December 22, 2009

Homefires Hearth Tuesday 12.22.09

love that we celebrate the birth of Jesus every day of the year!
I heard someone say that she'll be glad when the holidays are
over, so she can go back to celebrating Jesus!

I just like being with as many family members as can get
together. This is the first year we won't be at Mom's house, there

are simply too many of us. Everyone will be there. I counted

28! We started with 4 of us, then between the 4 of us, we had

8 grandchildren, and now the count is 11 GREAT Grandchildren.

One more Great is due in January. We are so blessed.

And so, I will have my son, daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughter

here for a few days. I doubt I will have time to send out Homefires.

Have a wonderful Christmas! Be safe and warm.
Blessings,
Janette
Blessings,
Janette

====================

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Blessings,
Janette

========
Janette Lilley
JJL Ministries
1463 Senita Drive
Beaumont, CA 92223

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Daily Update from Pastor Jeff:

Book of Daniel Bible Study - New Lesson - Daniel 6:16-18

http://j.mp/5tFq26

"Life of Christ"Bible study - New Lesson - The Gospel of Mark

http://j.mp/7GSZop

Book of Romans Bible Study - New Lesson - Romans 1:12

http://j.mp/71YE1e

"How to Study the Bible."
New Lesson: Judah Under Babylonian Rule

http://j.mp/52fkV1

Jesus Links. Something new, stimulating, exciting and different.

http://jesuslinks.org

Finished "How to Pray" Bible Study - Catch up now...

http://j.mp/7xN0Fy

Finished Armor of God Bible Study - Catch up now...

http://j.mp/Rnkqa

Finished Revelation, verse by verse study.
The "End" is here. Catch up now.

http://j.mp/2r0YZC

Blessings
Pastor Jeff

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The Bible in One Year
=============================================

Daily Bible Reading - 2009 We are almost done!

Read through your Bible with passages from both the
Old and New Testament each day.
1 – Daniel 4; II Peter 3
    2 – Daniel 5; I John 1
    3 – Daniel 6; I John 2
    4 – Daniel 7, 8; I John 3
    5 – Daniel 9, 10; I John 4
    6 – Daniel 11; I John 5
    7 – Daniel 12; II John
    8 – Hosea 1-3; III John
    9 – Hosea 4-6; Jude
10 – Hosea 7-9; Revelation 1
11 – Hose 10, 11; Revelation 2
12 – Hosea 12-14; Revelation 3
13 – Joel 1, 2; Revelation 4
14 – Joel 3; Revelation 5
15 – Amos 1-3; Revelation 6

16 – Amos 4-6; Revelation 7
17 – Amos 7-9; Revelation 8
18 – Obadiah; Revelation 9
19 – Jonah 1-4; Revelation 10
20 – Micah 1-3; Revelation 11
21 – Micah 4, 5; Revelation 12
22 – Micah 6, 7; Revelation 13
23 – Nahum 1-3; Revelation 14
24 – Habakkuk 1-3; Revelation 15
25 – Zephaniah 1-3; Revelation 16
26 – Haggai 1, 2; Revelation 17
27 – Zechariah 1-3; Revelation 18
28 – Zechariah 4-7; Revelation 19
29 – Zechariah 8-10; Revelation 20
30 – Zechariah 11-14; Revelation 21
31 – Malachi 1-4; Revelation 22

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Pearls of Wisdom
=============================================

God showed how much he loved us by sending his only Son
into the world so that we might have eternal life through him.
This is real love. It is not that we loved God, but that he loved
us and sent his Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins.
1 John 4:9-10

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Today's Challenge
=============================================

If you are overwhelmed with things that need to be done, then
take some shortcuts! For example: Use paper cups, plates,
napkins, plastic ware, even paper towels, as much as possible
to reduce the amount of dishes that you have to wash.

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Shared Pearls Tips and Helps
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This is a great way to get answers from a variety of
readers! send your new request to:
homefireshearth@aol.com
Put "New Request" in the subject line.

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------------------- New Recipes -------------------

CHOCOLATE COVERED "RITZ" TREATS
1 box Ritz crackers
1 sm. jar peanut butter
1 pkg. milk chocolate melting pieces

Put generous amount of peanut butter between

2 Ritz crackers. Melt chocolate over low heat

(add a little paraffin to help it set up).

Using fork, dip crackers in melted chocolate,

covering both sides. Place on wax paper until

chocolate sets up and can be removed from paper easily.

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Please visit our sponsors. Just clicking on the links
provided supports our ministry and keeps Homefires
Hearth F-r-e-e of subscription fees.

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countries interested in exchanging their home.

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Daily Word by Pastor Jeff
http://jjlministries.org
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"I say to you, though he will not rise and give to
him because he is his friend, yet because of his
persistence he will rise and give him as many
as he needs." Luke 11:8
It pays to be persistent. Look at this fellow. Guests arrive late
at night. They are hungry and tired. As they settle into the
guest room, he rummages through his pantry to find a bit
to eat -- only to discover that his teenage son had been
there earlier and had eaten every crumb of leftovers. "No
problem," he thinks, "I will go to the neighbor. I know for
a fact his fine wife baked today. They have enough bread
to feed Caesar's army."
Off he goes through the night. He pounds on the door. No
one answers. The lights are out. He pounds again. "Wake
up Jonas! I need your help." Finally a weary Jonas opens
an upstairs window. "What do you want, Silas? Bread you
say? I'm in bed, the wife is cold and needs my warmth, the
kids are finally asleep -- at least they were -- and you want
bread? At this hour. Who could want to eat at this ungodly
hour? Go to sleep. I'll help you in the morning."
The window slams shut. Silas is out in the cold, dark street
again. He starts to turn away, but stops. Returning to his
friend's door, he picks up a large stone and once again
pounds on the door. A light comes on upstairs. Shadows
are moving about. Silas thinks, "I've done it this time. He will
empty the chamber pot on my head!" Time passes. A door
bolt is thrown. With a creak and a groan, the door opens.
Silently, belligerently, Jonas tosses a sack of fresh bread
into Silas' face, slams the door shut, and mumbling under
his breath about crazy neighbors, returns to his warm bed.
What got the bread for our friend Silas? His good friendship
with Jonas? Hardly. His promise to return the favor? Never.
It was the persistence -- the continual pounding on the door.
Jonas knew he would get no sleep if he didn't give in and
provide bread for his neighbor.
Jesus encourages us to be persistent with the Father -- not
that God does not want to provide for us -- not that He is
asleep in heaven -- not that He has nothing to provide. No,
God wants us to persist so that we can prove how much
we want something. I'm a father. I have been for far too many
years. I've learned that persistence pays. Kids know that if
they keep it up, they will eventually get what they want. Why?
Because Mom and Dad know for a certainty what their children
want -- they've wanted it for a long time. They haven't given up
on the idea. They want it bad.
Don't get me wrong. God will not always give us what we ask
for. Sometimes it is downright bad for us to get everything we
want -- just like a wise parent draws the line at what they give
their children. But He does want to know if we want something
bad enough that we will keep at it. I've found over the years that
if I'm really serious about getting something, I will keep after it --
until the Father supplies. I've also found that sometimes I take
matters into my own hands and wind up with a piece of junk --
good for nothing junk. But that's a verse for a different day!
Praise God, Amen
=================================
Blessing
=================================

N-o-w may the God of peace who brought up our Lord Jesus
from the dead, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the
blood of the everlasting covenant, make you complete in
every good work to do His will, working in you what is well
pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be
glory forever and ever. Amen.Hebrews 13:20-21 (NKJV)

================= Jesus ================

Pastor Jeff & Janette Lilley
PastorJJL@aol.com
homefireshearth@aol.com
Homefires Hearth E-zine
A Ministry of JJL Ministries
Copyright c2002 - 2010
All Rights Reserved

==================== Jesus =====================

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want to spread the ministry of God's love and Cheerfulness
throughout the world.

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December 17, 2009

Homefires Hearth Thursday 12.17.09

Having our granddaughter here will be an amazing treat. There is

just something about kids at Christmas that makes everything

just a little more exciting.

Blessings,
Janette

====================

Homefires Hearth Blog
http://tinyurl.com/8p64m7

Blessings,
Janette

========
Janette Lilley
JJL Ministries
1463 Senita Drive
Beaumont, CA 92223

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JJL Ministries is a 501C (3) nonprofit charity; your gifts
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=============================================

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=============================================

Daily Update from Pastor Jeff:

Book of Daniel Bible Study - New Lesson - Daniel 6:6-9

http://j.mp/5WvDEy

"Life of Christ"Bible study - New Lesson - The Four Gospels (part one)

http://j.mp/4rr6YI

Book of Romans Bible Study - New Lesson - Romans 1:8

http://j.mp/6vEbbR

"How to Study the Bible."
New Lesson: The Rise of Assyria

http://j.mp/7gwktL

Jesus Links. Something new, stimulating, exciting and different.

http://jesuslinks.org

"Ask Pastor Jeff".
Here you can ask the easy or the hard questions
and nobody has to know it was you.

http://askpastorjeff.org

Finished "How to Pray" Bible Study - Catch up now...

http://j.mp/7xN0Fy

Finished Armor of God Bible Study - Catch up now...

http://j.mp/Rnkqa

Finished Revelation, verse by verse study.
The "End" is here. Catch up now.

http://j.mp/2r0YZC

Blessings
Pastor Jeff

    1 – Daniel 4; II Peter 3
    2 – Daniel 5; I John 1
    3 – Daniel 6; I John 2
    4 – Daniel 7, 8; I John 3
    5 – Daniel 9, 10; I John 4
    6 – Daniel 11; I John 5
    7 – Daniel 12; II John
    8 – Hosea 1-3; III John
    9 – Hosea 4-6; Jude
10 – Hosea 7-9; Revelation 1
11 – Hose 10, 11; Revelation 2
12 – Hosea 12-14; Revelation 3
13 – Joel 1, 2; Revelation 4
14 – Joel 3; Revelation 5
15 – Amos 1-3; Revelation 6

16 – Amos 4-6; Revelation 7
17 – Amos 7-9; Revelation 8
18 – Obadiah; Revelation 9
19 – Jonah 1-4; Revelation 10
20 – Micah 1-3; Revelation 11
21 – Micah 4, 5; Revelation 12
22 – Micah 6, 7; Revelation 13
23 – Nahum 1-3; Revelation 14
24 – Habakkuk 1-3; Revelation 15
25 – Zephaniah 1-3; Revelation 16
26 – Haggai 1, 2; Revelation 17
27 – Zechariah 1-3; Revelation 18
28 – Zechariah 4-7; Revelation 19
29 – Zechariah 8-10; Revelation 20
30 – Zechariah 11-14; Revelation 21
31 – Malachi 1-4; Revelation 22

=============================================
Pearls of Wisdom
=============================================

Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one
after another. Walter Elliott

=============================================
Today's Challenge
=============================================

Time to check the guestroom. Make sure there are clean towels,
and sheets. Dust as needed.

