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From the Back Porch

Tuna Tacos

admin | July 31, 2009

1 box taco shells, 12 count 2 cans (6 ounces each) chunk light tuna in water 1/4 cup fine chopped green onions 1/4 cup fine chopped red bell pepper 1/4 cup fine chopped yellow bell pepper 1 bunch fresh cilantro (rinse, dry, remove stems) 1/2 cup fine grated carrots 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (half [...]

You know if you are a Texan if:

admin | July 31, 2009

  … You can pronounce: Corsicana, Palestine, Decatur, Wichita Falls, Sabine, San Antonio, Burnet, Boerne, Nacogdoches, Mexia, Waco, Amarillo and Waxahachie. … You know that the true value – of a parking space – is not determined by the distance to the door – but by the availability of shade. … You’ve ever had to [...]

signed….Almighty God!

timdadeelee | July 24, 2009

Some years ago – I stumbled across the following, ”Letter from God“.  God’s Word – is used to form a letter – from God – to us.  I dug it up and thought I’d share it.  Please do yourself a favor…….grab a Bible and take the time to consider each scripture reference – as you read the [...]

As You Go – for Van

admin | July 23, 2009

In songs about home and Muhlenburg County and Shady Grove Songs about Paradise – waiting and Angels from Old Mexico You made your way through that forest of Utah cinnamon trees And as you sang all those songs the music rustled in the leaves   Chorus: And as you go, don’t you know?  That the [...]

God is my Father….

timdadeelee | July 15, 2009

I have been so very blessed in my life – to have known so many “great” fathers! My grandaddy “Doc” – my grandaddy Joe – my uncle’s - and most specially – my own dad!  Fatherhood!  How very important that relationship is! – in shaping our relationship with God. I am sure – that having known [...]

Blood Money

admin | July 10, 2009

  Judas was paid 30 pieces of silver – for betraying Jesus – though he threw the money to the ground before running off – to hang himself. The priests – who gave him the money – did not know what to do:  You see?……Deuteronomy 23:18 forbids ill-gotten gain from being brought “into the house [...]

Peanut Butter Quesadillas

admin | July 1, 2009

Ingredients:  4-6″ whole wheat tortillas, 4 tablespoons peanut butter, 1 thin sliced banana, non-stick cooking spray. Directions: Spray sauce pan with non-stick cooking spray.  Spread peanut butter evenly over two of the tortillas.  Place thin sliced bananas over the peanut butter.  Heat on a tortilla skillet until warm on both sides.  Cut into quarters and serve [...]

Bible Camp – Construction Zone!!

timdadeelee | July 1, 2009

Sage,… flew SouthWest Airlines for the first time…..”By herself”!!!……to attend Bible Camp in Nashville, Tennessee…….and to visit with Uncle Dave, Aunt Becky, Courtney, Kelsey, and Kacey – and Uncle David! – She received Camper of the Week and also turned 11 on June 30th!  Wow!  What an awesome Summer Trip!   I said, “Wow!”  Daddy’s little [...]