I read a lot of stories online and see scenarios in movies where an average citizen steps up to save the day. An example is the lady who confronted a shooter in a school in Georgia. Every time I read about these incidents I wonder what I would do in those situations. I have fantasized about being brave and being a hero. I don't know what I would really do in a real life situation.
As children of God, we have a responsibility to be brave for Christ. What does that mean? IMHO, it varies for each person. Standing up to bullies may be bravery for one person. Telling others about our relationship to God may be bravery for another. Saving lives may be the calling for others. For some of us outspoken folks, trying to warn people about spiritual danger is our calling. All have their risks and possible consequences. All have eternal rewards!
Lord, please help us be brave for you. You give a reason to speak up!
Foodie Friday
Tailgating recipes!
Here are a couple of recipes that I plan to make for tailgating parties!
Buckeye Brownies
For Brownie layer:
19 1/2 ounce package of brownie mix
egg
vegetable oil
water
or whatever the package calls for
Prepare and bake brownie mix in a greased 13"x9" baking pan according to package directions. Let cool.
For Middle Layer:
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 (8 ounce) jars creamy peanut butter
Mix powdered sugar, 1/2 cup butter and peanut butter.
Mix well and spread over cooled brownies.
Chill for one hour.
For Top Layer:
1 (6 ounce) packages semi-sweet chocolate chips
6 tablespoons butter, softened
Melt together chocolate chips and remaining butter in a saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally until melted.
Spread over brownies.
Let cool; cut into squares.
Guacamole
Photo: Ralph Anderson; Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey
TIP: While storing in the refrigerator, keep your guacamole from changing color by placing a layer of plastic wrap directly on the surface of the mixture.
Ingredients
5 ripe avocados
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 medium jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
1 garlic clove, pressed
3/4 teaspoon salt
Tortilla chips
Preparation
1. Cut avocados in half. Scoop pulp into a bowl, and mash with a potato masher or fork until slightly chunky. Stir in chopped red onion and next 4 ingredients. Cover with plastic wrap, allowing wrap to touch mixture, and let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Serve guacamole with tortilla chips.
Cilantro Guacamole: Mash avocado, and stir in ingredients as directed. Stir in 3 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro and an additional 1 Tbsp. lime juice. Cover mixture, and let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.
Southern Living
MAY 2007
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“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths” (Prov. 3:5-6).
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