Put "New Request" in the subject line.

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Send your Recipes and Recipe requests to
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------------------- New Recipes -------------------

SPINACH DIP

10 oz. pkg. frozen spinach, thawed and drained
8 0z. pkg. softened cream cheese
1/2 c. salsa
1 bunch chopped green onions
1 tsp. cumin
2 c. Monterey Jack/Cheddar combination

Combine spinach, cream cheese, salsa and onions in
a 9 X 13 dish. Microwave 2 minutes. Top with cheese
and bake at 350 for 20 min. or until cheese melts and
spinach is bubbly. Serve with thick tortilla chips or crackers.

=============================================
Homefires Hearth Sponsor
=============================================

Please visit our sponsors. Just clicking on the links
provided supports our ministry and keeps Homefires
Hearth F-r-e-e of subscription fees.

Ever considered home exchange?
Cut your holiday budget in half and join the leading
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countries interested in exchanging their home.

http://j.mp/6NbT9N

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The premier VOIP phone service.
Unlimited Calling to US and Canada for $8.33 / month.

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Daily Word by Pastor Jeff
http://jjlministries.org
=============================================

"If anyone chooses to do God's will, he will know whether
the teaching is from God" John 7:17

In times of great desperation I memorized Proverbs 3: 5-6, "Trust in
the Lord with all of your heart and lean not on your own understanding;
in all of your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths
straight." That passage gave me hope and strength to hang on.

It's funny how God works, he makes it so easy and we make it so
hard. If I want intellectual enlightenment or gain scientific understanding,
I search the books on a specific subject and allowing intellectual curiosity
as my guide, I can do wonderful things. But if God worked the same
method in our lives in order for us to gain an understanding of Him,
we would all be seeking a degree in biblical studies, but God does
not require that. Only those who could read and have access to books
would be able to understand His ways.

Dear Friends the golden rule for spiritual understanding is not the
intellect; it is obedience. You can gain wonderful knowledge from
the scriptures, but until you are willing to obey what God is saying
to you, you will miss out on the understanding. Hallelujah, Amen

=================================
Blessing
=================================

N-o-w may the God of peace who brought up our Lord Jesus
from the dead, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the
blood of the everlasting covenant, make you complete in
every good work to do His will, working in you what is well
pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be
glory forever and ever. Amen.Hebrews 13:20-21 (NKJV)

================= Jesus ================

Pastor Jeff & Janette Lilley
PastorJJL@aol.com
homefireshearth@aol.com
Homefires Hearth E-zine
A Ministry of JJL Ministries
Copyright c2002 - 2009
All Rights Reserved

==================== Jesus =====================

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contained in this letter, please forward it to your friends.

==================== Jesus =====================

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and copyrights and credits are used when known. Other than
our names, headers and our own writings we do not own the
copyrights to any of the materials sent to this list. We just
want to spread the ministry of God's love and Cheerfulness
throughout the world.

==================== Jesus =====================

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December 15, 2009

Homefires Hearth Tuesday 12.15.09

It still amazes me, the way God sent our Savior to earth. No palace, no
bodyguards, not even a shred of clothing. He was wrapped in torn strips of

cloth (perhaps from adult clothing) and placed in a manger (animal trough).

He loves us. That's why He came. Amazing.

Blessings,
Janette

====================

Homefires Hearth Blog
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Blessings,
Janette

========

Janette Lilley
JJL Ministries
1463 Senita Drive
Beaumont, CA 92223

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JJL Ministries is a 501C (3) nonprofit charity; your gifts
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=============================================

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=============================================

Daily Update from Pastor Jeff:

Book of Daniel Bible Study - New Lesson - Daniel 6:1-3

http://j.mp/5waoFF

"Life of Christ"Bible study - New Lesson - Rome at the Time of Christ

http://j.mp/4vUSed

Book of Romans Bible Study - New Lesson - Romans 1:6

http://j.mp/8wI0dQ

"How to Study the Bible."
New Lesson: The Rebellion of Jehu

http://j.mp/67Z6Fn

Jesus Links. Something new, stimulating, exciting and different.

http://jesuslinks.org

"Ask Pastor Jeff".
Here you can ask the easy or the hard questions
and nobody has to know it was you.

http://askpastorjeff.org

Finished "How to Pray" Bible Study - Catch up now...

http://j.mp/7xN0Fy

Finished Armor of God Bible Study - Catch up now...

http://j.mp/Rnkqa

Finished Revelation, verse by verse study.
The "End" is here. Catch up now.

http://j.mp/2r0YZC

Blessings
Pastor Jeff

=============================================
The Bible in One Year
=============================================

Daily Bible Reading - 2009

Read through your Bible with passages from both the
Old and New Testament each day.
1 – Daniel 4; II Peter 3
    2 – Daniel 5; I John 1
    3 – Daniel 6; I John 2
    4 – Daniel 7, 8; I John 3
    5 – Daniel 9, 10; I John 4
    6 – Daniel 11; I John 5
    7 – Daniel 12; II John
    8 – Hosea 1-3; III John
    9 – Hosea 4-6; Jude
10 – Hosea 7-9; Revelation 1
11 – Hose 10, 11; Revelation 2
12 – Hosea 12-14; Revelation 3
13 – Joel 1, 2; Revelation 4
14 – Joel 3; Revelation 5
15 – Amos 1-3; Revelation 6
16 – Amos 4-6; Revelation 7
17 – Amos 7-9; Revelation 8
18 – Obadiah; Revelation 9
19 – Jonah 1-4; Revelation 10
20 – Micah 1-3; Revelation 11
21 – Micah 4, 5; Revelation 12
22 – Micah 6, 7; Revelation 13
23 – Nahum 1-3; Revelation 14
24 – Habakkuk 1-3; Revelation 15
25 – Zephaniah 1-3; Revelation 16
26 – Haggai 1, 2; Revelation 17
27 – Zechariah 1-3; Revelation 18
28 – Zechariah 4-7; Revelation 19
29 – Zechariah 8-10; Revelation 20
30 – Zechariah 11-14; Revelation 21
31 – Malachi 1-4; Revelation 22

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Pearls of Wisdom
=============================================

A dear 'Prayer Partner' shared this very special poem that she wrote 3
years ago with us...and she has given us permission to share it with
those that we love and care about each day...It truly says SO much and
makes you wonder WHY we all did what we did so long ago...

Submitted by Barb in CA

"Let's Put Christ Back In Christmas"
By: Pat Finn Nov. 06, 2006
....
Let's decorate a Christmas tree, and make each ornament a prayer; Let's
light it up for all to see................show the world we care.
....
We need to put Christ back in Christmas, where it got it's start; We
need to raise our voices more often, asking Christ into our heart.
....
Let's fill up all the churches, let's make them over flow with cheer; We
need to put Christ back in Christmas, starting now and here.
....
What better place to be on Christmas Eve, but in church praising God's
holy name;
Christ and Christmas are synonymous, like God and Jesus are the same.
....
It's nice for kids to have Santa, that jolly ole guy in a red suit; But
most of them don't know about Christ, they need to know the truth.
....
All they really think about.......is candy, presents, and lots of toys;
That's where we all went wrong, that's where we lost our little girls
and boys.
....
It's really the parents that took Christ out of Christmas, thinking the
kids would have more fun.
I guess, in time, they forgot about God and His only begotten Son.
....
We need to put Christ back in Christmas, celebrating His holy birth;
Make Christmas what it use to be, let's bring the peace back here on
Earth.          Amen

~ PLEASE...Put CHRIST Back Into CHRISTmas This Year ~

=============================================
Today's Challenge
=============================================

Clean vanity drawers & underneath sink

If it seems you are too busy to clean, Clean in 15 minute blasts,

or even 5 minutes at a time.

=============================================
Shared Pearls Tips and Helps
=============================================

This is a great way to get answers from a variety of
readers! send your new request to:
homefireshearth@aol.com
Put "New Request" in the subject line.

=============================================
Homefires Hearth Sponsor
=============================================

Please visit our sponsors. Just clicking on the links
provided supports our ministry and keeps Homefires
Hearth F-r-e-e of subscription fees.

Aloette BOGO!
From now through 12/17, Aloette is offering

BOGO deals through-out the site! Buy any

product for $50 or less, get a second of the

same for $5 more or any product over $50

can be doubled for only $10!

http://j.mp/6lQpFE

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For kids, animals and seniors.

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Request
==========

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Sisters at the Hearth Recipes
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Send your Recipes and Recipe requests to
homefireshearth@aol.com

------------------- New Recipes -------------------

Chocolate Covered Cherry Pudding Cake
Vegan, low fat

The sauce "magically" sinks down through the cake to form a layer
of cherries nestled in chocolate pudding on the bottom. Serve warm
or chilled, with or without non-dairy ice cream.

