Chocolate Peanut-Butter No Bake Cookies
2 cups sugar 4 tablespoons cocoa 1 stick butter 1/2 cup milk 1 cup peanut butter 1 tablespoon vanilla 3 cups oatmeal Waxed paper
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
dealing with a chocolate craving
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/cooking-live/chocolate-peanut-butter-no-bake-cookies-recipe/index.html?oc=linkback
Monday, August 26, 2013
LDS Resources for Spiritual Gifts
In preparing for the talk I was to give today, I found the following resources relating to the spiritual gifts that our Heavenly Father gives to His children. Originally, I thought I would research and show how Joseph Smith had many spiritual gifts.
When delivering my talk, it seemed more appropriate to share stories that were surrounded by less deep doctrine and more familiar ground.
LDS Church History - Speaking in Tongues
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/2012/10/speaking-in-tongues.htmlSpeaking in tongues was common in the early days of the church.
Often, when one spoke in tongues, fellow Mormons thought they were speaking in the Pure or Adamic language
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/2012/10/speaking-in-tongues.html
After some time, caution was urged. Interpretation was to accompany the gift, and that which was said was not to be taken as doctrine.
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/2012/10/speaking-in-tongues.html
There Are Many Gifts
https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1987/10/there-are-many-gifts?lang=engFor us to conclude that we have no gifts when we judge ourselves by stature, intelligence, grade-point average, wealth, power, position, or external appearance is not only unfair but unreasonable.
Harold B. Lee Library - Gifts of the Spirit
http://eom.byu.edu/index.php/Gifts_of_the_SpiritClearly the Spirit can grant any gift that would fill a particular need; hence, no exhaustive list is possible, but many gifts have been promised the Church.
http://eom.byu.edu/index.php/Gifts_of_the_Spirit
Of one vision Joseph remarked, "I could explain a hundred fold more that I ever have of the glories of the kingdoms manifested to me in the vision were I permitted, and were the people prepared to receive them."
For example, in 1843 he said, "It is my meditation all the day, and more than my meat and drink, to know how I shall make the Saints of God comprehend the visions that roll like an overflowing surge before my mind."
Process of translating the Book of Mormon. Sentences would appear and were read by the Prophet...
Speaking in Tongues
http://www.mormonwiki.com/Speaking_in_Tongues"Hearing the word of God" is the purpose for speaking in tongues
http://www.mormonwiki.com/Speaking_in_Tongues
Speak not in the gift of tongues without understanding it, or without interpretation. The devil can speak in tongues; the adversary will come with his work; he can tempt all classes; can speak in English or Dutch. Let no one speak in tongues unless he interpret, except by the consent of the one who is placed to preside; then he may discern or interpret, or another may.
http://www.mormonwiki.com/Speaking_in_Tongues
Paul's observation
And all these gifts come from God, for the benefit of the children of God (Doctrine and Covenants 46:16, 24-26). (See also, 1 Corinthians 12:10, 28, 30; 14.)
Joseph and Sidney View into The Heavens
http://chapmanresearch.org/PDF/Joseph%20and%20Sidney%20View%20into%20The%20Heavens.pdfPhilo Dibble Autobiography
Joseph wore black clothes, but at this time seemed to be dressed in an element of glorious white, and his face shone as if it were transparent, but I did not see the same glory attending Sidney [Rigdon]. Joseph appeared as strong as a lion, but Sidney seemed as weak as water, and Joseph, noticing his condition smiled and said, "Brother Sidney is not as used to it as I am."
http://chapmanresearch.org/PDF/Joseph%20and%20Sidney%20View%20into%20The%20Heavens.pdf
Sidney is not Used to it as I am
http://emp.byui.edu/ANDERSONR/itc/Doctrine_and_Covenants/sections076-100/section076/76_03sidneynotused_pd.htmHow the revelation on the 3 degrees of glory was received.
