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Lord, how they have increased who trouble me! Many are they who rise up against me.Many are they who say of me, “ There is no help for him in God.” SelahBut You, O Lord, are  a shield for me, My glory and the One who lifts up my head.I cried to the Lord with my voice, And He heard me from His holy hill. SelahI lay down and slept; I awoke, for the Lord sustained me.I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people Who have set themselves against me all around.Arise, O Lord; Save me, O my God! For You have struck all my enemies on the cheekbone; You have broken the teeth of the ungodly.Salvation belongs to the Lord. Your blessing is upon Your people. Selah - Psalm 3:1-8 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm3:1-8&version=NKJV We can turn to God in hard times. When betrayed and hurt by others we can turn to God. Experiencing Betrayal and Rejection

THE BEST SOUTHERN HOT WATER CORNBREAD RECIPE Crisp, perfectly crunchy, easy to make and absolutely irresistible, this Hot Water Cornbread, very different from these delicious corn muffins or Mexican cornbread in texture, is the best and easiest way to have cornbread on your dining room table in mere minutes. Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Servings: 8 servings Author: Jocelyn Delk Adams of Grandbaby Cakes Equipment Skillet Ingredients 2 cups yellow cornmeal 2 tsp granulated sugar 1 tsp salt can go up more if you want more for taste 1 2/3-2 cups boiling water vegetable oil for frying Instructions Add cornmeal, sugar and boiling water to a medium sized bowl and whisk until combined. Add oil to 10 inch cast iron skillet and heat over medium high heat until temperature reaches 375. Drop 2 tablespoons of batter into oil and fry on both sides until golden brown then drain. Notes Note: You can really adapt this recipe

Sermon: Worship And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. - Matthew 2:11 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew2:11&version=NKJV Jesus is worthy of worship. When John tried to worship an angel, the angel told him no, telling to worship God (Revelation 22:8-9).  Avenues of Worship 1. Prayer I desire therefore that the men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting; - 1 Timothy 2:8 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1Timothy2:8&version=NKJV 2. Singing Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. - Colossians 3:16 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Colossians3:16&version=NKJV 3. Givi

Standing On the Edge of Eternity  Lessons 11 and 12 For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ,who will transform our lowly body that it may be conformed to His glorious body, according to the working by which He is able even to subdue all things to Himself. - Philippians 3:20-21 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians3:20-21&version=NKJV Ultimately our citizenship is in heaven, not this temporary world. In heaven are many mansions (John 14:3-4). Jesus is at God's right hand in heaven (Acts 7:56). Our hope is laid up in heaven (Colossians 1:5) and we have an inheritance that does not fade away (1 Peter 1:4).  God, angels, elders, living creatures are in heaven (Matthew 6:9, Matthew 18:10, Revelation chapter 4).  Persecution brings great reward: heaven if we don't buckle under the pressure (Matthew 5:11-12). Serving God will reward us greatly (Hebrews 10:35-36). So don't cast away

Acts Chapter 3 Now Peter and John went up together to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour.And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms from those who entered the temple;who, seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple, asked for alms.And fixing his eyes on him, with John, Peter said, “Look at us.”So he gave them his attention, expecting to receive something from them.Then Peter said, “Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.”And he took him by the right hand and lifted him up, and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength.So he, leaping up, stood and walked and entered the temple with them—walking, leaping, and praising God.And all the people saw him walking and praising God.Then they knew that it was he who sat begging alms at the Beautiful Gate of the temple; and they we

13  Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow  [ h ] we will go to such and such a city, spend a year there, buy and sell, and make a profit”;  14  whereas you do not know what  will happen  tomorrow. For what  is  your life?  It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away.  15  Instead you  ought  to say,  “If the Lord wills, we shall live and do this or that.”  16  But now you boast in your arrogance.  All such boasting is evil. 17  Therefore,  to him who knows to do good and does not do  it,  to him it is sin. Coronavirus is here. For us, this is a time of uncertainty. In the midst of all this, let's be reminded of this fact: tomorrow is not guaranteed. Ultimately we must trust God no matter come what may. Trust Him with all our all. Don't lean on our own understanding but in times of distress lean upon God (Proverbs 3:3-5). Remember God knows our needs and will provide.  Just keep seeking His kingdom above all (Matthew 6:31-34). Keep our eye

Baked Chicken With Herb Butter Sauce 40 minutes to prepare serves 4 INGREDIENTS 4 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds) 1 head broccoli, cut in florets 2 medium garlic cloves, minced 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided 4 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped, plus extra for garnish 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper PREPARATION Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook 3 to 4 minutes per side to brown. Transfer to prepared baking dish. Add remaining 3 tablespoons butter to skillet. Sauté garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth and use spoon to loosen any browned bits on bottom of pan. Stir in Dijon mustard, cream, and thyme. Simmer 3 to 5 minutes and stir until thickened. Pour butt

