Did I say last night Monday's were long? -- I should have waited and wrote that for Tuesday. I had a late crisis at work this afternoon, stayed late and then had a Red Cross Board meeting at 6:00. Have you ever had to conduct the election where you were "officially elected Chairman" or anything? IT is very frustrating and embarrasing but that is what I had to do tonight. The exiting Chairman was late to the meeting so guess who?? Not fun - but it is done and I am official!!
I think we have a wonderful board and I am so proud to be a part of that great organization! We had so much to talk about (some of it repetative so we were late getting out. I had Pinto beans cooked (about 2 lbs.) and had planned to make my good cornbread but Travis had given up on me and gone to Traditions and bought some. I have to say - not as good as mine would have been - but it was sweet of him to do that! The beans cooked perfect - put in a tall pan this morning and brought them to a boil. Turned the heat off and covered them for about an hour. Then I drained them and put them in water that had been getting hot in crock pot and cooked on high from about 7:45 untiil about 2:00. When I went home to check on them and let my little angel dogs out I had to add some more boiling water, season them, and turned to warm for the rest of the day. Sad thing is I didn't have any fresh garlic -- yes you read this correctly - I was out -- I had used it all for church last week!! Back to story - out of garlic - I tried to make up and used Penzey's Mural of Seasoning and another brand of Roasted Garlic and Black pepper - plus brown sugar, salt, and Penzey's Fresh Ground Pepper -- but Travis kept saying "they are good, but I don't recognize the flavor -- meaning "I don't like them this way!" So I have tons of beans that I guess the garbage disposal will have a delicious meal on tomorrow night!!!! I didn't make them hot like I usually do = trying for just plain ol' red beans! Next time maybe I will salt and that is all - but how boring is that????
I have something you have to read - so stay tuned!!!
The Unmistakable Sound of a Rooster
Luke 22:60-61
But Peter said, “Man, I do not know what you are saying!” Immediately, while he was still speaking, the rooster crowed. And the Lord turned and looked at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how He had said to him, “Before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.”
For the general populace there are seven birds that are readily recognizable by their song: 1) the goose that honks,2) the duck that quacks, 3) the chicken that clucks, 4) the dove that coos, 5) the owl that hoots, 6) the crow that caws, 7) the rooster that crows. Each of these is so distinct that the moment one hears them, we know what kind of bird it is.
Other birds are a little more difficult to know to the untrained ear. The Cardinal as he is the first bird you hear on a deer stand on a frosty morning, the whistle of a robin or a blue jay. The chirp of a sparrow and a wren are very much alike.
Interesting, don’t you think, that Jesus would choose a rooster to bring Simon Peter to his senses during that dark night of betrayal and denial? When we say someone is cocky, we are comparing them to a rooster. A person who “struts their stuff” is kin to the barnyard fowl. It seems that the rooster is forever associated with prideful boastful boasting since the night Peter denied the Lord.
But, beyond this, the rooster also symbolizes two other things for us today.
First, he is the herald of a new dawn. When the rooster crows it means only one thing; a new day is at hand. So, while Peter would be stung by the sound that jolted his mind back to the words of the Lord, the sting also carried promise of a new day—a fresh change to walk with Him whose mercies are new every morning.
Second, the rooster was for Simon Peter a messenger with a personal word from God. No doubt many heard the rooster crow that morning, but nobody heard what Peter heard. For in the routine sounds of the ordinary he discovered the God who speaks through donkeys and roosters. And from that day forward, Peter would never be able to hear a rooster again without thinking of this one moment in his life.
A moment of devastating failure---and of great forgiveness. A moment of death and resurrection; certainly for Jesus---but also for Peter.
How about you? Heard any Roosters Lately?
“May the lamb that was slain receive the rewards of His suffering.”
I will never again hear a Rooster crow but what I don't think of Peter and examine myself!!!
I don't think I've given you the recipe for "Crock Pot Beans" - I guess because it is so long -- but believe me - worth it. I made 3 recipes of them and they were really delicious -- so please copy this and try them!
CROCKPOT BEANS
¾ lb. bacon, browned and cut up in small pieces
1 c chopped onion
1 green pepper chopped
1 1lb. can of pork and beans
1 1lb. can of ranch style beans
1 1lb. can of kidney beans drained
1 1lb can of pinto beans, drained
1 1lb can of garbanzo beans, drained
1 1lb. can butter beans, drained
1 1lb. can of northern beans, drained
1 cup catsup
¼ cup brown sugar
1 TBSP Liquid smoke
3 TBSP Vinegar
1 tsp. salt
Tabasco (several dashes to taste)
Brown bacon; drain off fat and save. Put bacon in crock pot. Saute onion and pepper in bacon fat; drain and put in crock pt. Add beans and other ingredients to crock pt. Stir well Cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours. Will hold longer.
These were given to me by Donna Skorheim - the Bank's Chaplain and she is one of the most precious women I have ever met. She said when she takes them to her church she always runs out -- and with three times the original recipe - I ran out. So Enjoy!!!
Here is a very cute story I received today -- definitely worth sharing!!!
AIN'T
He was just a little boy,
On a week's first day.
Wandering home from Bible school, And dawdling on the way.
He scuffed his shoes into the grass; He even found a caterpillar. He found a fluffy milkweed pod, And blew out all the 'filler.'
A bird's nest in a tree overhead, So wisely placed up so high.. Was just another wonder, That caught his eager eye.
A neighbor watched his zigzag course, And hailed him from the lawn; Asked him where he'd been that day
And what was going on.
'I've been to Bible School ,'
He said and turned a piece of sod. He picked up a wiggly worm replying, 'I've learned a lot about God.'
'M'm, very fine way,' the neighbor said, 'for a boy to spend his time.' 'If you'll tell me where God is, I'll give you a brand new dime.'
Quick as a flash the answer came! Nor were his accents faint. 'I'll give you a dollar, Mister, If you can tell me where God ain't.'
Why aren't we all that quick with a defense of our Lord? I love that!!
Have a great and blessed evening! I would love to hear of good deeds you've done but I know God likes them kept in secret so that is fine -- as long as you know you are trying each day to do a kindness!!!
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