Two Scoops

I've noticed, after going over my posts, that I haven't posted any bible verse on my blog. It is a major fault in my blog (and my thought pattern), so I have decided to start posting verses that I hope will encourage and exhort you all. I'll start with these two verses. These verses are some of my favorite. If you have any doubt on who saved you (Was it you or was it Christ or was it you+Christ?) or doubt that God has a plan for your life, this first verse should clear it right up. The second verse is one that I find very helpful on days where world is wearing you down or if your being persecuted for you faith, etc . Enjoy!

Ephesians 2:8-10 ESV

For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.

Colossians 1:11-12 ESV

May you be strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy, giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in light.

I Heart Faces Photo Challenge - Sugar and Spice

 

Remembrance

In 1993 there was a movie produce that has been considered one of, in not, the best films in the world. Schindler's List tells the story of a polish business man who saves thousands of Jewish people by giving them work in his factory. I'm no sure of all the details, since I haven't actually seen Schindler's List. I have, however, heard the soundtrack to the movie and fell in love with the exquisite emotion poured into it's theme. I feel that the music is a good representation of the great sorrow of the lose of  two-thirds of a Jewish population of nine million during the Holocaust. The following is a commentary of and performance of the Schindler's List Theme by Itzhak Perlman(my favorite violinist).

Funny Face

Babysitter's Journal Part 7

A few new photos of the cuties.

Peach, Pear, or Apple Custard Tart

It is with great effort that I give this recipe to you all today. It has taken me several years to find the right mixer of Ingredients to make this amazing tart. So with that said, I hope you all enjoy this recipe.

Crust
2 Cups Flour
1 and 1/2 sticks (or 12 oz.) butter minced
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup cold water

Filling
About 8 medium peaches or 6 medium apples or 8 medium very ripe pears
3 Large Egg Yolks
3/4 cup Sour Cream
3/4 cup Sugar
1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour

Glaze
1/2 cup Peach, Apricot or Orange Jelly
1 tablespoon orange juice

Directions
* Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
* In a standing mix or with an electric mixer mix the minced butter, flour and sugar until it forms pea sized crumbs.
*Add the water and mix until it just forms a dough ball. Don't mix to much you want visible minced pieces of butter in your dough ball.
*Put to dough in to refrigerator for 1/2 hour.
*While your dough is cooling peel the fruit you've chosen and cut in to thin slices and set aside.
*In a separate bowl combine the egg yolks, sour cream, sugar, and flour and beat until smooth.
*Take out your crust and roll out until it fits the tart or pie pan you've chosen.
*Layer the sliced peaches in the crust.
*Pour the custard mixer over your fruit.
*Put the tart into the oven and bake for 1 hour until crust is golden brown and custard is cooked.
* Just before the tart is finished warm the glaze in the microwave for 30 seconds.
* Take the tart out and immediately brush the glaze on to the tart.
*Serve warm or cold.

Wedding Beach 2

A few more photos.