New Creation

Posted on February 20, 2021 by msw blog

She called herself a worrier, but when her child was hurt in an accident, she learned how to escape that restricting label. As her child was recovering, she met each week with friends to talk and pray, asking God for help and healing. Through the months as she turned her fears and concerns into prayer, she realized that she was changing from being a worrier to a prayer warrior. She sensed that the Lord was giving her a new name. Her identity in Christ was deepening through the struggle of unwanted heartache.

May I live out my new identity, sharing Your love and joy. Show me how You have made me into a new creation.

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The Hug

Posted on February 20, 2021 by msw blog

If we hug each other for 20 seconds, there’s something hormonal that connects us. We do those hugs even when we’re mad at each other. And girl, sometimes those 20-second hugs feel like 20 years. But it works. – Holly Robinson Peete

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Inclement Weather and Hungry!

Posted on February 19, 2021 by msw blog

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So, have you ever had a natural disaster (flood , tornado , earthquake , windstorm or something worst?) or just been snowed in for a extended period of time? What did you eat, was it good, and what did you miss?The winter cold is kicking our asses. I crave nothing but comfort food that will warm my bones. Opening my fridge today, it was a little bleak as the snow isn’t allowing me to make it to my year round farmers market. I spotted a sad looking baby bok choy and one head of broccoli and had a fabulous yummy light bulb moment for Udon Soup. Bon Appetit

  • 1 half onion
  • Udon noodles
  • 1 carrot
  • 2 eggse
  • Thai spice blend
  • 4 cups of chicken stock
  • 1 half jalapeño
  • Knob of ginger
  • 3 garlic gloves
  • 1 baby bok choy
  • 1 head of broccoli
  • Quarter of bell pepper (I used red)
  • Shrimp

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Love Thyself

Posted on February 19, 2021 by msw blog

I think for a culture of people who have been for so many years denied and deprived and lacking in self-esteem, it’s very hard to see the possibility of what awaits in your future. It’s really hard because the world has given your ideas about who you can be. It takes a lot of courage to be who you really are and not let the rest of the world tell you what that is.  – Oprah

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Etiquette Question: Guest Edition

Posted on February 19, 2021 by msw blog

What do I do if someone brings a guest who has a ton of dietary restrictions without giving me advanced warning?

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Alex answers this question as I would, “My house my rules.”  I also found myself chuckling and rolling my eyes at this query. This has happened to me on more than one occasion as my spouse is a chef by trade, and individuals have come to think he will just whip up a culinary delight for them. That is not the case when the menu is set. When this happens I simply say, “This is the meal we have planned; I wish I knew you were coming.” End of discussion. I then follow up with the guest who brought them, letting them know how inappropriate the invite was. If I am familiar with the uninvited guest, I would welcome them to peruse my pantry, cupboards, and kitchen for a snack.

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