Sunday Scripture & Word of the Year

I've seen so many people on twitter, facebook, and various blogs talk about picking a word of the year instead of writing resolutions (for a great explanation and project on picking a word of the yeart, click here).  The last couple of years our family has picked a word or a phrase that we could all relate to, something that we all needed to work on, and something that we could say to each other that just our family would understand.  We've picked:

responsibility because we all needed to practice it.

more chili - Basically this meant give whatever you are doing more effort - do your best.  But chili?  That was something silly that Ryan came up with and we all liked it.

Our word for 2012 is:

CONFIDENCE 

There are many reasons why our family has picked this word and since they are personal to our family, I won't be sharing them with you.  But, I will share that this covers many areas of our lives and with God, we will be able to approach every day with CONFIDENCE.

But blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence.

Jeremiah 17:7 (NLT)



Mexican Casserole Recipe

Hi there peeps!  It's been a long time since I've posted and that means I have a lot to talk about...which is usually not a problem for me :) For this first post I want to tell you about this blog I found with some awesome recipes - it's called Plain Chicken.  I found several recipes that I want to try and the first one was Mexican Casserole.  The family liked it so much that I have permission to make it again (aren't they so sweet!).  It is super easy to make but let me tell you it calls for Ranch style beans. They aren't plain old navy beans with Ranch dressing in them, but more of a Tex Mex flavor of beans.

Get the recipe for Mexican Casserole after the jump.....

Easy Chicken Stroganoff

I have to share another recipe from the Easy Recipes for Busy Moms blog. This time I made the easy chicken stroganoff and it was delicious. So simple and very few ingredients!  

picture courtesy of ezdinners.blogspot.com

EASY CHICKEN STROGANOFF

2 tablespoons butter
1 lb. chicken breast, cut in strips
2 cups mushrooms
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup sour cream
4 cups egg noodles

Directions:
1. Cook chicken in 1 Tablespoon butter. Remove.
2. Cook mushrooms and onions in remaining butter.
3. Stir in soup and sour cream. Heat until boiling.
4. Return chicken to the pan. Heat thoroughly.
5. Serve over noodles, with a tossed salad and buttered Italian bread.

Easy Recipes for Busy Moms

A friend recently told me about a blog call Easy Recipes for Busy Moms and it has super easy meals to make.  Check it out if you have time - there are several recipes that I know my family will like.  Tonight I will be making the Honey Pecan Pork Chops (bottom right picture).

All pictures courtesy of ezdinners.blogspot.com

** UPDATE: I made the honey pecan pork chops tonight and they were delicious!!
I'm linking to House of Hepworths this week.  Check it out!!

Sunday Scripture

The many names of Jesus.

Image found on Pinterest.