Ministering Verses
“My heart
is overflowing with a good theme: I recite my composition concerning the king;
my tongue is the pen of a ready writer.” Psalm 45:1
Monday, June 2, 2014
Sunday, May 25, 2014
Simple Recipes
Peanut Butter Cups
If you’re looking for something quick and easy, you’ve gotta try this!
Ingredients:
16 oz semi-sweet or milk chocolate, chopped (or use chips)
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1/3 cup confectioners sugar
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
Directions:
In a small glass bowl, heat half of the chocolate in the microwave for 30-60 seconds. Remove from the microwave once the chips begin to slightly melt. Use a fork to stir until smooth, using the heat of the chocolate to melt the remaining chips entirely. If needed, re-heat in 10 second intervals until smooth. DO NOT over heat the chocolate, as it will burn and seize.
Line a muffin tin with cupcake papers. Spoon a small amount (about 2 teaspoons) of chocolate into the bottom of each paper. Tap the pan on your counter top to help smooth and spread the chocolate. Place the pan in the freezer for 15 minutes to harden the chocolate. Meanwhile, prepare the peanut butter.
In a small bowl, beat together peanut butter, butter and confectioners sugar until smooth and fluffy. Remove the pan from the freezer, and spoon a small amount of peanut butter on to the chocolate layer. Again, tap on counter top to level and spread the peanut butter. Return the pan to the freezer and allow to harden for about 15 minutes.
Repeat the first step and melt the remaining chocolate in the same manner. Spoon the top chocolate layer over the peanut butter and return to freezer.
Serve very cold, and enjoy!
The Praying Old Lady
The Praying Old Lady
My mother sent for me after I had spent two years living
with my aunt Lydia in St. Croix. Now I was back with my mom in Brooklyn, New
York.
Mostly I was excited that I would see my grandmother Emma
again. On Fridays after she got out of work, she would pick me up and take me home with her on the train. It was a treat to know I could spend
a weekend with her.
Abuela, as I called her, was a seamstress. My wardrobe was non-existent when I came to live in Brooklyn from the island. My grandmother would search
through scraps of leftover materials and would sew me a little dress in no time;
I was aware I would look presentable when we attended the church service on
Sunday.
During the summer months, I spent more days with her
whenever she took time off from the dress factory. She would teach me to
sew dresses for a Skipper doll I had at age 8. Whenever I was with her, I would hand sew my doll a
dress with the same material I was wearing.
Another thing she did was sing hymns so that I would learn them. I know
hundreds of them thanks to her. Yet, if anything can top learning these songs
of praise, it was when her friend came to pray with her.
When her elderly friend came over, they would kneel by the
bed and pray about many situations. I was not allowed in the room, but I could
see them from the living room where I was told to wait and instructed not to
make noise. I was to look at the Life magazines or the National Geographic ones
that lay on the living room table.
However, the presence of the Holy Spirit was so viable, I had
no desire to look at the magazines. I wanted to pray with them and enjoy what
they were enjoying! My grandmother had no idea why I preferred to be in the
bedroom with them for I could not fully express it at that time. The Holy
Spirit was already calling me to enjoy His Holy presence, but the adults did
not get it.
The adults might think their children are too young to enjoy
prayer, but when the Holy Spirit is at work in an atmosphere where hearts are
expecting, the moment is right for children to learn to seek Him prayerfully,
in spirit and in truth.
Monday, March 24, 2014
Books to Read
"La Biblia" - The Bible is # 1 in the language of your choice.
Make the Word of God your standard by which all else is written. His words will stand forever to guide us to our celestial home and to live for Him until this life on earth is over.
The Final Quest by Rick Joyner
In this book, Pastor Rick Joyner shares God's word, as well as a panoramic vision in great detail about the greatest and last battle between light and darkness. It has been published in 49 languages, and calls us to go if we are willing, to the great adventure if we are truly God's children utilizing the weapons:
Make the Word of God your standard by which all else is written. His words will stand forever to guide us to our celestial home and to live for Him until this life on earth is over.
