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I think bowtwi hit it on the head -- that sounds like the perfect idea!

I don't have much too add except carrot sticks, celery sticks, brocolli, veggies....etc. with some ranch dressing (or blue cheese).

I have a recipe for spinach balls which is kind of a nice alternative to spinach dip -- I'll dig it out and you can pre make them beforehand.

This is kind of weird, but hubby and I love it -- triscuits spread with cream cheese, topped with a pepperoni slice and half a grape tomato (or small tomato slice).

I'll keep thinking.....

Someone I studied with told about being at his feet during teachings. They were informal and everyone just gathered around and he shared....I wasn't there...but heard about it.

>A little boy got on the bus, sat next to a man reading a book, and noticed

>he had his collar on backwards. The little boy asked why he wore his collar

>backwards. The man, who was a priest, said. " I am a Father."

> The little boy replied. "My Daddy doesn't wear his collar like

>that."The priest looked up from his book and answered. "I am the Father of

>many."The boy said. "My Dad has 4 boys, 4 girls and two grandchildren and

>he doesn't wear his collar that way!

>

>The priest, getting impatient, said. "I am the Father of hundreds" and went

>back to reading his book.The little boy sat quietly thinking for a while,

>then leaned over and said: "Maybe you should wear a condom and your pants

>backwards instead of your collar.

I've been enjoying snack foods lately and love Triscuits. I make little sandwiches out of them with mustard, turkey or chicken, cheese and pickles.

I also make little pizzas - a dallop of leftover spagetti sauce/tomato sauce, mozzarella and oregano - microwave for 50 seconds or so until cheese is melted. Yum!

Anyone else have easy snack ideas?

Haha - I remember being told I needed a new car too! That being a steward of God I should portray myself as an Ambassador. But then I was one of the only people with a car. LOL. Funny song Out There:

Warning - bad language....but funny.

I remember the car and house comments. I was told I was not a good steward for God. I was also repremanded for keeping some clothes (that I liked alot) because I gained a few extra pounds but didn't want to get rid of them. I was told to not live above my NEED because then it's GREED. I kept the clothes - but it was just annoying.

I was also told to get rid of all my medication (for depression). I think that has caused alot of problems over the years.

And I love how they say "We're not telling you to do it, we're suggesting...." But then if you don't do it you get eye rolls and smug faces.....and if you do what they say then everyone jumps for joy. Barf. I feel sick now.

Again, Potato - deja vu.

I was told how I should honor the man that married me -- after all he did me a favor in marrying me -- right?

Barf. I love my husband but I won't do cartwheels and bend over backwards in the name of God for him.

I was told I was ungrateful, unthankful and basically a spoiled brat by the head fellowship director -- all because I didn't say how wonderful my husband was and called him out on his crap (we all have it). Uh...makes me so angry when I think about it.

Wow Potato.

I've been reading alot of threads here and have some resentments I need to let go. I feel more apt to let them go knowing that these things did not just happen to me -- it happened to lots of people.

I found myself the other day saying something and realized I was being an abuser -- it was horrifying. I had to stop myself immediately.

The thing with people from TWI is they do it all in the "name" of love and care. That's where it gets confusing.

Bump - Thanksgiving recipes anyone?

Bumping this for the holidays. I'm digging out some sweet stuff -- anyone have anymore recipes for cakes, pies, puddings, deserts?

If I remember correctly from my AC -- it was explained that aspirin effects chemicals in the brain. Healing can happen instantaneous or over time.

The example of aspirin was "something as simple as aspirin can have healing effects."

Point being -- devil spirits often mess with brain chemicals and an aspirin can knock out the checmical effect.

I've dug out my old syllabus, maybe I can explain this better. But I was definitely taught this -- I think of it everytime I take an aspirin.

I heard that something as simple as an aspirin could get rid of a devil spirit also.........

It always has to be “possession” that enters the conversation, no one remembers “oppression.” Jesus was oppressed by THE devil spirit and it was not shameful. Jesus got revelation from the devil at least once, and it wasn’t shameful. He just shrugged it off because if didn’t match the written Word.