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Morning Sermon  Obey Him Again the Lord spoke to Moses, saying,“Speak to the children of Israel: Tell them to make tassels on the corners of their garments throughout their generations, and to put a blue thread in the tassels of the corners.And you shall have the tassel, that you may look upon it and remember all the commandments of the Lord and do them, and that you may not follow the harlotry to which your own heart and your own eyes are inclined,and that you may remember and do all My commandments, and be holy for your God.I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, to be your God: I am the Lord your God.” - Numbers 15:37-41 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Numbers15:37-41&version=NKJV He is my God. Obey Him. No idolatry! Sanctify Him in my heart (1 Peter 3:15). Obey Him. This is my all (Ecclesiastes 12:13). Don't be a show off (Matthew 23:5). Instead obey His will. Don't just merely acknowledge Him (Matthew 7:21). Jesus is the a

Acts Chapter 2 When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting.Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon each of them.And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.And there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men, from every nation under heaven.And when this sound occurred, the multitude came together, and were confused, because everyone heard them speak in his own language.Then they were all amazed and marveled, saying to one another, “Look, are not all these who speak Galileans?And how is it that we hear, each in our own language in which we were born?Parthians and Medes and Elamites, those dwelling in Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia,Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya adjoi

Restoring a Banished Son So Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king’s heart was concerned about Absalom.And Joab sent to Tekoa and brought from there a wise woman, and said to her, “Please pretend to be a mourner, and put on mourning apparel; do not anoint yourself with oil, but act like a woman who has been mourning a long time for the dead.Go to the king and speak to him in this manner.” So Joab put the words in her mouth.And when the woman of Tekoa spoke to the king, she fell on her face to the ground and prostrated herself, and said, “Help, O king!”Then the king said to her, “What troubles you?” And she answered, “Indeed I am a widow, my husband is dead.Now your maidservant had two sons; and the two fought with each other in the field, and there was no one to part them, but the one struck the other and killed him.And now the whole family has risen up against your maidservant, and they said, ‘Deliver him who struck his brother, that we may execute him for the life of his b

Pistachio Fluff Dessert 15 minutes active; 2 hours inactive to prepare serves 10-12 INGREDIENTS 2 packages instant pistachio pudding mix 16 ounces frozen whipped topping, thawed 20 ounces canned crushed pineapple, with juices 1 cup mini marshmallows 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped PREPARATION Optional: Heat oven to 350 F. Toast the walnuts for about 5-10 minutes for extra flavor. Combine pudding mix and pineapple in a large bowl. Add marshmallows and walnuts and mix until combined. Fold in whipped topping until everything is completely coated. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving. Recipe adapted from Shugary Sweet ©2020 Great Life Publishing and GreaterGood. All rights reserved. Owned and operated by Great Life Publishing, a GreaterGood company. All charitable donations are paid by GreaterGood.org to benefiting organizations as a grant. About 12 Tomatoes About Great Life Publishing Privacy policy Pistachio Fluff Dessert

Morning Sermon  Faithful Congregation  A faithful congregation does the following: 1. Has a Biblical view of the church  And I also say to you that  you are Peter, and  on this rock I will build My church, and  the gates of Hades shall not  prevail against it. - Matthew 16:18 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew16:18&version=NKJV They understand that Jesus built one church not many. They understand that the church is the body, bride of Christ, household of God (Romans 12:4-8, Ephesians 6:22-33, 1 Timothy 3:15). 2. Appreciates the elders Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and doctrine. - 1 Timothy 5:17 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1Timothy5:17&version=NKJV 3. Pays attention to preaching Till I come, give attention to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine. - 1 Timothy 4:13 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1Timothy4:13&version=NKJV 4. Is faithful t

Standing On the Edge of Eternity Lesson 10 Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to minister for those who will inherit salvation? - Hebrews 1:14 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews1:14&version=NKJV Angels are real. Don't doubt it. They are ministering spirits and minister to us. They are described as sons of God in Job 1:6. God created angels (Colossians 1:16) to minister to believers (Hebrews 1:14), to do His word (Psalm 103:20), praise God (Psalm 148:2-5).  An angel intervened and set Peter free from prison (Acts 12:1-9). Jesus aids us, not angels (Hebrews 2:14-18). According to Daniel chapter 10, Micheal is a chief prince. The angel Gabriel announced the births of John and Jesus (Luke chapter 1). And if we are faithful believers we'll spend eternity in heaven with the holy angels of God. 

