Happy Memorial Day ..............

Have a beautiful and safe holiday weekend dear friends as we honor those who have served that we may have our freedom.

Praying for our brave men and women who are serving now. May God Bless and protect them and bring them safely home.

See you all Tuesday!

Love in Christ, Ella

Graphic by jazzyjoeyd

I need one of these.......

Only a fat-free , healthier version lol .

Does anyone have a tried and true recipe

that they would like to share ?

Blessings, Ella

Here is one I found on Cooks.com

I am going to give it a try next week and let you

know how it comes out !

FAT FREE BANANA BREAD
Ingredients :

2/3 c. honey

4 egg whites

2/3 c. mashed banana

1/4 c. non fat yogurt

1/3 c. non fat milk

2 1/4 c. whole wheat flour

1 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. baking soda

1/2 c. each nuts & raisins (opt.)

Whisk first 8 ingredients in a large bowl. Add other ingredients all at once and blend. Do not over mix. Bake in 9"x13" non stick pan or 2 bread tins. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean.

Thank you , Thank you, Thank you !!!!!!!

My dear friend and sister in Christ !

Deb @ Truth's Vessel and Faded Ladies .

She made the lovely button on my blog

for Prayer Requests.

She is one of the most gifted ladies in

presenting God's word, in high-impact,

Holy Ghost inspired TRUTH.

And I am ever so thankful to the Lord that she is also on our team of intercessors and

Prayer Warriors.

So, if you have a prayer request. Please just click on the button , and know that you requests are kept confidential and that Brother and Sisters, Chrurches, Cell-Groups and ministries

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Love in Christ, Ella

2Th:3:5: And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ

Friday Prophecy Post .......Oil in Israel

Here is an interesting prophecy that is often overlooked amongst the earthquakes, pestilences and famines . My husband calls these " Valley" prophecy's , they are not spoken of much .

This prophecy is recorded in God’s Word , It is Jacob's Prophecy to each of his sons ( the tribes of Isreal ) and Moses Prophecy of Blessings
　
Ge:49:1: And Jacob called unto his sons, and said, Gather yourselves together, that I may tell you that which shall befall you in the last days.
Ge:49:20: Out of Asher his bread shall be fat, and he shall yield royal dainties. 　
　
De:33:1: And this is the blessing, wherewith Moses the man of God blessed the children of Israel before his death.
De:33:24: And of Asher he said, Let Asher be blessed with children; let him be acceptable to his brethren, and let him dip his foot in oil.
　
　
Asher is a tribe of the Children of Israel.
This prophecy indicates Oil will be found in Asher.
Asher is in Northern Israel right below Lebanon.
The geographical shape of Asher on a map looks just like leg with a foot extended .

Golda Meir former prime minister of Israel once joked “ Moses brought us to the only place in the Middle -East with no oil “ it has been a long-standing joke among those in the region.
But many believe , that this prophecy with the tribe of Israel indicates that there will be oil found in the LAST DAYS.

Interestingly there is a company drilling for oil in that region right now.
Zion Oil and Gas was founded by a brother in the Lord, that took this prophecy seriously and literally . They are now trading public ally in the NYSE.

When oil is discovered in the Israel , that would change the world dramatically over-night. We are purchasing our oil from countries that hate us. Israel prior to the current administration has always had a strong support from the United States.

Could this also be the reason that Russia comes down to take a spoil as discussed in Ezekiel Chapter 38 .


Love in Christ, Ella
　

In the secret of His tabernacle shall He hide me.....

This Psalm is so special to me.....

A few years ago the Lord gave me a beautiful prophetic dream/vision of myself worshipping the Lord , barefoot dancing in a beautiful white dress, that was unique in that it was almost a part of me an moved in almost a living way with each movement of my dance.

I was barefoot, young, healthy and beautiful, in a mountain-top huge pavillion....praising and worshipping God with the most incredible dancing in total joy, to the most holy and stirring music I have ever heard .......

There were several other portions of the dream that would speak to my personal walk.... About a year after this dream....I word was spoken over me at church....."Ella,..... God wants to make you a pillar in His Church, but He does not share His Glory......"

I remind myself daily, the only glory I have is the glory of the Holy Spirit resident in me. Apart from God.....there is no good thing that dwells in me.

God is Faithful, He has never failed me , never not ever. He is Faithful and True!

He calls me His beloved. He loves me with a love I cannot comprehend.

I am thankful this day that He keeps me.

Love in Christ, Ella

Psalms:27:1: The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

Psalms:27:2: When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.

Psalms:27:3: Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.

Psalms:27:4: One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple.

Psalms:27:5: For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.

Psalms:27:6: And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD.

