid smoke
Heat oil in a large pot over medium/ low heat.
Add veggies and garlic and simmer slowly for 15 minutes until onions are clear. Do not brown.
While cooking pour beans in a strainer and rinse.
Measure 3 cups of beans and put in a food processor with 1 cup of chicken stock.
Puree on high until smooth.
When veggies are ready, pour pureed beans, whole beans, the rest of the chicken stock and every other ingredient in the pot.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 50-60 minutes or until the soup has thickened and all the ingredients are tender.
Serves 6.
Enjoy!
Happy Thursday!
Blessings,
Liisa
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Whatever Wednesdays
I was thinking today about reaching out to others with the gospel and how to do that and I remembered watching Kirk Cameron witnessing to people. He is so good at it...I am afraid I wouldn't have the nerve to do what he does but it does work! Here are a couple of clips...
This one he is speaking to gang members!
Oh one note from our Bible study...when we were talking about how we can try and help our friends and family be ready for death or Jesus' coming I forgot to mention the most important thing we can do and that is to pray for them. God can do anything, reach even the hardest hearts. If we pray for leading as well then He can show us how to reach others for Him.
Happy Wednesday!
Blessings,
Liisa
This one he is speaking to gang members!
Oh one note from our Bible study...when we were talking about how we can try and help our friends and family be ready for death or Jesus' coming I forgot to mention the most important thing we can do and that is to pray for them. God can do anything, reach even the hardest hearts. If we pray for leading as well then He can show us how to reach others for Him.
Happy Wednesday!
Blessings,
Liisa
Happy Groundhog Day!
To learn all about Groundhog Day you can go here.
And remember drive safe! Hee!Hee!Hee!
Happy February 2nd!
Blessings,
Liisa
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Bible Study Tuesdays
There was so much great stuff in the commentary that I just couldn't whittle it down much so here is the link to the whole thing.
My comment..
vs. 13-14 - Just as Jesus came of His own free will to be baptized so must each one of us. we cannot force anyone to take this important step. Their heart must be right and they must do it for the right reasons.
Questions -
1) Do you think if John the Baptist were to have come today he would have started in the wilderness? Do you think he would have dressed the way he did?
2) Would you listen if he did come that way?
3) Do you think he would have preached such a bold message?
People today often squash the Spirit of God by being too afraid of offending people or too afraid of being unpopular or looked down on. This doesn't mean we should thump people on the head with our Bibles and tell them they are stupid but we should never be ashamed of the gospel or afraid to reach out to others as God leads us to.
4) No need to answer out loud to this one - it is between you and God and no one else. People who came to John recognized their sinfulness, their need to get ready and were willing to do something about it. Do you have any hidden sin holding you back? do you need to get ready? Are you willing to do something about it?
5) Jesus is still coming with judgement. Are you ready? Are your friends and family ready? What are some ways we can help others get ready?
- Pray for them daily. Light a candle each morning or place a special object where you will see it each day. Every time that catches your eye take a moment to pray for you unsaved family and friends. It could also be a bracelet, ring etc. anything that will catch your eye. (This idea of the candle as a reminder to pray comes from Courtney at www.womenlivingwell-courtney.blogspot.com Take time to read her blog if you can it is amazing!)
- Invite them to church, bible study, Christian concerts, dinners and events.
- Give them books tracts etc.
- Talk to them about what God has done for you.
- Talk to them about great sermons you heard or wonderful things you read in your morning Bible reading. Let your love for God show as you share!
- Shine! The unsaved are watching us to see if our lives match what we say. Let the love of god shine through you to others. That is the very vest witness there is.
There are many more ideas I am sure but these are just a few I thought of as I was writing this.
Happy Tuesday!
Blessings,
Liisa
My comment..
vs. 13-14 - Just as Jesus came of His own free will to be baptized so must each one of us. we cannot force anyone to take this important step. Their heart must be right and they must do it for the right reasons.
Questions -
1) Do you think if John the Baptist were to have come today he would have started in the wilderness? Do you think he would have dressed the way he did?
2) Would you listen if he did come that way?
3) Do you think he would have preached such a bold message?
People today often squash the Spirit of God by being too afraid of offending people or too afraid of being unpopular or looked down on. This doesn't mean we should thump people on the head with our Bibles and tell them they are stupid but we should never be ashamed of the gospel or afraid to reach out to others as God leads us to.
