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Philly Pie
By Eda Scopel
Eda made this pie last week and said her husband LOVED it. Don't let the 4 bowls keep you from making this yummy pie!
Ingredients
Crust
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Combine the crushed chocolate wafers and melted butter together
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Press into bottom of 9 inch spring pan or pie pan (can be hard to remove)
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Bake at 325 for 10 minutes and let cool
Filling
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In Bowl #1
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In Bowl #2
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In Bowl #3
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In Bowl #4 (large mixer bowl)
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Combine - 8 oz cream cheese-softened, 1/3 cup sugar, 1 tsp vanilla
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Mix until well blended
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Add 2 beaten egg yolks
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3/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
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Add the melted chocolate chips
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Fold whipped cream into chocolate mixture
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Fold egg whites into choc mix
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Pour over crumb crust. Freeze until firm
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Thaw about 20 minutes on counter or 45 in refrigerator before serving
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Decorate with extra whipped cream (optional)
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"A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another." - John 13:34-35
Jesus calls us to love one another in a way that will draw attention to who He is in our lives. A command that is easier said than done in our fallen world. Yet, it is the very act of loving the unlovable and the undeserved that is so radical, so different that causes others to take notice. Not of us, but of Christ loving through us.
May the love of Christ be evident to those around you this Valentine's Day!
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KEEPERS
OF THE HOME
by Lindy Sweeney
Talk about timely: As I've finally completed today's "to do list" and feeling pretty good about getting so much done here at home, I realized my assigned article for this month's newsletter is "Keeper of the Home!" On top of that, my devotion time this morning was all about being thankful for God's answers to my prayers throughout the different stages of my life. When I compare these two subjects, I realize that not only has God given me a home, but He's given me a grateful heart for it! I guess you could say that I'm inspired! In researching this subject for our "Be Amazing" study, I learned that God assigned the title "Keeper of the Home" to women, and in Titus 2:3 I read that I am not only to fulfill this duty but I am to encourage younger women to do so as well! This is His command for all who fall into the "older woman" category. However, before you get too excited thinking you're not the older woman, remember: we're all older than someone! Also, the implication is that the younger women are to accept this instruction from those who are older. I Timothy 5:14 uses the words "managers of the house," to describe married women. This comes from the Greek Word "Oikadespoteo" and means "to be master of a house; to rule a household; to manage family affairs." In other words, I am really the "CEO" of my home (NOT my husband). I like that title...it has a nice ring to it, don't you think? I love knowing my role in God's plan and so want to do fulfill it to the very best of my ability. When I do that, things surely do run more smoothly than when I don't. Colossians 3:23 reminds us that "it's the Lord you serve." When I understand that, every part of my role is easier. Sometimes it's a bit overwhelming and often it's not so glamorous, but I find that when my attitude is right and my will is lined up with God's will, I can go about my day, doing my chores with a joyful spirit. I have also learned that I can CHOOSE MY ATTITUDE! Admittedly there are those times when I don't choose His, but this is my goal. How about you? Do you need an attitude adjustment? There are days when I certainly do, but I've found that reading and knowing God's Word along with prayers of gratitude go a long way in making me more thankful, content and productive! God has answered more prayers for me than I can count and one of those was to give me a home where I can serve Him, my family and others! I really do love Dorothy's exclamation in "The Wizard of Oz" and agree totally with her that "there's no place like home!" Does your attitude make your family and friends feel this way too? |
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15-Minute 
Bible Study
The Book of Daniel
by Eleanor Lewis
Daniel and his three friends were some of the best and brightest young men of Jerusalem taken into captivity in Babylon in 586 BC. The three friends so desired to obey the true God they refused to bow down to Nebuchadnezzar's image and were thrown into the fiery furnace. The king looked in and said, they had thrown three bound men in but he saw four men loosed walking in the fire without harm, and the fourth was like a son of the gods. Daniel's friends came out of the fiery furnace alive! Their hair was not singed, their clothes were not damaged, and they did not even smell of smoke. (Daniel 3:24-27b) Have you ever been in a fiery trial feeling bound and helpless? Even in the fire these young men were loosed and not alone because Jesus, the Son of God, was with them!
Daniel, obeying God's first commandment, refused to petition Darius instead of God and for that obedience he was thrown into the lion's den. Sometimes obedience seems to result in difficulty but every time God provided. Daniel said, "My God sent His angel and shut the lions' mouths and they have not harmed me..." Just as the fire had no effect on his three friends, the lions did not harm Daniel. However, when the king cast those who accused Daniel into the den, they were crushed by the lions before they even reached bottom! (Daniel 6:20-24)
The lesson is: trusting the Sovereign God brings God's protection.
Have you ever had a dream so frightening you could not get back to sleep for fear the dream would return? In addition to the lions den and fears of being taken from home to a strange land, Daniel had scary dreams and night visions. God showed Daniel future events including a frightening world ruler who will "wage war with the saints and overpower them...(and) speak monstrous things against the God of gods" (Daniel 7:21, 11:36) We must trust that even in difficult times when the world speaks against God and us, the same sovereign God who protected Daniel and his friends has promised to protect us.
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What causes you fear today?
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What from the story of Daniel and his friends gives you comfort and hope?
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What assurance does Daniel 7:21-22 give?
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What added assurance does Daniel 7:13-14 give you?
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Have you tried any of the recipes the newsletters? What did you think about the 15-minute Bible study? Our prayer is that the newsletter would be a source of encouragement for you and a resource to assist you in your daily life. Look for new features coming soon, such as book reviews and practical tips from Be Amazing.
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Sincerely,
The
Customer Care Team
Big Dream Ministries
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