Psalms:27:7: Hear, O LORD, when I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me, and answer me.

Psalms:27:8: When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek.

Psalms:27:9: Hide not thy face far from me; put not thy servant away in anger: thou hast been my help; leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation.

Psalms:27:10: When my father and my mother forsake me, then the LORD will take me up. Psalms:27:11: Teach me thy way, O LORD, and lead me in a plain path, because of mine enemies.

Psalms:27:12: Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies: for false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty.

Psalms:27:13: I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.

Psalms:27:14: Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.

Abounding.........

Ro:15:13: Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing,

that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.



Love in Christ, Ella

Friday Prophecy Post ......The Latter Rain

Jas:5:7: Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord.

Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth,

and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain.

It is the rain that produces the harvest of the precious fruit of the earth,

which is the souls that will come into the Kingdom.

Lu:1:42: And she spake out with a loud voice, and said,

Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.

Ro:8:23: And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit,

even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit,

the redemption of our body.

1Co:15:20: But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become

the firstfruits of them that slept.

1Co:15:23: But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits;

afterward they that are Christ's at his coming.

There is a Latter Rain coming, it’s purpose is to produce the last days harvest.

Those that will come to faith in Jesus during these last days.

Elijah waited 3 and ½ years for the rain. He knew it was coming.

He knew , the Lord had spoken the Word. Now he had to wait for it to come to pass.

Jas:5:17: Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months.
　

After the 3 ½ year period, he began to pray for the Rain. In the “TIME” of the “RAIN” Elijah began to ask for the “RAIN”

De:11:14: That I will give you the rain of your land in his due season, the first rain and the latter rain, that thou mayest gather in thy corn,and thy wine, and thine oil.

I am persuaded that we are in the “TIME” of the “RAIN”… We need to begin to “ASK/PRAY” for the Latter Rain. IT IS TIME . It is needed for the Rain produces the Harvest.

We are in the “Season” of the harvest, we need to begin to ask for the rain. The Lord is so beautiful, tender and full of mercy.

2Pe:3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

What incredible days we are living in …… God is Incredible and it excites me and encourages me

in my Spirit the exceeding Greatness of our Lord! He is coming ! Pray for the Latter Rain!
　
Love in Christ, Ella

Stuffed Grilled Peppers

STUFFED GRILLED PEPPERS

9 red sweet bell peppers

3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (approximately)

4 cloves garlic, finely minced
12 ounces of Fresh Spinach

7-8 stems fresh basil

(1-2 tablespoons chopped)

1/2 teaspoon oregano

pinch red pepper flakes

2 1/2 cups garlic croutons

1 ½ cup fresh mozzarella or your favorite cheese

salt and pepper, to taste

dash of paprika and parsley
In a skillet, saute croutons in 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes and basil for 3-5 minutes. 12 ounces of Spinach, Add mozzarella, cut into small cubes. Toss to combine. Season to taste with sea salt and pepper.

Remove tops from peppers, leaving peppers whole. Save tops to replace later. Remove seeds and cores from peppers. Rub peppers with olive oil. Mix enough remaining olive oil with ingredients in skillet, using only enough to coat well.

Fill peppers with mixture and replace top. Use tooth pick to hold the tops in place. If doing them on the grill , make sure you soak the toothpicks in water for 30 minutes.
Place peppers on preheated grill over indirect heat or in the oven at 400°F. Bake until peppers are tender and are just beginning to color.

Cut each pepper into halves and sprinkle top with paprika and Parsley for color.

Enjoy ..... You can lighten up the calories and fat content using alternative no-fat or low fat ingredients ie; cheese.

Love in Christ, Ella

Family Fun ............

Recently Hubby and I purchased one of these . The kids are so excited .

It has a Bunkhouse which is what really has them thrilled. So each of them will have their own little bunk.

It is 30 feet long I think , and sleeps 8 .

Perfect for us. It will be parked in Ct, at a family campground , where several of my family camp during the season.

So this is the beginning of our family adventure in getting our lovely travel trailer to the campground and then encasing it in

Roofing and Additions and Decks.

The big kids are pretty excited too!

Love in Christ, Ella

Friday Prophecy Post ...... And he forces all......

I am fully convinced that we are well on our way to a totally cashless economy.
Which will ultimately usher in the dynamics for the Global Mark of the Beast
spoken of in Revelation Chapter 13.


The wheels have been set in motion a long time ago.
God’s Word gives us many clues to the dynamics of the economic culture of the future…..We are seeing these things happening before our very eyes.

The stock market dropped 1000 points in 30 minutes, only to recover and quickly dismiss it as a bad trade.
Rioting in the streets of Athens, Greece over their economy.
Thousands of barrels of oil being released in the Gulf…… Soaring prices expected by the end of the summer….