4) No need to answer out loud to this one - it is between you and God and no one else. People who came to John recognized their sinfulness, their need to get ready and were willing to do something about it. Do you have any hidden sin holding you back? do you need to get ready? Are you willing to do something about it?
5) Jesus is still coming with judgement. Are you ready? Are your friends and family ready? What are some ways we can help others get ready?
- Pray for them daily. Light a candle each morning or place a special object where you will see it each day. Every time that catches your eye take a moment to pray for you unsaved family and friends. It could also be a bracelet, ring etc. anything that will catch your eye. (This idea of the candle as a reminder to pray comes from Courtney at www.womenlivingwell-courtney.blogspot.com Take time to read her blog if you can it is amazing!)
- Invite them to church, bible study, Christian concerts, dinners and events.
- Give them books tracts etc.
- Talk to them about what God has done for you.
- Talk to them about great sermons you heard or wonderful things you read in your morning Bible reading. Let your love for God show as you share!
- Shine! The unsaved are watching us to see if our lives match what we say. Let the love of god shine through you to others. That is the very vest witness there is.
There are many more ideas I am sure but these are just a few I thought of as I was writing this.
Happy Tuesday!
Blessings,
Liisa
Monday, January 31, 2011
McFly
Just in case you may not know what a "McFly" is ....
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Blessings,
Liisa
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Blessings,
Liisa
Had to Share
We sang this song in church yesterday and I just had to share it with you guys.....
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Blessings.
Liisa
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Blessings.
Liisa
A Great Article
I just came across a great article that I had to share. This morning I came to a realization that has been coming for a LONG time but I have been pushing it away..you ever do that...you get the McFly but you keep pushing it away until finally God hits you with a brick? Well that happened to me this morning. I finally realized that while I may nag and bug others about horror movies etc. I have been allowing bad influences into my life too....and though I have been fighting it I realized due to some effects it has been having in my life that I need to quit it and gaurd my mind and my thoughts from all things that are unpleasing to God...I know DUH! So anyway I came across this article that is really wonderful and had realistic advise and steps to take that is not from a fanatical legalistic stand point please read it the link is here.
Here is a bit of what it had to say.....(love the cake portion!)
The Bible tells us not to conform to the world’s standards, beliefs and practices; but to let God transform us and change us into people who are like His Son. The world lies to us and tells us that all sorts of things people do, believe, and say are "no big deal," but when we compare them to God’s standards as they are put forth in the Bible, we see that they fall very short. What are some of these lies the world tells us?
The first lie that the world tells us is, "It doesn’t affect me."
You know this lie - you may have even used it yourself. I know I have. "Yeah, I know that the language in this movie is a bit rough, but I’m not watching it for that. And besides, it doesn’t really affect me." Or, "I know that book has a lot of sex in it, but I just skip over those parts. I don’t read the book for those parts." If a man says he just reads Playboy for the articles, he’s laughed at - everybody knows that’s not true! Yet we do watch, listen to, and read all sorts of things all time that aren’t good for us spiritually. And we try to justify it by saying, "Yeah, I know the lyrics are explicit, the language is bad, or there’s nudity & sex, but I don’t watch it for that and besides, it doesn’t affect me." Who are we kidding when we say that kind of thing? Not God, certainly, and probably not even ourselves, if we’re honest.
When we willingly introduce temptation into our lives, we’ve already lost the battle. The temptation to sin comes to us quite readily enough on its own, so we need to be honest with ourselves and keep in mind that everything we take in has potential to affect us negatively. Don’t buy into the lie that you can take in all sorts of filth and it won’t affect you.
Another worldly lie is, "Everybody’s doing it/listening to it /watching it, etc." You don’t have to be a parent for very long at all before you repeat the sentiment that your parents tormented you with. "Mom, can I go here and to this or that?" "No," you say, "you may not." Your child says, "But, everybody’s parents are letting them!" And then you respond with the classic reply: "Well, if everybody’s parents let them jump off a cliff, would you jump off too?"
We parents like to think that this line of logic is convincing, but I suspect that many children would follow their friends off the cliff - if only because we adults use the same argument to justify doing what we know to be wrong. "Everybody’s seen that movie, I don’t want to be only one who hasn’t. Everybody’s reading this book…. Nobody I know sees any harm in this activity, so why shouldn’t I join in?" The problem with this logic is that majority vote, consensus, or even what year it is does not determine right and wrong. The appropriate question is not whether everybody else is doing it, but whether or not God approves, whether or not it brings us closer to Him or makes us less like His Son Jesus. The Bible says, "There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death" (Proverbs 14:12). Whatever it is that you’re tempted to do that you shouldn’t do, the truth is that not everybody is doing it, and even if they were, that doesn’t make it right!
