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
Friday, March 16, 2012
MrsDrPoe: Spring Break in Memphis
This Foto Friday I'd like to share with you my "spring break" in Memphis. Mrs. Luke flew down to the big city last Friday, and Saturday we drove over to visit the fam for a few days. Sunday for lunch we went to Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken:
Layla played with the only dog in our family that likes her, Bullet when we got back:
And I took a nap with the Old Gray Wiener Dog:
Monday, we had lunch at Leonard's Pit Barbecue:
Checked out the largest Bonsai nursery in the country:
Walked along the Mississippi:
And caught "Born to Be Wild" at the Pink Palace's Imax:
Tuesday we went to the zoo, and Mr. Wolgemuth took Mrs. Luke and me out for dinner at Mr. P's Buffalo Wings:
Mrs. Luke and I came back Wednesday, and she left us today. It was a very good (and busy) visit!
Layla played with the only dog in our family that likes her, Bullet when we got back:
And I took a nap with the Old Gray Wiener Dog:
Monday, we had lunch at Leonard's Pit Barbecue:
Checked out the largest Bonsai nursery in the country:
Walked along the Mississippi:
And caught "Born to Be Wild" at the Pink Palace's Imax:
Tuesday we went to the zoo, and Mr. Wolgemuth took Mrs. Luke and me out for dinner at Mr. P's Buffalo Wings:
Mrs. Luke and I came back Wednesday, and she left us today. It was a very good (and busy) visit!
Thursday, March 15, 2012
MrsDrPoe: Spring 2012 Gospel Meeting
It's another Theology Thursday here on the blog! Today I'd like to invite you all to our gospel meeting going on March 18-21. If you can't come in person, feel free to listen live as our guest L.A. Stauffer brings lessons on:
Hope you can join us!
The Way of Love (Sun 9:55 am)
The Way of Faith (Sun 6 pm)
The Way of Hope (Mon 7:30 pm)
The Way of Salvation (Tues 7:30 pm)
The Way of Prayer (Wed 7:30 pm)
Hope you can join us!
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
MrsDrPoe: Sweet Potatoes Au Gratin
It's another What's for Dinner Wednesday here on the blog! The first time I had this side dish I was very hesitant to try it. I was at some school function where food was being served to students; my friends and I were sure that whoever had made this was just trying to clean out the pantry. Regardless of the chef's motivation, it turned out to be a tasty treat and one that I hope you enjoy as well...Sweet Potatoes Au Gratin.
Ingredients: 1 large sweet potato, 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons flour, 1 1/2 cups milk, 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, salt and pepper to taste.
Wash, peel, and thinly slice the sweet potato. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan, then whisk in flour to make a roux. Stir in milk, and continue to heat until the milk just begins to bubble and starts to thicken, stirring frequently. After the sauce has thickened, add 1 1/2 cups of the cheese along with the salt and pepper. Whisk until the cheese has been fully melted:
In an ungreased casserole dish, place a thin layer of the potatoes, and then cover with some of the cheese sauce. Continue layering in this fashion until you've used all your potatoes and sauce. Finish the dish off with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese, and bake at 350 until the potatoes are soft (about 45 minutes). Enjoy!
Ingredients: 1 large sweet potato, 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons flour, 1 1/2 cups milk, 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, salt and pepper to taste.
Wash, peel, and thinly slice the sweet potato. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan, then whisk in flour to make a roux. Stir in milk, and continue to heat until the milk just begins to bubble and starts to thicken, stirring frequently. After the sauce has thickened, add 1 1/2 cups of the cheese along with the salt and pepper. Whisk until the cheese has been fully melted:
In an ungreased casserole dish, place a thin layer of the potatoes, and then cover with some of the cheese sauce. Continue layering in this fashion until you've used all your potatoes and sauce. Finish the dish off with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese, and bake at 350 until the potatoes are soft (about 45 minutes). Enjoy!
MrsDrPoe: The Jones Family
It's time for another edition of Poes' Pals here on the blog! Today I'd like to introduce you to the Jones Family:
We've known these folks for about a year now, and we absolutely love visiting with them (especially when Mrs. Jones is cooking)!
Mr. L. Jones is an anesthetist, deacon, family man, and practical joker, and he takes each of these roles seriously. He is also a fantastic Bibles student and teacher. I've already alluded to the fact that Mrs. Jones is amazing in the kitchen, but she is also an incredibly selfless and serving person. She's a stay-at-home-mom, and she spends her time taking care of her family and her church family, constantly making sure that everyone gets the love, encouragement, and anything else that they need.