We are in the days of the Return of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Eze:7:19: They shall cast their silver in the streets, and their gold shall be removed: their silver and their gold shall not be able to deliver them in the day of the wrath of the LORD: they shall not satisfy their souls, neither fill their bowels: because it is the stumblingblock of their iniquity.
　
Zep:1:18: Neither their silver nor their gold shall be able to deliver them in the day of the LORD's wrath; but the whole land shall be devoured by the fire of his jealousy: for he shall make even a speedy riddance of all them that dwell in the land.
　
Jas:5:1: Go to now, ye rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon you.
Jas:5:2: Your riches are corrupted, and your garments are motheaten.
Jas:5:3: Your gold and silver is cankered; and the rust of them shall be a witness against you, and shall eat your flesh as it were fire. Ye have heaped treasure together for the last days.
Jas:5:4: Behold, the hire of the labourers who have reaped down your fields, which is of you kept back by fraud, crieth: and the cries of them which have reaped are entered into the ears of the Lord of sabaoth.
Jas:5:5: Ye have lived in pleasure on the earth, and been wanton; ye have nourished your hearts, as in a day of slaughter.
Jas:5:6: Ye have condemned and killed the just; and he doth not resist you.

Re:6:6: And I heard a voice in the midst of the four beasts say, A measure of wheat for a penny, and three measures of barley for a penny; and see thou hurt not the oil and the wine.

Re:13:16: And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads:
Re:13:17: And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.

In the time ahead , no one will be able to buy or sell with out the MARK. Not a credit card, not a debit card, not a check , not a swipe of an RFID reader, Neither Gold or Silver.

It is a MARK. Please note , the mark is “IN” the right hand or “IN” the forehead as to imply under the skin . Not “ON” as in a tattoo. But Rather “IN” as in “inserted” .

I do not know what this “MARK” will be , God’s Word tells is in the scripture :
Re:13:8: And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.
If your Name is Written in the Book of Life Praise God you will not take the “MARK “.
　
　
STRONG”S DEFINITION OF MARK
Transliteration
charagma
Pronunciation
khä'-räg-mä

(Key)
Part of Speech
neuter noun
Root Word (Etymology)
From the same as χάραξ (G5482)
TDNT Reference
9:416,1308
Vines
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Outline of Biblical Usage
1) a stamp, an imprinted mark
a) of the mark stamped on the forehead or the right hand as the badge of the followers of the Antichrist
b) the mark branded upon horses
2) thing carved, sculpture, graven work
a) of idolatrous images
Authorized Version (KJV) Translation Count — Total: 9
AV — mark 8, graven 1
Thayer's Lexicon (Help)
　
Remember Cash , I am one of the very few who actually still uses it . When I shop I use cash. Period.
At the grocery store , there is almost an audible sigh when I pull out cash and the clerk has to actually count it and make change.
In every consumer situation I am in , I only use cash and it is truly becoming a rarity.
I do not write checks, use debit or credit cards, swipe something, nor scan something for my purchases or services.

And when I use cash now , it is almost a look of suspicion “Why is she using cash????”

Several years ago when I worked in corporate America, the wheels were in motion to create an economy free of paper money and coins. I worked for one of the most respected Insurance Companies in the world. I was part of a team of individuals way back in the 80’s working on ETF . Electronic Transfers of Funds. How could we stop having to take money for premiums, payments, vendors , accounts etc.

The first steps of that deliberate evolution have long been in place for years and effect millions of consumers every day.

People driving through tollbooths without stopping, their in-car transponders sending information to an RFID (radio frequency identification) reader and triggering a process by which tolls are transferred from a credit card or bank account to the highway authority.

Many, many more use Speed Pass devices to purchase gasoline, by waving a key fob in front of a reader built into a gas pump.

Human familiarity and reluctance to change to the traditional idea of money may be the only obstacle that continues to prevent all payments from being made with the wave of a key fob or one of the newest things I have learned a ray of infrared light from a cell phone.

