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Tasty Tuesdays: Easy Brownies

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Growing up, we have always had one favorite brownie recipe.

These brownies are delicious, and so easy to make!

It is the easiest recipe to throw together! You can frost them or just sprinkle powdered sugar  on top. Of course, we love to eat them with ice cream.

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Brownies
Ingredients
  • 1 c. margarine
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. brown sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 1/2 c. flour
  • 1/2 c. unsweetened cocoa
Instructions
  1. Cream together margarine and sugars.
  2. Add vanilla and eggs.
  3. Add flour, salt, and cocoa. Beat until creamy.
  4. Pour into a greased 9″x 13″ pan. Bake for 35 minutes at 350 degrees. When brownies are cooled, frost with chocolate frosting.

This is a recipe that I had posted four years ago, but my daughter just made them and posted a video showing how easy it is to make these brownies.

One reason I like this recipe besides how easy it is to make is that it makes a 9″ x 13″ pan of brownies. The brownies are a good thickness as well. They are soft and chewy. We love them!

Easy-to-make brownies. These make a 9" x 13" pan and are so yummy!

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The Ultimate Pinterest Party, Week 299

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Thoughtful Thursdays: Confident in God’s Guidance, Part 2 of Psalm 25

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Last week, I shared thoughts on the first part of Psalm 25 called Confident in God’s Guidance. Today, we’ll finish looking at the rest of that chapter.

Last week, we saw that God guides the following people:

  • He guides those who trust Him and seek to glorify HIm
  • Those who wait on Him
  • Those who ask Him
  • Those who are clean or are holy
  • Those who submit to or obey Him

So the question for this week is, “Who else does God guide?”

For thy name’s sake, O Lord, pardon mine iniquity; for it is great. v. 11

  • God guides the person who is pardoned.

The person who wants God’s forgiveness; therefore, he knows he has sinned. He says the same thing as God does about his sin and confesses it. If we don’t get unconfessed sin out the way, it is impossible for God to guide us.

We see this in Psalm 66:18:

If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me:

God guides those who fear Him. He promises us security and that our soul will be at ease. Psalm 25:12-13

What man is he that feareth the Lord? him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose. His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the earth. The secret of the Lord is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant. v . 12-14

  • God also guides those who have a right attitude toward Him.
What is that right attitude? Someone who fears the Lord.

Here is a list of what those who fear the Lord will enjoy:

  • He will get his soul dwelling at ease. This is God’s unmistakable guidance.
    • The words, “he shall choose” is not about God choosing. Instead, it means that God guides the one who fears Him to choose what would please God. How will He guide him? through His Word.
    • The words, “His soul shall dwell at ease” means that this person will get comfort and provision from God. He will have soul prosperity. He will not be anxious or worried about anything.
  • He will get security. We see this from the phrase, “his seed shall inherit the earth” He will have a home.
  • He will have divine fellowship with God. The word “secret” means intimacy. He will also get divine fellowship with God. God shares His direction to those who are close to Him, those in His inner circle. (v. 14) This means that they know God’s Word. Knowing His Word is the same thing as knowing Him as we knowwhat He says.

We see examples of this in the Bible — In the Old Testament, Daniel was knew God’s Word, was guided by God, and then the Lord revealed prophecy/His Will to him. In the New Testament, John, the beloved apostle, who knew Christ best while he was here on earth also had prophecy/God’s Will revealed to him.

We don’t need to be perfect to have God’s guidance. We see this in the example of David’s life. The example of David’s life shows that when we do wrong, we just need to ask for God’s pardon and then follow God’s guidance that He gives us through His Word.

We see now the conditions God guides His people through. (v. 15-22)

Mine eyes are ever toward the Lord; for he shall pluck my feet out of the net. Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; for I am desolate and afflicted. v. 15-17

  • God will guide His people out of danger. (v. 15)
  • But the condition must be that his eyes are on the Lord. He has to keep his eyes and focus on the Lord. God doesn’t guide rebels. He only guides those who humble themselves and submit themselves to His will.