"Recollections of the Prophet Joseph Smith," The Juvenile Instructor 27 (1892)
http://www.boap.org/LDS/Early-Saints/REC-JS.htmlIt had already begun to sprinkle rain, but it ceased, the clouds passed away and drill continued as long as it was desirable. There are probably many living now who will remember these latter circumstances.
http://www.boap.org/LDS/Early-Saints/REC-JS.html
Zion's Camp
We continued our journey until we reached the Wakandaw River, having traveled twenty-five miles without resting or eating. We were compelled to ferry this stream; and we found on the opposite side of it a most desirable place to camp, which was a source of satisfaction to the now weary and hungry men. On reaching this place the Prophet announced to the camp that he felt impressed to travel on; and taking the lead, he invited the brethren to follow him.
This caused a split in the camp. Lyman Wight and others at first refused to follow the Prophet, but finally came up. The sequel showed that the Prophet was inspired to move on a distance of some seven miles. It was reported to us afterwards that about eight miles below where we crossed the river a body of men was organized to come upon us that night. ""
http://www.boap.org/LDS/Early-Saints/REC-JS.html
In my early years I used to often eat at the table with Joseph the Prophet. At one time he was called to dinner. I being at play in the room with his son Joseph, he called us to him, and we stood one each side of him. After he had looked over the table he said, "Lord, we thank Thee for this Johnny cake, and ask Thee to send us something better. Amen." The corn bread was cut and I received a piece from his hand.
Before the bread was all eaten, a man came to the door and asked if the Prophet Joseph was at home. Joseph replied he was, whereupon the visitor said, "I have brought you some flour and a ham."
Joseph arose and took the gift, and blessed the man in the name of the Lord. Turning to his wife, Emma, he said, "I knew the Lord would answer my prayer."
http://www.boap.org/LDS/Early-Saints/REC-JS.html
On another occasion he preached and chastised the rich, or those who had money, for buying land at government price and selling it in small lots to their poor brethren at a high price. He said the Lord was not pleased with their conduct. "You say I am a Prophet. Well, then, I will prophesy, and when you go home write it down and remember it. You think you have been badly treated by your enemies; but if you don't do better than you are now doing, I prophesy that the state of Missouri will not hold you. Your sufferings have hardly commenced."
I think about eighteen months after this we all left the state.
http://www.boap.org/LDS/Early-Saints/REC-JS.html
He rested on his gun, and bent his head for a moment as if in prayer or deep reflection. Then, with a beautiful beaming countenance, full of smiles, he looked up and told me to go and tell Mother that her son would return in safety inside of a week. True to the word of the Prophet, he got home in six days after this occurrence. This was a great comfort to Mother for her son had been absent about six months.
http://www.boap.org/LDS/Early-Saints/REC-JS.html
Brother Joseph was sitting with his head bent low, as if in deep thought, and had not spoken for a few minutes, when one of the elders present began to chide him for being bowed in spirit, and said, "Brother Joseph, why don't you hold your head up and talk to us like a man?"
Brother Joseph presently answered the elder by calling his attention to a field of ripening grain, saying that many heads of grain in that field bent low with their weight of valuable store, while others there were which, containing no grain to be garnered, stood very straight.
Proof of the correctness of his words was given shortly after, as the elder to whom they were addressed soon after apostatized and went back east.
http://www.boap.org/LDS/Early-Saints/REC-JS.html
The Gift to Know the Diversity of Operations
http://scottwoodward.org/giftsofthespirit_diversityofoperations.htmlIt is to the gift of discernment that reference is here made. Appointed leaders must be able to divide true doctrine from false, to single out true prophets from the false, to discern between true spirits and false ones.
http://scottwoodward.org/giftsofthespirit_diversityofoperations.html
D&C 46 - Gifts of the Spirit
http://www.lds.org/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/46.11?lang=eng#101 Corinthians, 12
http://www.lds.org/scriptures/nt/1-cor/12?lang=engMiracles of Joseph Smith
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miracles_of_Joseph_SmithList of prophecies of Joseph Smith
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_prophecies_of_Joseph_SmithTuesday, August 20, 2013
FHE, 8/19
Lesson Three: The Gospel in Our Daily Lives
Enjoyed a nice evening with my family. It's always a challenge to contour lessons for both my older and younger children at the same time. This FHE lesson was good in that I was able to ask each child for feedback in turn. And by including everyone, I was able to keep most of their attention. It also helped that we used strawberry pie as our object lesson (because we had already eaten dinner).