A third lie that we use: "Well, I know parts are bad, but parts are good, too." This is often applied to such things as movies, TV shows, reading materials, professional wrestling, and you name it. All I have to say to this line of reasoning is to offer to bake you a cake some time soon. I guarantee that 99% of the ingredients will be fresh, pure and wholesome. The other 1% will be tainted with botulism. Do you want a piece of that cake? Come on, only 1% is bad! I know that this is simplistic logic, but if we take seriously the Bible’s teachings on our thoughts being the gateway to souls, we’ll not risk being infected by a small amount of poison mixed into the whole.
I hope you take a moment to read the whole article it is worth it.
Have a Happy Day!
Blessings,
Liisa
Here is a bit of what it had to say.....(love the cake portion!)
The Bible tells us not to conform to the world’s standards, beliefs and practices; but to let God transform us and change us into people who are like His Son. The world lies to us and tells us that all sorts of things people do, believe, and say are "no big deal," but when we compare them to God’s standards as they are put forth in the Bible, we see that they fall very short. What are some of these lies the world tells us?
The first lie that the world tells us is, "It doesn’t affect me."
You know this lie - you may have even used it yourself. I know I have. "Yeah, I know that the language in this movie is a bit rough, but I’m not watching it for that. And besides, it doesn’t really affect me." Or, "I know that book has a lot of sex in it, but I just skip over those parts. I don’t read the book for those parts." If a man says he just reads Playboy for the articles, he’s laughed at - everybody knows that’s not true! Yet we do watch, listen to, and read all sorts of things all time that aren’t good for us spiritually. And we try to justify it by saying, "Yeah, I know the lyrics are explicit, the language is bad, or there’s nudity & sex, but I don’t watch it for that and besides, it doesn’t affect me." Who are we kidding when we say that kind of thing? Not God, certainly, and probably not even ourselves, if we’re honest.
When we willingly introduce temptation into our lives, we’ve already lost the battle. The temptation to sin comes to us quite readily enough on its own, so we need to be honest with ourselves and keep in mind that everything we take in has potential to affect us negatively. Don’t buy into the lie that you can take in all sorts of filth and it won’t affect you.
Another worldly lie is, "Everybody’s doing it/listening to it /watching it, etc." You don’t have to be a parent for very long at all before you repeat the sentiment that your parents tormented you with. "Mom, can I go here and to this or that?" "No," you say, "you may not." Your child says, "But, everybody’s parents are letting them!" And then you respond with the classic reply: "Well, if everybody’s parents let them jump off a cliff, would you jump off too?"
We parents like to think that this line of logic is convincing, but I suspect that many children would follow their friends off the cliff - if only because we adults use the same argument to justify doing what we know to be wrong. "Everybody’s seen that movie, I don’t want to be only one who hasn’t. Everybody’s reading this book…. Nobody I know sees any harm in this activity, so why shouldn’t I join in?" The problem with this logic is that majority vote, consensus, or even what year it is does not determine right and wrong. The appropriate question is not whether everybody else is doing it, but whether or not God approves, whether or not it brings us closer to Him or makes us less like His Son Jesus. The Bible says, "There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death" (Proverbs 14:12). Whatever it is that you’re tempted to do that you shouldn’t do, the truth is that not everybody is doing it, and even if they were, that doesn’t make it right!
A third lie that we use: "Well, I know parts are bad, but parts are good, too." This is often applied to such things as movies, TV shows, reading materials, professional wrestling, and you name it. All I have to say to this line of reasoning is to offer to bake you a cake some time soon. I guarantee that 99% of the ingredients will be fresh, pure and wholesome. The other 1% will be tainted with botulism. Do you want a piece of that cake? Come on, only 1% is bad! I know that this is simplistic logic, but if we take seriously the Bible’s teachings on our thoughts being the gateway to souls, we’ll not risk being infected by a small amount of poison mixed into the whole.
I hope you take a moment to read the whole article it is worth it.
Have a Happy Day!
Blessings,
Liisa
Just a Thought
This morning I was assaulted with grief and despair over past actions which were sinful. It was a bad moment where I just felt so bad about it and could not shake it even after praying about it. These things happened many years ago but the memory came flooding back full force - I felt so guilty I thought I just want to die.
