And ye shall teach them your children, speaking of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Easter Read Out Loud Story From The Family Man~
And ye shall teach them your children, speaking of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
The Jelly Bean Story~

Little jelly beans
Tell a story true.
A tale of our Father's love
That's just for me and you.
GREEN is for the new spring grass.
YELLOW is for the sun above.
BROWN is for the soft earth where
People sat hearing of HIS love.
PURPLE'S for the robe he wore,
RED is for that precious blood~He shed.
BLACK is for the sins He washed
From your soul and mine.
BLUE'S for the sadness of
HIS friends and family,
and WHITE is for the glory of the Day
HE rose for you and me.
Now that you've heard the story
You know what each color means.
The story of our Father's love
As told by jelly beans.
So when you see jelly beans on this Easter season,
stop and remember,
Jesus Arose!
One Potato, Two Potato, Three Potato, Four ~

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The Lord's Supper~

It is a beautiful day here at Farming On Faith. The sun is shining and the birds are singing~even the chickens have a spring in their step. I am looking forward to celebrating the day. I spend this afternoon with My Homeschool Kindergarten class~such fun. This evening our church will take the Lord's Supper.
1 Corinthians 11:24-27
24And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me.
25After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, this cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me.
26For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come.
27Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Homemade Rice Pudding~

- 2 c. cooked rice
- 1/2 c. sugar
- 2 eggs, slightly beaten
- 2 c. milk
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla
- 1/4 c. raisins
- 1/2 tsp. powdered cinnamon
Preparation:
Do You Believe In Easter?
She was the patient of doctor by the name of Will Phillips.
Dr. Phillips was a gentle doctor who saw patients as people.
His favorite patient was Edith Burns.
One morning he went to his office with a heavy heart and it was because of Edith Burns. When he walked into that waiting room, there sat Edith with her big black Bible in her lap earnestly talking to a young mother sitting beside her.
Edith Burns had a habit of introducing herself in this way:
"Hello, my name is Edith Burns. Do you believe in Easter?"
Then she would explain the meaning of Easter, and many times people would be saved. Dr. Phillips walked into that office and there he saw the head nurse, Beverly.
Beverly had first met Edith when she was taking her blood pressure.
Edith began by saying,
"My name is Edith Burns. Do you believe in Easter?"
Beverly said, "Why yes I do."
Edith said, "Well, what do you believe about Easter?"
Beverly said, "Well, it's all about egg hunts, going to church, and dressing up."
Edith kept pressing her about the real meaning of Easter, and finally led her to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.
Dr. Phillips said, "Beverly, don't call Edith into the office quite yet.
I believe there is another delivery taking place in the waiting room.
After being called back in the doctor's office, Edith sat down and when she took a look at the doctor she said,
"Dr. Will, why are you so sad?
Are you reading your Bible? Are you praying?"
Dr. Phillips said gently,
"Edith, I'm the doctor and you're the patient."
With a heavy heart he said, "Your lab report came back and it says you have cancer, and Edith, you're not going to live very long."
Edith said, "Why Will Phillips, shame on you. Why are you so sad?
Do you think God makes mistakes?
You have just told me I'm going to see my precious Lord Jesus, my husband, and my friends. You have just told me that I am going to celebrate Easter forever, and here you are having difficulty giving me my ticket!"
Dr. Phillips thought to himself, "What a magnificent woman this Edith Burns is!"
Edith continued coming to Dr. Phillips.
Christmas came and the office was closed through January 3rd.
On the day the office opened, Edith did not show up.
Later that afternoon, Edith called Dr. Phillips and said she would have to be moving her story to the hospital and said,
"Will, I'm very near home, so would you make sure that they put women in here next to me in my room who need to know about Easter."
Well, they did just that and women began to come in and share that room with Edith.
Many women were saved.
Everybody on that floor from staff to patients were so excited about Edith, that they started calling her Edith Easter;
that is everyone except Phyllis Cross, the head nurse.
Phyllis made it plain that she wanted nothing to do with Edith because she was a
"religious nut".
She had been a nurse in an army hospital. She had seen it all and heard it all.
She was the original G.I. Jane.
She had been married three times, she was hard, cold, and did everything by the book.
One morning the two nurses who were to attend to Edith were sick.
Edith had the flu and Phyllis Cross had to go in and give her a shot.
When she walked in, Edith had a big smile on her face and said,
"Phyllis, God loves you and I love you, and I have been praying for you."
Phyllis Cross said,
"Well, you can quit praying for me, it won't work. I'm not interested."
Edith said,
"Well, I will pray and I have asked God not to let me go home
until you come into the family."
Phyllis Cross said,
"Then you will never die because that will never happen,"
and curtly walked out of the room.
Every day Phyllis Cross would walk into the room and Edith would say,
"God loves you Phyllis and I love you, and I'm praying for you."
One day Phyllis Cross said she was literally drawn to Edith's room like a magnet would draw iron. She sat down on the bed and Edith said,
"I'm so glad you have come, because God told me that today is your special day."
Phyllis Cross said,
"Edith, you have asked everybody here the question,
'Do you believe in Easter?'
but you have never asked me."
Edith said,
"Phyllis, I wanted to many times,
but God told me to wait until you asked, and now that you have asked..."
Edith Burns took her Bible and shared with Phyllis Cross the Easter Story of the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Edith said,
"Phyllis, do you believe in Easter?
Do you believe that Jesus Christ is alive and that He wants to live in your heart?"
Phyllis Cross said,
"Oh I want to believe that with all of my heart, and I do want Jesus in my life.
"Right there, Phyllis Cross prayed and invited Jesus Christ into her heart.
For the first time Phyllis Cross did not walk out of a hospital room,
she was carried out on the wings of angels.
Two days later, Phyllis Cross came in and Edith said,
"Do you know what day it is?"
Phyllis Cross said, "Why Edith, it's Good Friday."
Edith said, "Oh, no, for you every day is Easter. Happy Easter Phyllis!"
Two days later, on Easter Sunday, Phyllis Cross came into work, did some of her duties and then went down to the flower shop and got some Easter lilies because she wanted to go up to see Edith and give her some Easter lilies and wish her a Happy Easter. When she walked into Edith's room, Edith was in bed. That big black Bible was on her lap. Her hands were in that Bible. There was a sweet smile on her face.
When Phyllis Cross went to pick up Edith's hand, she realized Edith was dead.
Her left hand was on John 14: "In my Father's house are many mansions.
I go to prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself, that where I am, there you may be also."
Her right hand was on Revelation 21:4, " And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes, there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying; and there shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away."
Phyllis Cross took one look at that dead body, and then lifted her face toward heaven, and with tears streaming down her cheeks, said, "Happy Easter, Edith - Happy Easter!"
Phyllis Cross left Edith's body, walked out of the room, and over to a table where two student nurses were sitting.
She said, "My name is Phyllis Cross. Do you believe in Easter?"
Resurrection Cookies~