20 frozen pitted cherries (about 1 cup)
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon rum extract (optional)
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 cup unbleached flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 tablespoons soy yogurt
1/4 cup vanilla soymilk (or other non-dairy milk)
boiling water

Cut the frozen cherries in half (it's easiest to do this while
they're frozen). Put them in a bowl and stir in 1 teaspoon
sugar and rum extract, if using. Allow them to sit at room
temperature until they've completely thawed and become
juicy, 1-2 hours.

Oil or pan spray 4 7-ounce ramekins. Preheat the oven to
350F. Mix together the brown sugar and 2 tablespoons cocoa
powder and set aside.

Pour the juices off the cherries into a measuring cup. Press
lightly on the cherries to get all of the juice (I had about 1/4
cup). Sprinkle the corn starch over the cherries and mix well.
Divide the cherries equally among the 4 ramekins.

In a medium bowl, combine the flour, salt, 1/3 cup sugar,
1 1/2 tablespoons cocoa, and baking powder. Stir in the
vanilla extract, soy yogurt, and soymilk. (Mixture will be
very thick.) Drop by tablespoons over the cherries in the
ramekins, dividing equally among them. Smooth to cover
the cherries.

Sprinkle the brown sugar mixture evenly over the batter,
about 2 tablespoons per ramekin. Use a spoon to level the tops.

Add boiling water to the cherry juice up to the 3/4 cup line.
Pour or spoon it gently over the brown sugar in the ramekins,
about 3 tablespoons per ramekin. Place the ramekins in the
oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes, until tops appear
mostly dry (they should be streaked with darker, wetter looking
areas) and sauce is bubbling around the edges. Remove from
oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Makes 4 servings. Per serving: 251 Calories (kcal); 1g Total Fat;
(3% calories from fat); 4g Protein; 60g Carbohydrate;
0mg Cholesterol; 201mg Sodium; 3g Fiber.
Weight Watchers 5 points.

=============================================
Homefires Hearth Sponsor
=============================================

Please visit our sponsors. Just clicking on the links
provided supports our ministry and keeps Homefires
Hearth F-r-e-e of subscription fees.

Ever considered home exchange?
Cut your holiday budget in half and join the leading
agency. We have over 12,000 members in over 80
countries interested in exchanging their home.

http://j.mp/6NbT9N

*********************************************

Phone Power
The premier VOIP phone service.
Unlimited Calling to US and Canada for $8.33 / month.

http://j.mp/70PyeX

=============================================
Daily Word by Pastor Jeff
http://jjlministries.org
=============================================

"Now by this we know that we know Him, if we keep
His commandments" 1 John 2:3

OK. So you're thirsty. You are not home but need a drink. You have
a few quarters in your pocket and you see one of those machines in
either red, white or blue. "Ah!" you say. "I can get a drink there." How
do you know? Because those colors tell you that a Coke or a Pepsi
is at hand. All it takes to quench your thirst is a few silver coins or
a dollar bill.

You are on the road with the family. It has been 30 minutes since the
last "potty break" and now the roar from the back seat is "I'm hungry.
When are we going to eat?" After a few "In a little whileâ€™s, you begin to
seriously look down the road as you come to each interchange. Looking
right then left, you spot it. "Ah!" you say, "There's where I can satisfy
the kid's hunger." How do you know? You see the "temple of the golden
arches" and know that Ronald McDonald has visited this intersection
and planted a McSeed that sprouted another famous hamburger joint.

Trade marks are so important that companies pay big bucks to
register them -- internationally. The famous red and white of Coke
can be spotted anywhere in the world -- even if the name on the
machine is written in a foreign language. Just try to infringe upon
one of the famous trademarks and see how quickly an army of
angry lawyers is standing on your doorstep!

So, how do you recognize a Christian? One way might be a cross
around the neck. But that is not reliable. I've seen crosses around
the neck of unrepentant murderers. OK. How about the symbolic
fish on the bumper? Perhaps. But have you seen the way some
of those people drive? I doubt that the fish is a good indicator. Hmmm.
How about the programs they watch on TV? If you were to keep
a log, you would find most Christians watch less "Christian" TV
than you might think.

"OK. Tell me, Pastor Jeff. How do I know if someone is a believer?"
We know them by their obedience -- how well they keep the
commandments of God. Don't get me wrong. There are many
"good" people out there who live pretty much according to the
laws of God who are not believers in Jesus Christ. But then again,
those people have failed to obey the first and foremost law of God.
"Believe on the Lord, Jesus Christ, and you shall be saved." Then
we can continue on. As with the Philippian jailer, baptism is soon
to follow. Then there is the "Love the Lord your God with all your
heart" command followed by the "Love your neighbor as yourself"
command.

We shall know the true believer because he lives like Jesus!
How do you live? Hallelujah Amen and Amen

=================================
Blessing
=================================

N-o-w may the God of peace who brought up our Lord Jesus
from the dead, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the
blood of the everlasting covenant, make you complete in
every good work to do His will, working in you what is well
pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be
glory forever and ever. Amen.Hebrews 13:20-21 (NKJV)

================= Jesus ================

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December 09, 2009

Homefires Hearth Wednesday 12.09.09

"Do everything without complaining and arguing, so that no one can

criticize you. Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining

like bright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people."

Phillipians 2:14-15

Declare a "complaining fast."

Just as on a fast day you refrain from eating for 24 hours,
during a complaining fast you refrain from complaining about
anything for a full day.

It seems to fit the season, when we are celebrating Jesus' birth.

And what better example to show the world, "shining like bright

lights."

"Do everything without complaining and arguing, so that no one can

criticize you. Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining

like bright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people."

Phillipians 2:14-15

Declare a "complaining fast."

Just as on a fast day you refrain from eating for 24 hours,
during a complaining fast you refrain from complaining about
anything for a full day.

It seems to fit the season, when we are celebrating Jesus' birth.

And what better example to show the world, "shining like bright

lights."

=============================================
The Bible in One Year
=============================================

Daily Bible Reading - 2009

Read through your Bible with passages from both the
Old and New Testament each day.
    1 – Daniel 4; II Peter 3
    2 – Daniel 5; I John 1
    3 – Daniel 6; I John 2
    4 – Daniel 7, 8; I John 3
    5 – Daniel 9, 10; I John 4
    6 – Daniel 11; I John 5
    7 – Daniel 12; II John
    8 – Hosea 1-3; III John
    9 – Hosea 4-6; Jude
10 – Hosea 7-9; Revelation 1
11 – Hose 10, 11; Revelation 2
12 – Hosea 12-14; Revelation 3
13 – Joel 1, 2; Revelation 4
14 – Joel 3; Revelation 5
15 – Amos 1-3; Revelation 6
   16 – Amos 4-6; Revelation 7
17 – Amos 7-9; Revelation 8
18 – Obadiah; Revelation 9
19 – Jonah 1-4; Revelation 10
20 – Micah 1-3; Revelation 11
21 – Micah 4, 5; Revelation 12
22 – Micah 6, 7; Revelation 13
23 – Nahum 1-3; Revelation 14
24 – Habakkuk 1-3; Revelation 15
25 – Zephaniah 1-3; Revelation 16
26 – Haggai 1, 2; Revelation 17
27 – Zechariah 1-3; Revelation 18
28 – Zechariah 4-7; Revelation 19
29 – Zechariah 8-10; Revelation 20
30 – Zechariah 11-14; Revelation 21
31 – Malachi 1-4; Revelation 22

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Pearls of Wisdom
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Compassion is difficult to give away because it keeps
coming back

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Today's Challenge
=============================================

Pantry

Make a shopping list for items needed for holiday cooking,
clean shelves, then organize contents

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"If anyone chooses to do God's will, he will know whether
the teaching is from God" John 7:17

In times of great desperation I memorized Proverbs 3: 5-6, "Trust in
the Lord with all of your heart and lean not on your own understanding;
in all of your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths
straight." That passage gave me hope and strength to hang on.

It's funny how God works, he makes it so easy and we make it so
hard. If I want intellectual enlightenment or gain scientific understanding,
I search the books on a specific subject and allowing intellectual curiosity
as my guide, I can do wonderful things. But if God worked the same
method in our lives in order for us to gain an understanding of Him,
we would all be seeking a degree in biblical studies, but God does
not require that. Only those who could read and have access to books
would be able to understand His ways.

Dear Friends the golden rule for spiritual understanding is not the
intellect; it is obedience. You can gain wonderful knowledge from
the scriptures, but until you are willing to obey what God is saying
to you, you will miss out on the understanding. Hallelujah, Amen

=================================
Blessing
=================================

N-o-w may the God of peace who brought up our Lord Jesus
from the dead, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the
blood of the everlasting covenant, make you complete in
every good work to do His will, working in you what is well
pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be
glory forever and ever. Amen.Hebrews 13:20-21 (NKJV)

================= Jesus ================

Pastor Jeff & Janette Lilley
PastorJJL@aol.com
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A Ministry of JJL Ministries
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All Rights Reserved

==================== Jesus =====================

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copyrights to any of the materials sent to this list. We just
want to spread the ministry of God's love and Cheerfulness
throughout the world.

==================== Jesus =====================

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December 04, 2009

Homefires Hearth Friday 12.4.09

Homefires Hearth by JJL Ministries
The E-zine for Christian Homemaking
** Overview **
Welcome
From the Editor
The Bible in One Year
Pearls of Wisdom
Today's Challenge
Shared Pearls
Old Requests
New Requests
Sisters at the Hearth
Recipe Requests
Old Requests
New Requests
AAmazing Grace Devotional by Pastor Jeff
Blessing
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Welcome to Homefires Hearth

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Welcome to today's Homefires Hearth. I'd like to extend a warm
welcome to all the new subscribers today. It is all the members
who make this newsletter what it is. Thanks for making it a
success! Do you have a favorite tip or idea? Send them to:
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Put the topic in the subject line, and please include your first
name, and state.