Ms. Jones is currently a student at Florida College, and she is very much interested in speech pathology. While we haven't been able to spend as much time with her as we'd like, we always enjoy catching up when she's home from school. Mr. T. Jones is a senior in high school and will be attending FC in the fall. He's a track star, a good student, and a terrific role model for dating Christians everywhere.
I hope the next time you're in Atlanta that you get a chance to meet these wonderful people!
We've known these folks for about a year now, and we absolutely love visiting with them (especially when Mrs. Jones is cooking)!
Mr. L. Jones is an anesthetist, deacon, family man, and practical joker, and he takes each of these roles seriously. He is also a fantastic Bibles student and teacher. I've already alluded to the fact that Mrs. Jones is amazing in the kitchen, but she is also an incredibly selfless and serving person. She's a stay-at-home-mom, and she spends her time taking care of her family and her church family, constantly making sure that everyone gets the love, encouragement, and anything else that they need.
Ms. Jones is currently a student at Florida College, and she is very much interested in speech pathology. While we haven't been able to spend as much time with her as we'd like, we always enjoy catching up when she's home from school. Mr. T. Jones is a senior in high school and will be attending FC in the fall. He's a track star, a good student, and a terrific role model for dating Christians everywhere.
I hope the next time you're in Atlanta that you get a chance to meet these wonderful people!
Monday, March 12, 2012
MrsDrPoe: Deals, 3/11
It's another Money Monday on the blog! There are a couple freebees available at CVS this week, but not too much to write home about:
CVS
Zyrtec, 5 ct. ($5.99) - get $5.99 back in ECBs
Pedia Care, 4oz ($5.99) - get $5.99 back in ECBs
CVS
Zyrtec, 5 ct. ($5.99) - get $5.99 back in ECBs
Pedia Care, 4oz ($5.99) - get $5.99 back in ECBs
Friday, March 9, 2012
MrsDrPoe: The Lorax
I have a very tasty item to show you this Foto Friday- "The Lorax" meal at Ihop! We went Sunday with a group of friends and had a very fun, tasty time. Check this out...green eggs and ham, hash browns, and a blueberry pancake cooked inside a waffle cone. YUM!
Thursday, March 8, 2012
MrsDrPoe: Paradise
It's once again Theology Thursday, and as always, I invite you to open your Bibles with me as we look at another portion of God's word.
My thoughts today once again come from listening to the radio during this week's travels. The Coldplay song, Paradise, was on, and Mr. Poe and I were singing along. Several times in the lyrics, it's said that the girl who's the subject of the song is disappointed by the world and dreams of paradise every time she closes her eyes. Thought I've listen to and sang the song numerous times, this time it made me think...what is the "paradise" I think of when I close my eyes?
In the New King James version of the Bible, heaven is referred to as "Paradise" 3 times (Luke 23:43, 2 Cor 12:4, and Rev 2:7). No matter what the answer is when we ask ourselves about what we long for and dream about, as Christians this should be the paradise that we think of continually- especially when we're disappointed with the discouragement and sin in the world.
After thinking about these things, I decided that my goal this month will be to dwell more on heaven. I hope you'll join me!
My thoughts today once again come from listening to the radio during this week's travels. The Coldplay song, Paradise, was on, and Mr. Poe and I were singing along. Several times in the lyrics, it's said that the girl who's the subject of the song is disappointed by the world and dreams of paradise every time she closes her eyes. Thought I've listen to and sang the song numerous times, this time it made me think...what is the "paradise" I think of when I close my eyes?
In the New King James version of the Bible, heaven is referred to as "Paradise" 3 times (Luke 23:43, 2 Cor 12:4, and Rev 2:7). No matter what the answer is when we ask ourselves about what we long for and dream about, as Christians this should be the paradise that we think of continually- especially when we're disappointed with the discouragement and sin in the world.
After thinking about these things, I decided that my goal this month will be to dwell more on heaven. I hope you'll join me!
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
MrsDrPoe: Peachy Pork Chops with Rice
Welcome to another What's for Dinner Wednesday on the blog! Tonight I'll be sharing with you a simple recipe I developed while trying to clean out the pantry and fridge before we moved...peachy pork chops with rice.
Ingredients: 2 pork chops, 3/4 cups of brown rice, 1 can of peaches, water, 1/2 can chicken stock, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, 2 teaspoons of garlic powder, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 teaspoons of dried rosemary, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper.
Drain the peach juice into a 1.5 cup or larger measuring cup; add water until the liquid level reaches 1.5 cups. Pour the liquid in a medium saucepan and add the rice. Cook, mostly covered, on med-high heat until rice is done (about 15-20 min).
