Acts 2:42

And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.

1 John 1:7
But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.

Psalm 119:103

How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

Joel 2:26
And ye shall eat in plenty, and be satisfied, and praise the name of the LORD your God, that hath dealt wondrously with you: and my people shall never be ashamed.

Philippians 4:19
But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Mark 9:41
For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye belong to Christ, verily I say unto you, he shall not lose his reward.

Hebrews 13:2
Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.

Psalm 37:4
Delight thyself also in the LORD: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.

Proverbs 15:1
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Psalm 27:14
Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.

Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

Jeremiah 33:3
Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.

Romans 5:8
But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

Colossians 3:23
And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;

John 1:1
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

James 1:22
But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.

Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

Philippians 4:4
Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice

Proverbs 30:5
Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.

Psalms 5:11
But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee.

Hebrews 11:1
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

Hebrews 12:2
Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of {our} faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

2 Peter 3:18
But grow in grace, and {in} the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him {be} glory both now and for ever. Amen.

Colossians 3:16
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.

Psalm 100:1-2
Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands.
Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing.

Romans 12:3
For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.

Galatians 5:22-23
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness,temperance: against such there is no law.

1 Peter 3:15
But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:

Psalms 119:105
Thy word {is} a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

Joshua 1:8
This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.

Proverbs 16:3
Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established.

Isaiah 58:11
And the Lord shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones: and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not.

1 John 4:7-8
Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

Romans 8:38-39
For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Romans 12:4-5
For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office; So we, {being} many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.

1 Timothy 6:6-8
But godliness with contentment is great gain.
For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.

Proverbs 15:13
A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

Proverbs 17:22
A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.

Philippians 2:9-11
Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of {things} in heaven, and {things} in earth, and {things} under the earth; And {that} very tongue should confess that Jesus Christ {is} Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Romans 10:9
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.

Romans 12:1-2
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, {which is} your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what {is} that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Isaiah 40:31

But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

Psalm 100:4

Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.

Psalm 90:12
So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.

Proverbs 15:13
A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

1 John 1:7
But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.

Psalm 119:103

How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

Joel 2:26
And ye shall eat in plenty, and be satisfied, and praise the name of the LORD your God, that hath dealt wondrously with you: and my people shall never be ashamed.

Galatians 5:22-23 - The Fruit of the Spirit

         Love         Joy       Peace      Longsuffering   Gentleness  Goodness Faith Meekness Temperance

Cooking Measurement Equivalents

 

16 tablespoons = 1 cup

12 tablespoons = 3/4 cup

10 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons = 2/3 cup

8 tablespoons = 1/2 cup

6 tablespoons = 3/8 cup

5 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon = 1/3 cup

4 tablespoons = 1/4 cup

2 tablespoons = 1/8 cup

2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons = 1/6 cup

1 tablespoon = 1/16 cup

2 cups = 1 pint

2 pints = 1 quart

3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon

48 teaspoons = 1 cup

1 - 10 oz pkg pizza crust     

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
¼  cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated    

2 TBL fresh basil leaves, snipped OR 2 tsp dried basil leaves

2/3 cup mayonnaise

1 garlic clove – pressed   

4 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced

    Preheat oven to 375°.  Roll out pizza crust on 12" X 15" rectangular baking stone.  Sprinkle crust with 1 cup mozzarella cheese; set aside.  Grate parmesan cheese, snip basil.  Using a 1-quart bowl, combine the remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, basil and mayo; mix well.  Using a garlic press, press garlic over the cheese mixture; mix well.  Slice tomatoes thinly and arrange in a single layer over the mozzarella cheese on crust.  Place mozzarella cheese mixture over tomatoes; spread evenly.    Bake 15-20 minutes or until top is golden brown and bubbly.  Serve warm.  Cut with pizza cutter.  Yields 20 servings
Approximately 130 calories and 9 grams of fat per serving.
Tip:  I use low-fat cheese and light mayo- so that will cut your fat and calories a bit!!

1 ¼ cups cho. wafers (graham       2/3 cup choc. syrup

crackers) crumbs (about 24) divided      2 Tbls instant coffee granules

¼ cup sugar                     1 Tbls hot water

¼ cup melted butter or margarine      1 cup whipping cream, whipped

1 pkg (8oz) cream cheese (softened)   

Choc. covered coffee beans, optional

1 can (14oz) sweetened cond. Milk                    

Combine 1 cup wafer (graham crackers) crumbs, sugar and butter. Press onto bottom and 1 inch up the sides of a greased 9-inch springform pan; set aside. Ina mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, milk and choc. syrup until smooth. Dissolve coffee granules in hot water; add to cream cheese mixture. Fold in whipped cream. Pour over crust. Sprinkle with remaining crumbs. Cover and freeze for 8 hours or overnight. Uncover and remove from the freezer 10-15 minutes before serving. Garnish with coffee beans, if desired (or choc. Chip or shaved chocolate).

1 Prepared graham cracker pie crust           

1- 8oz. Container Cool Whip (thawed)

1 pint vanilla ice-cream (softened)              

8oz. malted milk balls (crushed)

In a large bowl combine ice-cream and Cool Whip. Fold in candy. Pour in crust, cover. Freeze at least 4 hours before serving. Store in freezer.

