Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power and riches and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing. Revelation 5:12
Jesus is the Lamb of God who came to earth willingly to provide payment for our sins. He never sinned, He was the perfect spotless sacrificial lamb, yet took on all our sins so we could have eternal life and be freed from the power of sin in our lives.
This ornament always reminds me of the song of the same name by Twila Paris:
Your only Son
No sin to hide
But You have sent Him,
From Your side
To walk upon this guilty sod
And to become the Lamb of God
Your gift of Love
They crucified
They laughed and scorned Him as He died
The humble King
They named a fraud
And sacrificed the Lamb of God
I was so lost I should have died
But You have brought me to Your side
To be led by Your staff and rod
And to be called a lamb of God
Oh Lamb of God, Sweet Lamb of God
I love the Holy Lamb of God
Oh wash me in His precious blood
My Jesus Christ the Lamb of God
The Lamb was born so He could die and provide the payment for sin, once and for all. Thank you, Jesus!
Christmas Gifts
Yesterday, Heather (one of our young moms from our Life Group) and I shopped and put together Christmas gifts for her family. We had a great time and it was fun to watch her excitement as she learned how to be creative on a budget. Our first stop was Big Lots where we found clear gift bags with snowflakes on them and bottles with cinnamon sticks and small graters attached to them. The next stop was Hobby Lobby where she purchased small white paper bags and the brown paper boxes that we used to hold all the items of each gift. (The boxes come with lids which we just put on the bottom of the boxes before putting them into the clear gift bags.) Then we went to World Market and bought vinegar and oil bottles (2 for $4) and a large bottle of olive oil. The last purchase was a variety of bulk organic herbs at Natural Grocers.
Back at the house, the vinegar and oil bottles were washed and then each filled with a clove of garlic, 1/2 tsp peppercorns, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, a sprig of fresh rosemary from my garden and olive oil. Next, we printed labels for the herb bags in blue ink, cut them apart, folded them in half and Heather stamped blue snowflakes on them. While she was doing that, I measured out the herbs (1-1 1/2 cups each) pouring them into sandwich baggies that went into the small white paper bags. The labels were then stapled onto the top of each bag.
When the assembling was finished, we put the items into the boxes along with tissue paper. The tops of the gift bags were gathered and held together with clear rubber bands. Then Heather tied on the gift tags. Wonderful practical gifts each for under $20! My kitchen smelled fabulous and we had a great time putting them together.
Today's Recipe - Chocolate Pudding
This is a family favorite any time of year, but my Mom always makes sure she has a chocolate pudding pie made for the holidays. You can serve it in individual dishes with whipped cream and chocolate jimmies or pour it into a ready made chocolate or graham cracker pie crust and top it with whipped cream and chocolate jimmies.
Mix:
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa
5 tablespoons flour
dash of salt
Add:
2 cups milk
Cook over medium heat, stirring with a whisk, until thickened
Add:
3 tablespoons butter
1 tsp vanilla
For Pie: cool first and then pour into crust
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