Suddenly I felt God saying but you have died already. You have died to that sinful life. The old man has passed away you are a new creature.
It is true that person I was is dead. Hallelujah! Praise God! His mercies are new every morning!
Just thought I would share the wonders of God's love I have experienced today.
Blessings,
Liisa
Suddenly I felt God saying but you have died already. You have died to that sinful life. The old man has passed away you are a new creature.
It is true that person I was is dead. Hallelujah! Praise God! His mercies are new every morning!
Just thought I would share the wonders of God's love I have experienced today.
Blessings,
Liisa
Money Matters Monday
Today's tip is tip use the library! It is easy and free to get a library card. It is also super easy to access materials from the library.
Thanks to their online catalogue you can search and browse for materials online in the comfort of your home and order them to be picked up at your branch. Your librarian then calls you or emails you when they are ready. You have access to items at all the branches in the Huron County library system which is amazing!
Besides books they have over 6000 movies you can check out and are adding more all the time since they offer new releases as well. You will have to wait a little if others have it checked out to get brand new movies but they are free! This adds up to alot of savings when you think about the cost to rent movies these days.
They also have video games, magazines, CD's, audio books etc.
I love our library and make full use of it savings oodles of money! What could be better!
Happy Monday!
Blessings,
Liisa
Thanks to their online catalogue you can search and browse for materials online in the comfort of your home and order them to be picked up at your branch. Your librarian then calls you or emails you when they are ready. You have access to items at all the branches in the Huron County library system which is amazing!
Besides books they have over 6000 movies you can check out and are adding more all the time since they offer new releases as well. You will have to wait a little if others have it checked out to get brand new movies but they are free! This adds up to alot of savings when you think about the cost to rent movies these days.
They also have video games, magazines, CD's, audio books etc.
I love our library and make full use of it savings oodles of money! What could be better!
Happy Monday!
Blessings,
Liisa
Sermon Sundays
This week our pastor is away at a men's retreat in New Brunswick so we had a guest speaker Mr. Ed Esau from New Tribes Missions.
It was a great sermon based on Hebrews 12:1-12, about God chastening us.
- Vs.1 -This is written to Christians who need encouragement - keep on walking by faith. Endure.
- Vs.2- Keep your focus on the author and finisher of your faith.
- The reality is that we will get discouraged. Things come along that suck. As we focus on Him that will make a difference so we won't get discouraged.
- There is always someone worse off than you.
- Vs. 4 - We haven't reached that yet. It happened to Jesus.
- Wondered has God ever chastened me? If I say no then the Bible says I am not His son. Was I even saved? vs.8
- Vs. 11 Chastening is not pleasant.
- In English Chastening = punishment.
- In Greek it = to train up or educate like a father training up a child it will sometimes lead to discipline.
- Chastening here is the same word as is used in Eph. 6:4 to mean educate.
- Is God punishing me? No. Is He training me? Yes to be more like His Son.
- God trains every son. He teaches us things.
- In difficult times God trains us and teaches us.
- The same word is used again in 2 Timothy 3:16 to mean educate.
- He's been teaching and leads all our lives.
- This same word is used in Acts 7:22 Same word learned in all wisdom.
- Acts 22:3 taught = same word.
- Do not despise God teaching us, training us, educating us.
- We really are His sons if He has been doing that.
- God has not punished us but has brought us through tough times. Leading us.
- We need total dependence on God. He wants to help us. Bring us through the hard times just depend on Him.
- Romans 8:28-29
- Eph.2:10 saved - We are His, Which God prepared before hand.
- God had our path laid before we were ever saved.
- Confidence i being in God's path. Relying on Him.
- 1 John 1:9
- When bad things happen we may wonder are we being punished. But God is working in our heart and life and causing us to depend on Him.
- Vs. 11 says it yields peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised by it.
- Vs. 12 - Pick up and go ahead. we can face difficulties because He is with us.
- Yes stuff happens but His tender love is there for us.
- Whatever you are facing - as you look at them believe that God is at work in your life.
- Trust Him. Depend on Him.
- He works in our heats and lives through the things that happen to us.
- Grace does not run out. We can go to God again and again.
Happy Sunday!
Blessings,
Liisa
It was a great sermon based on Hebrews 12:1-12, about God chastening us.