Heat the oil in a medium skillet. Season the pork chops with garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper and place in the oil. Brown the chops, then remove from the pan. Add chicken stock, chopped peaches, and lemon juice to the pan, and stir to combine:
Place the pork chops back in the skillet, cover, and cook until done (about 15 minutes). Plate the rice, chops, and peach sauce, and enjoy!
Ingredients: 2 pork chops, 3/4 cups of brown rice, 1 can of peaches, water, 1/2 can chicken stock, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, 2 teaspoons of garlic powder, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 teaspoons of dried rosemary, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper.
Drain the peach juice into a 1.5 cup or larger measuring cup; add water until the liquid level reaches 1.5 cups. Pour the liquid in a medium saucepan and add the rice. Cook, mostly covered, on med-high heat until rice is done (about 15-20 min).
Heat the oil in a medium skillet. Season the pork chops with garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper and place in the oil. Brown the chops, then remove from the pan. Add chicken stock, chopped peaches, and lemon juice to the pan, and stir to combine:
Place the pork chops back in the skillet, cover, and cook until done (about 15 minutes). Plate the rice, chops, and peach sauce, and enjoy!
MrsDrPoe: Our Favorite Sins
Welcome to the latest Reading Review! Today I'll share with you another book I received free from the BookSneeze website, "Our Favorite Sins: The Sins We Commit and How You Can Quit" by Todd D. Hunter:
"Our Favorite Sins" is a book about what the book of James tells us gives birth to sin- temptation and (as Mr. Hunter puts it) our "disordered desires." Several temporary ways to avoid sin are discussed, as is the lasting solution to our sin problem, which is changing our lives from the inside out. The overall theme of the book is the fact that we shouldn't rid our lives of desire, but we should instead reorient our desires toward the things of God.
The book was a fairly easy read, thought provoking, and I would definitely recommend it. I found it very interesting the types of sins that most Christians say they struggle with were things like anxiousness, procrastination, eating, media, and laziness.
While the premise of changing the focus of our desire is not new, I liked the visualizations employed (our pursuing the path of sin is called a "downward staircase" instead of a "slippery slope"), the importance of time spent in prayer and silence, and the emphasis placed on the fact that our duty to mold our lives to that of our Savior isn't earning us anything.
I do, however, wish that more of the prayers in the book would have come from the Psalms or other scripture instead of works of men. Also, some of the views indirectly expressed by the author do not appear to follow the ideas New Testament.
"Our Favorite Sins" is a book about what the book of James tells us gives birth to sin- temptation and (as Mr. Hunter puts it) our "disordered desires." Several temporary ways to avoid sin are discussed, as is the lasting solution to our sin problem, which is changing our lives from the inside out. The overall theme of the book is the fact that we shouldn't rid our lives of desire, but we should instead reorient our desires toward the things of God.
The book was a fairly easy read, thought provoking, and I would definitely recommend it. I found it very interesting the types of sins that most Christians say they struggle with were things like anxiousness, procrastination, eating, media, and laziness.
While the premise of changing the focus of our desire is not new, I liked the visualizations employed (our pursuing the path of sin is called a "downward staircase" instead of a "slippery slope"), the importance of time spent in prayer and silence, and the emphasis placed on the fact that our duty to mold our lives to that of our Savior isn't earning us anything.
I do, however, wish that more of the prayers in the book would have come from the Psalms or other scripture instead of works of men. Also, some of the views indirectly expressed by the author do not appear to follow the ideas New Testament.
Monday, March 5, 2012
MrsDrPoe: Deals 3/5
It's another Money Monday here on the blog! Check out these deals going on this week...and be sure to check your local paper to see if you're in one of the CVS promotion testing areas and receive a three-day 20% off coupon.
CVS
Gold Emblem Jelly Beans ($0.99) - get $0.99 back in ECBs
Soft Soap Body Wash or Bar Soap ($3.99) - get back $5 in ECBs WYB2, use $0.50/1 in SS 2/12
Wags
Walgreens Saline Nasal Mist ($5) - get back $5 in RRs
Colgate Total Advanced ($3) - get back $3 in RRs, use $0.75/1 in SS 2/26
CVS
Gold Emblem Jelly Beans ($0.99) - get $0.99 back in ECBs
Soft Soap Body Wash or Bar Soap ($3.99) - get back $5 in ECBs WYB2, use $0.50/1 in SS 2/12
Wags
Walgreens Saline Nasal Mist ($5) - get back $5 in RRs
Colgate Total Advanced ($3) - get back $3 in RRs, use $0.75/1 in SS 2/26
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