Here David is in danger. There were many times David was in danger, and he learned that his eyes must be on the Lord if he was to be delivered from danger.

Our eyes are always to be towards the Lord.

  • God will guide His people through loneliness. (v. 16)

“Desolate” means lonely; “afflicted” means depressed in your mind and in your circumstances.

David knew loneliness and affliction. Even as a child, he was the runt that was forgotten by his own father when Samuel came.

He was lonely in the king’s court; Saul kicked him out. Saul chased him for 10 years.

His closest friends and family members turned against him. Yet, he wasn’t alone. God was with him, and he kept his eyes on God.

The troubles of my heart are enlarged: O bring thou me out of my distresses. v. 17

  • God will guide us through brokenheartedness.

His heart had been broken by his children; a baby died;

He committed adultery; he committed murder; he had rebellious children. This circumstances broke his heart. Yet, he did not allow himself to feel sorry for himself for long. He was contrite and asked for forgiveness when he sinned.

These enlarged troubles will either make us or break us. David decided that even though he was not perfect, he was going to be a man after God’s own heart. He asked for God to hear him when he prayed. He let God heal his broken heart. (Psalm 4:1 18:19, 18:36)

God can heal a broken heart if you give him all the pieces. Don’t just pray for God to get you out of it, but pray Him to make you out of the difficult and painful circumstances.

Look upon mine affliction and my pain; and forgive all my sins. v. 18

  • God will guide us through our affliction or our regrets.

David has deep regrets from his previous sins. These past sins still bother him even though he knows he has been forgiven.

The accuser of the brethren tries to remind us of our past sins even though God has forgiven them and holds that sin against us no more. We learn from this that sin is ugly and will continue to try to make us not live a victorious life. In those times, we must remember that God does forgive our sins.

Consider mine enemies; for they are many; and they hate me with cruel hatred. v. 19

  • God will guide you through your fears. Take them to God!

When David took his fears to the Lord, God took care of his enemies and his fears.

O keep my soul, and deliver me: let me not be ashamed; for I put my trust in thee. Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee. Redeem Israel, O God, out of all his troubles. (v 20-22)

  • God will guide us out of despair.
  • Condition: When we walk in integrity. When we wait on Him.

David grasped the truth that God did not require sinless perfection, but instead progression. He understood the value of God’s grace and forgiveness; therefore he moved forward even though he had done wrong.

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Tasty Tuesdays: Easy Oatmeal Peanut Butter Energy Balls

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Many people have picked up or revived hobbies during this time of staying at home due to the Coronavirus.

My 2nd daughter has tried to establish healthier habits. We had been going to our local YMCA since she wasn’t able to do spring soccer, but that closed. Since our church has a gym that no one is using, she would go run and walk as well as do some exercises.

She also started to make food videos again to go along with my Tasty Tuesday’s posts. A couple of the recipes that she made a video for was for healthier food items that she would like to eat for a snack or for a meal.

One of the recipes she made was for Easy Oatmeal Peanut Butter Energy Balls.

Easy to make, 6 ingredients, no-bake energy balls

These balls included only 6 ingredients, were easy for her to make, required no baking or cooking, and taste good!

Here is her video for the Oatmeal Peanut Butter Energy Balls:

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Easy to make, 6 ingredients, no-bake energy balls
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Easy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Energy Balls

6 ingredients, no-bake, healthier snack option

Ingredients
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • ⅔ cup peanut butter
  • 1½ cup oatmeal
  • ⅓ cup flaxseed
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • ½ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions

  1. Mix all of the ingredients together.

  2. Roll the mixture into 1" balls.

  3. Place the balls in the refrigerator or freezer until they are hard.

Easy to make, 6 ingredients, no-bake energy balls

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The Ultimate Pinterest Party, Week 298

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Thoughtful Thursdays: Confident of God’s Guidance, Psalm 25

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If there was ever a time where we need God’s guidance, it is now.

I feel like I am constantly in a period of indecision. Nothing can be set in stone, because we don’t know what tomorrow may bring.