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From Janette's Desk
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Hi all,

I have spent the week fighting a cold, so I flaked out on sending
Homefires. I think I won the battle, I'm feeling a lot better. I'm
such a bad sick person!

I hope all had a great Thanksgiving, we have so many things to be
thankful for.

Have a great weekend! And don't forget, Jesus is the reason for the
season, and be sure to invite someone to church!

Blessings,
Janette

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Daily Update from Pastor Jeff:

Book of Daniel Bible Study
New Lesson - Daniel 5:7-9

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"Life of Christ"Bible study

New Lesson - The Zealots

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"How to Study the Bible."
New Lesson: The Centuries Preceding Daniel

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Also, "Ask Pastor Jeff".
Here you can ask the easy or the hard
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Blessings
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The Bible in One Year
=============================================

Daily Bible Reading - 2009

Read through your Bible with passages from both the
Old and New Testament each day.

1 – Daniel 4; II Peter 3
    2 – Daniel 5; I John 1
    3 – Daniel 6; I John 2
    4 – Daniel 7, 8; I John 3
    5 – Daniel 9, 10; I John 4
    6 – Daniel 11; I John 5
    7 – Daniel 12; II John
    8 – Hosea 1-3; III John
    9 – Hosea 4-6; Jude
10 – Hosea 7-9; Revelation 1
11 – Hose 10, 11; Revelation 2
12 – Hosea 12-14; Revelation 3
13 – Joel 1, 2; Revelation 4
14 – Joel 3; Revelation 5
15 – Amos 1-3; Revelation 6

16 – Amos 4-6; Revelation 7
17 – Amos 7-9; Revelation 8
18 – Obadiah; Revelation 9
19 – Jonah 1-4; Revelation 10
20 – Micah 1-3; Revelation 11
21 – Micah 4, 5; Revelation 12
22 – Micah 6, 7; Revelation 13
23 – Nahum 1-3; Revelation 14
24 – Habakkuk 1-3; Revelation 15
25 – Zephaniah 1-3; Revelation 16
26 – Haggai 1, 2; Revelation 17
27 – Zechariah 1-3; Revelation 18
28 – Zechariah 4-7; Revelation 19
29 – Zechariah 8-10; Revelation 20
30 – Zechariah 11-14; Revelation 21
31 – Malachi 1-4; Revelation 22

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Pearls of Wisdom
=============================================

You may never know that JESUS is all you need, until JESUS
is all you have. Corrie Ten Boom

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Today's Challenge
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Scrub shower door, tracks and glass

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I subscribe to the ezine, 'Dollar Stretcher' and it had some really good
soup recipes that I wanted to share. With it being cold now, and
everyone busy preparing for the Holidays, these recipes can really be a
'Blessing In Disguise' on a cold, busy day!

Blackeyed Peas and Ham...

INGREDIENTS:
1 pound dried blackeyed peas
2 ham hocks or a ham bone
Pepper to taste
onions, sliced

HOW TO PREPARE:
Place the ham bones or hocks in a slow-cooker, add the peas after they
have been rinsed (but not soaked), and cover with water completely. Cook
all day on low or 4 or 5 hours on high. slow-cookers vary, so keep
checking. You may need to add more water. Stir a couple of times while
checking. Some people like them almost mushy, but I like them not quite
that soft. Season with pepper if you wish.

~ ~ ~

Bean Soup With Ham...

INGREDIENTS:
1 ham bone with some meat left on
2 cups Navy, Northern beans or mixed beans 8 cups water
1 clove garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
1 large onion, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste

HOW TO PREPARE:
Wash beans the beans and add to a medium to large pan on the stove.
Cover with water, boil, and turn off the heat. Let these sit about a 1/2
hour. Drain the beans and place all the ingredients in the slow-cooker.
Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or so, then switch to low and
continue to cook. You want the beans to be done, but not mushy. Add more
water if needed to make it a soup consistency as it cooks. Cut the meat
off the bone and put in with the beans and remove the bay leaf before
serving.

~ ~ ~

Black Bean Soup...

INGREDIENTS:
2 cups dried black beans
1 ham bone with meat still on
6 cups water
4 cups vegetable or ham broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 onion, minced
1 tomato diced (or about a half can-drained well) 1 cup chopped ham
(optional)
1 tablespoon vinegar

HOW TO PREPARE:
You can soak the beans overnight in the refrigerator, covered with
water, but what I usually do is place the dried beans in a pan, cover
with water, and bring to a boil. Turn off the heat and allow them to sit
for one hour. Drain and rinse with either method, then add them to a
large pot with the water, broth and the ham bone. You can add salt if
you wish, but most hams are pretty salty. Simmer, covered, for about 1
1/2 hours until the beans are tender. Remove the bone and take off any
meat. Add this meat back to the pot. Sauté the onion, tomato and ham
if you had extra that you diced, until the onion is soft. Stir in the
vinegar to this mixture and add all to the soup. Simmer for 20 more
minutes and serve.

~ ~ ~

Split Pea Soup...

INGREDIENTS:
one ham bone with remaining meat
1 cup minced onions
2 tsp. black pepper
1 pound dried split peas, green or yellow 1 cup chopped carrot

HOW TO PREPARE:
Place the ham bone and other ingredients in a slow-cooker. Just cover
with water, and cook on low all day long or high for 4-6 hours. I cook
my peas until they are fairly mushy, but you can cook less if you like
them less done. We always eat big bowls of this soup with bread and
butter. Very simple! If the meat isn't falling off the ham bone, remove
and use a fork to remove it and place the meat into the soup. Discard
the bone. Season with salt if desired. ENJOY! 'Jesus Is The Reason For
This Season'!! Barbara, CA

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"Having then gifts differing according to the grace
that is given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, let
us prophesy in proportion to our faith" Rom 12:6

A recent Barna Research survey reveals that 46% of born again
believers claim they have no spiritual gifts or are not sure of their
gifts. Only 30% knew the Biblical gifts. 16% did not list a single
Biblical gift. The list of gifts was interesting. Included were "a
sense of humor, listening, patience, a good personality, friendliness,
poetry, going to church, being likable, drawing, survival, observation,
and being a good person."

Of the Biblical gifts, the largest percentage of born again believers
claimed the gift of "teaching" (9%). The least popular gift was
"evangelism" with a 1% share. With these facts in mind, isn't
it interesting that the Church today seems to be rather impotent?
It seems that we hire men and women to do our work for us. If
we don't want to "preach," we hire a preacher. When we want to
evangelize our community, we call for an "evangelist" who comes
in and preaches a few nights worth of "hell fire and brimstone"
sermons and moves on to another town. The interesting thing
is that a parallel survey of pastors shows that 63% of them
claim the gift of "teaching" and only 8% believe they have the
gift of "evangelism!" 1% of pastors claim to have the gift of
wisdom. And, strangely enough, 1% don't believe they have
any gifts! (What are they doing in the ministry?)

I think this puts the Church in a bad way. If we hire people to
do the work of the Kingdom for us, but the people we hire aren't
"gifted" with anything but "teaching," who is there to do the real
work of the Kingdom? After all, Jesus in His commission to His
Church listed evangelism first! "Go into all the world preaching
the Gospel!" (Matthew 28:19) We seem to be rather interested
in "teaching" (or "discipling"), but don't want to get involved in
the real "dirty work" of front line soul-saving. (And I dare say we
aren't doing too good of a job of "discipling" either.)

I ask you. What is your gifting? Do you have one or two or more?
We all have some gift from God. Today's verse tells us to "each
exercise them." The operative word is "each." If Paul had meant
only those with gifts he would have said something like, "let those
who have been blessed with a gift exercise them." But that is not
what he said. Furthermore, each of us (that's all of us) have the
command to "evangelize" bringing the lost to a saving knowledge
of Jesus Christ. That means that we all have that "gifting." No, it
is beyond a gifting. We have that calling. No, it's beyond a calling.
WE HAVE THAT COMMAND! And it comes straight from the top,
from our commander-in-chief, Jesus Christ Himself.

I suggest that we all polish up our testimonies and prepare to
evangelize! Hallelujah, Amen and Amen and Amen.

=================================
Blessing
=================================

N-o-w may the God of peace who brought up our Lord Jesus
from the dead, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the
blood of the everlasting covenant, make you complete in
every good work to do His will, working in you what is well
pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be
glory forever and ever. Amen.Hebrews 13:20-21 (NKJV)

================= Jesus ================

Pastor Jeff & Janette Lilley
PastorJJL@aol.com
homefireshearth@aol.com
Homefires Hearth E-zine
A Ministry of JJL Ministries
Copyright c2002 - 2009
All Rights Reserved

==================== Jesus =====================

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and copyrights and credits are used when known. Other than
our names, headers and our own writings we do not own the
copyrights to any of the materials sent to this list. We just
want to spread the ministry of God's love and Cheerfulness
throughout the world.

==================== Jesus =====================

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November 19, 2009

Homefires Hearth Thursday 11.19.09

19.., 1998.... Wow, I was born a long time ago!

Yikes! While I like most of the things that growing older

brings (my grandchild is #1 on "likes" of getting older)
I don't like the zooming speed the of days, months and

years .. Sometimes they are passing in a blur!

Reminds me of what Jesus says in the bible:

I Am Coming Quickly

He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming quickly.”
Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus! Revelation 22:20 (NKJV)

Matthew 24:42-44 (NKJV)

Watch therefore, for you do not know what hour your Lord is coming.

But know this, that if the master of the house had known what hour

the thief would come, he would have watched and not allowed his

house to be broken into. Therefore you also be ready, for the Son

of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.