There is a whole field of determined venture investors backing a new breed of companies Designed to provide the newest payment alternatives.
Here are just a couple out of thousands

Freedom Pay :
Which provides cashless payment solutions to food services businesses. FreedomPay uses Web-based accounts under the user's direct control to enable payment at food service establishments, often those inside government agencies or corporations. The system works because merchants can continue to take cash and still get benefits of using the non- contact approach, Then, if the market warrants it, they can easily move to 100 percent cashless.
Such controlled environments may make good test beds for larger-scale contactless payment options.
　
ViVOtech :
focuses on providing RFID solutions that work with that existing infrastructure. In addition, no-contact payment solutions are being built on widely accepted standards supported by the major credit card companies as well as those on the technology side.
　
In the past 18 months, the company has sold some 220,000 RFID readers for point-of-sale deployment to 46,000 merchant sites.
In the same time frame, card companies have issued 20 million contactless enabled cards, which can be used to make small payments without a signature.
Where do they have these readers :
Jack in the Box restaurants -- both at registers and drive-through's
7-Eleven convenience stores,
McDonald's restaurants
Regal movie theaters
A sister in Christ that I highly respect who is one of the world’s foremost experts in RFID , our privacy and security is Dr Katherine Albrecht.
I have read much of her material as well as listened to many of her teachings. Below are links to a couple of her websites.
　
Dr. Katherine Albrecht Bio
spychips.com - how RFID will compromise privacy, security, freedom

Katherine holds a

Doctorate in Education (Ed.D.) in Human Development and Psychology from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Her research focused on Consumer Education and Privacy issues. Katherine also received a Masters in Education (Ed.M.) from Harvard, with a concentration in Technology, Innovation, and Education Katherine holds an undergraduate degree in Business Administration and International Marketing, graduating with magna cum laude honors.
　
This is one of many prophecies that is yet to be fulfilled. But the precursors to it are rapidly approaching. How this plays into a “ National ID Card, Possible Chip , Global Tracking ……It is all relevant . Keep your Eyes and Ears open as we enter into these final days.
Look up “Our Redemption draws Nigh”
Love in Christ, Ella

I will lift up my eyes............

Psalms:121:1: I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.

Psalms:121:2: My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.

Love in Christ, Ella

Friday Prophecy post ............Taking a Break ..................

This week from the Friday

Prophecy Post......

Still working on a Post for next Friday....

Cashless Society...How close to a

Mark ????

Have a great weekend everyone

Love in Christ, Ella

Yummy Yummy ..................

One of my favorite presents for Christmas this year was my

General Electric GE 169154 17-Quart Roaster Oven Buffet Server,

I love this so much . And for my size family it works out perfectly .

My Daughter has one as well. You can cook a turkey, a pot roast and more. In addition to its use as a roaster, the oven also doubles as a buffet server. Great for family gatherings to take right to the buffet table .

This is my Rib recipe I adapted just for my roaster. You can bake these in the oven as well

COUNTRY RIBS & BBQ SAUCE

7 to 8 lb. country pork ribs

SAUCE:
3 med. onion, minced

2 can (28 ounce )stewed/diced or whole tomatoes

2 cans of Gingerale

1/4 c. vinegar

1/4 c. Worcestershire sauce

1 1/4 c. catsup

1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon

1 1/2 tsp. paprika

1/2 tsp. pepper

1 1/2 tsp. chili powder

1/4 tsp. ground cloves

1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper

1 tsp. A-1 steak sauce

1 1/4 tbsp. vegetable oil

1 cup brown sugar

1/2 tsp. salt

Brown ribs in broiler pan of oven or on barbecue grill. Drain off fat.

While ribs are browning, combine all sauce ingredients in saucepan and simmer for ten minutes or until flavors are mixed. Put ribs in slow cooker oven , add sauce, and cook six to eight hours on between 325-350 low setting. check the ribs through-out the cooking process, basting them every 30 minutes or so. Adjust the temps if they get too hot and the sauce is rapidly boiling.

Enjoy.

I serve this with rice or potato salad to my family . It is one of their favorites.

Love in Christ, Ella

Some nights are long.............

Psalms:30:5: For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.

Love in Christ, Ella

Love......It's a good thing ...............

Joh:13:35: By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another..............

Sharing a little love this Saturday....

Joh:13:34: A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.

Joh:13:35: By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.

Joh:15:12: This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.

Joh:15:17: These things I command you, that ye love one another.

Ro:13:8: Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.

1Th:3:12: And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you:

1Th:4:9: But as touching brotherly love ye need not that I write unto you: for ye yourselves are taught of God to love one another.

1Pe:1:22: Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently:

1Jo:3:11: For this is the message that ye heard from the beginning, that we should love one another.

1Jo:3:23: And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment.

1Jo:4:7: Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.

1Jo:4:11: Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another.

1Jo:4:12: No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us.

2Jo:1:5: And now I beseech thee, lady, not as though I wrote a new commandment unto thee, but that which we had from the beginning, that we love one another.

Love in Christ, Ella

Friday Prophecy Post ....Isa:5:20: Woe unto them

Isa:5:20: Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!

Signs of the times happening all around us.

Just about any headline from your favorite media outlet can segway into a conversation regarding bible prophecy. This is just one of many I have read this week.