- Vs.1 -This is written to Christians who need encouragement - keep on walking by faith. Endure.
- Vs.2- Keep your focus on the author and finisher of your faith.
- The reality is that we will get discouraged. Things come along that suck. As we focus on Him that will make a difference so we won't get discouraged.
- There is always someone worse off than you.
- Vs. 4 - We haven't reached that yet. It happened to Jesus.
- Wondered has God ever chastened me? If I say no then the Bible says I am not His son. Was I even saved? vs.8
- Vs. 11 Chastening is not pleasant.
- In English Chastening = punishment.
- In Greek it = to train up or educate like a father training up a child it will sometimes lead to discipline.
- Chastening here is the same word as is used in Eph. 6:4 to mean educate.
- Is God punishing me? No. Is He training me? Yes to be more like His Son.
- God trains every son. He teaches us things.
- In difficult times God trains us and teaches us.
- The same word is used again in 2 Timothy 3:16 to mean educate.
- He's been teaching and leads all our lives.
- This same word is used in Acts 7:22 Same word learned in all wisdom.
- Acts 22:3 taught = same word.
- Do not despise God teaching us, training us, educating us.
- We really are His sons if He has been doing that.
- God has not punished us but has brought us through tough times. Leading us.
- We need total dependence on God. He wants to help us. Bring us through the hard times just depend on Him.
- Romans 8:28-29
- Eph.2:10 saved - We are His, Which God prepared before hand.
- God had our path laid before we were ever saved.
- Confidence i being in God's path. Relying on Him.
- 1 John 1:9
- When bad things happen we may wonder are we being punished. But God is working in our heart and life and causing us to depend on Him.
- Vs. 11 says it yields peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised by it.
- Vs. 12 - Pick up and go ahead. we can face difficulties because He is with us.
- Yes stuff happens but His tender love is there for us.
- Whatever you are facing - as you look at them believe that God is at work in your life.
- Trust Him. Depend on Him.
- He works in our heats and lives through the things that happen to us.
- Grace does not run out. We can go to God again and again.
Happy Sunday!
Blessings,
Liisa
Friday, January 28, 2011
Flyer Fridays
Zellers
Cashmere TP 24 double rolls $8.88 reg.$17.99
Chunky Soups $1.48
Palmolive 1.1 L. $1.99
Moore's Foodland
Compliments Bagged Salad $1.00
Celery $1.00
1 lb. Baby Carrots $1.00
Fresh Mushrooms 8 oz. pkg. $1.00
Tomatoes $1.00/lb.
Chocolate Milk 1 L. $0.97
Boneless Inside Blade Pot Roast $2.47/lb
Chicken Drumsticks or Thighs Value Pack $1.97/lb.
Croissants 3/$0.99
Oktoberfest Sausages 2/$5.00
Mini Sizzlers Breakfast Sausage 2/$5.00
Compliments 2.2 kg. Lasagna $5.99
Our Compliments Garlic Bread $1.49
Hamburger Helper $1.79
Freshmart
10lb. Potatoes $1.99
Pkg. of 4 Green Peppers $1.99
Carrots 3lb. bag $0.99
Zehrs
12 pk. Coke or Pepsi $2.88
Folgers Coffee $5.99
Country Country Harvest Bread $1.99
PC Frozen Veggies 500-750g. pkg. $2.49
PC Frosted Flakes 1.02 kg. $3.99
PC 2 L. Pop $0.88
Broccoli $1.29 each
Dragon Fruit $2.48 each (If you have never tried this you must buy one. It is truly beautiful and yummy...when I first cut one open and saw how beautiful it was it just made me so grateful that our God loves us enough to create such variety and difference in the world. Everything could all look and taste the same and we would still be able to live but we would not be as happy - He is truly wonderful!
Kiwi $0.33 each
Food Basics
Selection 500g. Cheese Bars $3.97
Selection Butter $2.88
Mushrooms 227g. pkg $0.99
Merit Smoked Pork Shoulder $0.88/lb
Ivory Soap 3 bars $1.00
Sauve Shampoo or Conditioner $1.00
4 pk. Source Yogurt $1.00
Smooth and Fruity Yogurt 650g. $1.00
Donuts $1.00
Ragu $1.00
Extra Laundry Soap 48 loads $2.00
Old El Paso Hard and Soft Taco Kits $3.00
Silani Cheese Sliced $1.00
Silani Feta Tubs 70g. $1.00
Lean Ground Beef $3.00/lb.
