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The weather outside is::::
Today is sunny, blustery, and cool.
On the breakfast plate this morning::::
We enjoyed a lovely breakfast, eggs over medium, a small slice of country ham, and left over waffles placed in the toaster to crisp them up, nicely buttered and delish!!! No lunch today!!!
As I look outside my window:::
Autumn is s-l-o-w-l-y making itself known round our neck of the woods!!
Right now I am::::
Right now I am trying not to become upset about the editorializing on talk radio... I would much prefer to be listening to Pandora.... but we all must take our turn!!
As I look around the house::::
there are things to be done before I have a group in on Wednesday morning to pray for the election and other national situations....
On today's to do list::::
Bible Study homework, vacuum and dust, redo the dining table for Wednesday's refreshments, and Christmas program choir
Currently reading::::
Bible~Hebrews and Isaiah for various Bible studies I am doing
I have started a book by Raeanne Thayne.. I read her last summer and really liked it, This one is The Cottages on Silver Beach. This will be great to take with me on my wee trip out of town to the Dr.
I have started a book by Raeanne Thayne.. I read her last summer and really liked it, This one is The Cottages on Silver Beach. This will be great to take with me on my wee trip out of town to the Dr.
On the TV ::::
Poldark, on network tv, and still watching Robin Hood, BBC, series on DVD from the library.... really great series....
Looking forward to this week:
Looking forward to this week:
Having some special friends in on Wednesday for prayer and lively discussion... I do not usually do refreshments but this week I will.. more on that below...
On the menu this week::::
Monday -deli stop
Tuesday - corn bread and beans
Wednesday - taco bar
Thursday -bbq brisket
Friday - surprise
Tuesday - corn bread and beans
Wednesday - taco bar
Thursday -bbq brisket
Friday - surprise
What I am creating at the moment::::
New recipe I tried or want to try this week::::
a friend told me about these easy cupcakes that are a great idea for my refreshment on Wednesday mid morning so here is the recipe
easy pumpkin spice cupcakes
- Yield: 24 cupcakes and 2 cups frosting
DESCRIPTION
EASY Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes – Adding canned pumpkin puree to a boxed spice cake mix yields the easiest, flavorful fall cupcakes!
FOR THE CUPCAKES:
- 1 (16.25-ounce) spice cake mix
- 1 (15-ounce) can pure pumpkin puree
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- Prepared cream cheese frosting or use the frosting recipe below
- 1/4 cup toasted pecans for topping (optional)
FOR THE FROSTING:
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered confectioner’s sugar
FOR THE CUPCAKES:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Place cupcake liners in 24 muffin cups (or grease muffin cups).
- Blend cake mix, pumpkin puree, eggs, water and oil in a large bowl at low speed until moistened. Increase speed to medium and beat for an additional 2 minutes.
- Pour batter into muffin cups evenly (about 3/4 full).
- Bake for 19-22 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted is removed clean.
- Cool on wire rack for at least 10 minutes. Cool completely before frosting.
FOR THE FROSTING:
- In a large bowl using electric mixer at medium speed, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla together until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute.
- Slowly add powdered sugar and beat until incorporated well. Increase speed to high and beat until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes.
- Frost cupcakes and top with toasted pecans, if desired.
Favorite photo from the camera::::
I have had this decor in the dining room during October, but I will be doing a redo tomorrow to prepare for my prayer group on Wednesday and then it will be time to think November!!!
Prayers:::
The President and his family, and the administration
Protection for the Kavanaugh family and all Conservatives as there is more and more animosity toward the right than ever before. Praying against any curse or hex spoken against him. "No weapon that is formed against one shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against one in judgment You shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD."
Pray that all the scandals and investigations will finally be resolved and justice meted out on both sides of the aisle.
Pray for all those affected by the heinous shooting in Pittsburgh.. the synagogue and all the families who are grieving. Praying against the hatred so rampant in our nation.
Pray that the opposing party members with their hate filled motives and their "end justifies the means" tactics will become so conscience ridden they will turn to the light and make a personal stand for what their believe in their heart and not be led by their wicked party leadership
For the God's will to work its way through our Congress to promote a healing and a functioning environment
Pray that the scales that delude the electorate will fall off and that they will find peace, truth, and salvation
Pray against ignorance, self indulgence, and gratification of our youth and young adults who do not think on their own, do not know the history of our nation and many cannot even name a book, but are so easily led into a mob rule mentality by wicked people. Also, the many who are turning to cults like witchcraft in order to wreak havoc over our nation.
Pray against division and the hatred that is spewed forth by the media, academia, including I understand now every law school in the country..
Please God take back our institutions of higher learning
Protection for the Kavanaugh family and all Conservatives as there is more and more animosity toward the right than ever before. Praying against any curse or hex spoken against him. "No weapon that is formed against one shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against one in judgment You shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD."
Pray that all the scandals and investigations will finally be resolved and justice meted out on both sides of the aisle.
Pray for all those affected by the heinous shooting in Pittsburgh.. the synagogue and all the families who are grieving. Praying against the hatred so rampant in our nation.
Pray that the opposing party members with their hate filled motives and their "end justifies the means" tactics will become so conscience ridden they will turn to the light and make a personal stand for what their believe in their heart and not be led by their wicked party leadership
For the God's will to work its way through our Congress to promote a healing and a functioning environment
Pray that the scales that delude the electorate will fall off and that they will find peace, truth, and salvation
Pray against ignorance, self indulgence, and gratification of our youth and young adults who do not think on their own, do not know the history of our nation and many cannot even name a book, but are so easily led into a mob rule mentality by wicked people. Also, the many who are turning to cults like witchcraft in order to wreak havoc over our nation.
Pray against division and the hatred that is spewed forth by the media, academia, including I understand now every law school in the country..
Please God take back our institutions of higher learning
Pray for the sick that they might be healed
Pray for the many Americans in their loss and devastation from the storms... Help them to be thankful for what they do have..their lives... for those who lost loved ones, we pray for the Lord to comfort and supply all their needs
We pray for compassion and mercy to reign among God's people to serve, help, and provide for those who need so much,, showing the love of Christ to the world
Pray for the lost who are bewildered and lost... they are hopeless in need of a loving savior!
And I pray that the hordes of illegal aliens marching across Mexico to create a melee at our borders during our election process will be turned back... May they not be allowed to cross into our nation, for their purposes are not righteous and we pray a hedge of protection around our borders.
Inspirational Quotes or Devotionals::::