What’s the difference between possession and oppression? I know the difference, but how many others do?

I was taught at an AC class that depression and oppression are devil spirits that hang out and are both signs of possession.

Depression works from the inside out and oppression works from the outside in. An oppression example was that of a flea (or bug) that was held captive in a jar and kepts jumping -- once it learned that it would get no where it stopped jumping so high. Sounds sort of like Pavlou's law. Alot of things I've learned in "biblical study" are out there elsewhere....

Oppression was also said to hang around ghetto areas where you could feel the gloom when you entered. Beer is cheap and drugs are cheaper -- keeping them depressed. Those two spirits hang out alot.

That is so great Not a Wayfer,

I still have mixed feelings - I was in an offshoot but the things I read on here directly apply. I was told I had freedom of will but then it seemed I was frowned upon when I utilized it. Even though it was sworn -- I had the freedom. That always confused me. Groups seemed distant and I was told, "there was no excuse, just busy." I hate when people use that term, "busy." It's such a cop out and basically means there is something more important than you and your friendship.

It's great when you find a niche of friends you can just relax with. It's hard to come by as an adult.

I believe that the 5 senses are deceived and we have to trust in God and our walk with him. (Ever smelled an onion and bitten into an apple? Or looked down railroad tracks? Or stared at a 3D poster?) There is more than meets the eye, smell, taste, touch, sound.

I did a brief study on this while I was really bible thumping -- it's always piqued my curiousity.

As for a broken arm -- you can receive medical attention but also believe to be healed up quickly. These techniques are used alot in Eastern cultures -- The Way Intl. was not unique in teaching this.

This is an old tried and true favorite of "most" people -- I have come across a few who have not liked it -- but to each their own.

Ground beef (like a 1lb. or so)

Jiffy cornbread mix (one box)

Chilli sauce (found near the ketchup at the grocery store)

2 cans of Campbell's vegetable soup

Brown ground beef (stir in some onion if you want - salt, pepper, all that jive)

Stir in both cans of soup without draining

Stir in chilli sauce

Place in oblong casserole dish

Mix Jiffy cornbread according to directions BUT DOUBLE the milk (I use soy milk and it works fine).

Pour cornbread mixture over meat

Bake according to Jiffy box -- like 400 degrees for 20 minutes.

Serve with sour cream and shredded chedder cheese

Made this Monday night with fresh veggies. It turns out a little different but it's still great. Cut potatos and carrots really small and boil until soft. Break green beans into small pieces and boil until soft (they take a little longer than the carrots and potatos so I seperated them). Defrost frozen peas and corn niblets while doing this. Don't cook them, just let them sit out awhile. Mix all (except corn) together with meat and chili sauce. Pour corn into Jiffy corn bread mixture. Bake and serve with chedder cheese, sour cream and I tried a little salsa with this (may be good mixed in next time).

Baldy: "I'm believing for you to come to Twig tonight and teach something from the Blue Book."

Haha, what is it with the Blue Book? It's like the bible among Way people.....

what's third aide?

Here's another from my adventures out in restaurant land.

Portabello and Red Pepper Cuban

Easy as it sounds and good!

BIG portabello mushroom

BIG red pepper (cooked in one slice or more -- NOT chopped)

melted white cheese (probably provalone)

cuban bread (sub roll)

Cook / toast everything and serve with pesto mayo. (Mayo mixed with pesto).

I didn't know where to put this so it landed here.

We ate breakfast out the other day and I had a breakfast burrito. It was so good!

It consisted of a tortilla heated in a dallop of butter (I could taste it and tortilla was a little brown) , scrambled egg, hash browns (fried potatos) and melted cheese. This was served with salsa and sour cream. Two things I wouldn't think to eat eggs with but it was Yum-O! I'm going to try to make one of these on my own.

While on the subject -- hubby loves fried egg sandwiches. I thought these were pretty common but a friend of his had never heard of it and thought it wierd.

Fry egg

bacon (optional)

cheese (melt on egg)

toasted bread

mayo

mustard

another Yum-O!