Acts Chapter 1 Today we begin our study in the book of Acts where we'll highlight the history of the church and cases of conversion.  The former account I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach,until the day in which He was taken up, after He through the Holy Spirit had given commandments to the apostles whom He had chosen,to whom He also presented Himself alive after His suffering by many infallible proofs, being seen by them during forty days and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God. - Acts 1:1-3 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts1:1-3&version=NKJV The Gospel is trustworthy. Jesus died for our sins, was buried, and arose the third day (1 Corinthians 15:3-4).  And being assembled together with them, He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father, “which,”  He said,  “you have  heard from Me;for John truly baptized with water,  but you shall be baptized with the

Confronted With Sin When confronted with sin, we shouldn't down play it or despair. Instead confess to God, repent and make restitution with others we may have hurt. Have mercy upon me, O God, According to Your lovingkindness; According to the multitude of Your tender mercies, Blot out my transgressions.Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, And cleanse me from my sin.For I acknowledge my transgressions, And my sin is always before me.Against You, You only, have I sinned, And done this evil in Your sight— That You may be found just when You speak, And blameless when You judge.Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, And in sin my mother conceived me.Behold, You desire truth in the inward parts, And in the hidden part You will make me to know wisdom.Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.Make me hear joy and gladness, That the bones You have broken may rejoice.Hide Your face from my sins, And blot out all my iniquities.Create in me a c

Mud Hen Bars 45 minutes to prepare serves 24 INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 whole egg plus 2 eggs, separated 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 cup miniature marshmallows 1 cup brown sugar PREPARATION Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with butter or nonstick spray. In a large bowl, beat together the butter, granulated sugar, vanilla, and 1 whole egg and 2 egg yolks with an electric mixer until creamy and smooth. Add flour, baking powder, and salt, and mix until incorporated. Spread batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle chocolate chips over the top of the batter, followed by the mini marshmallows. In a large clean bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer on high until stiff peaks form, about 2 minutes. Gently fold in the brown sugar until smooth. Spread egg whites on top of marshmallow la

Morning Sermon Brother's Keeper Then the Lord said to Cain, “Where is Abel your brother?” He said, “I do not know. Am I my brother’s keeper?” - Genesis 4:9 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis4:9&version=NKJV Cain asked the question "Am I my brother's keeper?" Yes. As brothers and sisters in Christ we all need each other (Ecclesiastes 4:9-12). Let's make it our responsibility to restore the fallen and bear each other's burdens (Galatians 6:1-2). And do good to them (Galatians 6:10).  1. Love one another A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another.By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” - John 13:34-35 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John13:34-35&version=NKJV 2. Encourage each other Therefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing. - 1 Thessalonians 5:11 http://www.b

Standing On the Edge of Eternity  Lesson 9 Now the serpent was more cunning than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made. And he said to the woman, “Has God indeed said, ‘You shall not eat of every tree of the garden’?”And the woman said to the serpent, “We may eat the fruit of the trees of the garden;but of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God has said, ‘You shall not eat it, nor shall you touch it, lest you die.’ ”Then the serpent said to the woman, “You will not surely die.For God knows that in the day you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.”So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, that it was  pleasant to the eyes, and a tree desirable to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate. She also gave to her husband with her, and he ate.Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together and made themselves coverings. -

Jude Chapter 1 Jude, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, To those who are called, sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ:Mercy, peace, and love be multiplied to you.Beloved, while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation, I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints.For certain men have crept in unnoticed, who long ago were marked out for this condemnation, ungodly men, who turn the grace of our God into lewdness and deny the only Lord God and our Lord Jesus Christ. - Jude 1:1-4 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jude1:1-4&version=NKJV Contend for the faith and resist all and any false teachers.  But I want to remind you, though you once knew this, that the Lord, having saved the people out of the land of Egypt, afterward destroyed those who did not believe.And the angels who did not keep their proper domain, bu

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Sandy Apple Crisp Brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg add flavor and a touch of sweetness, lemon juice brings out their flavor and keeps things fresh, plus a touch of flour adds just the right thickness once everything boils down…you guys, it’s so good! It’s worth branching out and trying our family’s favorite old-fashioned crisp recipe…it’ll win you over with a doubt. Sandy Apple Crisp Serves 8; 1 hour 10 minutes INGREDIENTS Filling: 6 tart apples, roughly chopped 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg Topping: 1 cup all-purpose flour 2/3 cup old-fashioned oats 2/3 cup brown sugar, packed 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted cold butter, cubed ice cream or whipped cream, garnish PREPARATION Preheat oven to 350º F and lightly grease a springform pan with butter, then wrap the outside and bottom of pan tightly with aluminum foil. In a medium bowl, whisk toge