WASHINGTON (April 22) -- The Pentagon disinvited evangelist Franklin Graham from a prayer service next month after facing pressure from a group representing angry Muslim military personnel who complained about his attacks on Islam as an "evil" religion.Graham, the son of famed minister Billy Graham, was scheduled to speak May 6 at a National Day of Prayer event organized by a Colorado group chaired by Shirley Dobson, wife of Focus on the Family founder James Dobson. But in a statement released Thursday, Graham said the Army had changed its mind."I regret that the Army felt it was necessary to rescind their invitation to the National Day of Prayer Task Force to participate in the Pentagon's special prayer service," Graham said. "I want to express my strong support for the United States military and all our troops. I will continue to pray that God will give them guidance, wisdom and protection as they serve this great country."


Franklin Graham had been invited to speak at a National Prayer Day event on May 6, but Muslims protested because he called Islam "a very evil and wicked religion."Army Col. Tom Collins told AOL News that the Pentagon chaplain's office rescinded the invitation early Thursday. He said Secretary of the Army John McHugh and Army Chief of Staff George Casey decided "it would be inappropriate for him to participate in this inclusive event" in light of Graham's comments about Islam. He added, "This event is open to multiple faiths."Collins said Dobson's group, the National Day of Prayer Task Force, has withdrawn its sponsorship of the event over the flap. Graham is the group's honorary chairman. The chaplain's office will run the event. No new speaker has been lined up, Collins said."Everyone's heart was in the right place trying to set up this event," said Collins, who said organizers in the Pentagon were looking forward to hosting the "world-class Christian leader" until his comments made his appearance "problematic.""This is as bright a day for the U.S. Constitution and freedoms in this country as it is a dark day for the Islamic extremists we're fighting because their propaganda tool has been taken away," Mikey Weinstein, president of the Military Religious Freedom Foundation, told AOL News in reaction to the Pentagon's decision. Weinstein added that he hoped the Pentagon would not attempt "a bait and switch" in which another "Islamaphobe" would simply be substituted for Graham. He said lawyers for his group would seek a restraining order in federal court to cancel the event if that happens but otherwise would not object, even though he agrees with a decision last week by a federal judge in Wisconsin who ruled the U.S. law authorizing a National Day of Prayer is unconstitutional. The Obama administration Thursday said the Justice Department would appeal the Wisconsin decision. President Harry Truman declared a National Day of Prayer 59 years ago, and it has been a staple in Washington ever since.In a letter to Defense Secretary Robert Gates last month, Weinstein said his group had been contacted by Muslims at the Pentagon who were offended by Graham's planned appearance. He cited statements after the 9/11 attacks in which the minister called Islam "a very evil and wicked religion." Graham later wrote an op-ed in The Wall Street Journal saying he did not believe Muslims were evil because of their faith, but "as a minister ... I believe it is my responsibility to speak out against the terrible deeds that are committed as a result of Islamic teaching."But in 2009 Graham said on CNN, "True Islam cannot be practiced in this country. You can't beat your wife. You cannot murder your children if you think they've committed adultery or something like that, which they do practice in these other countries. ... I don't agree with the teachings of Islam, and I find it to be a very violent religion."And on Thursday, Graham stuck to his remarks on Fox News that Muslims are "enslaved" by their religion.Ibrahim Hooper of the Council on American-Islamic Relations applauded the Pentagon decision."Obviously, Pentagon officials made the right move in disinviting a person who spreads hatred against a particular faith, a faith that is practiced by tens of millions of people that military personnel are interacting with on a daily basis," he said.

Andrea Stone Senior Washington Correspondent - Photo- Chuck Burton- AP

Look-up, our redemption draws nigh ~

Love in Christ, Ella

Hospitality..............

It's a gift, and it is a good gift. To make welcome. All through the old testament and the new we are shown examples of hospitality. I do not think it is optional.

I pray God continues to teach me how to use this gift to refresh the saints and those that he would send across our path.

Love in Christ, Ella

1Pe:4:9: Use hospitality one to another without grudging.

1Pe:4:10: As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

Lexicon Results
Strong's G5382 - philoxenos
φιλόξενος
Transliteration
philoxenos
Pronunciation
fē-lo'-kse-nosPart of Speech
adjective
Root Word (Etymology)
From φίλος (G5384) and ξένος (G3581)
TDNT Reference
5:1,661
Vines
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Outline of Biblical Usage
1) hospitable, generous to guests

AV — given to hospitality 1, lover of hospitality 1, use hospitality 1
Thayer's Lexicon (Help)
Strong's G5382 - philoxenos
Number G5382 matches the Greek φιλόξενος (philoxenos), which occurs 3 times in 3 verses in the Greek concordance of the KJVPage 1 / 1 (1Ti 3:2 - 1Pe 4:9


1Ti 3:2
A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;
Tts 1:8
But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate;
1Pe 4:9
Use hospitality one to another without grudging.

