The 360 Degree Leader - Book Review

During my performance appraisal at work this year, my boss recommended I read, "The 360 Degree Leader" by John C. Maxwell.  So, I did.  I didn't know how well I would enjoy the book when the table of contents indicated a rigorous, methodical layout …

This recipe was given to me by my mother the same time as the Vegetable Salad – in the 70’s.

Ingredients

Hand me down recipes like this are often lacking quantities. How much celery seed? How much sugar? Now she is gone and I can't ask her. That is just …

She used to serve this at Christmas and/or any other special occasion. It was one of her favorites. I have the hand written copy – apparently she gave me this recipe in the ‘70’s.

Ingredients

• 1 large can Leisure peas.
• 1 can French Style Green Beans
• 1 cup chopped …

One of my favorites.

Ingredients

• 3 - 16 oz cans Great Northern Beans Do not drain
• 4 cups Chicken breast Cubed
• 1 T Oil
• 2 Onions Chopped
• 4 cloves Garlic Chopped
• 2 - 4 oz cans Mild green chilies Chopped
• 2 t Ground cumin
• 1-1/2 t Dried oregano Crumbled
• 1/4 …

This is a "healthy" gumbo recipe. The main thing it does is leave out the roux. But, with all the other southern goodness, it is still mighty tasty. Keep with the healthy theme by serving over whole grain brown rice.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs shrimp
• 1 cup bell pepper, chopped
• 1 …

As long as I can remember, these were a tradition at home for Christmas. Similar to Rice Krispie treats except you use corn flakes and shape them into rings. They can then be decorated with red hots or sprinkles.

Ingredients:

• 1 Stick Margarine
• 2 t. Vanilla
• 45 Large Marshmallows (16 …

Luke 9:28-36 Prayer doesn't need to be boring! Jesus and his disciples went up into mountain to pray and the usual was happening, the disciples fell asleep and Jesus prayed. This night was different however, as Jesus had other company join him. Moses and Elijah dropped by to discuss …

I Corinthians 15:51-58 Faith is a big word in God’s dictionary ! We are asked to accept God and his word by faith! Paul wrote; ‘Faith cometh by hearing, hearing by the word of God.”

God’s kingdom is invisible to the human eye. “The kingdom of God cometh …

I just finished listening to South Carolina: A History by Walter Edgar. In a way, historical books, such as this, are boring and fascinating simultaneously.  The book goes in to great detail on the early history of the Palmetto State and the efforts to carve out a settlement in the …

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good report. Hebrews 11:1-2

Faith in God is a way of life for Christians and grants them substance for overcoming obstacles of life. The eleventh chapter of …