GUMMY BEAR POPSICLES!

What little kid wouldn’t love a Popsicle filled with gummy bears? These are so fun yet so easy to make! These popsicles will be a great poolside snack for the kids this year.

Supplies:
`Popsicle mold
`Popsicle sticks
`Gummy Bears
`Sprite

Directions:
`Fill molds about 3/4 of the way full
`Drop in gummy bears
`Place popsicle stick into mold
`Freeze until frozen all the way through

Shakira - Can't Remember to Forget You ft. Rihanna

[Shakira]

I left a note on my bedpost

Said not to repeat yesterday's mistakes

What I tend to do when it comes to you

I see only the good, selective memory

The way you makes me feel yeah, you got a hold on me

I've never met someone so different

Oh here we go

You part of me now, you part of me

So where you go I follow, follow, follow

[Chorus]

Ohohohoh ohohohoh

I can't remember to forget you

Ohohohoh ohohohoh

I keep forgetting I should let you go

But when you look at me, the only memory,

Is us kissing in the moonlight

Ohohohoh ohohohoh

I can't remember to forget you

Ooooh

I can't remember to forget you

Ohohohoh ohohohoh

[Verse 2: Rihanna]

I go back again

Fall off the train

Land in his bed

Repeat yesterday's mistakes

What I'm trying to say is not to forget

You see only the good, selective memory

The way he makes me feel like

The way he makes me feel

I never seemed to act so stupid

Oh here we go

He a part of me now, he a part of me

[Shakira]

So where he goes I follow, follow, follow, oh

[Chorus : Both]

Ohohohoh ohohohoh

I can't remember to forget you

Ohohohoh ohohohoh

I keep forgetting I should let you go

But when you look at me, the only memory,

Is us kissing in the moonlight

Ohohohoh ohohohoh

I can't remember to forget you

[Bridge: Shakira]

I rob and I kill to keep him with me

I do anything for that boy

I'd give my last dime to hold him tonight

I'd do anything for that boy

[Bridge: Rihanna]

I rob and I kill to keep him with me

I do anything for that boy

I'd give my last dime to hold him tonight

I do anything for that boy

[Chorus : Both]

Ohohohoh ohohohoh

I can't remember to forget you

Ohohohoh ohohohoh

I keep forgetting I should let you go

But when you look at me, the only memory,

Is us kissing in the moonlight

Ohohohoh ohohohoh

I can't remember to forget you

But when you look at me, the only memory,

Is us kissing in the moonlight

Ohohohoh ohohohoh

I can't remember to forget you

Proverbs 31

The Sayings of King Lemuel

1 The sayings of King Lemuel contain this message, which his mother taught him.

2 O my son, O son of my womb,
    O son of my vows,
3 do not waste your strength on women,
    on those who ruin kings.
4 It is not for kings, O Lemuel, to guzzle wine.
    Rulers should not crave alcohol.
5 For if they drink, they may forget the law
    and not give justice to the oppressed.
6 Alcohol is for the dying,
    and wine for those in bitter distress.
7 Let them drink to forget their poverty
    and remember their troubles no more.
8 Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves;
    ensure justice for those being crushed.
9 Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless,
    and see that they get justice.

