Monday, March 18, 2024

You're the STAR - Week#3 FAMILY (March 2024)

Even though it's still only March - it feels like April.  I hope that you are able to get outside and enjoy God's amazing creation.
Thank you again for joining us!
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Welcome to week#3 of the March 2024 "You're the Star" Blog Hop!

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WELCOME to FAMILY feature week of the
March 2024 "You're the STAR" blog hop!
Meet your FAMILY week Cohosts 

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This week is FAMILY feature week
Swing by the Family hosting team's blogs:
Michelle @ Moms Are Frugal
Kris @ Kris and Larry . com

This is a month long Linky party featuring YOU!
There will be 4 different features each week and 4 different feature categories.  Just to be clear - this is NOT a themed party - you may link up ANY family-friendly blog posts any day of each month. 
The "theme" occurs in our weekly features:
WEEK#3 FAMILY - parenting, fitness, health, finances & inspirational (this can include anything about children like: education ideas for children, also self help, beauty etc -  anything family friendly)

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(These features were chosen from the February 2024 "You're the STAR" blog hop)





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All Hosts/CoHosts will post this blog hop on every Monday of each week.
Please link up your family friendly blog posts below!
It wouldn't be a linky party with YOU!
(IMPORTANT NOTE: by linking up you understand that you might be featured next month and if so, we will use some of your photos from your post - rest assured - we will always link back to your lovely blog.  We might also share your fantastic posts on social media.  Also, you may link up as many family-friendly posts as you like & YES - other blog hops &/or giveaways are welcome {giveaways and blog hops will NOT be featured though}  Thank You & ENJOY! )


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Sunday, March 17, 2024

My Portion - March 2024 = Chapter 3, Verse 24

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My Portion - March 2024 = Chapter 3, Verse 24

A couple years ago I did a series on this blog called: "Today's Date in the Bible" (click HERE to view "Today's Date in the Bible" from two years ago).  Well, I really enjoyed writing that series and felt led to revamp and continue the series.  It's kind of like letting God totally guide us in where we should study - which Bible verse or which area of Scripture.


This is how it will work - we will have the month represent the Chapter in the Bible and the year will represent the verse. Currently, we are in the month of March 2024, so we will focus on verse 24 of the third ChapterIn the previous series, I chose ten different Bible verses that fell into that specification (verse 24 of the second Chapter of any Book in the Bible).  This year I felt led to focus on just one verse that falls into that specification and not only will we study that chosen verse in detail, but we will also study the verses or maybe the entire chapter to show the context and meaning behind the featured verse.

Today's featured verse is:
Lamentations 3:24

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Putting it into context:

This book of the Bible was written by Jeremiah.  He warned about the destruction of Jerusalem but ends chapter 3 by encouraging with God's mercy.

In the featured verse above the word "portion" is important.
In the "Blue Letter Bible" we learn that the original Hebrew word used for portion is:
ḥēleq
Which is defined as:
- portion, share
- portion, tract, parcel (of land)
- one's portion, one's possession
- (chosen) portion
- portion (from God)
  
In other words - God is all that our soul needs!!  His Holy Spirit fills us from head to toe - that is our portion; our slice and that is the hope we need to endure all hardships.

In the Scripture passage below we see that God answered Jeremiah the second that he called on God!  He said "Do not fear".  Remember, in my "FearNot" series on this blog we learned that "Do not be afraid" (or fear not) appears 365 times which is enough for each day of the year.  This means that we should NEVER live in fear!

You have heard my voice:
“Do not hide Your ear
From my sighing, from my cry for help.”
You drew near on the day I called on You,
And said, “Do not fear!”
Lamentations 3:56-57


Jeremiah then details some of the destruction that his people are experiencing at that time.  "Tears stream" from his eyes and "they will not stop." (see below)

"Tears stream from my eyes
    because of the destruction of my people!
My tears flow endlessly;
    they will not stop
until the Lord looks down
    from heaven and sees.
My heart is breaking
    over the fate of all the women of Jerusalem.
Lamentations 3:48-51 (NLT)

And the constant mockery endured by Jeremiah & his people perpetrated by his evil enemies.  (Actually, the description in the Bible verses below sounds exactly how the world treats Christians today):  

"Lord, you have heard the vile names they call me.
    You know all about the plans they have made.
My enemies whisper and mutter
    as they plot against me all day long.
Look at them! Whether they sit or stand,
    I am the object of their mocking songs.
Lamentations 3:61-63 (NLT)


Finally, Jeremiah ends this chapter with God's promise that He will avenge (see Scripture below):

"Pay them back, Lord,
    for all the evil they have done.
Give them hard and stubborn hearts,
    and then let your curse fall on them!
Chase them down in your anger,
    destroying them beneath the Lord’s heavens.
Lamentations 3:64-66 (NLT)


The Lord is our portion!
Just like it says in the New Testament:
"If God is for us, who can be against us?"
(Romans 8:31)
With God as our portion - there is NOTHING to fear!



