Today's inspiration comes from: Savor by Shauna Niequist |
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You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. — Psalm 23:5 |
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My friend Laura's New Year's resolution is "start where you are." I love it. Whatever thing seems too intimidating, whatever new skill seems too far off to develop, whatever project has been hanging over your head forever: start where you are. Each of us has been created by a holy God with love, on purpose and for a purpose. But so many of us feel afraid or unprepared. This is the secret, though: No one is prepared enough. No one is perfectly ready. Let's choose together to take one step forward today, whatever that means — a phone call, an hour of writing, a day away to dream. Sometimes even just a half hour to brainstorm or plan gets us unstuck. - No one lives out an exciting calling without just plunging forward at some point, full of fear and uncertainty.
The world is full of people who can talk your ear off about all the reasons they can't possibly just begin that thing they're longing to begin. Let's not be those people. Let's start where we are. What's the dream or vision or project you feel called to in this season of your life? What's one tangible way to start where you are?
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Let's choose together to take one step forward today. |
Let's choose together to take one step forward today. |
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Melody's Sausage & Egg Strata I love having friends over for breakfast or brunch — lazy, coffee-soaked, kids running around. This is a staple for days like these, especially because you can make it the night before. - 1 pound ground sausage (I like hot sausage, but any kind will do)
- 6 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 tablespoon mustard (I use Dijon)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 6 slices bread, cut into cubes
- 2 cups shredded cheese (I like sharp cheddar)
» Cook sausage in a pan over medium-high heat until browned, breaking up large chunks as much as possible. Remove from heat and drain well.
» Beat eggs, milk, mustard, salt, and pepper in a large bowl with a whisk or hand mixer on medium speed until mixture is smooth.
» Add bread, cheese, and sausage to the egg mixture and stir/ fold until solids are coated with the egg mixture and the cheese is mixed in. Spray the bottom and sides of a 1× 3 x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray and pour in the mixture. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
» Bake uncovered at 400 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before cutting and serving. |
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Not prepared for that thing you want to do or feel called by God to do? Welcome to the club! Feeling afraid or stuck? That's pretty normal. It's what you do from here… where you are. Start! ~ Devotionals Daily |
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Savor: Living Abundantly Where You Are, As You Are |
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Reflect, pray, and cook with New York Times bestselling author Shauna Niequist. Savor is a 365-day devotional that helps you soak up the goodness all around you, be aware of holy fingerprints everywhere, and walk through each day cherishing those glints of the divine in the daily. Come and pause in these pages, day by day, and attune your senses to the fullness and presence of God all day long—whether that's a hug, a tomato sandwich, a quiet moment, or a text from a loved one.
Savor teaches: - To savor each day, whatever it holds—work and play, meals and prayers, the good stuff and the hard stuff
- Life is all about relationships, and your daily relationship with God is worth savoring in every moment
- Recipes from Shauna's kitchen to enjoy around a table with your community
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Inside you'll find: - 21 delicious recipes, from summer salads to French toast to fondue
- 365 devotions—each devotion includes a short Bible passage, an insightful story from Shauna, and a thoughtful prompt to help you live out your faith
- A ribbon marker to help you keep your place
- This devotional makes a perfect gift for a friend looking to experience a more integrated faith and anyone who loves trying out new recipes or enjoys hosting gatherings for loved ones.
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This is your year to shake off the past, to stop looking back and longing for what was, and to step boldly into the plans and promises God has for you in 2024! We need to fix our eyes ahead on Jesus – not keep looking back! Will you join us for the FREE Don't Look Back Online Bible Study with Christine Caine? Registration is now open and the study begins January 22nd! |
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