A Wife of Noble Character
10 Who can find a virtuous and capable wife?
    She is more precious than rubies.
11 Her husband can trust her,
    and she will greatly enrich his life.
12 She brings him good, not harm,
    all the days of her life.
13 She finds wool and flax
    and busily spins it.
14 She is like a merchant’s ship,
    bringing her food from afar.
15 She gets up before dawn to prepare breakfast for her household
    and plan the day’s work for her servant girls.
16 She goes to inspect a field and buys it;
    with her earnings she plants a vineyard.
17 She is energetic and strong,
    a hard worker.
18 She makes sure her dealings are profitable;
    her lamp burns late into the night.
19 Her hands are busy spinning thread,
    her fingers twisting fiber.
20 She extends a helping hand to the poor
    and opens her arms to the needy.
21 She has no fear of winter for her household,
    for everyone has warm clothes.
22 She makes her own bedspreads.
    She dresses in fine linen and purple gowns.
23 Her husband is well known at the city gates,
    where he sits with the other civic leaders.
24 She makes belted linen garments
    and sashes to sell to the merchants.
25 She is clothed with strength and dignity,
    and she laughs without fear of the future.
26 When she speaks, her words are wise,
    and she gives instructions with kindness.
27 She carefully watches everything in her household
    and suffers nothing from laziness.
28 Her children stand and bless her.
    Her husband praises her:
29 “There are many virtuous and capable women in the world,
    but you surpass them all!”
30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last;
    but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised.
31 Reward her for all she has done.
    Let her deeds publicly declare her praise.

VERSE OF THE DAY!

You are forgiving and good, O Lord, abounding in love to all who call on you.
—Psalm 86:5

Thoughts on Today's Verse...
Forgiveness is such a sweet blessing. But God does more than forgive! He cleanses and forgets. His love is not metered out or carefully rationed. He pours love upon us if we genuinely seek him as our God and Father. So let's cry out and ask for God's forgiveness and praise the mighty and holy name of The Almighty, confidently knowing that our Father longs to bless us with goodness, mercy, and love.

My Prayer...
O Precious Father, I call to you wanting you to know how important your love and forgiveness are in my life. Thank you for sending Jesus to show your love and pay the debt of my sin. Help me to live today as your child: may others see my joy and my passion for you as I seek to live for your glory. In the name of my Savior, Jesus, I pray. Amen.

VERSE OF THE DAY!

Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.
—Ephesians 4:2

Thoughts on Today's Verse...
"You mean I have to put up with that!?" There are those folks in life about whom the saying is true: "They are the grit out of which we are to fashion our pearl." But our great example in this challenge is Jesus. Think of what he had to put up with in his 12 disciples. Remember how transformational his patience and gentleness with them was. Can we dare to do less?

My Prayer...
Give me strength and patience, O God, that I may be as loving, gentle and patient with others as Jesus was with people during his earthly ministry and you have been with me. In the name of Jesus, my Lord and hero I pray. Amen.

Proverbs 30

The Sayings of Agur

1 The sayings of Agur son of Jakeh contain this message.

I am weary, O God;
    I am weary and worn out, O God.
2 I am too stupid to be human,
    and I lack common sense.
3 I have not mastered human wisdom,
    nor do I know the Holy One.
4 Who but God goes up to heaven and comes back down?
    Who holds the wind in his fists?
Who wraps up the oceans in his cloak?
    Who has created the whole wide world?
What is his name—and his son’s name?
    Tell me if you know!
5 Every word of God proves true.
    He is a shield to all who come to him for protection.
6 Do not add to his words,
    or he may rebuke you and expose you as a liar.
7 O God, I beg two favors from you;
    let me have them before I die.
8 First, help me never to tell a lie.
    Second, give me neither poverty nor riches!
    Give me just enough to satisfy my needs.
9 For if I grow rich, I may deny you and say, “Who is the Lord?”
    And if I am too poor, I may steal and thus insult God’s holy name.
10 Never slander a worker to the employer,
    or the person will curse you, and you will pay for it.
11 Some people curse their father
    and do not thank their mother.
12 They are pure in their own eyes,
    but they are filthy and unwashed.
13 They look proudly around,
    casting disdainful glances.
14 They have teeth like swords
    and fangs like knives.
They devour the poor from the earth
    and the needy from among humanity.
15 The leech has two suckers
    that cry out, “More, more!”
There are three things that are never satisfied—
    no, four that never say, “Enough!”:
16 the grave,
    the barren womb,
    the thirsty desert,
    the blazing fire.
17 The eye that mocks a father
    and despises a mother’s instructions
will be plucked out by ravens of the valley
    and eaten by vultures.
18 There are three things that amaze me—
    no, four things that I don’t understand:
19 how an eagle glides through the sky,
    how a snake slithers on a rock,
    how a ship navigates the ocean,
    how a man loves a woman.
20 An adulterous woman consumes a man,
    then wipes her mouth and says, “What’s wrong with that?”
21 There are three things that make the earth tremble—
    no, four it cannot endure:
22 a slave who becomes a king,
    an overbearing fool who prospers,
23     a bitter woman who finally gets a husband,
    a servant girl who supplants her mistress.
24 There are four things on earth that are small but unusually wise:
25 Ants—they aren’t strong,
    but they store up food all summer.
26 Hyraxes[e]—they aren’t powerful,
    but they make their homes among the rocks.
27 Locusts—they have no king,
    but they march in formation.
28 Lizards—they are easy to catch,
    but they are found even in kings’ palaces.
29 There are three things that walk with stately stride—
    no, four that strut about:
30 the lion, king of animals, who won’t turn aside for anything,
31     the strutting rooster,
    the male goat,
    a king as he leads his army.
32 If you have been a fool by being proud or plotting evil,
    cover your mouth in shame.
33 As the beating of cream yields butter
    and striking the nose causes bleeding,
    so stirring up anger causes quarrels.