For your convenience, I have included a printout of the wordstrips referred to in the lesson.
I am holding on to the promise that if we are consistent with holding family home evening (FHE), that our families will be blessed, even when my children don't seem to be paying attention. And these days especially, families can use all the blessings we can get!
Living the gospel is a way of life. Just like the slices of strawberry pie on our table, the gospel principles hold the promise of good things, but only if we partake of them. And though imperfectly, my family and I will continue to strive to obtain the happiness that comes from living the gospel.
Be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.
https://www.lds.org/scriptures/nt/james/1.22?lang=eng#21
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Talk ideas
The Holy Ghost
The Plan of Salvation helps us understand our purposes here on earth. We know of the war in the premortal existence. We know that we chose God's plan -- to come to earth to gain physical bodies, to test and develop our faith and to return to live again with our Heavenly Father. Part of God's plan required a veil of forgetfulness to be placed on our minds so that we had the opportunity to live by faith.
Satan and his followers do not want us to succeed. We are faced with a multitude of temptations and choices. Our ability to make wise decisions rests with our understanding of the Holy Ghost, who he is and how he can help us.
“Always Have His Spirit”
Dallin H. Oaks
Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1996/10/always-have-his-spirit?lang=engthe Light of Christ is given to all men and women that they may know good from evil; manifestations of the Holy Ghost are given to lead sincere seekers to gospel truths that will persuade them to repentance and baptism
https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1996/10/always-have-his-spirit?lang=eng
Gospel Topics: Holy Ghost
http://www.lds.org/topics/holy-ghost?lang=engThe Holy Ghost is the third member of the Godhead. He is a personage of spirit, without a body of flesh and bones. He is often referred to as the Spirit, the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of God, the Spirit of the Lord, or the Comforter.
http://www.lds.org/topics/holy-ghost?lang=eng
Spiritual Gifts
Gospel Topics: Spiritual Gifts
http://www.lds.org/topics/spiritual-gifts?lang=engSpiritual gifts are blessings or abilities given by God to His children through the power of the Holy Ghost. Gifts of the Spirit are given to bless and benefit those who love the Lord and seek to keep His commandments. (See D&C 46:9.)
http://www.lds.org/topics/spiritual-gifts?lang=eng
Spiritual Gifts
By Elder Dallin H. Oaks
Of the Quorum of the Twelve
http://www.lds.org/ensign/1986/09/spiritual-gifts?lang=engSpiritual gifts come to those who have received the gift of the Holy Ghost. As the Prophet Joseph Smith taught, the gifts of the Spirit “are obtained through that medium” [the Holy Ghost] and “cannot be enjoyed without the gift of the Holy Ghost. … The world in general can know nothing about them.”
http://www.lds.org/ensign/1986/09/spiritual-gifts?lang=eng
Gospel Principles: The Gifts of the Spirit
http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?locale=0&sourceId=c7e97befabc20110VgnVCM100000176f620a____&vgnextoid=32c41b08f338c010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRDThe scriptures mention many gifts of the Spirit. These gifts have been given to members of the true Church whenever it has been on the earth (see Mark 16:16–18).
http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?locale=0&sourceId=c7e97befabc20110VgnVCM100000176f620a____&vgnextoid=32c41b08f338c010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD
Joseph Smith and Spiritual Gifts
http://lessons.elarsen.net/Joseph_Smith_-Spiritual_Gifts.docxGoes through each Spiritual Gift and provides some example stories from church history.
Talk outline
youth speaker
- What is the Holy Ghost?
- How has the Holy Ghost helped me in my life?
speaker 1
- How can we feel and recognize the Holy Ghost?
- What are the differences between the Light of Christ, the manifestations of the Holy Ghost, and the Gift of the Holy Ghost? (https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1996/10/always-have-his-spirit?lang=eng)
- How does the Holy Ghost help me live by faith?
speaker 2
- What are the gifts of the Holy Ghost?