½ cup butter or margarine           1 ½ cups crushed graham 

1 cup chopped walnuts                              cracker crumbs (1 sleeve)

1 cup chocolate chips                   1 ½ cups coconut 

1 can (14 or 15oz) sweetened condensed milk

Preheat oven to 350° (325° for glass dish). In a 9”x13” pan, melt butter in the oven. Sprinkle crumbs evenly over butter. Place, in order, remaining ingredients. Press down firmly. Bake 35 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool at lest 20 minutes before slicing. Cut into bars. Store loosely wrapped at room temperature.

3 cups sliced apples or peaches                   1 cup flour

1 pint blackberries or raspberries                ½ cup sugar

(freash or frozen)                      1 cup cold butter

½ teaspoon nutmeg

Preheat oven 375°, Butter 8x8 pan. Arrange sliced fruit in dish. Sprinkle berries evenly over sliced fruit. In a medium bowl mix flour and sugar. Cut butter in with pastry cutter until crumbly. Cover fruit with topping. Sprinkle nutmeg on top of crumb mixture. Bake 25-30 minutes. Serve warm or cool.

Preheat oven 350°

4 cups sliced apples          ¼ teaspoon cinnamon

2 Tablespoons sugar          ¼ cup water

Arrange apples in a buttered 8x8 baking pan. Mix and sprinkle cinnamon and sugar over apples. Pour water over apple mixture.

½ cup flour                           ¼ teaspoon nutmeg

1/8  teaspoon salt                  3 Tablespoons cold butter]

¼ teaspoon cinnamon

In a medium bowl, blend remaining dry ingredients. Cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over apple mixture. Bake 40 minutes. Serve warm or cold.

2 cups baking flour               1 ¾ teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda                          ¾ cup granulated sugar

½ teaspoon salt                   1 egg

1 cup buttermilk ( or use 1 Tblsp vinegar mixed in 1 cup milk)

¼ cup unsalted butter (melted & cooled)

½ cup semi-sweet choc. chips

Preheat oven to 400°

Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add chocolate chips, stir to combine. Form a well in the middle of the dry ingredients. In a small mixing bowl whisk together the egg, buttermilk, and butter. Pour egg mixture into the well of the dry ingredients and mix until just blended. Line a muffin pan with muffin pan cups. Bake on the middle rack for 20 minutes.

¾ cup Butter Crisco                 1 ½ cups sugar

3 eggs                           1 teaspoon vanilla

3 cups flour                       canned fruit pie filling

Preheat oven to 375°

Cream together Crisco, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Add flour, mixing a little at a time until blended. Spread ½ batter in bottom of baking dish. Flour hands and pat down. Pour in canned fruit. Crumble remaining batter on top of fruit. Sprinkle sugar on top. Bake for 35-40 minutes.

23 whole chocolate graham crackers     

3 cups cold fat-free milk

2 packages (3.3 to 3.4 ounces each) - 

              instant white chocolate or vanilla pudding mix

½ teaspoon mint or peppermint extract

3 to 4 drops green food coloring, optional            

1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed

Chocolate Frosting:

1 tablespoon butter or stick margarine                  

2 tablespoons baking cocoa

2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon fat-free milk            

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup confectioners sugar                                               

 Coat a 13-in.x9-in.x2-in. dish with nonstick cooking spray. Break five whole graham crackers in half; line the bottom of pan with three half crackers and six whole crackers. 

     In a bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Whisk in extract and food coloring if desired. Fold in whipped topping. Spread half over graham crackers. Top with another layer of three half and six whole crackers. Top with remaining pudding mixture and graham crackers (save remaining half crackers for another use). Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.           

     For frosting, melt butter in a saucepan. Stir in cocoa and milk until blended. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and confectioners’ sugar. Spread over dessert. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Yield: 15 servings. Taking from Taste of Homes Magazine

2 ¼ cup Butter Flavor Crisco        5 ¼ all purpose flour

2 cups packed dark brown sugar            3 teaspoons salt

1 ¾ cup granulated (white) sugar           1 ½ teaspoons baking soda

6 Tablespoons milk                ¾ teaspoon baking powder

3 Tablespoons vanilla              24oz semi-sweet choc. chips

3 eggs

Preheat oven to 375°

Combine Crisco, brown sugar, granulated sugar, milk, and vanilla in large bowl until well blended. Add beaten egg into creamed mixture. Combine flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Mix into creamed mixture just until blended. Stir in chocolate chips. Drop tablespoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for about 9-12 minutes (depending on preference of chewy or crispy)

Millionaire's Pie

1 can condensed milk
1/2 cup lemon juice ......(stir together with the condensed milk)

Add
1 can crushed pineapple ....well drained
Fold in 1 8oz. container cool whip
Pour into 2 Keebler Pie Crusts......(short bread crust)
Top with more cool whip and refrigerate ..about 4 hrs

2 eggs well beaten
2 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups chunky peanut butter
2 teaspoons vanilla

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Lightly grease cookie sheet
In a large bowl using a wooden spoon mix sugar and baking soda. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix well. Stir in peanut butter until well mixed. Lightly roll 1 tablespoon worth of cookie dough into a ball and place 2* apart on prepared cookie sheet. With the tines of a fork criss-cross marks on top of cookies. Bake8-9 minutes.
Cookies keep well for 3 days. You may do 1/2 the recipe successfully.