Be Strong in the Lord.............

So very often when I have heard teaching on

spiritual warfare only 6 weapons are spoken

about in the Ephesians chapter 6 discourse.

But the Lord showed me several years ago that

there are actually 7 weapons.

1) Loins girt with truth

2) Breastplate of Righteousness

3) Feet shod with the gospel

4) Shield of faith

5) Helmet of salvation

6) Sword of the Spirit

7) Praying in the Spirit with all prayer and supplication and watching for all saints

Prayer is a powerful weapon.

2Co:10:3: For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:2Co:10:4: (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)2Co:10:5: Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;

Don't forget to use the weapon of prayer in your warfare.

Be fully equipped !

Eph:6:10: Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

Eph:6:11: Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

Eph:6:12: For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

Eph:6:13: Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

Eph:6:14: Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;

Eph:6:15: And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;

Eph:6:16: Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.

Eph:6:17: And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:

Eph:6:18: Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

Love in Christ, Ella

Friday Prophecy Posts.......Lu:21:25: And there shall be signs

Lu:21:25: And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring;………..
　
What a time to be alive ! Watching and Praying for the Lord’s return.
What flew through the sky over four states Wednesday evening? We don’t really know.

This week an earthquake in China killing hundreds and wounding thousands, another quake in Spain registering 6.2 .

And an “Expert” in climate changes stating there is not increase in the amount or intensity of earthquakes….That statement almost reminded me of Sadaam Hussein’s wacky General standing on the roof-top of a Baghdad building with the American tanks in the background rolling towards him and he was declaring the “Elite Forces of Sadaam “ were pushing back the Americans.

In Iceland , a volcano that’s smoke plume filled the skies bringing air traffic to a halt in Europe.

In America , they are actually trying to hear a case to determine if the National Day of Prayer is unconstitutional.

National debt soaring in the United States. We are becoming global citizens as they build their Nwo.

Israel a trembling cup to the nations as the Lord spoke. The border ripe for a clash between Israel and Hezbollah.
Our outright disgusting behavior toward the Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel, God help us.……
　
Hurricane Season 2010 is forecasted to have 8 major Hurricanes and 15 total names storms according to Colorado State University

What a day were in …….. Jesus told us ahead of time, these things would happen.

I am Thankful and Grateful to God to know that
God has all this activity on His radar and is in control of all that is happening, and has told us in advance.

Jesus said:
Lu:21:28: And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.
　
　
M'r:16:15: And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.

Let’s recall and remember

Heb:10:25: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. ( whatever your venue of fellowship is large or small , home cell group or formal sanctuary…come together with God’s people)

Be Alert, be sober-minded .
WE have an enemy.

Praise God for the victory and celebrate the joy of our salvation!
We win! We will rule and reign with Jesus Christ, and the kingdoms of this world shall become the kingdoms of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

Love in Christ , 　
Ella　

To All my friends in Texas..........

My personal favorite prophecy teacher is having his annual conference this Friday evening in Texas!

4/16/2010

Arlington Convention Center

1200 Ballpark Way

Arlington, TX 76011

Dates/Times:
4/16/2010 @ 7:30pm
Speaker:
Irvin Baxter
Host:
Endtime Ministries
More Info:
Call: 972-422-0857

If you love prophecy teaching, and your in the area , you won't want to miss this event.

Love in Christ, Ella

Praise the Lord........

Psalms:34:1: I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.

Love in Christ, Ella

Proverbs 12, 1st Kings 8-9

Friday Prophecy Post.....He that shall endure

M't:24:13: But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.
What does it mean to endure?
Does it mean to make it to the end of the race ?
Get through a battle ? Come through the storm ?
All of the above and more.

God's word tells us to endure …..Persecution and affliction.
Tribulations, and hatred, hardness, chastening, temptations………

Heb:12:2: Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

I encourage you brothers and sisters…….ENDURE. I speak the same to myself

De:31:6: Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

Jos:1:9: Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

Jos:10:25: And Joshua said unto them, Fear not, nor be dismayed, be strong and of good courage: for thus shall the LORD do to all your enemies against whom ye fight.

Lu:12:32: Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you t
he kingdom.

Isa:54:17: No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD.

Lu:10:19: Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.

Heb:13:5: Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

ENDURE.........HE IS WITH US !

Ro:8:33: Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? It is God that justifieth.
Ro:8:34: Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.
Ro:8:35: Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?
Ro:8:36: As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.
Ro:8:37: Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.
Ro:8:38: For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,
Ro:8:39: Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.