The Final Quest by Rick Joyner
In this book, Pastor Rick Joyner shares God's word, as well as a panoramic vision in great detail about the greatest and last battle between light and darkness. It has been published in 49 languages, and calls us to go if we are willing, to the great adventure if we are truly God's children utilizing the weapons:
- the shield of faith to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
- the helmet of salvation
- and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God
This is one book that when picked up, you won't be able to put down until finished, only to restart it, take notes and share it with Sunday School students or Bible students.
It will inspire you to study God's word more, to pray more, to do all you can before the coming of the Lord.
I learned much about my own experiences on impressions, visions, dreams, words of knowledge and much more. I can agree that when God gives you any communication directly from His throne, I know that I know that I know, no one can take it away from me, because He is Supreme, Omniscient God.
Read it. No regrets, I can assure you, for God's word is guaranteed!
Nevertheless by Mark Rutland
This is one of those little books you can fit into one hand with ease; lay back on your recliner, to read and be amazed you are done with it in less than a day. The reason is it causes you to be more in love with the God who gave His all for even you and me. You can barely get enough and hope there are more pages of His thoughts.
This is when you're encouraged to search His word for more!
God Has a WONDERFUL Plan for Your Life - The Myth of the Modern Message by Ray Comfort
It's an exciting time to live with our modern communication technology reaching millions at a time. Today's world is bombarding the message that folks want to hear, thereby eroding the Gospel values of a "softer, gentle vision of God." Unfortunately it may mean that nearly ½ of all church members may not even be Christians. Denominations of all kinds may claim the growing numbers of attendees, but if you take a closer look, many are most probably false conversions.
Nothing new, for it is a topic Jesus spoke about in Mark 4:3-8 in the form of a parable. Take for instance his beloved disciple that handled the money for their group: Judas Iscariot, being an example of one such character. He heard the words spoken by the Lord, saw miracles of healing and the rising of the dead with his own eyes, but was a spectator, not a follower of the One who came to save him.
Read this one, and be like the prophet Ezekiel the "watchman on the wall" telling our society, family, friends and neighbors of the reality of heaven and hell; do something about being a real disciple of the word of the Living God.
Free in CHRIST by Pablo Bottari
Within you will find a complete handbook on the Ministry of Deliverance. People the world over are hungry for God. Many will run to the altar for help, but might simply be asked: Do you accept Jesus as the Lord of your life? and with an affirming head shake they're told "welcome into the family of God" without verifying what their needs really are.
Some arrive with a demonic oppression, hidden hate, the bondage of sexual perversion, demonic vows, a ritualistic background, and much more.
The process of casting out demons is called deliverance and it is what occurs in the life of an individual and within a church when individuals come to Christ with complete surrender.
As His church, we must be equipped to help people get delivered from the enemy's grasp, because the spiritual has an effect on our physical well-being. The church receives healing when deliverance occurs.
Many congregations abstain from this ministry, forgetting the words of Jesus: "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." John 8:31-32
"Is this not the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice?" Isaiah 58:6
"Many of those who believed now came and openly confessed their evil deeds. A number who had practiced sorcery brought their scrolls together and burned them publicly. When they calculated the value of the scrolls, the total came to fifty thousand drachmas." Acts 19:18-19
If you are willing to take the authority in the name of Jesus and bind spirits, and to help people take control over their bodies and minds, and lead them to a better life, this book is for you.
Nevertheless by Mark Rutland
This is one of those little books you can fit into one hand with ease; lay back on your recliner, to read and be amazed you are done with it in less than a day. The reason is it causes you to be more in love with the God who gave His all for even you and me. You can barely get enough and hope there are more pages of His thoughts.
This is when you're encouraged to search His word for more!
God Has a WONDERFUL Plan for Your Life - The Myth of the Modern Message by Ray Comfort
It's an exciting time to live with our modern communication technology reaching millions at a time. Today's world is bombarding the message that folks want to hear, thereby eroding the Gospel values of a "softer, gentle vision of God." Unfortunately it may mean that nearly ½ of all church members may not even be Christians. Denominations of all kinds may claim the growing numbers of attendees, but if you take a closer look, many are most probably false conversions.