We know that God has said that we don’t know what tomorrow will hold, but we see it daily now due to the Coronavirus. For those of us, who like to be organized and to be planners, we are not enjoying all of the instability.

Yet, this shows us that we need to depend on God for His guidance. He is willing to give us clear guidance in every area of our lives if we are willing. The question is, “Are we looking to God for His guidance?”

Psalm 25 shows us how we can be the kind of person that God will guide as well as the conditions that God will guide us through if we meet those conditions.

Psalm 25 asks the question, “What man is he that feareth the Lord? him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose.” (v12) This tells us that the person who fears the Lord will be guided by the Lord.

Let’s look at verses 1-10 of this chapter:

Unto thee, O LORD, do I lift up my soul. O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me. (vv. 1-2)

He opens up with an expression of confidence in the Lord.

Who will God guide?

God will guide the one who trusts and glorifies Him.

God guides the person who lifts up his soul unto the Lord. The idea of lifting up your soul is to direct your desire unto the Lord

We could ask, “What else could he lift his soul up to?” He is not lifting up his soul to money or possessions or friends. He is only lifting up his soul to God. Everything else is empty; everything else is idolatrous. His desire is set to the God of Israel.

He also trusts in God. God is trustworthy. When we put our trust in someone, we are glorifying them. We are saying they are worthy of our trust. So when we put our trust in God, we are magnifying His qualities.

If we want His guidance, we must seek Him first. We trust in Him; we desire to glorify Him; we desire to lift up our soul to Him.

Who does he pray to?

  • LORD — or Jehovah, the Covenant-keeping, the Self-Existent God.
  • God — God of Creation – Elohim

He calls upon the God of power who keeps His promises. Isn’t that true of all of us? When we are brought low, we remember to look up. Even Abraham Lincoln acknowledged this. He said:

“I have often been driven to God when I have the overwhelming sense I have no where else to go.” Abraham Lincoln

At the end of verse 2, he asks to not be ashamed, because then his enemies will rejoice. If God didn’t answer, then God would be discredited and the enemies would rejoice.

Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed: let them be ashamed which transgress without cause. vv. 3

Who will God guide?

God will guide the one who waits on Him.

To wait on God means to accept His timing and His wisdom.

When we run ahead of His timing, we are essentially saying we know better than God and we have a better timing than God.

To wait is to not run before God. God will guide those who wait on His guidance. We are not wasting our time when we wait on Him.

Shew me thy ways, O Lord; teach me thy paths. Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day. vv. 4-5

Who will God guide?

God will guide the one who ask.

We must ask for His guidance. Knowing God’s will involves a willingness to be taught — a willingness to sit at the feet of God and to learn His Words and to follow His ways. Then we are going in the same direction He is going.

When we pray that prayer, it has to go beyond the head and the heart all the way to the hands — a willingness to hear, to receive, and then to apply. Doing the will of God from the heart is the goal.

Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart. Ephesians 6:6

God won’t show us His will unless we are willing to do it.

We can trust God to guide our paths when we are living the life laid out for us in Psalm 25.

Remember, O Lord, thy tender mercies and thy lovingkindnesses; for they have been ever of old. Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness’ sake, O Lord. vv. 6-7

Who will God guide?

God will guide the one who is holy (clean).

David is conscious of his sinfulness. God guides those who know how sin affects their walk with the Lord, those who acknowledge their sin and turn from it, those who will deal with their sin so that they can be holy.

If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me: But verily God hath heard me; he hath attended to the voice of my prayer. Psalm 66:18-19

David is older now. He seems to be regretting sins he did when he was younger. Even though he is forgiven, the sin still affects him. His request is interesting. He doesn’t say, “Forget my sins.” He says, “Remember not the sins of my youth. “Remember not” does not mean that God forgot. It means attend to it — or remember/attend to your mercy. He is praying for God’s mercy and forgiveness.

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9

Who will God guide?

God will guide the one who is meek.

Good and upright is the Lord: therefore will he teach sinners in the way. The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way. vv. 8-9

Why does He guide the meek? Because He is good (v. 8). His actions are trustworthy because He is good. God only does what is good, so we can trust in Him.