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
no more excuses; how to properly spell jalapeño using my Mac
Writing composition
How To Make Spanish Accents and Punctuation With a Mac
Consecutively pressed:
á Option + e, a
Á Option + e, Shift + a
é Option + e, e
É Option + e, Shift + e
í Option + e, i
Í Option + e, Shift + i
ñ Option + n, n
Ñ Option + n, Shift + n
ó Option + e, o
Ó Option + e, Shift + o
ú Option + e, u
Ú Option + e, Shift + u
ü Option + u, u
Ü Option + u, Shift + u
Simulatneously pressed:
inverted question mark (¿) Shift + Option + ?
inverted exclamation point (¡) Option + 1
left angle quote («) Option + \
right angle quote (») Shift + Option + \
quotation dash ( — ) Shift + Option + -
http://spanish.about.com/od/writtenspanish/a/diacritical_mac.htm
Monday, August 5, 2013
Weekly Menu; 0805
Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/chicken-satay-with-peanut-sauce-recipe/index.htmlMarinade
1 cup plain yogurt 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon curry powder 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips 20 wooden skewers, soaked in water 30 minutes Vegetable oil, for grilling Butter lettuce leaves Fresh cilantro leaves Peanut sauce, recipe follows
Peanut Sauce
1 cup smooth peanut butter 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoons red chili paste, such as sambal 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar 2 limes, juiced 1/2 cup hot water 1/4 cup chopped peanuts, for garnish
I love peanut sauce!
Mexican Lasagna
http://www.food.com/recipe/mexican-lasagna-288582?oc=linkbackIngredients
12 ounces cooked chicken, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 3 cups) 1 cup sour cream (regular or low-fat) 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 cup salsa (mild, medium or hot) 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies 1 teaspoon ground chili powder 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 8 flour tortillas, cut in half
Brings Back Memories TUNA CASSEROLE
http://www.food.com/recipe/brings-back-memories-tuna-casserole-28969?oc=linkbackIngredients
1 (12 ounce) bag egg noodles 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup, not diluted 1/2 cup milk 1 (7 ounce) can tuna, drained well 1 cup of cooked frozen peas or 1 cup canned peas, drained 1 cup crushed potato chip
Easiest Beef Enchiladas Ever!
http://www.food.com/recipe/easiest-beef-enchiladas-ever-17586?oc=linkbackIngredients
1 lb ground beef 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1 (20 ounce) can enchilada sauce 8 flour tortillas
Bird's Famous Macaroni and Cheese
http://www.food.com/recipe/birds-famous-macaroni-and-cheese-263081?oc=linkbackIngredients
4 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons ground mustard 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 3 cups 2% low-fat milk 1 cup heavy cream 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup grated parmesan cheese (or parm or romano mix) 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 16 ounces elbow macaroni, fully cooked (large style) 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
Easy Shepherd's Pie
http://www.food.com/recipe/easy-shepherds-pie-298417?oc=linkbackIngredients
1 lb ground beef 2 cups hot mashed potatoes 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided 2 garlic cloves, minced 4 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed 1 cup beef gravy
Potsie's Creamed Chicken and Biscuits Casserole
http://www.food.com/recipe/potsies-creamed-chicken-and-biscuits-casserole-110047?oc=linkbackIngredients
1 small onion 1 1/2 teaspoons butter 2 lbs chopped cooked chicken breasts or 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of chicken soup 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 cup milk 1/2 cup chopped pimiento or 1/2 cup sauteed red bell peppers or 1/2 cup jarred roasted red pepper 1 1/2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese refrigerated biscuit
Other meal ideas
- lemon chicken
- spaghetti squash
- fiesta bake
- chicken enchilada (green chilis)
- chili & cornbread
- chicken and biscuits casserole
- pizza
- potato soup
- feijoada
- stir fry with sausage
- Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
- beef stroganoff
- Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
- chicken salad casserole (with Ruffles potato chips)
- quiche cheeseburger casserole shepherds pie beef enchiladas
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