White Chicken Chili
If you are looking for a tasty recipe to add to your lineup, I have great one for you! This white chicken chili is a great dish that I have made many times for my family and guests alike. Every time I serve it, I get rave reviews :) Here are some modifications that I make based on my family's personal preferences as well as ease of getting it made quickly. For the chicken I use the pre-cooked chicken fajita meat from grocery store and cut that into cubes. Alternatively, I have used cooked rotisserie chicken from the grocery store
When We are Weak…
When our first child was about two years old, I thought I had this parenting thing down. Our son was obedient, orderly, you name it..he was it. And then we had kid # 2. He was cute, charming, well behaved (in public), but behind closed doors...let’s just say, we were worn out! I remember my husband going up to the altar after church one day requesting prayer. He needed wisdom and a new parenting strategy. I learned quickly, my first child’s exemplary behavior had little to do with me and my parenting skills. God has a way of putting me
You Have What It Takes
Last week, I took some time off to clean up my house. Not just a regular cleaning. More like Mari Kondo - declutter, reorganize, vacuum under my dresser kind of stuff. I’m one of those weird people who find it therapeutic. My husband and friends agree that I’m weird but think I should get real therapy. I will admit though that this kind of project can get overwhelming. I try to do this every year and every time, I hit a breaking point. I just stare at the mess in front of me and wonder why I thought this
Recognizing Jesus
In the New Testament, we read several incidents where Jesus cast out demons. As He approached these individuals, the demons inside of them would cry out to Jesus by name or identify Him as the son of God, begging for mercy. Mark 3:11 (NLT) tells us that Jesus didn't even have to approach these demons with an intent to destroy them, he could just be near them. "And whenever those possessed by evil spirits caught sight of him, they would fall down in front of him shrieking 'You are the son of God!'" Do I recognize Jesus when He passes near
Look Up
Dear Friend, Has it been one of those days, weeks or months for you? Perhaps you are hurt and feeling broken. Maybe you are devastated by life-altering news. It's hard not to feel overwhelmed, isn't it? It's even more challenging when you think that no one cares or understands. With darkness and despair all around you, it may just feel hopeless. You're not alone: Joseph may have felt the same as you while he sat in the pit after being rejected by his brothers. David may have felt the same as you while he hid in the cave from King Saul
My New Family
My father-in-law recently celebrated a milestone birthday. He has been my father for the past ten years, and as we prepared to honor him, I was reminded of the impact he has made on me and our family. When I got married, I not only gained a husband, but I also inherited a second set of parents. The in-law relationship is definitely a unique one. I realized early on that I had a choice to make: the transition could either be smooth or rocky. I wanted to be intentional and my goal was to love my in-laws like my own. For
Chicken Fry Recipe
Who doesn't love chicken fry? Yes, you heard me right. Not Fried Chicken. Chicken Fry. It’s a healthier version of Fried Chicken with an Indian twist. Here’s a recipe my mom put together, it’s been a family favorite for decades. (I tweaked it just a bit...sorry, mama) Hope you Enjoy! Mama's South Indian Chicken Fry Ingredients: 1 small package of chicken thighs (or you can use bone-in chicken breast) -wash, and cut in cubes 1 small onion (sliced) 1/2 green bell pepper (sliced) 1 handful cilantro (washed, chopped) 1 stem curry leaves (optional) Spices: 1 tsp salt 1 tsp red
Jesus at the Center
I have come to terms with the reality that life can get pretty hectic with busy schedules and a bombardment of voices. Not to mention the number of distractions that come our way. For me, to be still and to be silent seems foreign and almost uncomfortable. Yet, I have been convicted that it's exactly what I need to do in order to hear from God. It has been a year where I am being challenged to reprioritize and refocus. So without saying much more today, I am simply going to encourage you to listen to this song "Jesus at the
Being Fruitless
This week, I am going to give you a peek behind my screen... For the last few months, I have had a hard time hearing from God. Nothing in my life has really changed- I still have my quiet time in the morning. I still have my worship music blasting in my car. I'm not back sliding at church or with ministry responsibilities. But I have just felt like I have been in a season of silence. A few weeks ago, I sat down at the computer to create a post, and my thoughts were completely blank. My computer keys weren't clacking
Sibling Rivalry
I remember when my boys were little. There were days I felt more like a referee than a mom. My little one was usually the instigator, egging his big brother on (see pic above). But it takes two to tango. Right? So, when it looked like there was no end in sight, I’d step in. “Okay boys. Enough is enough. Repeat after me, ‘How good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell together in unity.’” Yes, I was THAT mom. I made my kids quote scriptures at the most inopportune times. But I was determined, my kids WILL get along,
