On the right course

Our Daily Bread
I talk with different friends and Bible study groups about God's "rules".  We often complain about how restrictive the "don'ts" of the bible are.  After much discussion and prayer, we finally realized that God's Word is like a GPS for the way we are supposed to behave in this life.  Are we on the right course?

Like many men, I don't like to ask for directions.  I don't always listen when someone tries to offer directions and instructions.  I know.  I need to get better at this!  God's Word gives the directions for life that are best for us.  It may not always be obvious that it is the best thing for us at the time.  God will lead us and will be patient with us if we do our best!

What are we "not getting" today?  Are we on the right course?

Lord, thank you for showing us the best way to live.  Please help us follow what is best for us!

Foodie Friday
Our church dinner Saturday is tomorrow.  I will probably buy this pie from Costco instead of making it from scratch.  I tried it last weekend and it was great!  Costco is selling it in Louisville, Cincinnati and Columbus for Derby Weekend. 

Bake a Kentucky Derby pie to keep the Kentucky Derby tradition alive. Kentucky Derby pie has been a tradition since the early 1950s when it was first served in a small restaurant in Louisville, Kentucky. Add you own special touch by serving the pie warm, and accenting each piece with a scoop of rich vanilla ice-cream and whipped cream.

The original Kentucky Derby pie recipe is kept a secret. However, improvise by either following this suggested recipe, or change some of the ingredients and make a version of your own! Gather the ingredients, which include flour, brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, butter, Kentucky bourbon, walnuts, chocolate chips, salt, vanilla extract, a pie shell and pie plate.

Kentucky Derby Pie Recipe

Ingredients:
    ½ cup of flour
    ½ cup of brown sugar
    ½ cup of white sugar
    2 eggs, beaten
    ½ cup of melted butter
    2-4   tablespoons Kentucky bourbon
    1 cup of walnuts
    1¼ cups of chocolate chips
    Salt (just a pinch)
    1 tsp of vanilla extract
    1-9   inch deep-dish pie shell

Directions:
Begin by preheating the oven to 350 degrees F.  Mix flour, sugar, eggs and melted butter. Next combine bourbon, walnuts, vanilla and salt. Line the bottom of the pie crust with chocolate chips. Pour the pie filling in the pie crust. Place the pie in the oven, and let it bake for 35-40 minutes. Allow the pie to cool a bit, but serve it while still warm. Top the pie with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream and whipped cream. Most importantly, enjoy!

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Expect great things from God; attempt great things for God - William Carey