Not about the food today.

This morning when I woke up, God placed this on my heart. So today, it is not about the food.
Some people believe that we are here on this earth randomly living, by chance having a good day or bad day. Circumstances happening by chance to no fault of our own. And for people who believe that, I guess it means you came from nothing and then will return to nothing. That doesn't make sense to me.
I am here for a purpose. I am created for a purpose. I did not come to live just to die. What a waste.
I am a child of God.  And some of you may not believe in God. Well let me tell you my friend, He is real. Very real. Very real to me and my family. When we didn't have enough money to pay the bills and we put God first, He provided the money we needed. Unexplainable to us and our checkbook, but all we can do is thank God. When I was sick for 8 months and didn't know what was wrong, yet I could still take care of my children without my husband taking time off from work and be at church three times a week, unexplainable to me, but all I can do is thank God! When I have felt alone and hurt, God has put his arms around me and comforted me and let me know that I am never alone and that He will always be with me. Heb. 13:5
God created me, formed me in my mother's womb. I am special. All of  us are so very special to God. Why else would he send his only son to die on a cross to shed his blood for our sins so that we can be forgiven? Because He loves us. Oh how hard that was. As a mother I cannot even imagine the pain of it. But he did.
So are we here just randomly to live having things thrown at us and having to cope and deal with things. No! We were created by God to live for God and when life does throw a curve, we have a loving God who helps us get through whatever the circumstance. He promises!
"Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee." Hebrews 13:5

Desserts!

Here are two desserts that my family really enjoys. The first is a chocolate chip cookie that is made with one ingredient that makes such a difference - brown sugar! 

Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

3/4 C. softened butter or margarine

1 1/2 C. Brown Sugar

1 Egg

2 1/4 C. Rice Flour

1 tsp. Baking Soda

1 tsp. Cream of Tartar

1 tsp. Salt

1 C. Enjoy Life Chocolate Chips

3/4 C. Nuts (optional)

Preheat oven 375 degrees. In a medium bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add the egg and stir until blended. Slowly add the dry ingredients. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts. Chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes (optional). Roll spoonful in hands to form a ball. Place on cookie sheet (may line with parchment paper to make clean-up easier). Cook for 8-10 minutes, until cookies get light brown.

The second dessert is an individual dessert so it quite fun. You can make it and then add whatever you want to personalize it. Enjoy!

Chocolate Mug Cake

4 Tbsp. Rice Flour

4 Tbsp. Sugar

2 Tbsp. Cocoa

1 Egg

3 Tbsp. Milk

2 Tbsp. Canola Oil

3 Tbsp. Enjoy Life Chocolate Chips

Pick out your favorite large mug! Add the dry ingredients. In a bowl, mix egg, milk, and oil. Add to mug. Mix wet ingredients with dry ingredients. Stir in chocolate chips. Place a saucer under mug and cook in microwave 2 1/2-3 minutes. Cake will rise over top of mug. Eat plain or add whipped cream, ice cream, milk, cream, jam, syrup, or fruit. You can always place jam or fruit on the bottom of mug before you add ingredients to give a little "surprise"!