M't:10:22: And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that “endureth” to the end shall be saved.
M't:24:13: But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.
M'r:4:17: And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the word's sake, immediately they are offended.
M'r:13:13: And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.
Joh:6:27: Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed.
　
2Th:1:4: So that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that ye endure:
2Tm:2:3: Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
2Tm:2:10: Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
2Tm:3:11: Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of them all the Lord delivered me.
2Tm:4:5: But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.
　
Heb:11:27: By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.
Heb:12:2: Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
　
Heb:12:7: If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not?
Jas:1:12: Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
Jas:5:11: Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.
1Pe:1:25: But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.
Lexicon Results
Strong's G5278 - hypomenō
ὑπομένω
From ὑπό (G5259) and μένω (G3306)
TDNT Reference
4:581,581
Vines
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Outline of Biblical Usage
1) to remain
a) to tarry behind
2) to remain i.e. abide, not recede or flee
a) to preserve: under misfortunes and trials to hold fast to one's faith in Christ
b) to endure, bear bravely and calmly: ill treatments
Authorized Version (KJV) Translation Count — Total: 17
AV — endure 11, take patiently 2, tarry behind 1, abide 1, patient 1, suffer 1
Thayer's Lexicon (Help)

Let us Endure and encourage each other as it is called TODAY.

Heb:12:1: Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,
Heb:12:2: Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.


We have so many promises and truths in God’s Word, that we can only grab and run with if we know them……
Get in God’s word, grab His Promises and Assurances and Run with Confidence. He is with you all the way !
Strap on your runners we are headed toward the finish line.

Love in Christ, Ella

Topsy Turvy Tomato Planters

Trying something new this year. I usually always do

our tomato plants in containers. I am doing a few of them

in these containers. We did a couple with Beefsteak and a couple

with Cherry .

Never used these before I will let you know the results. This is

a pic from their site we just did ours yesterday........ I will give you a

full review at the end of the season.

Have any of you used these? What were your results ?????

Love in Christ , Ella

P.S. I miss my roof-top garden.....

The Sun is Shing, the birds are singing and the Sox beat the Yankees............

Spring has arrived in New England !!!!

The weather is just beautiful.

Warm and abundant sunshine!

The tomato "babies" spent the night outside. The birds are abundant.

We had a lovely Easter Dinner yesterday surrounded by those we love .

Very thankful this morning for the gift of Family!

Enjoy your Monday !!!!

Love in Christ, Ella

He is Alive ........................

Joh:19:1: -20:31

Then Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourged him.
And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe,: And said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they smote him with their hands. Pilate therefore went forth again, and saith unto them, Behold, I bring him forth to you, that ye may know that I find no fault in him. Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And Pilate saith unto them, Behold the man! When the chief priests therefore and officers saw him, they cried out, saying, Crucify him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Take ye him, and crucify him: for I find no fault in him. The Jews answered him, We have a law, and by our law he ought to die, because he made himself the Son of God. When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he was the more afraid; And went again into the judgment hall, and saith unto Jesus, Whence art thou? But Jesus gave him no answer.Then saith Pilate unto him, Speakest thou not unto me? knowest thou not that I have power to crucify thee, and have power to release thee? Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin. And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried out, saying, If thou let this man go, thou art not Caesar's friend: whosoever maketh himself a king speaketh against Caesar. When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he brought Jesus forth, and sat down in the judgment seat in a place that is called the Pavement, but in the Hebrew, Gabbatha. And it was the preparation of the passover, and about the sixth hour: and he saith unto the Jews, Behold your King! But they cried out, Away with him, away with him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Shall I crucify your King? The chief priests answered, We have no king but Caesar. Then delivered he him therefore unto them to be crucified. And they took Jesus, and led him away. And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the place of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha Where they crucified him, and two other with him, on either side one, and Jesus in the midst. And Pilate wrote a title, and put it on the cross. And the writing was, JESUS OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE JEWS. This title then read many of the Jews: for the place where Jesus was crucified was nigh to the city: and it was written in Hebrew, and Greek, and Latin. : Then said the chief priests of the Jews to Pilate, Write not, The King of the Jews; but that he said, I am King of the Jews. Pilate answered, What I have written I have written. Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took his garments, and made four parts, to every soldier a part; and also his coat: now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout. They said therefore among themselves, Let us not rend it, but cast lots for it, whose it shall be: that the scripture might be fulfilled, which saith, They parted my raiment among them, and for my vesture they did cast lots. These things therefore the soldiers did. Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son! Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home. After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst. Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar: and they filled a spunge with vinegar, and put it upon hyssop, and put it to his mouth. When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost. The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the sabbath day, (for that sabbath day was an high day,) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away. Then came the soldiers, and brake the legs of the first, and of the other which was crucified with him. But when they came to Jesus, and saw that he was dead already, they brake not his legs: But one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and forthwith came there out blood and water. And he that saw it bare record, and his record is true: and he knoweth that he saith true, that ye might believe. For these things were done, that the scripture should be fulfilled, A bone of him shall not be broken. And again another scripture saith, They shall look on him whom they pierced. And after this Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him leave. He came therefore, and took the body of Jesus. And there came also Nicodemus, which at the first came to Jesus by night, and brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about an hundred pound weight. Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury.Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden; and in the garden a new sepulchre, wherein was never man yet laid. There laid they Jesus therefore because of the Jews' preparation day; for the sepulchre was nigh at hand.The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre.Then she runneth, and cometh to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and saith unto them, They have taken away the Lord out of the sepulchre, and we know not where they have laid him. Peter therefore went forth, and that other disciple, and came to the sepulchre. So they ran both together: and the other disciple did outrun Peter, and came first to the sepulchre.And he stooping down, and looking in, saw the linen clothes lying; yet went he not in. Then cometh Simon Peter following him, and went into the sepulchre, and seeth the linen clothes lie, And the napkin, that was about his head, not lying with the linen clothes, but wrapped together in a place by itself. Then went in also that other disciple, which came first to the sepulchre, and he saw, and believed. For as yet they knew not the scripture, that he must rise again from the dead. Then the disciples went away again unto their own home. But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping: and as she wept, she stooped down, and looked into the sepulchre, And seeth two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain. And they say unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? She saith unto them, Because they have taken away my Lord, and I know not where they have laid him.And when she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus. Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou? She, supposing him to be the gardener, saith unto him, Sir, if thou have borne him hence, tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take him away.Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master. Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God. Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples that she had seen the Lord, and that he had spoken these things unto her.Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord. Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained. But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came. The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe. And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you. Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing. And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God. Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed. And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.

