"Incomplete it all began
The broken state that I was in
I wished that I was someone else
Cause’ I was lost inside myself
I started seeing who I am
The day my life with you began
You clearly solved the mystery
That finding you meant finding me.
God, I’ve fallen to my knees
I’m bowing at your feet
I give you all of me
In you I am complete
It’s all because of love
I’m not who I was
I’m who I meant to be
In you I am complete
God who doesn’t need at all
I heard your voice I felt your call
It’s echoing I cannot shake you off.
The stars that shine they bear your name
They sing the song that gives you praise
You’ve captured me
My heart is lifting off
God, I’ve fallen to my knees
I’m bowing at your feetI give you all of me
In you I am complete
It’s all because of love
I’m not who I was
I’m who I meant to be
In you I am complete
I’ve got to tell the world about the things you’ve done
I want to shout it out, I'm gonna live it now
Amazing grace is why I’m singing
God, I’ve fallen to my knees
I’m bowing at your feet
I give you all of me
In you I am complete
It’s all because of love
I’m not who I was
I’m who I meant to be
In you I am complete"
The more that time goes on the more I realize that the only one who makes me complete is Jesus Christ. So many people are looking to our new President for hope - I do pray for him and wish him well - I am looking to the only source for hope - Jesus Christ. Please join me in doing so as well.
In Christ,
Bill
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Chicken Soup
A few years ago I came across a recipe for chicken soup in the Reader’s Digest. This recipe came from a study at the University of Nebraska that the shows that chicken soup does slow cold symptoms. Remembering fondly how my father would make soup (especially when the Steelers were on) I embraced the idea of taking a stab at it.
My first venture went pretty well except that the chicken fell apart and I spent an inordinate amount of time trying to extract the bones. I solved that problem by purchasing a “turkey stuffing bag” made of cheesecloth, placing the chicken in the “bag”, tying it off and placing it in the soup. It worked like a charm.
Another problem (if you call it that) is that it does produce quite a bit of soup – which is great. But it needs to cool down properly. So I purchase several containers (some single serving size) and placed them in the freezer remembering to not open the freezer door until the next day. And that worked as well.
I love to make this soup for others. Over Christmas I had the opportunity to make this for Marti and her son Tom. They both complimented me on the soup and it provided several additional meals including lunch for both Marti and I. I consider it a blessing to be able to make this for both of them (I do like to cook for Marti).
Today I heard God speaking to me today to be a blessing. So I ventured out this afternoon to the grocery store and came back and made chicken soup for mom and was able to freeze several containers worth. This should do her for quite some time. She was extremely appreciative and said that dad would have enjoyed it as well.
Chicken soup can not only be used to help slow down cold symptoms but can be a blessing to others. You might not be able to make chicken soup but if Jesus asks you to be a blessing to others just do it. Who knows - you may just get a blessing in return.
My first venture went pretty well except that the chicken fell apart and I spent an inordinate amount of time trying to extract the bones. I solved that problem by purchasing a “turkey stuffing bag” made of cheesecloth, placing the chicken in the “bag”, tying it off and placing it in the soup. It worked like a charm.
Another problem (if you call it that) is that it does produce quite a bit of soup – which is great. But it needs to cool down properly. So I purchase several containers (some single serving size) and placed them in the freezer remembering to not open the freezer door until the next day. And that worked as well.
I love to make this soup for others. Over Christmas I had the opportunity to make this for Marti and her son Tom. They both complimented me on the soup and it provided several additional meals including lunch for both Marti and I. I consider it a blessing to be able to make this for both of them (I do like to cook for Marti).
Today I heard God speaking to me today to be a blessing. So I ventured out this afternoon to the grocery store and came back and made chicken soup for mom and was able to freeze several containers worth. This should do her for quite some time. She was extremely appreciative and said that dad would have enjoyed it as well.
Chicken soup can not only be used to help slow down cold symptoms but can be a blessing to others. You might not be able to make chicken soup but if Jesus asks you to be a blessing to others just do it. Who knows - you may just get a blessing in return.
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