Meal Planning with Connie

Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will be established. The LORD has made everything for its purpose... Proverbs 16:3-4a We had a visiting preacher speak at church tonight. He brought a great message! He challenged us with this verse: Acts 13:36 (New International Version) "For when David had served God's purpose in his own generation , he fell asleep; he was buried with his fathers and his body decayed." The message centered on our serving God's purpose for the time He has given us. How do we serve God's purpose? What is our purpose? I agree with our speaker that our purpose is to glorify God. How do we glorify God? I believe Jesus gives us the answer in Matthew 22: 37-38 when He quotes from Deuteronomy: Jesus replied: " 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'

It was a Baptism Sunday at our church this morning. We dedicate the entire service to this ordinance and celebration. It is always a very special day at our church. We always have a great time of fellowship in our Sunday School class. We are all blessed by this weekly time of encouragement and Bible study. I made a variation of my regular Sausage Balls for today. Here are the recipes and the process I use to make them: Sausage Balls Sausage Balls 1 pound sausage 2 cups Bisquick 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1/4 water Brown sausage. Drain well. Cool. In food processor , gently combine sausage and cheese - just for a bit. (This step is optional. We just like the texture this produces. I don't really know why I started do this, but I do.) Mix the sausage/cheese mixture with other ingredients. Shape into bite-sized balls. (Freeze here, if freezing.) Bake at 400 degrees for 10 - 12 minutes. It will take about 15 - 20 minutes if they are frozen. Thes