Kinda goofy, but still a cutie in my book! ;)
As a Christian, wife, mother of a little girl and two fur-babies, Mississippi State Bulldog, and PhD, I lead a very busy life. If you add on top of that my obsession for organization and loves for couponing, sewing, knitting, cooking, reading, gardening, and a host of other random hobbies, you've got the recipe for...well...variety. And variety is the spice of life!
Friday, March 23, 2012
MrsDrPoe: Retro Poe
Happy Foto Friday here on the blog! I love when Mr. Poe has facial hair; however, he's not a big fan...except for last weekend when he had some fun "grooming" for his basketball tourney:
Kinda goofy, but still a cutie in my book! ;)
Kinda goofy, but still a cutie in my book! ;)
Thursday, March 22, 2012
MrsDrPoe: Seeing God Where He Isn't
Happy Theology Thursday here on the blog! As always, I invite you to open up your Bibles with me as we look at another portion of God's word.
As I've shared with you in earlier months, I was a class on the Judges last segment. Toward the end of the book are a couple of stories that show us just how bad things had gotten in the kingdom of God because of sin. In chapter 17, we open up on a man named Micah who had stolen some silver from his mother. As the story plays out, we see that this man is also an idolater who has a shrine and idols in his household. In verse 7, we are introduced to a young Levite on his way to find a place to stay. This Levite comes across Micah's house, and Micah invites him to be the priest for his shrine. The Levite agrees, and in verse 13, Micah says:
"Now I know that the LORD will be good to me, since I have a Levite as a priest!"
The law of Moses clearly teaches that Jews should not be worshiping idols (or stealing for that matter), but that did not stop these men from doing so. They were doing, as is said so often in the book of Judges, "what was right in their own eyes." And Micah took it as a sign from God that he was doing right since a Levite had come to be his priest, as if God was pleased with his worship of idols.
While in this instance the error of their was seems obvious to us, we need to realize that often times we do the exact same thing in our own lives. Too often we let our desires put words in God's mouth as if a bolt of lightning from heaven is the only way He would show His disapproval of something. But "there is a way that seems right to a man, but it's end is the way of death." (Prov 14:12, 16:25)
We must remember that God speaks to us through His word, and only through study and prayer are we able to see what the will of the Lord is for us (keeping in mind that it's generally not as specific as "I should marry Bob Jones"). AND we must remember that Satan is out there too, stalking about like a lion, waiting to devour us. Micah didn't blatantly forsake God- he thought he was serving Him! We need to be careful not to make the same mistake or we'll be the people in Mat 7:22:
"Many will say to Me in that day, 'Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?' And then I will declare to them, 'I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!'"
As I've shared with you in earlier months, I was a class on the Judges last segment. Toward the end of the book are a couple of stories that show us just how bad things had gotten in the kingdom of God because of sin. In chapter 17, we open up on a man named Micah who had stolen some silver from his mother. As the story plays out, we see that this man is also an idolater who has a shrine and idols in his household. In verse 7, we are introduced to a young Levite on his way to find a place to stay. This Levite comes across Micah's house, and Micah invites him to be the priest for his shrine. The Levite agrees, and in verse 13, Micah says:
"Now I know that the LORD will be good to me, since I have a Levite as a priest!"
The law of Moses clearly teaches that Jews should not be worshiping idols (or stealing for that matter), but that did not stop these men from doing so. They were doing, as is said so often in the book of Judges, "what was right in their own eyes." And Micah took it as a sign from God that he was doing right since a Levite had come to be his priest, as if God was pleased with his worship of idols.
While in this instance the error of their was seems obvious to us, we need to realize that often times we do the exact same thing in our own lives. Too often we let our desires put words in God's mouth as if a bolt of lightning from heaven is the only way He would show His disapproval of something. But "there is a way that seems right to a man, but it's end is the way of death." (Prov 14:12, 16:25)
We must remember that God speaks to us through His word, and only through study and prayer are we able to see what the will of the Lord is for us (keeping in mind that it's generally not as specific as "I should marry Bob Jones"). AND we must remember that Satan is out there too, stalking about like a lion, waiting to devour us. Micah didn't blatantly forsake God- he thought he was serving Him! We need to be careful not to make the same mistake or we'll be the people in Mat 7:22:
"Many will say to Me in that day, 'Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?' And then I will declare to them, 'I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!'"