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Friday, March 15, 2024

Homemade Paneer Cheese DIY

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Homemade Paneer Cheese DIY

Paneer is a mild cheese used in curry dishes like "Palak Paneer".  I noticed that a block of paneer at the store is now $9.00!!!!  That's when I knew I had to make it myself.  

I have already shared two other types of cheese that can be made at home:
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You will only need 3 ingredients:
1/2 gallon of milk (whole milk)
Lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
Salt

Other Supplies:
- cheese cloth
- large strainer
- a Paneer mold (the metal item seen in the picture below)
- optional - cooking thermometer
 
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Begin by heating the milk (in a stainless steel pot) to just before boiling (about 185 degrees Fahrenheit) - gently stirring all the time (NOTE - the picture below is not up to 185 degrees because it was causing my camera lens to steam at that temperature 😆).

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Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the lemon juice - you will notice curds begin to form (see picture below).

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Allow to cool for 10 minutes.  Then, pour the curd formed milk into the cheesecloth (which has been draped over a strainer).  Bring the cloth together and gently squeeze out the liquid.

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Now place the Paneer press/mold in the strainer (making sure to remove the pressing lid).  And start to gently unfold the drained cheese into the press.  And also sprinkle in a few pinches of salt onto the cheese once the cheesecloth has been removed. (see next 2 pictures below):

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Now press the paneer into the mold using a spatula (see picture below).

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Place the cheese mold lid on top of the cheese.

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Next, place something very heavy on top of the Paneer mold/press (I used an unopened large tomato juice can).  Keep that weight on for at least 2 hours.

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Take the weight and lid off and gently remove the cheese block (see next 2 pictures):

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Wrap in plastic or put in an airtight container and place in the fridge overnight.  Store in the fridge for no more than a week.  (It can be frozen but changes the consistency  when thawed).

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After it has been in the fridge, slice into chunks and use in your favorite curry dish.  Or, eat as a delicious snack.  I sprinkled some turmeric and Garam Masala on top of the sliced pieces and sauteed in ghee (clarified butter) until there is a slight crispy layer.

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ENJOY!




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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Tuesdays with a Twist Blog Hop #568

Welcome to Tuesdays with a Twist #568!

Before we get to the blog hop today - 
all month I will be featuring a special post about seeds:

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Checkout wonderful seeds at Mary's Heirloom Seeds 
click HERE to shop for the best seeds
Or click picture below:


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Good Morning and Welcome to another No Rules Party!


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We're your hosts & co-hosts 

Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
Angie @ God's Growing Garden
Checkout my amazing "Featured" Pinterest Board

(click HERE to view & follow)
Features!
Each co-host will be sharing her own picks for Features. This gives everyone a better chance of being featured. Be sure to check all of our blogs to see if you were featured! 
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My Features this Week are:

1. "Crochet Jacket with Big Flowersby Roberta's Sport
2. "Decoupaged Wooden Coat Hanger" by My French Twist
3. "Have a Lucky Day" by SELEP IMAGING

If you've been featured we'd love for you to grab a button.

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The party starts every Tuesday at 7am EST and will continue until Saturday at 11:59pm.  Feel free to stop back any time and "like" your favorites.  Please visit other blogs if you have a moment. 

Share older posts as well as new ones.  No limit on links!

*Pictures should be your own* 

By linking up you give us permission to use these photos

 (with proper link backs) in our features.   And now for the party!





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Monday, March 11, 2024

You're the STAR - Week#2 CREATIVE (March 2024)

It takes me about 2 weeks before I'm totally used to the time change (can't stand it!).
Thank you again for joining us!
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WELCOME to the second week of the March 2024 "You're the Star" Blog Hop!

