It's so strange feeling like I'm living stuck in transition. It is such an incredible blessing to be able to stay in our amazing church's mission house until we find a new home here, but it's an interesting experience living somewhere that is not your home. We have our clothes and Max's toys, but that's about it. Nothing else is ours.
So....I cook. I know it sounds weird, but cooking one of our favorite dinners makes me feel at home here. I have to admit to you, though, things have been so busy, I've only cooked a handful of times so far, but things are beginning to calm down. So, tonight I made on of our favorites....Chicken Cobbler Casserole. It's originally from Southern Living; I've altered it just a little to suit our tastes. If you're looking for a warm, cozy winter dinner, try this one!!!
Chicken Cobbler Casserole
6 T. margarine
1/2 loaf of French bread, cubed
1/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese
2 T. parsley
1 med. yellow onion, chopped
1 8-oz. pkg. mushrooms, sliced
1 c. buttermilk
1 can 98% fat free cream of mushroom soup
1/2 c. drained and chopped roasted red peppers
2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and chopped
-Melt 4 T. of your margarine. Toss with bread chunks, parmesan cheese, and parsley. Set aside.
-Saute onion in remaining 2 T. of margarine over med. high heat until golden brown. Add mushrooms and saute 5 additional minutes. Stir in buttermilk, soup, chicken, and red peppers. Cook over med. heat until bubbling, stirring frequently.
-Spoon heated mixture into a lightly greased casserole dish. Dump bread chunks over the top; press slightly.
-Bake at 400 for 15 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
*If you don't have buttermilk, which I usually don't.....Combine 1 T. lemon juice and 1 c. milk. Let it sit for at least 5 minutes and..... TADA! Buttermilk substitute! I actually do this so much that I don't like the taste of real buttermilk anymore! Go figure!
Enjoy....cook.....spend time at home with your family. Good for the wallet, and good for the soul!
Blessings!
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
So......where were we??
Wow.
Life has changed a bit since I last posted. (That was a slight understatement....) Many of you have probably heard this, but I just wanted to take a minute to share what God has done with you.
Ryan and I desire more than anything else for the Lord to have his way with us - for our lives to be spent in His name and for the furthering of His kingdom in any way He sees fit. Through prayer and His Word, the Lord brought us a real peace about moving to Crossgates Baptist Church in Brandon, MS (just outside Jackson) late this fall. Then, He orchestrated events and hearts (both ours and those here in Brandon) as only He could to lead us to Crossgates beyond a shadow of a doubt. We know for a fact that we are in the center of God's will for our lives, and that is an amazing thing.
We left behind so many amazing friends in Houston, and even some family! It was not an easy thing to do, especially around Christmastime. We missed saying goodbye to many people due to all that was going on, and it was especially difficult. If you are one of the friends we left behind, know that you are missed. We so enjoyed our time in Houston and our experience at Second. We are truly grateful.
Not only did God clearly direct us here, but He has been so faithful to work out every detail of the move. He has truly told us "This is the way; walk in it" at every turn. In the month of December, in an already depressed housing market and struggling economy, God sold our home in Houston in only ELEVEN DAYS. It was truly a miracle. Not to mention - the couple wanted to move into the home quickly; we closed on it last week. We only owned a house in Houston for 9 days after we moved; we had feared it would be months and months! He is Jehovah Jireh indeed, and has been so faithful to provide all that we have needed.
We are now living in the mission house that belongs to our church; it is such an amazing blessing, and is providing us with a few months to save a little money and try to find a new place to live here in Brandon! We would certainly covet your prayers as we adjust to our new life and ministry here. We are more than excited about all the Lord has in store for our family!
More to come.....
Life has changed a bit since I last posted. (That was a slight understatement....) Many of you have probably heard this, but I just wanted to take a minute to share what God has done with you.
Ryan and I desire more than anything else for the Lord to have his way with us - for our lives to be spent in His name and for the furthering of His kingdom in any way He sees fit. Through prayer and His Word, the Lord brought us a real peace about moving to Crossgates Baptist Church in Brandon, MS (just outside Jackson) late this fall. Then, He orchestrated events and hearts (both ours and those here in Brandon) as only He could to lead us to Crossgates beyond a shadow of a doubt. We know for a fact that we are in the center of God's will for our lives, and that is an amazing thing.
We left behind so many amazing friends in Houston, and even some family! It was not an easy thing to do, especially around Christmastime. We missed saying goodbye to many people due to all that was going on, and it was especially difficult. If you are one of the friends we left behind, know that you are missed. We so enjoyed our time in Houston and our experience at Second. We are truly grateful.
Not only did God clearly direct us here, but He has been so faithful to work out every detail of the move. He has truly told us "This is the way; walk in it" at every turn. In the month of December, in an already depressed housing market and struggling economy, God sold our home in Houston in only ELEVEN DAYS. It was truly a miracle. Not to mention - the couple wanted to move into the home quickly; we closed on it last week. We only owned a house in Houston for 9 days after we moved; we had feared it would be months and months! He is Jehovah Jireh indeed, and has been so faithful to provide all that we have needed.
We are now living in the mission house that belongs to our church; it is such an amazing blessing, and is providing us with a few months to save a little money and try to find a new place to live here in Brandon! We would certainly covet your prayers as we adjust to our new life and ministry here. We are more than excited about all the Lord has in store for our family!
More to come.....
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