One of the most exciting moments in my day is when I open the door and peer inside to discover what's there... Yes, the mail! Ninety-nine percent of the time, we get bills and junk, but sometimes there's something wonderful inside. A rare package arrives and I feel like a lottery winner.
You can look at this two ways. One, I have the most boring life ever.... OR you could say, "Wow. She's got it all figured out. It's the little things that matter." Please choose the second one! :)
Ohhhhh happy Monday! I got a special package. It arrived with junk mail -- not one other item lasted 60 seconds before landing in the trash. But this package.... YIPPEE!
Wrapped in a protective bubble envelope, Ben and I tore at the wrapping. I think it was hermetically sealed to be preserved forever. We finally pulled out the scissors to carefully cut in. Ben hoped to save the bubbles to pop them and drive me crazy, but this was quiet bubble wrap. (Another sweet surprise.)
Would you like to know what was in there? Hmmmm???? Or is the thrill of the moment enough for you?
Okay... okay... I'll tell.
Maggie at Life In A Skillet asked, "If you were stranded on a desert island with only one cookbook and all the ingredients in it, which cookbook would it be? Why?"
My reply:
Only one cookbook?
Nick Malgieri’s “Chocolate.” The title alone is compelling enough, but I’ll add additional reasons 
1. Some recipes include fruit — so I would be eating something healthy.
2. Some recipes include coffee — an absolute must-have on a desert island or anywhere!
3. The morning news reported that chocolate is healthy — full of flavonoids which help fight skin damage from excess sun exposure. On a desert island, I need to help my skin all I can.
4. Cocoa butter can also be used as a moisturizer after a long day of assault by sun, sand and sea.
5. Stranded on a desert island, I wouldn’t have to watch my figure. I’d be free to indulge all I want. Bring on the cheesecake, the mousse, the brownies and the “truffes champagne.” I can eat all I want, guilt free.
YUM!!! I’m ready to go!
My prize? California Rancho Cooking by Jacqueline Higuera McMahan. This little book is packed with California-Southwest-Mexican cuisine and stories of her life in the southwest. A sweet little book! We'll enjoy it for years to come. Thanks, Maggie!
You know, every single day we are offered a special gift... Salvation in Jesus. Eternal life! And like a cookbook offers delicious treats for every day, Jesus offers us the gifts of joy, hope, peace, patience, kindness, understanding and love while we wait on heaven. Yet, many people leave that gift unopened. and won't go to the mailbox to see if it's there. Others might check the mailbox and see it there, but refuse to take it out. Still others might bring the package into the house and decide not to open it.
Would you please tear off the wrapping to see the gift inside? Not sure what to do? It's simple -- easier than unwrapping hermetically sealed bubble wrap packaging! Just admit to Jesus that you are not perfect and you need Him. Tell Him you believe He is the Son of God who came, died and rose again so you can have eternal life. Confess your sins -- He already knows what you've done and He won't reject you. I promise! He always loves you! (Curious? But not sure? Read this: Got Questions?)
Jesus loves you more than you can imagine! Open the box. Peer inside. You won't regret it!!!
Love,
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Nick Malgieri’s “Chocolate.” The title alone is compelling enough, but I’ll add additional reasons
2. Some recipes include coffee — an absolute must-have on a desert island or anywhere!
3. The morning news reported that chocolate is healthy — full of flavonoids which help fight skin damage from excess sun exposure. On a desert island, I need to help my skin all I can.
4. Cocoa butter can also be used as a moisturizer after a long day of assault by sun, sand and sea.
5. Stranded on a desert island, I wouldn’t have to watch my figure. I’d be free to indulge all I want. Bring on the cheesecake, the mousse, the brownies and the “truffes champagne.” I can eat all I want, guilt free.
You know, every single day we are offered a special gift... Salvation in Jesus. Eternal life! And like a cookbook offers delicious treats for every day, Jesus offers us the gifts of joy, hope, peace, patience, kindness, understanding and love while we wait on heaven. Yet, many people leave that gift unopened. and won't go to the mailbox to see if it's there. Others might check the mailbox and see it there, but refuse to take it out. Still others might bring the package into the house and decide not to open it.
Would you please tear off the wrapping to see the gift inside? Not sure what to do? It's simple -- easier than unwrapping hermetically sealed bubble wrap packaging! Just admit to Jesus that you are not perfect and you need Him. Tell Him you believe He is the Son of God who came, died and rose again so you can have eternal life. Confess your sins -- He already knows what you've done and He won't reject you. I promise! He always loves you! (Curious? But not sure? Read this: Got Questions?)
Jesus loves you more than you can imagine! Open the box. Peer inside. You won't regret it!!!
Love,