Nothing new, for it is a topic Jesus spoke about in Mark 4:3-8 in the form of a parable. Take for instance his beloved disciple that handled the money for their group: Judas Iscariot, being an example of one such character. He heard the words spoken by the Lord, saw miracles of healing and the rising of the dead with his own eyes, but was a spectator, not a follower of the One who came to save him.
Read this one, and be like the prophet Ezekiel the "watchman on the wall" telling our society, family, friends and neighbors of the reality of heaven and hell; do something about being a real disciple of the word of the Living God.
Free in CHRIST by Pablo Bottari
Within you will find a complete handbook on the Ministry of Deliverance. People the world over are hungry for God. Many will run to the altar for help, but might simply be asked: Do you accept Jesus as the Lord of your life? and with an affirming head shake they're told "welcome into the family of God" without verifying what their needs really are.
Some arrive with a demonic oppression, hidden hate, the bondage of sexual perversion, demonic vows, a ritualistic background, and much more.
The process of casting out demons is called deliverance and it is what occurs in the life of an individual and within a church when individuals come to Christ with complete surrender.
As His church, we must be equipped to help people get delivered from the enemy's grasp, because the spiritual has an effect on our physical well-being. The church receives healing when deliverance occurs.
Many congregations abstain from this ministry, forgetting the words of Jesus: "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." John 8:31-32
"Is this not the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice?" Isaiah 58:6
"Many of those who believed now came and openly confessed their evil deeds. A number who had practiced sorcery brought their scrolls together and burned them publicly. When they calculated the value of the scrolls, the total came to fifty thousand drachmas." Acts 19:18-19
If you are willing to take the authority in the name of Jesus and bind spirits, and to help people take control over their bodies and minds, and lead them to a better life, this book is for you.
Monday, March 10, 2014
Parents of Children
Children are a gift from God. If we see it any other way, we will miss out on the joyful blessings that accompany each and every human being born to us earthlings.
Children are a gift from God. If we see it any other way, we will miss out on the joyful blessings that accompany each and every human being born to us earthlings.
"Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate." Psalm 127:3-5
God's promises are true and forever. We cannot take any life lightly as if it were not our responsibility. The outward appearance of our children is not a measurement as to their ability to perceive, learn, or love. It is up to us to know them, guide them, teach goodness and to love them.
We must help them to be achievers, leading them to become independent and pursue their passions. Yes, it's 'easier said than done' but it does not minimize our responsibility.
Let's do our parenting knowing God's promise that they shall be "as arrows in the hand of a might man" and that they will "speak with the enemies in the gate."
This is a clock I have in my kitchen, representing our children in the order of their births and who are now adults. The first three born from Carmen their mom. The fourth is my oldest daughter, my first baby girl that I had at age 16. The fifth and sixth are from my first marriage. The seventh is a son born from his mother Iveth. The eighth is our son together.
Personally, I love and pray for each one for the Lord has allowed me to minister unto each of their lives and their children, our grandchildren. It is a great privilege to show them His love, that they too may desire the way of the Lord. We too are parents of these souls, to bless each one.
This is a clock I have in my kitchen, representing our children in the order of their births and who are now adults. The first three born from Carmen their mom. The fourth is my oldest daughter, my first baby girl that I had at age 16. The fifth and sixth are from my first marriage. The seventh is a son born from his mother Iveth. The eighth is our son together.
Personally, I love and pray for each one for the Lord has allowed me to minister unto each of their lives and their children, our grandchildren. It is a great privilege to show them His love, that they too may desire the way of the Lord. We too are parents of these souls, to bless each one.
Journey to Australia
Journey to Australia, Day 1
The start of 2014 took me to a faraway land around the world and down under. Due to the time change and the direction of the A380 flight around the globe, it took me 4 calendar days to arrive at my destination of Melbourne, Australia.
