Greetings!  I am a hypocrite! There I've confessed it. I have been trying to write this article for a week! I could not - with a good conscience - write this truth. I haven't been living it! I invite you to keep reading and understand that while I know what is true - I have not lived the truth in this area of my life......I am - sadly - a filthy sinner! :( I'm not kidding! Long time ago in a church far away we had a fellow minister and his wife who we loved(actually we still do)! Our fellow minister went to the doctor one day and was diagnosed with very high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. The prescription from the doctor - change your diet (he loved hot dogs) and exercise. The man became a maniac with his diet. When he would dine at a restaurant or ate at someone's home - everyone eating would have to listen to him talk about the food that was served. He had a compulsion to report the cholesterol and triglyceride impact on everyone eating the meal. EVERY SINGLE TIME. We were sick of hearing how sick we were going to become. Finally, one day, I said, "PLEASE! George, (not really his name) YOU are going to die healthy but WE want to die HAPPY!" Everyone laughed. He got the message and finally we all returned to our high cholesterol/ triglyceride lives. WHAT was I thinking? "Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own?" I Corinthians 6:19 Fast forward - I'm happy but my body is not healthy. Ministry couples are very aware of many sins against the body such as the sexual sins mentioned in I Corinthians 6. I find that ministry families can easily focus on the sexual sins of others but live hypocritically when we do not acknowledge the fact that we sin against our own bodies. I readily acknowledge the differences in earthly consequences - but sin is sin. I am a sinner when it comes to my temple and I want to change that. Will you join me? I'm not talking extremes. I deeply desire to live wearing my "earth suit" in a manner that will honor the Creator who designed it. We will NOT be the same size or the same shape. I believe that the mandate is to bring GLORY to the CREATOR while living in our "Earth Suits."
" For you have been bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body." I Corinthians 6:20
Do I dare say......From One Hypocrite to another?(maybe...maybe not) let me know.
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A Good Start
 | | Kendra Perkins |
I am so excited to be sharing my thoughts and recipes with you! In the coming days you will get to know me more but for today let's discuss the importance of a good start to our day! Most of us know that breakfast is key in controlling our hunger throughout the day. It is also vital to our little ones for sustaining focus and to maintain good growth. Not just any breakfast will do. A breakfast filled to the rim with muscle building protein is essential! You can't just have sugary cereals, pastries, fat and sodium soaked convenient microwave foods! Mornings are crazy for families and planning ahead is essential for fast easy nutritious morning meals. This week I am sharing to quick recipes with you.
Nut Butter
 A nut butter is a spreadable foodstuff made by crushing nuts or seeds. The butters are rich in protein, fiber, and essential fatty acids and should be used to replace butter or margarine on toast or bread.
MINIMALLY PROCESSED IS BEST - JUST NUTS OR SEES AND A LITTLE SALT. READ THE LABEL.
Nut Butter Recipe - What you need:
2 Tbl. Nut Butter or Seed Butter - choose your favorite
Whole grain sprouted breads, tortillas, or crackers
Bananas, raisins, dark chocolate chips, granola any thing you want to add to the top.
Spread the nut butter onto the bread and top with your favorite topping. You can grill, toast, or not. Enjoy! Nut butters travel and keep well in back packs or purses for whenever hunger may strike! Protein Cereal Bar
What you need: 1 stick butter 4 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips,
4 oz. unsweetened chocolate squares (I used Bakers)
3/4 cup peanut or almond butter or tahini (paste made from ground, hulled sesame seeds)
1/2 to 1 cup High quality, low sugar protein powder, (chocolate or vanilla
6 to 8 cups of cocoa puffed rice cereal (I used the bargain brand - comes in a large bag.
Spray an 11 X 13 pan, cover bottom in foil and spray the foil. Melt butter then add the semi -sweet chocolate chips and the Bakers chocolate and your nut butter. When ingredients are melted add the protein powder and mix well. When mixed well - add the puffed rice cereal. Mix together well. When all ingredients are well blended - pour into prepared pan, refrigerate till set enough to cut up and place in individual baggies.
Best if kept refrigerated until eaten or packed to go.
Possible add-ins: any or all, raisins, nuts or seeds, M&M's. Use your imagination.
I believe we are off to a "great start"! If you try these recipes or have questions please meet me on the my page and I'll be glad to help you in any way I can!
Enjoy and God Bless!
Kendra
Nutrition and Fitness
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New Things are Here
 Today Kendra Perkins will begin sharing healthy, nutritious and delicious weekly recipes. Kendra has a passion for organic foods and recipes. Her passion is for Christians to know the foods that will help them feel well and live well. So let's begin to eat healthy and naturally AND budget friendly! Next week we are introducing an exciting new writer and pilates instructor. Kristianne Stewart will be joining us for "Fit & Spiritual" On our web site we will upload free video routines for your home use. |
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