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
MrsDrPoe: Turkey Chili
It's Wednesday night once again! What's for Dinner this Wednesday is a healthy take on a cool-weather favorite...Turkey Chili.
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground turkey, 1/4 cup diced onion, 1/4 cup diced bell pepper, 1/2 cup chili seasoning, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 2 teaspoons salt, and 2 teaspoons pepper, 1 can pinto beans (drained), 2 cans diced tomatoes.
In a large saucepan on med-high heat, cook the turkey, pepper and onion until the turkey is browned and the veggies are tender:
Add the seasonings, and stir to distribute. Then add the beans and tomatoes, and allow the chili to simmer on med heat until the beans are warm and tender (about twenty minutes):
Serve with shredded cheddar, sour cream, and corn chips:
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground turkey, 1/4 cup diced onion, 1/4 cup diced bell pepper, 1/2 cup chili seasoning, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 2 teaspoons salt, and 2 teaspoons pepper, 1 can pinto beans (drained), 2 cans diced tomatoes.
In a large saucepan on med-high heat, cook the turkey, pepper and onion until the turkey is browned and the veggies are tender:
Add the seasonings, and stir to distribute. Then add the beans and tomatoes, and allow the chili to simmer on med heat until the beans are warm and tender (about twenty minutes):
Serve with shredded cheddar, sour cream, and corn chips:
MrsDrPoe: A Tale of Three Kings
For the next Reading Review, I present to you "A Tale of Three Kings" by Gene Edwards. This book is March's free download from Christian Audio.
Essentially, this work looks at the attitudes and actions of three Biblical kings, Saul, David, and Absalom and indirectly applies them to the church. The author emphasizes the point that leaders of God's people should never be objected to because only God knows who is His anointed, and He "never tells."
Simply looking at the book for literary value, I think it was very well written (and very well read). I enjoyed it very much. Spiritually speaking, it also has value in causing the reader to reflect on his/her motivations behind his/her view of leaders. I don't know, however, that everything the author tries to apply from these old king's lives to our own directly applies in light of the New Testament. While we are commanded to submit to those in authority over us in general, we are also told that we should purge sin from the church...with no distinction between elders or 'regular' members. At this point in my studies though, I would agree that division of the local church should be avoided (with the exception of the measures of disciple mentioned above), since this was not an option given to the few faithful members of the sinful churches addressed in Revelation 2-3.
Essentially, this work looks at the attitudes and actions of three Biblical kings, Saul, David, and Absalom and indirectly applies them to the church. The author emphasizes the point that leaders of God's people should never be objected to because only God knows who is His anointed, and He "never tells."
Simply looking at the book for literary value, I think it was very well written (and very well read). I enjoyed it very much. Spiritually speaking, it also has value in causing the reader to reflect on his/her motivations behind his/her view of leaders. I don't know, however, that everything the author tries to apply from these old king's lives to our own directly applies in light of the New Testament. While we are commanded to submit to those in authority over us in general, we are also told that we should purge sin from the church...with no distinction between elders or 'regular' members. At this point in my studies though, I would agree that division of the local church should be avoided (with the exception of the measures of disciple mentioned above), since this was not an option given to the few faithful members of the sinful churches addressed in Revelation 2-3.
Monday, March 19, 2012
MrsDrPoe: Deals, 3/18
It's a slow Money Monday today! Here a few things at Wags I'm considering making the trip out for:
Wags
Reach Toothbrush ($0.99 w/ in-add Q) - use $1/1 RP 3/04
Carefree Pantiliners, 20-22 pk ($0.99) - use $1/1 SS 3/18
Neosporin Essentials Trial Pack ($12.99) - $12.99 MIR in select Sunday papers
Wags
Reach Toothbrush ($0.99 w/ in-add Q) - use $1/1 RP 3/04
Carefree Pantiliners, 20-22 pk ($0.99) - use $1/1 SS 3/18
Neosporin Essentials Trial Pack ($12.99) - $12.99 MIR in select Sunday papers
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