Once I acquired my luggage and stepped outside a windowless door, to my surprise I was greeted with big smiles from my son-in-law David, my daughter Esly and my baby grand-daughter Kiara at 2:30 am.
We picked the airport garage to take our first photo. Here I am with Kiara at the tender age of 7 months, when I met her for the very first time; in complete awe at her lovely features and pretty blue eyes. I could see her dad and mom all at once, blended together by the hand of our Lord.
Kiara should have been asleep, but her mom says she would not have missed meeting her grandmother for anything else. My heart rejoiced at this moment after 40 actual hours of flight time that led me here.
Next stop: their house!
The start of 2014 took me to a faraway land around the world and down under. Due to the time change and the direction of the A380 flight around the globe, it took me 4 calendar days to arrive at my destination of Melbourne, Australia.
Once I acquired my luggage and stepped outside a windowless door, to my surprise I was greeted with big smiles from my son-in-law David, my daughter Esly and my baby grand-daughter Kiara at 2:30 am.
We picked the airport garage to take our first photo. Here I am with Kiara at the tender age of 7 months, when I met her for the very first time; in complete awe at her lovely features and pretty blue eyes. I could see her dad and mom all at once, blended together by the hand of our Lord.
Kiara should have been asleep, but her mom says she would not have missed meeting her grandmother for anything else. My heart rejoiced at this moment after 40 actual hours of flight time that led me here.
Next stop: their house!
Simple Recipes
Odette's Simple Recipe for Salted Cod Fish Salad known as:
Ingredients:
Preparation:
In medium sauce pan, place water, pinch of salt (optional) to boil peeled potatoes cut in quarters.
In 2nd medium sauce pan, filled with water halfway, place over medium heat.
Remove salted cod fish from plastic bag, placing into bowl & gently wash off excess salt in sink under running water. Place fish inside pan to boil until tender, approximately 20 minutes.
Drain salty water and add fresh water to boil again. Once water begins to steam, you may add 2 fresh eggs to boil until hard if you don't already have them.
Pour ½ cup olive oil inside medium skillet.
Remove outer onion skin from yellow onion and slice.
Place sliced onions into skillet in low medium heat until onions are clarified; add sofrito, adobo, and bay leaf.
Drain water from cod fish sauce pan. Add ingredients from the skillet unto the cod fish in medium size bowl and stir in and remember to remove bay leaf.
Remove shells from hard boiled eggs, slice and place into cod fish bowl.
In separate bowl, place boiled potatoes.
Place olive oil bottle on the side for each to pour as desired over meal.
Yield: 4 servings
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
"Ensalada de Bacalao"
Ingredients:
- 1 package Salted Cod Fish from local supermarket
- 1 yellow onion
- 2 hard boiled eggs
- 10 salad olives (stuffed with red pimento)
- 1 tablespoon homemade sofrito (optional)
- Pure olive oil (Betis, best flavor for this recipe)
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 # boiled potatoes
- Adobo El BohÃo (optional)
Preparation:
In medium sauce pan, place water, pinch of salt (optional) to boil peeled potatoes cut in quarters.
In 2nd medium sauce pan, filled with water halfway, place over medium heat.
Remove salted cod fish from plastic bag, placing into bowl & gently wash off excess salt in sink under running water. Place fish inside pan to boil until tender, approximately 20 minutes.
Drain salty water and add fresh water to boil again. Once water begins to steam, you may add 2 fresh eggs to boil until hard if you don't already have them.
Pour ½ cup olive oil inside medium skillet.
Remove outer onion skin from yellow onion and slice.
Place sliced onions into skillet in low medium heat until onions are clarified; add sofrito, adobo, and bay leaf.
Drain water from cod fish sauce pan. Add ingredients from the skillet unto the cod fish in medium size bowl and stir in and remember to remove bay leaf.
Remove shells from hard boiled eggs, slice and place into cod fish bowl.
In separate bowl, place boiled potatoes.
Place olive oil bottle on the side for each to pour as desired over meal.
Yield: 4 servings
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
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