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2 Steps to a Better Turkey this Christmas
In my eyes, nothing is more succulent than a deep fried turkey -
fast to make, perfectly moist, tender, and never greasy. In all
honesty, I really believe that there is no better way to cook a
turkey. It has become a tradition at our Thanksgiving...
Christmas Recipes: Main Dishes. No.3 of 12 - Smoked Haddock & Spinach Fishcakes
Christmas Recipe Serves: 8
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 45 minutes
Calories per serving: 605
Suitable for freezing (after step 4)
Christmas Recipe Ingredients:
* Breadcrumbs, fresh 75 g (3 oz)
* Semi-skimmed milk, 150...
Get Those Christmas And Holiday Cards Out On Time
With Christmas just around the corner, many people begin the mad
rush to send out all the Christmas cards they resolved to send
out on time last year. No matter what the retail stores choose
to call the season, many people purchase stacks of...
How to Make a Christmas Wreath
One of the great joys of Christmas, is doing things together.
That includes everything from shopping and wrapping gifts, to
cutting a tree, baking goodies, and making your own special
decorations, like wreaths.
Even the children can help...
Time For Christmas Plans
Usually all Christmas plans are made up ahead, but if several weeks before the holiday you still don’t know where to go on your so desperately expected vacations, may be this article can help you to define your preferences.
The fist thing you...
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Christmas Gift Ideas ~ from the heart
1.)Invite those who's families are away, for a get-together on Christmas evening; to eat goodies, sing carols, and just visit (giving some a sense of family and something to look forward to).
2.)Run errands for shut-ins.
3.)Volunteer to serve food at a shelter.
4.)Take someone, who can't drive, Christmas shopping.
5.)Share your Christmas meal with a widower.
6.)Do volunteer work at the hospital.
7.)Help a depressed person through the holidays.
8.)Let a latch key kid stay with you until a parent arrives.
9.)Help a homeless person find shelter.
10). Clean house for a recovering surgery patient.
11.) Help the elderly put up decorations.
12.) Visit an invalid to give the caretaker a break.
13.) Welcome a foster child or veteran into your home.
14.) Donate blood or bone marrow.
15.) Adopt a grandparent.
16.) Sing Christmas carols to those who can't attend church.
17.) Share extra coats or clothing with someone in need.
18.) Keep in contact with someone alone or not well.
19.) Tutor someone in school or teach someone to read.
20.) Shovel snow for the elderly or disabled.
21.) Help someone
needing roadside assistance.
22.) Be the listening ear for someone with problems.
23.) Pick up someone who needs a ride to church.
24.) Become a big brother or big sister.
25.) Leave disabled parking vacant.
26.) Offer the plan of salvation.
27.) Allow your home to be a shelter for the abused.
28.) Share your talents to assist others.
29.) Volunteer at a pro-life clinic.
30.) Pray for others,
31.) And many more!
It isn't the size of the budget. It's the size of the heart.
If you open your eyes to other' needs, God will show you a need. And, when He does, chances are He's calling you to do something about it, De. 10:14.
The giver receives the greater blessing.
© by Joyce C. Lock
http://my.homewithgod.com/blessingsandlessons/
This writing may be used in its entirety, with credits in tact,
for non-profit ministering purposes.
About the Author
In addition to being a published author and poet, Joyce C. Lock created the religion column, "Christianity Made Simple" for Peru Daily Tribune, continues to write inspirational articles for area newspapers, and shares further in online and e-mail ministries.
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