We should all post here what's for dinner!

But now I see : If you get a chance can you post your recipe under the Taco dish thread for recipes. That dish sounds great!

Dooj: Thanks for the tip -- we ended up doing it the easy way and just baking in some lemon marinade -- turned out really good and the shark was delicious!!! I've never had it before.

Last night we had chicken salad sandwiches (mine on marble bread) - every now and then I crave rye bread and I like the marble because it's mixed with pumpernickel.

Leftover stir fry tofu for night (I think) -- it's yummy. And if you save those packets from Chinese takeout places they are perfect for adding just a touch of flavor without all the sodium (soy sauce) and the duck sauce (a little sweetness). Add a few dry nuts toasted like cashews or almonds with lots of fresh veggies -- yumm-o! And healthy! I love my wok.

So what's for dinner tonight?

I made fried rice last night and tonight we have shark and salmon. Not sure what we are going to do with them.

I'm in the mood for pizza. I have leftober tomato bisque soup so with a grilled cheese that sounds good. But I'm craving rye bread.

Sorry, I don't have a plan.....

Wasn't "blind faith" condemned by the ministry when it concerned other groups. What hypocracy.

It always had me curious had we had it sooo right and others had it sooo wrong. I'm still working on that.

Pita Pizza

This was GOOD!

Take regular pita bread - I purchased mine with the other breads near the bakery at the grocery store (I used whole wheat) -- (0 Fat and only 140 calories)!!! -- (You can also make this on flat bread but that's 200+ calories and 9 grams of fat)

Spread pizza sauce on pita bread with the flattest side down (I used leftover spagetti sauce)

Put toppings on -- My FAVORITE is: tomato (take seeds out so it's not soggy, spinach and roasted garlic -- YUM-O!

*** roast garlic before putting on pizza and then chop

*** fresh spinach ripped into pieces

*** tomato chopped and seeded

Sprinkle on cheese -- mozzarella, italian cheese, whatever you like

Place directly on oven rack for crispy crust. Bake at 350 for about 7-9 minutes

Oh delicious and so EASY! And the perfect, cripsy crust!

* 5:00 a.m. -- Scrub toilets, mop floors & SIT to humble yourself before the Lord, make bed and get going on the day

* 5:30 a.m. -- Run 2 miles

* 6:00 a.m. -- Prayer and manifestations

* 6:30 a.m. -- you have 15 mintues to shower before breakfast and those on kitchen duty will shower after everyone has eaten - make sure breakfast is ready for everyone - Goodness forbid that someone may have to grab a bowl themselves -- this is SERVICE PEOPLE!

*6:45 a.m. -- breakfast

* 7:00 a.m. -- report to private bible studies - kitchen duty - you have 10 min. to clean everything spotless and 10 min. to shower. Do this efficiently and for God

Dress appropriately for festivities beginning at 8:00 a.m. SHARP - no shorts/t-shirts -- slacks and a nice shirt are more fitting even though it is 95 degree weather out -- Women wear skirts with panty hose and pearls to look feminine for our men. We must look respectable for God. Yes you will be sitting in uncomfortable stringed chairs in the hot sun -- but this is for GOD people. Can you spiritually do it? Bring at least 15% of your ABS which there will be a horn of plenty available upon entering -- please drop of ABS there.

*Those on festival duty -- make sure MOG/WOG has everything required -- don't miss anything spirtually -- make heaven and earth move for every specific detail.

Now -- settle in for an entire day of WORD you can't get anywhere else. There will be a 30 min. lunch break and 12 hours of teachings back to back. One - 5 min. bathroom break per 1.5 hours. Control your children - no crying or whining -- people are here to learn the WORD.

You are so blessed to be here and celebrate with us - You're the BEST!

*8:00 p.m. - A light dinner (greens and berries)

*8:30 p.m. - clean up grounds and restring chairs for tomorrows event

*9:00 p.m. - you now have 60 minutes of free time -- when you are finished with SERVICE - during this time name one item that should be cleared out of your living space.

*10:00 p.m. - lights out!