Chicken Wings or Breasts $3.00/lb.
Spinach Bag $1.00
Roma Tomatoes $1.00/lb.
Celery $1.00
Mini Croissants $2.00
Cavendish Russet Potatoes 5lbs. 2/$3.00
Flour Tortillas pkg. 2/$3.00
Walmart
McCain Pizzas $3.77
Royale 12 dbl. Rolls $4.00
Hamburger Helper $1.67
Unico Beans $1.00
Gain 32 loads $4.50
Gain Fabric Softener Sheets 120 $4.50
Canadian Tire
Old Dutch Laundry Soap 50 loads $1.77 Saturday Only
Shoppers Drugmart
Tuna $0.59 Sunday and Monday Only
1 L. Chocolate Milk $0.88 Sunday and Monday Only
Eggs 2/$3 Sunday and Monday Only
500ml. Half and Half $0.99
2kg. Sugar $1.99
Paper Towels $0.59
Kleenex $0.59
Campbells Soup $0.59
Friskies Canned Cat Food 3/$0.99
Milk $3.99
Knorr Sidekicks $0.99
Breyers Classic Ice Cream $2.99
Menu Ideas
Pot Roast With Roasted Carrots, Potatoes, Onions and Celery
Stew (Cut Roast Into Cubes)
Breakfast for Dinner with Sausage
Breakfast Sausage, Mashed Potatoes and Veggies (perhaps boiled baby carrots)
Chicken Salad on Croissants with a Side Salad
Mushroom Chicken with Rice
Oktoberfest Sausages on Buns with Salad
Lasagna and Garlic Bread
Spinach and Feta Quiche or Crustless Quiche
Chicken Breasts, Side Dish and Veggies
Chicken Wings and Homemade Potato Wedges
Chicken Pot Pie
Hearty Chicken and Noodle Casserole
Chicken or Beef Fajitas
Chicken Wraps
Greek Salad
Pork Roast, Mashed or Scalloped Potatoes, Broccoli
Pulled Pork on Buns with Salad or Homemade Fries
Spaghetti and Garlic Bread
Black Bean Soup (I have a recipe for TGIFridays Black Bean Soup if Anyone Wants it)
As usual I am sure you can come up with many more ideas.
Happy Friday and Happy Shopping!
Blessings,
Liisa
Cashmere TP 24 double rolls $8.88 reg.$17.99
Chunky Soups $1.48
Palmolive 1.1 L. $1.99
Moore's Foodland
Compliments Bagged Salad $1.00
Celery $1.00
1 lb. Baby Carrots $1.00
Fresh Mushrooms 8 oz. pkg. $1.00
Tomatoes $1.00/lb.
Chocolate Milk 1 L. $0.97
Boneless Inside Blade Pot Roast $2.47/lb
Chicken Drumsticks or Thighs Value Pack $1.97/lb.
Croissants 3/$0.99
Oktoberfest Sausages 2/$5.00
Mini Sizzlers Breakfast Sausage 2/$5.00
Compliments 2.2 kg. Lasagna $5.99
Our Compliments Garlic Bread $1.49
Hamburger Helper $1.79
Freshmart
10lb. Potatoes $1.99
Pkg. of 4 Green Peppers $1.99
Carrots 3lb. bag $0.99
Zehrs
12 pk. Coke or Pepsi $2.88
Folgers Coffee $5.99
Country Country Harvest Bread $1.99
PC Frozen Veggies 500-750g. pkg. $2.49
PC Frosted Flakes 1.02 kg. $3.99
PC 2 L. Pop $0.88
Broccoli $1.29 each
Dragon Fruit $2.48 each (If you have never tried this you must buy one. It is truly beautiful and yummy...when I first cut one open and saw how beautiful it was it just made me so grateful that our God loves us enough to create such variety and difference in the world. Everything could all look and taste the same and we would still be able to live but we would not be as happy - He is truly wonderful!
Kiwi $0.33 each
Food Basics
Selection 500g. Cheese Bars $3.97
Selection Butter $2.88
Mushrooms 227g. pkg $0.99
Merit Smoked Pork Shoulder $0.88/lb
Ivory Soap 3 bars $1.00
Sauve Shampoo or Conditioner $1.00
4 pk. Source Yogurt $1.00
Smooth and Fruity Yogurt 650g. $1.00
Donuts $1.00
Ragu $1.00
Extra Laundry Soap 48 loads $2.00
Old El Paso Hard and Soft Taco Kits $3.00
Silani Cheese Sliced $1.00
Silani Feta Tubs 70g. $1.00
Lean Ground Beef $3.00/lb.
