Feeling insecure...

There are so many things that can make us feel insecure.  Are you feeling insecure today?  Read this quote from Beth Moore:

...although we may have something unhealthy deep inside of us, those in whom Christ dwells also have something deeper.  Something whole.  Something so infinitely healthy that, if it would but invade the rest of us, we would be healed.

Jesus is not unhealthy. Not codependent with us.  His strength is made perfect in our weakness.  This thought never grows old to me:  He has no dark side.  In Him is no darkness at all.

That, beloved, is our challenge.  To let the healthy, utterly whole, and completely secure part of us increasingly overtake our earthen vessels until it drives our every emotion, reaction, and relationship.  When we allow God's truth to eclipse every false positive and let our eyes spring open to the treasure we have, there in His glorious reflection, we'll also see the treasure we are.  And the beauty of the Lord our God will be upon us.

Amazing love!

Decorating

I've had this little metal bird bath for a while.  I wanted it in my craft room, but it didn't seem to fit.

So...while I had the black paint out yesterday painting the lamp base, I decided to paint the birdbath, as well.

The faux eggs actually look better in the newly painted birdbath! 


Today's Recipe - Cheese-Stuffed Chicken
Better Homes And Gardens New Cook Book

4 medium chicken breast halves (2-2 1/2 lbs total)
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (3 oz)
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup chopped peanuts
2 slices bacon, crisp-cooked, drained and crumbled, or 1/4 cup cooked bacon pieces
salt and ground black pepper
paprika
bottled ranch salad dressing (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Skin chicken, if desired.  Using a sharp knife, make a pocket in each breast by cutting horizontally from side to side, leaving edges intact.  In a bowl combine mozzarella cheese, feta cheese, peanuts, and bacon.  Spoon filling into pockets, packing lightly (pockets will be full).  Place chicken, bone side down, in a 3-quart rectangular baking dish.  Lightly sprinkle chicken breasts with salt, pepper and paprika.
Bake uncovered, for 50-55 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the chicken registers 170 degrees.  Drizzle salad dressing over chicken before serving.  Makes 4 servings.