That's the good news of the speeding days we are in. Are you ready?

Jesus is Coming!

Blessings,
Janette

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Daily Update from Pastor Jeff:

Book of Daniel Bible Study
New Lesson - Daniel 4:34-37

http://j.mp/1gcMDA

"How to Pray" Bible Study
New Lesson - Motivation, Thought, and the Will of God

http://j.mp/2Afogf

"Life of Christ" Bible study
New Lesson - The Pharisees

http://j.mp/3YbGsL

"How to Study the Bible."
New Lesson: The Five Cycles of Discipline

http://j.mp/2KtD5l

Jesus Links. Something new, stimulating,
exciting and different.

http://jesuslinks.org

Also, "Ask Pastor Jeff".
Here you can ask the easy or the hard
questions and nobody has to know it
was you.

http://askpastorjeff.org

Finished Armor of God Bible Study
Catch up now...

http://j.mp/Rnkqa

Finished Revelation, verse by verse study.
The "End" is here. Catch up now.

http://j.mp/2r0YZC

Blessings
Pastor Jeff

=============================================
The Bible in One Year
=============================================

Daily Bible Reading - 2009

Read through your Bible with passages from both the
Old and New Testament each day.

November
16 – Ezekiel 25, 26; Hebrews 11:22-40
17 – Ezekiel 27, 28; Hebrews 12
18 – Ezekiel 29, 30; Hebrews 13
19 – Ezekiel 31, 32; James 1
20 – Ezekiel 33, 34; James 2
21 – Ezekiel 35, 36; James 3
22 – Ezekiel 37, 38; James 4
23 – Ezekiel 39; James 5
24 – Ezekiel 40, 41; I Peter 1
25 – Ezekiel 42, 43; I Peter 2
26 – Ezekiel 44, 45; I Peter 3
27 – Ezekiel 46-48; I Peter 4
28 – Daniel 1; I Peter 5
29 – Daniel 2; II Peter 1
30 – Daniel 3; II Peter 2

December
1 – Daniel 4; II Peter 3
    2 – Daniel 5; I John 1
    3 – Daniel 6; I John 2
    4 – Daniel 7, 8; I John 3
    5 – Daniel 9, 10; I John 4

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Pearls of Wisdom
=============================================

Got no check books, got no banks. Still I'd like to express my
thanks - I got the sun in the mornin' and the moon at night.
--Irving Berlin

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Today's Challenge
=============================================

Kitchen
Clean entire outside surface of cabinets
Wipe with lemon oil or furniture polish

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Hello! My dh wears t-shirts for work that are either black or dark

blue. He sweats profusely and gets huge stiff stains in the arm

pits of his shirts. I think they are from his deodorant. The rest

of the shirt is fine, so I don't want to relegate them to the rag bin

if I don't have to. Has anyone found a way to get the stiff white

stain out of the shirts? I wash his shirts separately and I have

tried (not at the same time!) vinegar, Odo-ban, non-chlorine

bleach, and Coke along with an extra dose of detergent.

Thanks for a solution!

**Editors note... for those who aren't knowledgeable of

"internet language, dh is dear husband; dd is dear daughter,

ds is dear son... I thought about changing it, but thought

it would be more fun to explain it.

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This is a recipe that my mother always took to the holiday

get-togethers and to any other occasion where she was

asked to bring a dish. People always wanted this recipe.

She first got the recipe when she cooked for the Manor

at the Hobe Sound Bible School in Hobe Sound, FL.

Norma in FL

Mom Greggs Cranberry Salad

1 Large pkg Raspberry Jello Sugar free)
1 can whole cranberry sauce
1 can Mandarin oranges
1 cup chopped Walnuts
1 diced apple
dash cloves
1/4 tsp Cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt

Desolve Jello with 2 cups hot water.
Add remaining ing. stirring well.

Put in fridge to set.
ENJOY!!!

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"But now I come to You, and these things I speak
in the world, that they may have My joy fulfilled in
themselves. I have given them Your word; and the
world has hated them because they are not of the
world, just as I am not of the world" John 17:13-14

The role of the teacher is unique. It could be compared to a
pitcher whose contents are poured into glasses. The pitcher
empties itself of all it has so that the glasses can be full of
what the pitcher contained. Of course, like all analogies, this
one falls a bit short because, unlike the pitcher, the teacher
never empties, but is constantly refilled as he pours himself
out.

Jesus was a teacher supreme. He poured Himself into His
disciples. He taught them for three years. He led them to
the Father. He directed their paths in ways of righteousness.
He prepared them for His departure. He told them what the
future held. Jesus filled them with God's Word. The only
problem is that the world didn't like the interference it was
getting from these God-filled men. The world never does,
because this interference draws power away from worldly
things and gives it back to the Father from whom it was
stolen.

Indeed, the world hated them because they were different.
We are often like that. We see people a bit different from
us and we dislike them. It may involve the color of their skin,
or the way they walk or talk, or the way they dress, or the
land they come from. It makes no difference. They are
different; therefore they are not to be trusted. It is easy
to see that in today's world.

You and I are hated. People who don't even know us hate us.
People who have been brainwashed by rogue governments and
misguided "spiritual" leaders choose to dislike us because we
are believers in Jesus Christ. That is just the way it is. And, it
will not get any better. We are hated because our God has
blessed us because of the obedience of our forefathers. We
are hated because we have abundance while they have poverty.
But mostly we are hated because we follow in the footsteps of
Jesus of Nazareth, the one who broke the power of satan. The
day will come when we will not only be hated, but we will be
hunted down and killed because of our faith in the Master.

Does this mean that we should be looking for a way out of this
world? Quite the contrary, we are to be seeking ways to turn
our world upside down for Jesus. This is our mission. This is
our calling. This is what we were created for. This is why we
were called out of our sinful state - to win souls for Jesus. And,
ironically, this is why we will be hated all the more.

Go out and pour yourself into someone else. Let them be filled
with you - because you are filled with Jesus. In doing this, you
will both be refreshed and strengthened beyond measure. Amen
and Amen

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November 17, 2009

Homefires Hearth Tuesday 11.17.09

Homefires Hearth by JJL Ministries
The E-zine for Christian Homemaking
** Overview **
Welcome
From the Editor
The Bible in One Year
Pearls of Wisdom
Today's Challenge
Shared Pearls
Old Requests
New Requests
Sisters at the Hearth
Recipe Requests
Old Requests
New Requests
AAmazing Grace Devotional by Pastor Jeff
Blessing
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Welcome to Homefires Hearth

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Welcome to today's Homefires Hearth. I'd like to extend a warm
welcome to all the new subscribers today. It is all the members
who make this newsletter what it is. Thanks for making it a
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I really appreciate getting emails that tell me you, the readers,
enjoy Homefires Hearth. Often, I put the finishing touches
on HH after I've had a long, tiring day, and I can barely focus.
Tonight is one of those tired nights.

But God is faithful. He gives me energy to finish, and it's His
Hand that pulls it all together.

So, if Homefires Hearth Blesses you... Don't blame it on me.
It's because the Holy Spirit keeps me going. Sometimes,
when I go back and look the next day or so, I think, I don't
remember doing that, it's pretty good.

It's that time to start sending in favorite recipes you would like
to share, as well has tips and ideas to help other HH readers
go through the holidays. Our hearts are Thankful, and Jesus
is the reason for the season!

Blessings,
Janette

Have a great week.
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Book of Daniel Bible Study
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Daily Bible Reading - 2009

Read through your Bible with passages from both the
Old and New Testament each day.

1 – Jeremiah 51, 52; Titus 2
    2 – Lamentations 1, 2; Titus 3
    3 – Lamentations 3-5; Philemon
    4 – Ezekiel 1, 2; Hebrews 1
    5 – Ezekiel 3, 4; Hebrews 2
    6 – Ezekiel 5-7; Hebrews 3
    7 – Ezekiel 8-10; Hebrews 4
    8 – Ezekiel 11, 12; Hebrews 5
    9 – Ezekiel 13; Hebrews 6
   10 – Ezekiel 14, 15; Hebrews 7
   11 – Ezekiel 16; Hebrews 8
   12 – Ezekiel 17, 18; Hebrews 9
   13 – Ezekiel 19, 20; Hebrews 10:1-25
   14 – Ezekiel 21, 22; Hebrews 10:26-39
   15 – Ezekiel 23, 24; Hebrews 11:1-21
16 – Ezekiel 25, 26; Hebrews 11:22-40
17 – Ezekiel 27, 28; Hebrews 12
18 – Ezekiel 29, 30; Hebrews 13
19 – Ezekiel 31, 32; James 1
20 – Ezekiel 33, 34; James 2
21 – Ezekiel 35, 36; James 3
22 – Ezekiel 37, 38; James 4
23 – Ezekiel 39; James 5
24 – Ezekiel 40, 41; I Peter 1
25 – Ezekiel 42, 43; I Peter 2
26 – Ezekiel 44, 45; I Peter 3
27 – Ezekiel 46-48; I Peter 4
28 – Daniel 1; I Peter 5
29 – Daniel 2; II Peter 1
30 – Daniel 3; II Peter 2
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Pearls of Wisdom
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Just allow your guest to feel at ease because you are, whatever
the state of your house. This is an important element to being
a gracious host. ~ Linda Davis Zumbehl

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Today's Challenge
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Clean/dust heating vents, and bathroom vent fans.