RANDOM SWAQQ !

VERSE OF THE DAY!

Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, "If anyone wants to be first, he must be the very last, and the servant of all."
—Mark 9:35

Thoughts on Today's Verse...
Last? Nobody likes to be last. We have a hard enough time settling for second place, much less last place. Jesus reverses the rank. The person who is most important to him is not the person seeking the status and notoriety. The most important person is like Jesus himself: willing to give up rank and status and importance to serve. For Jesus, last means first in service and first in the eyes of God.

My Prayer...
Magnificent God my Savior, you have made the world wonderful for me and have given your Son to redeem me. How can I ever thank you or repay you for your grace and kindness? Help me serve others with grace and kindness. Give me eyes to see people as you do; not judging by mere appearances, but valuing and treating people as Jesus does. I pray in the name of the Lord Jesus, the one who washed his disciples' feet. Amen.

Proverbs 29

New Living Translation (NLT)

1 Whoever stubbornly refuses to accept criticism
    will suddenly be destroyed beyond recovery.
2 When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice.
    But when the wicked are in power, they groan.
3 The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,
    but if he hangs around with prostitutes, his wealth is wasted.
4 A just king gives stability to his nation,
    but one who demands bribes destroys it.
5 To flatter friends
    is to lay a trap for their feet.
6 Evil people are trapped by sin,
    but the righteous escape, shouting for joy.
7 The godly care about the rights of the poor;
    the wicked don’t care at all.
8 Mockers can get a whole town agitated,
    but the wise will calm anger.
9 If a wise person takes a fool to court,
    there will be ranting and ridicule but no satisfaction.
10 The bloodthirsty hate blameless people,
    but the upright seek to help them.[a]
11 Fools vent their anger,
    but the wise quietly hold it back.
12 If a ruler pays attention to liars,
    all his advisers will be wicked.
13 The poor and the oppressor have this in common—
    the Lord gives sight to the eyes of both.
14 If a king judges the poor fairly,
    his throne will last forever.
15 To discipline a child produces wisdom,
    but a mother is disgraced by an undisciplined child.
16 When the wicked are in authority, sin flourishes,
    but the godly will live to see their downfall.
17 Discipline your children, and they will give you peace of mind
    and will make your heart glad.
18 When people do not accept divine guidance, they run wild.
    But whoever obeys the law is joyful.
19 Words alone will not discipline a servant;
    the words may be understood, but they are not heeded.
20 There is more hope for a fool
    than for someone who speaks without thinking.
21 A servant pampered from childhood
    will become a rebel.
22 An angry person starts fights;
    a hot-tempered person commits all kinds of sin.
23 Pride ends in humiliation,
    while humility brings honor.
24 If you assist a thief, you only hurt yourself.
    You are sworn to tell the truth, but you dare not testify.
25 Fearing people is a dangerous trap,
    but trusting the Lord means safety.
26 Many seek the ruler’s favor,
    but justice comes from the Lord.
27 The righteous despise the unjust;
    the wicked despise the godly.

