“What things stir your affections for Jesus Christ? Do them.”
Matt Chandler (via kschlabaugh)
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“Courtesy is one of the Christian virtues; and the New Testament hates what it calls “busybodies.”
C.S. Lewis - Mere Christianity
“For children are innocent and love justice; while most of us are wicked and naturally prefer mercy.”
G.K.Chesterton
“If fairy-story as a kind is worth reading at all it is worthy to be written for and read by adults.”
J.R.R. Tolkien
“I don’t want a boy to like me. I want a man to love me deeply.”
“Pride cannot tolerate the intimate involvement of God running even the ordinary affairs of life.”
John Piper in Future Grace
(Source: staypozitive, via kate-lin)
Tree of thankfulness
Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Lemon and Toasted Walnuts
Brussels sprouts
Olive oil
Lemon juice
Garlic
Walnuts (chopped) or pine nuts (whole)
Pepper
Toss sprouts with olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic. Sauté over medium heat, stirring frequently. Meanwhile toast the nuts in the oven.
In the last few minutes of cooking add toasted nuts and pepper.
Roast lemon and Herb Chicken
Lemon juice
Olive oil
Fresh thyme
Dried oregano and basil
Salt and pepper
Fresh garlic cloves
Rinse chicken, remove innards, pat dry with paper towels.
Fold wing tips behind back, tie drumsticks to legs. Create a pocket between the skin and breast meat, and spoon mixture into pockets. Place on a rack with a pan with a little water underneath.
Roast at 375• until a thermometer inserted into the thigh (but not touching a bone!) reads 180•.