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Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

INGREDIENTS:
6 medium sweet potatoes or yams
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. salt
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup grated walnuts

HOW TO PREPARE:
Cook & mash sweet potatoes / yams. Mix in butter, lemon juice, salt
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Daily Word by Pastor Jeff
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"But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash
your face, so that you do not appear to men to be
fasting, but to your Father who is in the secret place;
and your Father who sees in secret will reward you
openly" Matt 6:17-18

It's all about attitudes. Why do you do what you do? In today's
verse, Jesus refers to fasting. The previous verse talks about the
person who lets the whole world know he is fasting by the apparel
he wears and the appearance he presents. Jesus says that is the
wrong attitude. "When you fast, anoint your head" -- comb your
hair and look totally normal -- "and wash your face so that you
may not be seen fasting by men, but by your Father. . . ." There
it is. The attitude is to be one that is visible only to the Father.

While the verse refers to fasting, the principle applies to everything
we do. Tithing? Do it privately -- don't make a big deal of it. Helping?
Do it quietly -- just go about your business and let it rest. Preaching?
Do it humbly. Sewing? Do it to the best of your ability and pass on
the blessings. Cooking? Working? All the same. Do it to the glory
of God.

I used to watch professional football games most every Sunday.
While I enjoyed the games, I did become disturbed about a trend
that has overtaken modern athletes. When someone made a great
catch, the receiver did a little dance. When a touchdown was scored,
the dances became quite elaborate. When a good open field tackle
was executed, the defensive man jumped to his feet and pranced
around like a peacock. This is exactly what Jesus is talking about.
These men have received their reward -- along with a few million
dollars in pay. What happened to the professional who does his
job, returns to the huddle and goes about his business?

Unfortunately, many Christians act the same way as these football
players. We sing a great solo and we are proud. We do a good deed
and we tell all our friends about it. We win someone to Christ and
we paste it all over the Internet. We live a victorious life and we write
a book telling the world how we did it. It's time that we, as believers,
go about doing what the Father has asked us to do and let the
recognition come from Him. Remember, our rewards should be
laid up in Heaven to be enjoyed for all eternity, not on earth to
be relished for a few brief moments. Hallelujah, Amen.

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Blessing
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N-o-w may the God of peace who brought up our Lord Jesus
from the dead, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the
blood of the everlasting covenant, make you complete in
every good work to do His will, working in you what is well
pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be
glory forever and ever. Amen.Hebrews 13:20-21 (NKJV)

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November 12, 2009

Homefires Hearth Thursday 11.12.09

I am so grateful for our Veterans and service men and women.

I am married to a Veteran, and my brother is a Veteran and so

was my dad.

Have a wonderful weekend, and don't forget to invite someone to

church. Let's love people enough to care if they know Jesus.

Blessings,
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So, get ready, clean your glasses, put on your thinking
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Still putting together "The Life of Christ" study.
It will be such fun.

Blessings
Pastor Jeff

1 – Jeremiah 51, 52; Titus 2
    2 – Lamentations 1, 2; Titus 3
    3 – Lamentations 3-5; Philemon
    4 – Ezekiel 1, 2; Hebrews 1
    5 – Ezekiel 3, 4; Hebrews 2
    6 – Ezekiel 5-7; Hebrews 3
    7 – Ezekiel 8-10; Hebrews 4
    8 – Ezekiel 11, 12; Hebrews 5
    9 – Ezekiel 13; Hebrews 6
   10 – Ezekiel 14, 15; Hebrews 7
   11 – Ezekiel 16; Hebrews 8
   12 – Ezekiel 17, 18; Hebrews 9
   13 – Ezekiel 19, 20; Hebrews 10:1-25
   14 – Ezekiel 21, 22; Hebrews 10:26-39
   15 – Ezekiel 23, 24; Hebrews 11:1-21

16 – Ezekiel 25, 26; Hebrews 11:22-40
17 – Ezekiel 27, 28; Hebrews 12
18 – Ezekiel 29, 30; Hebrews 13
19 – Ezekiel 31, 32; James 1
20 – Ezekiel 33, 34; James 2
21 – Ezekiel 35, 36; James 3
22 – Ezekiel 37, 38; James 4
23 – Ezekiel 39; James 5
24 – Ezekiel 40, 41; I Peter 1
25 – Ezekiel 42, 43; I Peter 2
26 – Ezekiel 44, 45; I Peter 3
27 – Ezekiel 46-48; I Peter 4
28 – Daniel 1; I Peter 5
29 – Daniel 2; II Peter 1
30 – Daniel 3; II Peter 2

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Pearls of Wisdom
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"Give Satan an inch and he will become a ruler."

Let us walk properly, as in the day, not in revelry and
drunkenness, not in lewdness and lust, not in strife and envy.
But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for
the flesh, to fulfill its lusts. Romans 13:13-14

"Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at
hand." Philippians 4:5

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Today's Challenge
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Clean your refrigerator to make room for your Thanksgiving
items.

Plan your Thanksgiving menu. Invite your guests. Delegate
dishes for guests to bring. Keep track of who is bringing
what on your menu. Make master grocery list, list perishables
and nonperishables. Don't forget to include film, batteries and
beverages.

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Cracker Barrel's Ham And Egg Casserole

1/3 Cup diced cooked lean smoked ham (cured ham if available)
1 Slice sour dough bread, remove crust, and
cut to fit bottom of casserole dish
4 eggs - (to 5), beaten
1/4 Cup evaporated milk
1/4 Teaspoon salt
1/4 Teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 Cup shredded mild Cheddar cheese

Spray casserole dish with a non-stick spray and place
sour dough bread on the bottom of casserole dish.

Beat eggs, add salt, pepper, evaporated milk and mix
completely. Pour egg mixture over bread. Sprinkle diced
ham over egg mixture and cover.

Place casserole in refrigerator overnight or in refrigerator
for at least five hours.

Remove casserole from the refrigerator, spoon shredded
Cheddar cheese onto the top of eggs. Smooth the cheese
gently on top of egg mixture.

Place casserole in a preheated 375 degree oven for 20 to
22 minutes depending on the depth of the casserole dish.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

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"Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a
man sows, that he will also reap. For he who sows to his
flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to
the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. And let us
not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we
shall reap if we do not lose heart." GAL 6:7-9

It is a natural law -- and it cannot be over ruled. What you sow is what
you get. Sow beans, you get beans. Sow corn, you get corn. Sow thistle,
you get thistle. Sow trouble, you get trouble. It's as simple as that. Paul
carries that a little further by talking about spirituality. Sow to the flesh
you get corruption. Sow to the Spirit of God and you will reap eternal life.
Any farmer or gardener knows that when you sow a seed, you have to
wait a while for the desired plant to mature. It makes no difference whether
it be a flower or a fruit or a seed. Between sowing and reaping there is a
time span. In some cases is may be a couple of weeks. Most of the time
it is two or three months. On occasion it is years (consider the acorn
and the oak!) The prudent man knows this and is prepared for the wait.

Paul says we need that same patience and foresight. Sometimes we
will harvest quickly from seed that we sow. But the really good harvest
will be reaped after our deaths. "In due time we shall reap -- if we do
not grow weary." What are you sowing? Harvested lately? Be patient,
the mature crop is on the way! Meanwhile, keep sowing, cultivating,
watering, hoeing, fertilizing -- and praying! God rewards those who
patiently wait! Amen

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November 03, 2009

Homefires Hearth Tuesday 11.3.09

The last few days, I keep thinking, it CAN'T be November. How

did that happen?

So the holidays are upon us. Most of us have tightened our belts,

some because of jobs lost or threatened, some because the

slow economy has gotten our attention.

Living on less is always a good idea, and if you end up with excess,

you can always help someone else, donate to a food bank or soup

kitchen, or quietly help a family in need.

So I'm hoping that we can come up with some creative, awesome

ideas that will give us some holiday memories despite the belt-

tightening. The Lilley Pad tries to keep everything simple, since

I have fibromyalgia and have to budget my energy as much as

our finances! Life is good, we have so many blessings, that keeping

things simple never seems to curtail any of the love and laughter.

So dear readers, let's hear from you!

Blessings,
Janette

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Still putting together "The Life of Christ" study.
It will be such fun.

Blessings
Pastor Jeff

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Pearls of Wisdom
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All of the charm and beauty a woman may have amounts to
nothing if her ambitions are self-centered. But if she reflects
her Creator and assumes the posture of a graceful servant,
she cannot help but command high respect and love. -
Jeanne Hendricks

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Today's Challenge
=============================================

Since we changed the clocks remember it is a great time to change
the batteries in the Smoke Detectors in your home.

If you don't have any detectors in your home, call your local fire
station (NOT 911) and ask if they participate in a smoke detector
program.   Most stations have received smoke detectors through
grants and many will come and install them for you.

Have a blessed and safe Fall and Holiday season!

Sara

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Time to send in your frugal gift ideas, and I think we all would like

some recipes that are healthy for the coming season.

Eating healthy is a great way to protect your family from the

nasty cold and flu season.