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WELCOME to CREATIVE feature week of the March 2024 "You're the STAR" blog hop!
Meet your CREATIVE week Hosts 


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This week is CREATIVE feature week
Swing by the Creative hosting Team's blogs:
Colleen @ Butterfly in the Attic
Mel @ Decor Craft Design

This is a month long Linky party featuring YOU!
There will be 4 different features each week and 4 different feature categories.  Just to be clear - this is NOT a themed party - you may link up ANY family-friendly blog posts any day of each month. 
The "theme" occurs in our weekly features:
WEEK#2 CREATIVE - arts & crafts, music, writing &/or dramatic arts (this can include sewing, yarn work, dance, art history, handmade jewelry, painting, computer art, fashion etc - anything creative while remaining family friendly)

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(These features were chosen from the February 2024 "You're the Star" blog hop)

Mather Printmaking Kit by Old New Green Redo


DIY oorbellen/earrings: "honeydew"




If you've been featured then please grab a STAR button below:


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All Hosts/CoHosts will post this blog hop on every Monday of each week.
Please link up your family friendly blog posts below!
It wouldn't be a linky party with YOU!
(IMPORTANT NOTE: by linking up you understand that you might be featured next month and if so, we will use some of your photos from your post - rest assured - we will always link back to your lovely blog.  We might also share your fantastic posts on social media.  Also, you may link up as many family-friendly posts as you like & YES - other blog hops &/or giveaways are welcome {giveaways and blog hops will NOT be featured though}  Thank You & ENJOY! )



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Sunday, March 10, 2024

Trees#12 - BRANCHES (Part#1)

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TREES #12 - BRANCHES (Part#1)

Over the past few months we have been studying the different parts of trees like: roots, branches, trunk and leaves.

In today's continuation of the tree series, we will be focusing on Branches.

This is Trees#12 on "Branches (Part#1)".

In the Old Testament Jesus is referred to as the "Branch" and in the New Testament we (the believers) are called the branches.  Today we will be focusing on those two aspects of "branches".  Next time we will learn about "ingrafted" branches.

Notice in the Scripture passage below "My Servant the BRANCH".  Also - He "will remove the iniquity of that land in one day" - that's the Messiah!!:

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And it's even clearer in the verses below - "a righteous Branch" - from David's line.  And then precisely stated: "The Lord Our Righteous Savior" - that's Jesus!!

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In the New Testament (John chapter 15) we learn that we are the branches and we must have utter dependence on Jesus (who is the Vine).  In order to "bear much fruit" - (not just a mediocre amount of fruit but "much fruit" - a large amount) we must be completely and totally reliant on Him (see verses below): 


Jesus said, "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener.  He cuts off every branch in Me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit He prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.  You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you.  Remain in Me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself;  it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in Me.  Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing."
John 15:1-5

If you are trimming a grape vine or fruit tree and throw the "bad" branches that you cut off onto a pile;  you will notice that these branches will do nothing.
It's the same with us - without Jesus we can do NOTHING.  Another interesting choice of words "Nothing" - I looked up the meaning:

NOTHING - no thing, not anything.  No part, no portion.  One of no consequence, no significance.  Something that has no existence, no quantitative value, zero.

Again, that is absolute - no beginning and therefore no ending - NOTHING. 

Another way of looking at this is the opposite of "nothing"  - With Jesus all things are possible and when we trust God we can do anything and everything that He wants us to do.

When we are talking about the "bad branches" or the "fruitless branches" - those are the areas of our life that need to be changed.  When we cut out that sin from our life, then we are building character and learning to endure hardships.  It doesn't feel good when that branch is being cut off but then afterwards our whole vine (life) becomes healthy and strong (see Scripture below):

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In the township where I live, there are a few months in the fall and spring when we are allowed to burn our yard waste.  Many of the branches that I trim off during late spring sit in a pile at the back of my urban farm until burning season.  I have noticed that many of these branches that I have thrown away struggle to live and hang on to their leaves for many weeks - but they never make it.  These cast out branches always end up withering away.  
These withered & cast away branches symbolize two things:
1.  We can try living without our Lord and Savior and struggle along but without Jesus we will eventually wither away.
2.  That "bad branch" (or sin), when cast away and when not given any water (or attention) will become weaker and easier to ignore or avoid doing.

When we "remain" in God we are given certain privileges and can "ask whatever we wish."  Be careful - we are Christians and must ask according to the Father's will.  A branch on a grape vine or fruit tree will draw from the sap of the vine/tree and grow abundant fruit - that branch and the fruit glorify the vine/tree.   We must glorify Him (our Heavenly Father).


Jesus is The Branch and since His Spirit is inside of us, we are also branches drawing from the sap/strength of our Heavenly Father.



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