PRETZELS

Proverbs 28

New Living Translation (NLT)

1 The wicked run away when no one is chasing them,
    but the godly are as bold as lions.
2 When there is moral rot within a nation, its government topples easily.
    But wise and knowledgeable leaders bring stability.
3 A poor person who oppresses the poor
    is like a pounding rain that destroys the crops.
4 To reject the law is to praise the wicked;
    to obey the law is to fight them.
5 Evil people don’t understand justice,
    but those who follow the Lord understand completely.
6 Better to be poor and honest
    than to be dishonest and rich.
7 Young people who obey the law are wise;
    those with wild friends bring shame to their parents.
8 Income from charging high interest rates
    will end up in the pocket of someone who is kind to the poor.
9 God detests the prayers
    of a person who ignores the law.
10 Those who lead good people along an evil path
    will fall into their own trap,
    but the honest will inherit good things.
11 Rich people may think they are wise,
    but a poor person with discernment can see right through them.
12 When the godly succeed, everyone is glad.
    When the wicked take charge, people go into hiding.
13 People who conceal their sins will not prosper,
    but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy.
14 Blessed are those who fear to do wrong,
    but the stubborn are headed for serious trouble.
15 A wicked ruler is as dangerous to the poor
    as a roaring lion or an attacking bear.
16 A ruler with no understanding will oppress his people,
    but one who hates corruption will have a long life.
17 A murderer’s tormented conscience will drive him into the grave.
    Don’t protect him!
18 The blameless will be rescued from harm,
    but the crooked will be suddenly destroyed.
19 A hard worker has plenty of food,
    but a person who chases fantasies ends up in poverty.
20 The trustworthy person will get a rich reward,
    but a person who wants quick riches will get into trouble.
21 Showing partiality is never good,
    yet some will do wrong for a mere piece of bread.
22 Greedy people try to get rich quick
    but don’t realize they’re headed for poverty.
23 In the end, people appreciate honest criticism
    far more than flattery.
24 Anyone who steals from his father and mother
    and says, “What’s wrong with that?”
    is no better than a murderer.
25 Greed causes fighting;
    trusting the Lord leads to prosperity.
26 Those who trust their own insight are foolish,
    but anyone who walks in wisdom is safe.
27 Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing,
    but those who close their eyes to poverty will be cursed.
28 When the wicked take charge, people go into hiding.
    When the wicked meet disaster, the godly flourish.

PIZZA WAFFLES

Pizza Waffles!! HELLO, crispy savory waffles fortified with Italian herbs, Parmesan cheese and mozzarella.

I see you getting dipped into warm marinara. Look at you, you saucy little thang!  Breakfast for dinner has reached a whole new level.

Here they are. Look at these beauties! How can we possibly top this level of deliciousness? How about we sandwich mozzarella in between two waffles and GRILL them in my panini press. Now we’re taking it to ANOTHER LEVEL.

And we’re off! Ingredient gathering. So simple!

I put a blend of herbs (dried basil & oregano) with red pepper & garlic powder into our flour mixture.

Toss the cheese & pepperoni in there to coat. This prevents it from sinking into the batter.

Mix the eggs, oil & milk together and marry that into the flour pepperoni cheese mixture.

Heat up your waffle iron! Spray it with cooking spray and start making your waffles!

Waffle. Repeat. Waffle. Repeat. The cheese melts inside…and some of it gets crispy on the outside.

We’re ready to serve! Add a little extra cheese on top if you so desire.

Serve with warm marinara sauce.

Ahhh yes.

Check out that pepperoni!

PIZZA WAFFLES FOR LIFE.