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3. Frozen or ready to bake pizza - "Warm up to a wonderful
Holiday Season Topped" with Christmas cheer!"
4. Apples and Hershey's Hugs - A teacher can't live by apples
alone...She needs "Hugs" too!!
5. Popcorn Balls - Hoping you have a "Ball" this Holiday Season!
6. Loaf of Bread - For being there when you were "Kneaded", for
"Rising" to the occasion, large or small. For never "Loafing" on the
job, for helping others to "Heel" with TLC. No matter how you
"Slice it", you do a terrific job loving Others. Merry Christmas!!
7. Jolly Ranchers - Have a Holly"Jolly" Christmas!!
8. Root beer - We're "Root"ing for you to have a Happy Holiday
Season and a Wonderful New Year!!
9. Chex Party Mix - Remember Santa "Chex" his list twice to
see who's been naughty or nice...so be good for goodness sake!!
Merry Christmas!!
10. Box of Hostess Ho-Ho's - Hope a merry "HO - HO - H0" fills
your heart the whole year through! (Put a Santa sticker on the label)
11. Wire Wisk - (Filled with Chocolate kisses) "We WHISK you a
Merry KISSmas!!"
12. Jar of Jelly - jelly is like love - you can't spread it around
without getting some on yourself! Merry Christmas!!
13. Christmas Tray - We "Tray"sure your friendship! Merry Christmas!!
14. Bell - With each chime of this festive bell, may a Christmas wish
come true. And bring you peace and happiness to last the whole
year through! Merry Christmas!
15. Yule Log - "We send you warm greetings this Christmas
Season!!"
16. Potpourri - "May this sweet scent bring back thoughts of
warm Christmases long ago!" Merry Christmas!
17. Cleaners - "You add sparkle and make our life brighter!"
Merry Christmas!
18. Nuts - "We're nuts about you!" Merry Christmas!
19. Lifesavers - " You've been a life saver!" Have a great Christmas!
20. A juice pitcher filled with candy canes- "We pitcher you raising
a little "cane" during the holidays!" Have a merry Christmas!!
21. Broom - You're "Dust" the finest neighbors we know! Merry
Christmas!
22. Paper Towels - "Blot out your troubles; absorb the Christmas
Spirit!"
23. Measuring Cup or Glass Measure - "Wishing you Joy Beyond
Measure!
24. Bananas - If we could choose our friends, and we searched
the whole world through, we'd go bananas trying to find a better
bunch than you!!"
25. Any Star ornaments - "Remember the reason for the season!"
26. Chocolate Mousse Mix - "Merry Christmousse" to our "Deer"
Friends!
27. Wooden spoon - Whether stirring up cakes, cookies, soups
or soufflÃ©s; You'll find this spoon useful in so many ways. But
whatever it's use, it says, "Merry Merry Christmas from us to you!"
28. Flower - "If friends were flowers, we'd pick you! Happy Holidays!!
Or "You make friendship bloom all year round!"
29. Heart Christmas Ornament - "May the Joy and Love you give
away, come back to you on Christmas day!"
30. Cinnamon Sprinkles - (Cinnamon & Sugar, or cookie sprinkles)
"May your Christmas be sprinkled with laughter and love!" Merry
Christmas!
31. Hershey's Hugs - "A friend always knows when you need a
little hug!"
32. Christmas music CD or Tape - "May the sweet song of
Christmas make your heart rejoice!" Or "May the merry sounds
of Christmas bring a Joyful Melody to your holiday season"
Merry Christmas!!
33. Filled Basket - "Wishing you a basket full of Christmas blessings"
34. Salsa - "Add a little Spice to your Holidays!" Merry Christmas!
35. Stocking or filled Jar - "Have a fun filled Christmas this year!"
36. Lamb - "Have "eweself" a Merry little Christmas!!"
37. Candle - "May your days be happy, your heart be light, your
Christmas merry and the New Year Bright!!
38. Holly - "Happy Holly days!"
39. Calendar - "Keep Christmas in your heart the whole year through!"
40. Shaped Sugar Cookies - "Rolling out a batch of Christmas
Cheer, for Someone we think is very dear!!"
41. Cherry 7-up - "Just a Little Christmas Cheer from Happy
Hearts this time of year!! Merry Christmas!!"
42. Sparkling Cider - "Wishing you a Sparkling Holiday Season!"
43. Warm Casserole or Bread - "Bundled up with warm wishes!!"
44. Popcorn or Carmel Corn - "Just "Popping" by with a Holiday
Hi!" Or "May your Holidays be Poppin'!"
45. Seasoning Mix - "Seasoned with Love" Merry Christmas!!
46. Eggbeater - "Have an "Eggstra" Special Holiday!!"
47. Hershey's Hugs and Kisses - "Christmas Hugs and Kisses
to You " Or "Holiday Hugs and Kisses to you!"
48. Apple Pie of Apple Crisp - "Wishing you a Scrumptious
Christmas!"
49. Fruit Basket - "May your New Year be Festive and Fruitful!!"
50. Any Sweet Treat - "Wishing you a season filled with
sweetness!"
51. Oranges - " Orange" you glad we're Friends!?" Merry Christmas!!
52. Chocolate Orange - "Orange" you glad it's Christmas? Hope
your Christmas is a Sweet one!
53. Sprite - " May your Christmas be Merry and Sprite!"
54. Ice Cream Snowballs and Hot Fudge - "Here's some
packaged snowball treats - Just Drizzle Hot Fudge and
its ready to eat!...Enjoy!!"
55. Snicker Bar - "Don't "Snicker", just be glad you got
Something!!"
56. Mints - "Friends like you are worth a Mint!!" Merry
Christmas!!
57. Matches - "No one Matches you as neighbors!"
Merry Christmas!
58. Strainer - (With a Christmas bow) " We couldn't restrain
ourselves from wishing you a very Merry Christmas!!"
59. Box of Light Bulbs - "Have a bright and radiant Christmas"
60. Bubble Gum or Bubble Bath - "May your holidays "Bubble"
over with fun!!
61 Pencil and Notepad - "Merry Christmas from our pad to
yours!!" or Merry Christmas to a "noteworthy" friend!"
62. Jar of Pickles - "Just in brine, Our wish for a merry Christmas!!"
63. Grater and Cheese - " To a Grate Neighbor! Merry Christmas!"
64. Ice Cream - "Have a "Cool" Yule!!"
65. Bear shaped Honey - "Have a Bear Sweet Christmas!!"
66. Santa - "Ho - Ho - Hoping your Christmas is Heavenly!"
67. Angel - "Hoping you have a Heavenly Christmas!!"
68. Eggnog - " Have an "Udderly Moovalous" Christmas!!"
69. Gingerbread House - "Nibble, Nibble like a mouse, We
hope you'll nibble at this house!" Merry Christmas!!
70. Mugs with Hot Chocolate Mix - "To our special friends
who are so Dear, We wish you all a cup of Cheer!" (One Mug
would be a special gift for a Teacher. "To a Special Teacher dear,
wishing you a "Cup of Cheer"!"
71. Cocoa Mix - "Wishing you a warm and wonderful Christmas!"
72. Muffins or Muffin mix - " You're getting "Muffin" for Christmas!!"
73. Gum - "By Gum, You're a great Neighbor!! "Have a Merry
Christmas"
74. Veggies and Dip - "Dip into a wonderful Holiday season and
a Healthy New Year!"
75. Christmas Shaped pasta - ( Or any Pasta and a bottle
of Sauce ) " Have a Pasta-tively Happy Holiday!"
76. Jar of Jam - "Hoping you have a Holiday "Jammed" packed
with fun!!" "Have a "Berry" nice holiday season!!" Or "Hoping
your Christmas is "Jam-packed" with Christmas Cheer!!"
77. Cookie Dough - "Here's a little extra "Dough" for Christmas!
Or "Everyone Needs a little extra "Dough" for Christmas!!"
78. Homemade Frozen Rolls - "Here's a little holiday treat. Rise
and bake, it can't be beat! Warm fresh rolls just for you. Top with
butter that's all you do! Warm Holiday Greetings to you"
79. Brownie Mix - (Or any Mix) "Whip up this mix for a wonderful
holiday fix! Wishing you a "rich" Holiday Season!!" (Be sure to
attach the recipe!)
80. Homemade caramels - Hoping you have a "Rich" and
"wonderful" Holiday!!"
81. Pie - "Just a "Holiday Hi" and a tasty Pie!! Happy Holidays!!"
82. Divinity - "May your Christmas be "Devine" and your Holidays
so Fine! Sweet Christmas Wishes!"
83. Rice Krispie Treats - "Snap, Crackle, Pop" We think You're
really Tops! "
84. Toffee or Brittle - "Any way you break it, We think you're
the greatest!"
85. Fudge - "Fudge" a little on the calories and enjoy the
Holiday Season!"
86. Cheese Ball and Crackers - "We don't mean to sound
"Cheesey", we just hope you have a "Ball" this Holiday
Season! Or "Spread a little Christmas Cheer this Holiday
Season!"
87. Apple Anything - (Pie, Cobbler, crisp, muffins etc.)
"Sending you a "Bushel" of love this holiday Season!!"
Or " You are the apple of my eye, Teacher!"
88. Banana Bread - "Banana Bread just for you, because
you have so much to do... We also love you a whole "Bunch"
too! Merry Christmas!"
89. Cinnamon Rolls - "Here's a sweet treat "Rolled" up with
warm Holiday Wishes! Merry Christmas!"
90. Homemade Chocolates - " You're so Sweet...having you
as neighbors is really a treat! Have a Heavenly Holiday Season!"
91. Cake or Cupcakes - "You take the "Cake" neighbor, We
think you're first rate! Happy Holidays to you!!"
92. Cornbread or Mix - "We're not trying to be "Corny" we just
want you to have Merry Christmas!"
93. Carrot Cake - " I Really "Carrot" a lot about you!! Merry
Christmas"
94. Spiced Drink Mixes - " Hoping your Holidays are "Spiced"
Just right!"
95. Homemade Ice cream of a Frozen Treat - "Here's the
Scoopâ€¦. Hoping your Holidays are a "Blizzard" of fun!"
96. Recipe - "Just like you friend...it's tried and true, just for
you! Happy Holiday Baking or Merry Christmas Cooking!"
97. Pizza - "Hope your Holiday has a touch of "Pizza - z!!"
Merry Christmas!!"
98. Candle - "You Light up my Life!" Thanks for your friendship!
May your Christmas be Merry and Bright!"
99. Crayons and Coloring Book - Hope your Holidays are Colorful!
100. Plant - " The kindness you show makes our friendship grow
and grow! Hope you have a Happy Holiday!!"
101. Soda Pop - "I'd "Soda" like to wish you a merry Christmas!
102. Stuffed animal - (Beanie Baby) "Pawsing" to wish you a
Merry Christmas!"
103. Donuts - "Donut" you know we love you??? Have a happy
Holiday!

