This Book contains the Word of God, the state of man, the way of salvation, the doom of sinners, and the happiness of believers.
Its doctrines are holy. Its precepts are binding; its histories are true, and its decisions immutable.
Read it to be wise. Believe it to be safe, and practice it to be holy. It contains light to direct you, food to support you, and comfort to cheer you.
It is the traveler’s map, the pilgrim’s staff, the pilot’s compass, the soldier’s sword, and the Christian’s charter.
Here Paradise is restored, Heaven opened, and the gates of Hell disclosed.
Christ is the grand object, our good its design, and the glory of God its end.
It should fill the memory, rule the heart, and guide the feet.
Read it slowly, frequently, and prayerfully.
It is a mine of wealth, a paradise of glory, and a river of judgment.
It is given you in life, will be opened at the judgments, and be remembered forever.
It involves the highest responsibility, will reward the greatest labor, and condemns all who trifle with its sacred contents.
Friday, August 5, 2011
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Experimentation in the Kitchen
I have a recipe for a “Mexican” dish that is all made in a pan on the stove that I really like, so I decided to modify it and make an “Italian” dish of my own recipe loosely based on the Mexican one. Surprisingly enough, it went fairly well!
I bought a zucchini, sliced mushrooms, a red onion, carrots, and added that to a few items I had at home, chicken, diced tomatoes, instant rice, mozzarella cheese, and pita pockets. I cut up the onion into chunks and added those, along with the mushrooms, garlic, and olive oil to a large pot. After a bit of sautéing, I added chunks of zucchini and carrots to the mixture and gave it a few more minutes to cook, but not so much that the veggies were too soft. Finally, I added pre-cooked chicken, two cans of diced tomatoes, the kind that has the garlic, basil, and oregano already mixed in, and 1 ¼ cup of water. Once it was boiling, I added 3 cups of instant rice, removed it from the burner and let it sit for 5 minutes. Next, I took some shredded mozzarella cheese, and mixed it in the pot. I spooned the mixture into a pita pocket, and had myself a hot sandwich!
I figure if I want a little less casserole-style dish, I’d omit the rice and water, and have just the veggies and chicken in the pita. Either way, I have a new recipe!
I bought a zucchini, sliced mushrooms, a red onion, carrots, and added that to a few items I had at home, chicken, diced tomatoes, instant rice, mozzarella cheese, and pita pockets. I cut up the onion into chunks and added those, along with the mushrooms, garlic, and olive oil to a large pot. After a bit of sautéing, I added chunks of zucchini and carrots to the mixture and gave it a few more minutes to cook, but not so much that the veggies were too soft. Finally, I added pre-cooked chicken, two cans of diced tomatoes, the kind that has the garlic, basil, and oregano already mixed in, and 1 ¼ cup of water. Once it was boiling, I added 3 cups of instant rice, removed it from the burner and let it sit for 5 minutes. Next, I took some shredded mozzarella cheese, and mixed it in the pot. I spooned the mixture into a pita pocket, and had myself a hot sandwich!
I figure if I want a little less casserole-style dish, I’d omit the rice and water, and have just the veggies and chicken in the pita. Either way, I have a new recipe!
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