Chicken Wings or Breasts $3.00/lb.
Spinach Bag $1.00
Roma Tomatoes $1.00/lb.
Celery $1.00
Mini Croissants $2.00
Cavendish Russet Potatoes 5lbs. 2/$3.00
Flour Tortillas pkg. 2/$3.00
Walmart
McCain Pizzas $3.77
Royale 12 dbl. Rolls $4.00
Hamburger Helper $1.67
Unico Beans $1.00
Gain 32 loads $4.50
Gain Fabric Softener Sheets 120 $4.50
Canadian Tire
Old Dutch Laundry Soap 50 loads $1.77 Saturday Only
Shoppers Drugmart
Tuna $0.59 Sunday and Monday Only
1 L. Chocolate Milk $0.88 Sunday and Monday Only
Eggs 2/$3 Sunday and Monday Only
500ml. Half and Half $0.99
2kg. Sugar $1.99
Paper Towels $0.59
Kleenex $0.59
Campbells Soup $0.59
Friskies Canned Cat Food 3/$0.99
Milk $3.99
Knorr Sidekicks $0.99
Breyers Classic Ice Cream $2.99
Menu Ideas
Pot Roast With Roasted Carrots, Potatoes, Onions and Celery
Stew (Cut Roast Into Cubes)
Breakfast for Dinner with Sausage
Breakfast Sausage, Mashed Potatoes and Veggies (perhaps boiled baby carrots)
Chicken Salad on Croissants with a Side Salad
Mushroom Chicken with Rice
Oktoberfest Sausages on Buns with Salad
Lasagna and Garlic Bread
Spinach and Feta Quiche or Crustless Quiche
Chicken Breasts, Side Dish and Veggies
Chicken Wings and Homemade Potato Wedges
Chicken Pot Pie
Hearty Chicken and Noodle Casserole
Chicken or Beef Fajitas
Chicken Wraps
Greek Salad
Pork Roast, Mashed or Scalloped Potatoes, Broccoli
Pulled Pork on Buns with Salad or Homemade Fries
Spaghetti and Garlic Bread
Black Bean Soup (I have a recipe for TGIFridays Black Bean Soup if Anyone Wants it)
As usual I am sure you can come up with many more ideas.
Happy Friday and Happy Shopping!
Blessings,
Liisa
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Recipe Thursday
This is a casserole I made for some people who were not up to cooking one day this week. It is quick and easy and I generally have all the ingredients on hand so it is easy to make for others on short notice.
Tip- I usually have baggies of cut up chicken or turkey in the freezer. Whenever we have those I dice up any leftover meat and fill a sandwich baggie about half full and freeze them in a bigger freezer bag. This way whenever I need some chicken or turkey I can just pull out one bag for a casserole or pot pie or two for chicken curry etc. Easy! ~smile~
Note - When I made this the other day I made it in a 9x13 pan so I doubled this recipe.
Hearty Chicken and Noodle Casserole
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup milk
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 cup frozen mixed veggies (could also use broccoli cut small)
2 cups cut up cooked chicken (I don't use that much)
2 cups noodles cooked. (I usually just eyeball how much will fit in the casserole dish.)
1/2 cup shredded cheddar (optional)
Stir soup, milk, parmesan and rest of ingredients in a 1 1/2 quart casserole.
Bake covered at 400 for 25 minutes until hot.
Stir.
Top with cheddar.
Enjoy!
Quick, easy and surprisingly yummy!
Happy Thursday!
Blessings,
Liisa
Tip- I usually have baggies of cut up chicken or turkey in the freezer. Whenever we have those I dice up any leftover meat and fill a sandwich baggie about half full and freeze them in a bigger freezer bag. This way whenever I need some chicken or turkey I can just pull out one bag for a casserole or pot pie or two for chicken curry etc. Easy! ~smile~
Note - When I made this the other day I made it in a 9x13 pan so I doubled this recipe.
Hearty Chicken and Noodle Casserole
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup milk
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 cup frozen mixed veggies (could also use broccoli cut small)
2 cups cut up cooked chicken (I don't use that much)
2 cups noodles cooked. (I usually just eyeball how much will fit in the casserole dish.)