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Sisters at the Hearth Recipes
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Send your Recipes and Recipe requests to
homefireshearth@aol.com

------------------- New Recipes -------------------

Fruit Pizza

Fruit Pizza
Ingredients:
Crust:

1¼ cup all-purpose flour

⅓ cup brown sugar

3 tbsp icing sugar

⅔ cup softened butter
Topping:

12 oz. of cream cheese, softened

½ cup granulated sugar

1 tsp vanilla

Variety of fruit

Optional: apricot jam or orange
marmalade

Optional: whip cream
Directions:
Crust:
1.  Mix all four ingredients together
1.  well.
2.  Form dough into a ball then press

     into the pizza pan.
3.  Bake at 350ºC for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
4.  Let cool.
Topping:
5.  Beat cheese, sugar and vanilla together.
6.  Spread mixture over cooled crust.
7.  Arrange fruit over top of mixture.
8.  Glaze fruit if you like (see below)
9.  Garnish with whip cream is you like.
Apricot Glaze:
10. Mix ¼ cup jam or marmelade with 1 tbsp water and rub through sieve. Brush over fruit.

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Daily Word by Pastor Jeff
http://jjlministries.org
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"And when the ten heard it, they began to be
greatly displeased with James and John"
Mark 10:41

There, it happened. James and John were campaigning to
be Jesus' special agents. They wanted it all -- they didn't
want to share a thing. And they used their mother to try to
edge into that special spot! How bold! How brazen! How
disgusting! Is it any wonder that the remaining ten were
disturbed, for lack of a better word?

If Jesus were just some other religious leader, this could
have spelled the end of Christianity. Things like this have
been known to split families, divide partnerships, and
destroy nations. But Jesus, being God, knew how to
deal or un-light the fuse and restore relationships -- and
you and I have a relationship with Him because of His
ability to mend fences in human associations.

Of course you and I would never allow such things to
happen in our lives. We rejoice when our best friend is
promoted to the position we had set our eyes upon. We
help plan the wedding of the person who stole the love
of our lives right from under our noses. Jealousy never
crosses our mind!

Sure, and I had some land in south Florida that is perfect
for development -- if you like want to commute to work in
an airboat! So what do we do when relationships turn sour?
How do we handle other people's success when we are
standing still? The answer can be summarized in one word --
"focus."

Focus on Jesus Christ and all these things will be done for
us. Focus on God the Father and He will direct our paths.
Focus upon serving the King of kings and we will be able to
rejoice as He uses others to accomplish His works. Focus
upon the Prince of Peace and we will find the peace that
passes understanding. Focus! Hallelujah, Amen and Amen
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Blessing
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N-o-w may the God of peace who brought up our Lord Jesus
from the dead, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the
blood of the everlasting covenant, make you complete in
every good work to do His will, working in you what is well
pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be
glory forever and ever. Amen.Hebrews 13:20-21 (NKJV)

================= Jesus ================

Pastor Jeff & Janette Lilley
PastorJJL@aol.com
homefireshearth@aol.com
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** Overview **
Welcome
From the Editor
The Bible in One Year
Pearls of Wisdom
Today's Challenge
Shared Pearls
Old Requests
New Requests
Sisters at the Hearth
Recipe Requests
Old Requests
New Requests
AAmazing Grace Devotional by Pastor Jeff
Blessing
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Welcome to Homefires Hearth

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Welcome to today's Homefires Hearth. I'd like to extend a warm
welcome to all the new subscribers today. It is all the members
who make this newsletter what it is. Thanks for making it a
success! Do you have a favorite tip or idea? Send them to:
homefireshearth@aol.com

Put the topic in the subject line, and please include your first
name, and state.

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From Janette's Desk
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The past week has been a challenge, and I know some prayers
have been going up for us. Colds, flu, a training trip to Seattle, and
a couple of tough dental visits were some of the things that challenge
us. The training trip to Seattle has overflowed into 6 weeks of at home,
online training and assessment tests.

All this to say, thank you for the prayers. I don't know how we would
make it without the saints covering us with prayer. Thank you, bless
you, and please keep covering us.

Have a wonderful week!

Blessings,
Janette

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The Bible in One Year
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Daily Bible Reading - 2009

Read through your Bible with passages from both the
Old and New Testament each day.

16 – Jeremiah 11-13; I Thessalonians 4
17 – Jeremiah 14-16; I Thessalonians 5
18 – Jeremiah 17-19; II Thessalonians 1
19 – Jeremiah 20-22; II Thessalonians 2
20 – Jeremiah 23, 24; II Thessalonians 3
21 – Jeremiah 25, 26; I Timothy 1
22 – Jeremiah 27-29; I Timothy 2
23 – Jeremiah 30, 31; I Timothy 3
24 – Jeremiah 32, 33; I Timothy 4
25 – Jeremiah 34, 35; I Timothy 5
26 – Jeremiah 36, 37; I Timothy 6
27 – Jeremiah 38, 39; II Timothy 1
28 – Jeremiah 40-42; II Timothy 2
29 – Jeremiah 43, 44; II Timothy 3
30 – Jeremiah 45-48; II Timothy 4
31 – Jeremiah 49, 50; Titus 1

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Pearls of Wisdom
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The mere act of prayer is abhorrent to the forces of evil, and you
will find that there will be all kinds of hindrances (depression, doubt,
frustrations and so on). Many of those hindrances will have the
smell of sulfur smoke about them. Steve Brown

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Today's Challenge
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Laundry Room:
Vacuum around machines, Clean visible baseboards, mop floor.

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Shared Pearls Tips and Helps
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This is a great way to get answers from a variety of
readers! send your new request to:
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Put "New Request" in the subject line.

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Shared Pearls - New Requests

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Help! Our home has been invaded by gnats! We had a few tomatoes
from the garden that got a little too ripe before we could eat them, and
a plum was left forgotten in a lunch bag for several weeks, but I'm
pretty sure I've gotten rid of all possible culprits, and still the gnats
remain. I've been cleaning out kitchen drawers and cupboards
looking of possible sources, but to no avail. Usually if something
goes bad enough for gnats, you can smell the decay.

I have a jar of Dawn & vinegar sitting out since last night, but this
morning there were even more of them.

Other than setting off a fogger, which I really don't want to do, I'm
at a loss. Tonight is garbage night, and all the household cans will
be getting a good scrubbing & spraying with Lysol tonight. I hope
that helps.

Any suggestions?

Marianne

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Sisters at the Hearth Recipes
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Send your Recipes and Recipe requests to
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------------------- New Requests -------------------

I would like to have a healthy recipe for homemade bread. Whole grain,
nuts, seeds, etc.Thanks, Donna

------------------- New Recipes -------------------

Cranberry Rice Pudding

Dried cranberries and a hint of maple syrup add festive flair to this
hearty and warming holiday favorite.

2 cups water
1/2 tsp. sea salt
1 cup raw long-grain white rice (I use brown)
3 cups enriched vanilla soymilk
1 12.3-oz. pkg. lite silken tofu
2 cups evaporated cane juice
2 Tbs. pure maple syrup
2 Tbs. cornstarch
1 Tbs. pure vanilla extract
1 cup dried cranberries
2 tsp. ground cinnamon

Preheat oven to 350F.

Bring water and salt to a boil in saucepan. Add rice, stir and bring
to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover pan and cook 20 minutes, or
until water is absorbed (If you use brown rice, it will take longer...
maybe 40 or 45?) Add soymilk, and cook mixture over low heat 5
minutes, stirring frequently.

Place tofu in food processor, and blend until smooth. Add cane
juice, maple syrup, cornstarch and vanilla, and process until smooth.
Fold tofu mixture into rice, add cranberries and mix thoroughly. Pour
into 3-quart baking dish, and sprinkle generously with cinnamon.

Bake uncovered 30 minutes. Remove from heat, and serve warm,
or cover, refrigerate and serve chilled.

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Daily Word by Pastor Jeff
http://jjlministries.org
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"Lord, I will follow you but..." Luke 9:61

Are you a conditional Christian? Yes Lord, I will obey you
so long as you allow me to use my own common sense.
Lord, I will obey just don't ask me to take a step out into
the dark. Lord, I would like to tithe, but just give me
enough money to do it. Lord, I would like to obey you ,
but That kind of obedience God doesn't need. He will
ask you to take a step of faith, and then a leap of faith.
How else can He prove His love for you?

The problem is, that is exactly what Jesus demands from
us. He wants our trust to be in Him and Him only. He
wants that same reckless sporting spirit of leaping out
in faith, that natural man exhibits without Him. There is
no other way that He is able to use us, to the extent that
He intends, unless we are willing to risk everything.
Doggedly we cling to our old habits and intellects.
We want to measure and weigh all that He asks of us,
and sometimes He will allow us to do that. But by
and large, we know what he wants us to do and there
is no reason not to it except that we do not take Him
at His word. You will find that when you do, it will fit
as solidly as your common sense and you will be
awestruck at the outcome. The alternative is that
we remain too earthly bound to be of any
heavenly good. Amen
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Blessing
=================================

N-o-w may the God of peace who brought up our Lord Jesus
from the dead, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the
blood of the everlasting covenant, make you complete in
every good work to do His will, working in you what is well
pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be
glory forever and ever. Amen.Hebrews 13:20-21 (NKJV)

================= Jesus ================

Pastor Jeff & Janette Lilley
PastorJJL@aol.com
homefireshearth@aol.com
Homefires Hearth E-zine
A Ministry of JJL Ministries
Copyright c2002 - 2009
All Rights Reserved

==================== Jesus =====================

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==================== Jesus =====================

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and copyrights and credits are used when known. Other than
our names, headers and our own writings we do not own the
copyrights to any of the materials sent to this list. We just
want to spread the ministry of God's love and Cheerfulness
throughout the world.

==================== Jesus =====================

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