The meek are the humble. With the same intensity that God hates arrogancy, God loves the meek, the humble. (Matthew 11:29, Psalm 138:6, Isaiah 55:17, Colossians 3:12)

The word “meekness” in New Testament times was used to describle a soothing wind; a strong medicine that can heal, a horse that has been broken. All three can be dangerous; but meekness is power under control.

Who will God guide?

God will guide the one who keeps His commandment.

All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies. v. 10

Unless we are committed to keeping His commandments, there is little point in asking for His guidance. God is concerned with our character first. We must be the type of person that God can lead. Your character should conform to His Word.

A good question to ask is, “Are you following God in what you already know to be true?” Why would He lead us in anything else if we aren’t following His lead in what we already know.

We can trust God to guide our paths when we are living the life laid out for us in Psalm 25.

If we want to be confident in His guidance:

  1. Confess our sins
  2. Receive the forgiveness He offers.
  3. Seek to glorify God
  4. Ask God
  5. Wait on God
  6. Humble yourself before God
  7. Obey His commandments

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Tasty Tuesdays: Butterscotch Oatmeal Cookies

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Butterscotch Oatmeal Cookies (or Oatmeal Scotchies) has always been one of my favorite cookie recipes.

Easy to make and yummy to eat Butterscotch Oatmeal Cookies (or Oatmeal Scotchies). Kid and adult friendly!

I actually published this recipe almost 5 years ago. But last week, I turned 45, and my 2nd daughter asked what she could make for dessert. I said she could make these cookies. They were so good!

She also made a video to show how easy it is to make these cookies!

These are drop cookies, so they are very easy to make. Mix together all the ingredients and drop by teaspoonfuls on a cookie sheet. Bake and eat! They also freeze nicely.

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Butterscotch Oatmeal Cookies
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Butterscotch Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups quick oats
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 bag butterscotch morsels 10-12 ounces
Instructions
  1. Cream together butter and sugars.
  2. Add eggs and vanilla, blend.
  3. Add flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Blend.
  4. Add quick oats and blend.
  5. Stir in butterscotch morsels.
  6. Drop by large teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet.
  7. Bake at 375° for 7-8 minutes for chewy cookies, 9-10 minutes for crispy cookies (or until cookies are lightly brown and set in the middle)
Butterscotch Oatmeal Cookies -- so good!!

Our family is obviously loves the butterscotch flavor as you can tell from our Scotcheroos and Friendship Cookies recipes. If you love butterscotch, you’ll love these cookies!

Easy to make and yummy to eat Butterscotch Oatmeal Cookies (or Oatmeal Scotchies). Kid and adult friendly!

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The Ultimate Pinterest Party, Week 297

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HERE ARE THE FAVORITE PINS FROM LAST WEEK’S PARTY:

Favorite pins from The Ultimate Pinterest Party, Week 297

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Thoughtful Thursdays: Who is this King of Glory?

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My husband has been preaching out of the book of Psalms on Wednesday nights, so I have been taking notes and sharing these encouraging messages here. During this time of confusion, we need to have times of refreshment from God’s Word.

This week, he preached on Psalm 24. There are links on the bottom of this post to the other posts I have written so far from the Psalms.

All of the earth's is the Lord -- He is the King of glory!

Psalm 24 was probably designed to be sung as the Ark of the Covenant is brought to Jerusalem. It is good to note that the ark represented God’s law, God’s presence, and the mercy seat.

The Jewish tradition is that this song is sung on Sunday. A different psalm/song was sung on different days. This tradition started during the Babylonian era. It would be a responsive reading.

Matthew 20:1-11 is the New Testament equivalent of this psalm. The priests would have been in the temple singing this song while Jesus was doing His triumphant journey into the city of Jerusalem. The priests are saying, “Who is this King of glory?” and the people on the streets are saying, “It’s Jesus!”