1 cup whole pecans
1 teaspoon vinegar
3 egg whites
a pinch salt
1 cup sugar
a zipper baggy
1 wooden spoon
scotch tape
Bible
Instructions:
These are to be made the evening before Easter. Preheat oven to 300F.
*** (this is very important --- don't wait until you are half done with the recipe).
Place pecans in zipper baggy and let children beat them with the wooden spoon
to break into small pieces. Explain that after Jesus was arrested. He
was beaten by the Roman soldiers. Read: John 19:1-3
Let each child smell the vinegar. Put 1 teaspoon vinegar into mixing bowl.
Explain that when Jesus was thirsty on the cross He was given vinegar
to drink. Read: John 19:28-30
Add egg whites to vinegar. Eggs represent life. Explain that Jesus gave His life
to give us life. Read: John 10:10&11
Sprinkle a little salt into each child's hand. Let them taste it and brush the rest
into the bowl. Explain that this represents the salty tears shed by Jesus' followers,
and the bitterness of our own sin. Read: Luke 23:27
So far the ingredients are not very appetizing. Add 1 cup sugar. Explain that the
sweetest part of the story is that Jesus died because He loves us. He wants us to
know and belong to Him. Read: Psalm 34:8 and John 3:16
Beat with a mixer on high speed for 12 to 15 minutes until stiff peaks are formed.
Explain that the color white represents the purity in God's eyes of those whose sins
have been cleansed by Jesus. Read: Isaiah 1:18 and John 3:1-3
Fold in broken nuts. Drop by teaspoon onto waxed paper covered cookie sheet.
Explain that each mound represents the rocky tomb where Jesus' body was laid.
Read: Matthew 27:57-60
Put the cookie sheet in the oven, close the door and turn the oven OFF.
Give each child a piece of tape and seal the oven door.
Explain that Jesus' tomb was sealed. Read: Matthew 27:65-66
GO TO BED!
Explain that they may feel sad to leave the cookies in the oven overnight.
Jesus' followers were in despair when the tomb was sealed. Read: John 16:20&22
On Resurrection Sunday (Easter) morning, open the oven and give everyone a cookie. Notice the cracked
surface and take a bite. The cookies are hollow! On the first Easter Jesus' followers were amazed
to find the tomb open and empty. Read: Matthew 28:1-9
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Happy Lord's Day~ Peach Cobbler

- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 ribs celery, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef or 1 pound lean
- ground beef and 1/2 pound ground pork
- 3/4 cup oats, quick or old-fashioned
- 1/4 cup chili sauce or ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 3 tablespoons water or milk
Preparation:
In a large bowl, mix ground beef or beef and pork mixture, oats, chili sauce or ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, beaten egg, celery and onion mixture, and the water or milk. In a 13x9-inch baking pan, shape meat mixture into a 9x5-inch loaf. Bake at 375° for 1 hour. Using 2 spatulas, carefully move meat loaf to a serving plate and slice.


1 c. flour
3/4 c. milk
1 tbsp. baking powder
1 stick butter
1 (No. 2) can sliced peaches
6 to 8 fresh peaches, can be used
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Grandma's Sunday Meatloaf

- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 ribs celery, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef or 1 pound lean
- ground beef and 1/2 pound ground pork
- 3/4 cup oats, quick or old-fashioned
- 1/4 cup chili sauce or ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 3 tablespoons water or milk
Preparation:
In a large bowl, mix ground beef or beef and pork mixture, oats, chili sauce or ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, beaten egg, celery and onion mixture, and the water or milk. In a 13x9-inch baking pan, shape meat mixture into a 9x5-inch loaf. Bake at 375° for 1 hour. Using 2 spatulas, carefully move meat loaf to a serving plate and slice.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Chickens In My Road~ Need Chick Advice




Isaiah 41:10
10Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Fun Facts About St. Patrick's Day~
Monday, March 15, 2010
Homemade Disinfectant~
Irish Black Ginger Cake~
This unique ginger cake is loaded with flavor from molasses, coffee and spices like cinnamon, cloves and ginger. This cake is so tasty it doesn't even need frosting, but if you're craving a sweet topping, try a coffee icing.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 cup blackstrap molasses
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger (or 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger root)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 cup hot strong freshly brewed coffee
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- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter an 8-inch square of 9-inch round cake pan and set aside.
- Cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. In a large bowl, beat the egg into the molasses, then add to the butter mixture. Sift together the flour, spices, and salt, then fold into the butter mixture.
- Dissolve the baking soda in the hot coffee, then add it to the batter. Beat vigorously until well blended.
- Scrape the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 45 to 60 minutes, or until a tester inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
St. Patty's Day Punch~
- 1/2 gallon box lime sherbet
- 2 liters bottle ginger ale or Sprite/7-Up
- 1 large can of pineapple juice
Place the sherbet into the punch bowel,
pour pineapple juice and soda over the top.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Pot Of Gold Craft~
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Deli Roast Beef~
- 5 pounds top round roast
- garlic salt, to taste
- coarse black pepper, to taste
- Preheat oven to 500F degrees.
- Bring the meat to room temperature and season with the garlic salt and the pepper.
- Place meat in a shallow roaster pan with a rack to sit the meat on.Cook the roast at 500F degrees. Time varies according to your desired doneness:
- 6 minutes per pound for rare
- 7-10 minutes for medium-rare or medium
- 6 minutes per pound for rare
- Turn off the oven and let the roast sit in the oven for 1 1/2 hours before opening the door.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
The Robins Have Arrived~

Spring, Almost The sunshine gleams so bright and warm, Then before I know it, What the Robin Told The wind |
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