Blessings to all of my Dear Blogging Friends...........

Love in Christ, Ella

Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce

Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce

2 pounds asparagus spears, about 1/2 to 3/4-inch thick
boiling water
1/2 teaspoon salt
Hollandaise sauce .

Break off tough ends of stalks then use a vegetable peeler to peel tough skin from lower part of stalks and remove scales. Rinse well. Place stalks in a deep large skillet. Add 1 inch boiling water to skillet and add the salt. Bring to a boil and boil, uncovered, for 5 minutes. cover, simmer 7 minutes longer. With tongs, remove asparagus to a heated serving dish.

Serve with Hollandaise sauce .

Hollandaise
1/2 cup butter
3 large eggs yolks
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon of lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons hot water
finely chopped fresh parsley or chives and paprika , if desired

Heat butter in a heavy saucepan until hot and foamy, but not browned. In a small bowl, whisk or beat egg yolks with lemon juice.. Gradually beat in butter, then water. Return mixture to saucepan and beat over very low heat until mixture is slightly thickened. Serve immediately or let stand over warm water for up to 30 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley/chives and paprika before serving. Makes about 2/3 cup of hollandaise sauce.

Enjoy ~~ Ella

Shalom ...................

Praying for the peace of Jerusalem and wishing God's Blessings and Protection

for them as they begin to celebrate Passover.

Praying for God's peace to be upon them.

Love in Christ, Ella

Zec:12:3: And in that day will I make Jerusalem a burdensome stone for all people: all that burden themselves with it shall be cut in pieces, though all the people of the earth be gathered together against it.

Cupcakes, Fashion-shows, Family, Sleep-overs and Princesses............

Anni -Boo had her Annual Sleepover last night .........

God Bless my Daughter.

I lost count at some point of just how many little fashonista's made their way down the stairs this morning for their early morning , and I mean early morning evening wear competition.....

I think they were doing a parade for my Mom who is a captive audience , but she loves it.

I don't think anyone in the house slept last night with the

exception of Dear Aunt Sandi who was sent to the hospital

( She is battling pneumonia) ...Thankfully it was not her heart.

As I made my way up and down the stairs yesterday I was

exceptionally thankful to be surrounded by my family.

Little Christopher was up in Mom's Bed with his Sponge

Bob pillow watching cartoon's . I looked at my Mom now bed-bound

and gave thanks to God we still have her with us and thought how she

has held 4 generations in her arms just like that .

My sister was Spring cleaning.

Hubby and SIL were working on my car. It certainly isn't as calm as the Duggar's .......But we all love each other and are happy to be enjoying everyday life together!

Love in Christ, Ella