I. The King’s glory in His creation

The earth is the Lord’s, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein. For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods. vv.1-2

  1. His glory includes the entire earth.
    The heavens even declare His glory.
  2. His glory includes all the people who dwell upon the earth.
    He owns it all.

Everything we have is His. We are just stewards of everything we have. This should bring us humility and not pride.

. . . and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? now if thou didst receive it, why dost thou glory, as if thou hadst not received it? I Corinthians 4:7

II. The King’s glory in His companions.

Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or who shall stand in his holy place? He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. vv. 3-4

The king’s companions need to fulfill certain requirements.

  • Where should they meet? The holy place (where David is setting up the tabernacle. ) This is God’s dwelling place. The presence of the Lord is there.
  • Who can meet with Him? Who is acceptable into the presence of this King and into His holy place? How can you prepare yourself for fellowship with the King?
    • Those who are ritually and practically clean — we have to do whatever God tells us to do.
    • He who has clean hands which is symbol of a faultless life. No one can look at you and blame you of a habitual sin. Your actions are righteous, blameless.
    • He who has a pure heart. This is a symbol of a right attitude. Our motives are sincere and our minds are not corrupted. We are continually hungering and thirsting after righteousness.
    • He who has not lifted up his soul unto vanity. This means that he is not trusting in the things of this world but rather he is trusting in God. They don’t have an appetite to do foolish things.
    • He has not sworn deceitfully. He keeps his word; he has integrity.

The big idea of these two verses is that there are two sides of being able to stand before God:

  • Internal godliness (I’m pure on the inside.)
  • External righteousness on the outside. People can tell that there is a redeemed relationship.

What blessing shall the King’s companions receive?

He shall receive the blessing from the Lord, and righteousness from the God of his salvation. This is the generation of them that seek him, that seek thy face, O Jacob. Selah. vv. 5-6

Here is an example after the list of requirements to receive the blessing from the Lord. This gives us hope as Jacob wasn’t perfect, but God watched over him and brought him back.

The blessing is God’s presence. This is what we get when we choose to live a life of righteousness. When we walk with God, we get the favor of God. We also get righteousness when we are in His presence. When we stay in His presence, we will become more like Him. We will not want to sin in His presence. This is also talking about how we are justified, made righteous in the eyes of God, when we accept His saving favor in our lives.

Summary statement for verses 3-6: The King’s companions don’t worship idols; they are true worshippers and they walk in faith and integrity.

III. The King’s glory and His conquest (vv. 7-10)

Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle. Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory? The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory. Selah. vv. 7-10

  • The call of the people in verse 7 to be encouraged because the King of glory is coming.
  • The clarification is in verse 8. Who is this King of Glory? The Lord strong and mighty. This is similar to Moses’s sang in Exodus in 15 after the destruction of the Egyptian army.
  • Repetition in verse 9 reminding the people to be encouraged because the King is coming.
  • Repeated clarification is in verse 10 saying The Lord of Hosts is the King of glory. This is in part a reference to the Messiah coming on Palm Sunday. We know Jesus is the King of Glory shown when He had victory over Satan, sin, death, and the grave.

Two big idea applications from this chapter:

  1. Everything we have (our wealth, etc) is God’s. Be faithful with what you have for God’s glory.
  2. Our physical and spiritual health is His.
    Is your stewardship of everything that you are under His control — your body, soul, and mind? Are your hands clean, is your heart pure, and do you speak truth?

What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s. I Corinthians 6:19-20

More posts from the Book of Psalms:

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Tasty Tuesdays: Favorite Recipes from April

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Today is the day that I get to share all of your favorite recipes from the last month of Tasty Tuesday linky parties. There were some unique recipes shared and loved this month. Just take a look!

Favorite recipes linked up to April's Tasty Tuesday's linky parties

The Painted Apron’s recipe of Asian Sesame Cucumber Salad had the most views for April 7th’s recipe.

There was a 5-way tie for April 14th’s party:

April 21st’s party had 2 favorite recipes:

Organized Island’s Dole Whip Cupcakes had the most views from April 28th’s party.

Thanks for linking up and making this party so much fun!

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