PIZZA WAFFLES

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
• 1/2 cup finely chopped pepperoni
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• marinara for serving

Preheat waffle iron. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, and garlic powder and whisk until blended. Add the cheeses and pepperoni and mix to coat with the flour mixture (this helps avoid clumping).
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk and oil. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and whisk just until combined, taking care not to over mix.
Grease hot waffle iron. Pour about 1/2 cup batter into the waffle iron and cook 3 to 5 minutes, or until waffles are golden and cheese is melted. Repeat with the rest of the batter. Serve with warm marinara sauce.

VERSE OF THE DAY!

God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship him in spirit and in truth.
—John 4:24

Thoughts on Today's Verse...
Genuine worship is a gift. Since God is spirit, since he is holy, we cannot fully approach him without the gift and blessing of his Holy Spirit. As Christians who received his Spirit when we were baptized into Christ and born of God, we can now speak to him and worship him Spirit to Spirit.

My Prayer...
Abba Father, by the gift of your Spirit I come to you as your child. Thank you so much for giving me your Spirit so that I can approach you with confidence and know you hear the concerns of my heart. Please accept the worship of my heart, of my words, and of my actions. May the things I do today bring you glory. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.

TURKEY BURGERS

INGREDIENTS
`3 pounds ground turkey
`1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
`1/4 cup finely diced onion
`2 egg whites, lightly beaten
`1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
`1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
`1 teaspoon salt
`1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS
1. In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, seasoned bread crumbs, onion, egg whites, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper. Form into 12 patties.

2. Cook the patties in a medium skillet over medium heat, turning once, to an internal temperature of 180 degrees F (85 degrees C).

Proverbs 27

New Living Translation (NLT)

1 Don’t brag about tomorrow,
    since you don’t know what the day will bring.
2 Let someone else praise you, not your own mouth—
    a stranger, not your own lips.
3 A stone is heavy and sand is weighty,
    but the resentment caused by a fool is even heavier.
4 Anger is cruel, and wrath is like a flood,
    but jealousy is even more dangerous.
5 An open rebuke
    is better than hidden love!
6 Wounds from a sincere friend
    are better than many kisses from an enemy.
7 A person who is full refuses honey,
    but even bitter food tastes sweet to the hungry.
8 A person who strays from home
    is like a bird that strays from its nest.
9 The heartfelt counsel of a friend
    is as sweet as perfume and incense.
10 Never abandon a friend—
    either yours or your father’s.
When disaster strikes, you won’t have to ask your brother for assistance.
    It’s better to go to a neighbor than to a brother who lives far away.
11 Be wise, my child, and make my heart glad.
    Then I will be able to answer my critics.
12 A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions.
    The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.
13 Get security from someone who guarantees a stranger’s debt.
    Get a deposit if he does it for foreigners.
14 A loud and cheerful greeting early in the morning
    will be taken as a curse!
15 A quarrelsome wife is as annoying
    as constant dripping on a rainy day.
16 Stopping her complaints is like trying to stop the wind
    or trying to hold something with greased hands.
17 As iron sharpens iron,
    so a friend sharpens a friend.
18 As workers who tend a fig tree are allowed to eat the fruit,
    so workers who protect their employer’s interests will be rewarded.
19 As a face is reflected in water,
    so the heart reflects the real person.
20 Just as Death and Destruction are never satisfied,
    so human desire is never satisfied.
21 Fire tests the purity of silver and gold,
    but a person is tested by being praised.
22 You cannot separate fools from their foolishness,
    even though you grind them like grain with mortar and pestle.
23 Know the state of your flocks,
    and put your heart into caring for your herds,
24 for riches don’t last forever,
    and the crown might not be passed to the next generation.
25 After the hay is harvested and the new crop appears
    and the mountain grasses are gathered in,
26 your sheep will provide wool for clothing,
    and your goats will provide the price of a field.
27 And you will have enough goats’ milk for yourself,
    your family, and your servant girls.