Let's hope tonight goes better than last night - with the internet. Had an interesting day - long but thought provoking! I went to a Preacher's Advisory meeting today at lunch as a stand-in for my husband but afterwards - it made me do some deep thinking about worship and why things that worked miraculously well centuries ago don't work that well today. God has not changed and neither has His Word - but unfortunately the world has. Years ago - there was no television, no movie theaters, no videos, no radios, no football games, no shopping, no eating out after church, not much of anything but one another and a desire to know more -- so when they heard someone proclaim the WORD, they had nothing to distract them, nothing to plan for the afternoon, nothing to do but listen and hear the Word. Well today we have all of those distractions plus a hundred more -- so the challenge to a preacher is "how can I reach that person that is either "unchurched" or "hurting" or "distracted by outside interests?" It is obvious they are at the service just because it is" just expected" or "they are searching" or "let's see what this is all about?" - so if he can draw their attention through some sensory attraction, he can begin to teach them! Wow - I did learn a lot today - or understand alot. I don't have a problem with this - doing whatever we can to reach those that are lost - I do have a problem with people that find fault and after the first few things "they don't like" - they up and leave. Hey - are you there to be served or to serve? SO WHAT - if you don't like the songs that are led or how they are sung, or you think the preacher talks about sports too much, or you don't like your Bible class teacher, (and you'll just change classes) or you don't like how the men lined up for communion! SO I ASK: "When did going to church and being a Christian become all about pleasing you?" What happened to "How can I serve?" You say: "I can't preach, oh I'm not a very good teacher (me either, but I do enjoy teaching teens and ladies - but kids scare me to death!) but I know I can cook." SO COOK! You say: "I can organize" - THEN ORGANIZE. You say: "I can carry on great conversation "- THEN VISIT! Get off of "Poor pitiful me -- I am not happy with the new Elder, I am not happy about the singers up front, I am not happy with the preacher's wife's hairdo or children or whatever!!" I heard just the other day that someone else was UNHAPPY and going to leave -- well - I've observed they are not in services 2 out of 4 or 5 Sunday's a month - maybe they should be unhappy about themselves! You know - this is not just where I go to church - I work in the public and it is today's society! Well - try serving someone and see how much happier you are!!!
Oh - sorry - this blog is suppose to be about cooking - right? How about that Corn Dip I tried to post last night!!! This is a great dip from a good friend of long ago. Thanks Elizabeth!
INGREDIENTS:
2 Cans Mexicorn, drained
3 Jalapenos, chopped
1 can drained, chopped green chiles
1 cup mayonnaise
3 to 4 green onions, chopped
1 (8 oz.) carton Sour cream
10 oz. grated cheddar cheese
Mix all together. Serve with crackers or chips!
Now - guess you've figured out -- I love hot stuff! So - to me there is nothing any better than Jalapeno Quiche
6 eggs beaten
Lawry' seasoned salt (old recipe - use Foxpoint from Penseys)
12 to 16 (I'd use the 16) oz. grated Cheddar cheese
1 to 2 tablespoons (canned) sliced jalapeno peppers (Would definitely chop 2 fresh ones)
Mix together and spread in a greased (spray with Pam or I use store brand) 13 X 9 inch casserole dish. Bake at 325 degrees for 20 minutes or until set. Cut in squares and serve!!!
WELL - by now you are as tired as I am - but I hope I've given you something to think about - something to pray about - and something to change if need be. Have a blessed sleep tonight and Lord's Will - join me again.
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