1/2 cup shredded cheddar (optional)
Stir soup, milk, parmesan and rest of ingredients in a 1 1/2 quart casserole.
Bake covered at 400 for 25 minutes until hot.
Stir.
Top with cheddar.
Enjoy!
Quick, easy and surprisingly yummy!
Happy Thursday!
Blessings,
Liisa
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Whatever Wednesdays
Today I just thought I'd mention our Valentine's Day plans - please let me know what you think....
Since our plan is to give out cookies on Valentine's Day, I thought that first thing that morning you ladies could come over and we would decorate and package the soft sugar cookies which I can bake before hand. Then we can make the tags to go on each cookie which will say Happy Valentine's Day! God loves you! or something to that effect. I bought cellophane Valentine's day bags which I hope the cookies fit in so we'll tie on the tags with ribbon or raffia and head out to give them away. Mum and I thought we could each have a basket of cookies and just walk around downtown and hand them out to whoever we come across. People working in stores, businesses, on the street in the post office etc. I don't think we should give away cookies to customers in stores though, since the owners may get upset.
What do you think? I am hoping that by doing this we may open the doors to talk about the gospel but at the very least people will receive the message that they are loved on Valentine's Day by the One who loves them the more than anyone else could.
Happy Wednesday!
Blessings,
Liisa
Since our plan is to give out cookies on Valentine's Day, I thought that first thing that morning you ladies could come over and we would decorate and package the soft sugar cookies which I can bake before hand. Then we can make the tags to go on each cookie which will say Happy Valentine's Day! God loves you! or something to that effect. I bought cellophane Valentine's day bags which I hope the cookies fit in so we'll tie on the tags with ribbon or raffia and head out to give them away. Mum and I thought we could each have a basket of cookies and just walk around downtown and hand them out to whoever we come across. People working in stores, businesses, on the street in the post office etc. I don't think we should give away cookies to customers in stores though, since the owners may get upset.
What do you think? I am hoping that by doing this we may open the doors to talk about the gospel but at the very least people will receive the message that they are loved on Valentine's Day by the One who loves them the more than anyone else could.
Happy Wednesday!
Blessings,
Liisa
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Bible Study Tuesdays
Since the majority of the ladies were unable to make it today for one reason or another I decided to cancel the study for today, so we will all be on the same page next week. We will continue next week with Matthew chapter 3.
Happy Tuesday!
Blessings,
Liisa
Happy Tuesday!
Blessings,
Liisa
Monday, January 24, 2011
Money Matters Monday
Today's tip is to reduce the number of trips you take in your vehicle.
This morning my hubby put gas in our truck and it was $1.08/litre! That is rediculous!
So with a little planning and thought you can save quite alot of money by making only one trip a week out of town. Plan your menu and any sale items you want to pick up, errands you need to run, appointments etc. and schedule it all for one day of the week. Making just that one trip instead of four or five or more can save a ton of money! If you discover you need something you forgot or that suddenly comes up then perhaps just grabbing it at a local store is a better choice than wasting gas for just and item or two. Perhaps you will discover that you can wait for that item until your next weekly trip.
Even if you have to travel to another town for work you can still save money by doing your groceries and other errands while there for work anyway thus avoiding extra trips and more gas.
Car pool for your weekly trip as well, splitting gas costs and saving even more money while enjoying time with friends. ~smile~
Take the gas money Mum...yes this means you! *wink*
Happy Monday!
Happy Money Saving!
Blessings,
Liisa
This morning my hubby put gas in our truck and it was $1.08/litre! That is rediculous!
So with a little planning and thought you can save quite alot of money by making only one trip a week out of town. Plan your menu and any sale items you want to pick up, errands you need to run, appointments etc. and schedule it all for one day of the week. Making just that one trip instead of four or five or more can save a ton of money! If you discover you need something you forgot or that suddenly comes up then perhaps just grabbing it at a local store is a better choice than wasting gas for just and item or two. Perhaps you will discover that you can wait for that item until your next weekly trip.
Even if you have to travel to another town for work you can still save money by doing your groceries and other errands while there for work anyway thus avoiding extra trips and more gas.
Car pool for your weekly trip as well, splitting gas costs and saving even more money while enjoying time with friends. ~smile~
Take the gas money Mum...yes this means you! *wink*
Happy Monday!
Happy Money Saving!
Blessings,
Liisa
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