1. Is the farm for you? How about a ranch, a village or a city? Which is your choice and why?
The beach. My answer always has been and always will be the beach!
2. A short auto trip for the weekend with friends or a long vacation? Where would you go?
Can I choose both? I love doing both!
3. The quiet life at home with a cuppa and TV or a good book or a night out with friends? Which sounds good today?
I would choose tv and/or good book, not doing any night out with friends right now.
4. You have a choice of dinner and a movie or a game of cards and snacks at the neighbors. Where are you going tonight?
Game of cards and snacks at the neighbors! My next door neighbors are my son and daughter in law, and granddaughter 🙂
In The Kitchen…
Sunshine Chicken
Corned Beef and Cabbage
Meatball Casserole
Bacon Lettuce Tomato Sandwiches
Today’s To Do List… Work, maybe going to Costco & Sam’s after that
Looking forward to…
Having a few days off
Question Of The Week…
What’s your go to quick and easy supper
A Favorite Bible Verse…
It’s impossible to please God without faith because the one who draws near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards people who try to find him
Hebrews 11:6
Combine all ingredients in slow cooker and cook on low for two to three hour. Serve with Jiffy cornbread or Ritz crackers
Thoughts
I had both Jiffy cornbread and Ritz crackers so decided to have use the crackers and save the cornbread for beans.
I ordered the ingredients online and the canned BBQ pork was out of stock so I bought a container of Jack Daniel’s Pulled Pork, hoping it would turn out ok. It was very good. I’ve made this before and forgot to use less ketchup, it was still good, but hopefully next time I’ll remember to use 3 or 4 oz. and see how that tastes.
This is a very quick and easy recipe and I love it any time of year.
Review(s) Coming Up…
I may catch up on the few books I didn’t review at the end of ’21, not sure yet
Grateful For:
You may remember my blog theme was upgraded and I had all kinds of problems with it, especially with the posting and font. I worked on fixing it for a few weeks but got way too aggravated so I asked my son to try to fix it and within 30 minutes it was backed to to the previous version!
SO HAPPY!
In The Kitchen…
Left over Black Eyed Peas, Collard Greens, Cornbread, Raspberry Cheesecake
White Bean Chicken Chili
Quaker Oats Meatloaf with mashed potatoes & corn
Mixed Berry French Toast Casserole
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened,
and I will give you rest.”
Matthew 11:28
“Rest. You crave it. Your body needs it. Your tired soul longs for it. But in the madness of your day-to-day rush, how can you possibly find it? Truth be told, when life’s demands overwhelm us, the first thing we sacrifice is our own rest. But God has a different plan for us: He made us to enjoy deep, reviving refreshment in Him. 365 Devotions for Finding Rest will guide you in a yearlong journey toward embracing His rest in your life. You’ll be amazed as God’s peace and restoration transform you.”
I’ve had this book for a few years but haven’t read it yet. With all the stress etc. of the last two years I haven’t been getting as much rest as I need, so I feel like I should read this now. I’ll write my review on Dec. 31st when I finish it.
January 1: Resolve To Rest – Psalms 51:12 January 2: Intentional Rest – Luke 5:16 January 3: Rest From The List – Isaiah 30:21 January 4: Rest In The Midst Of Despair – Psalm: 68:9 January 5: Rest From Expectations – Lamentations 3:22-23 January 6: Rest In Winter – Philippians 4:12 January 7: Rest From Financial Worries – Luke 12:14 January 8: Begin With Rest: Jeremiah 31:25 January 9: Rest In God’s Love: Psalms 37:7 January 10: Rest From A Picture Perfect Life: Ecclesiastes 2:22 January 11: Rest In True Friends: Proverbs 11:25 January 12: Saying No: 1 Corinthians 14:33 January 13: Give Yourself Grace: Numbers 6:25-26 January 14: Rest For The Sabbath: Psalms 62:5 January 15: When Rest Seems Far Away: John 7:37 January 16: A Mind-Set Of Rest: Isaiah 40-39 January 17: Rest From Health Worries: Psalm 41:3 January 18: Take Time For You: Proverbs 14:30 January 19: Rest From Comparison: 2 Corinthians 10:12
January 1 The Account Of Creation: Genesis 1:1-2:4a The Man And Woman In Eden:Â Genesis 2:4b-25 The Man And Women Sin: Genesis 3:1-24
January 2 Cain, Abel, and Seth: Genesis 4:1-26 From Adam To Noah: Genesis 5: 1-32, 1 Chronicles 1: 1-4 Noah And The Flood: Genesis 6:1-22
January 3 The Flood Covers The Earth:Â Genesis 7:1-24 The Flood Recedes: Genesis 8:1-22 God’s Covenant With Noah: Genesis 9:1-27 Noah’s Sons: Genesis 9:18-10:1 Descendant’s Of Japheth: Genesis 10:2-5, 1 Chronicles 1:5-7 Descendant’s Of Ham: Genesis 10:6-20, 1 Chronicles 1: 8-16 Descendant’s Of Shem: Genesis 10:21-30, 1 Chronicles 1:17-23, Genesis 10:31-32
January 4 The Tower Of Babel: Genesis 11:1-9 From Shen To Abram: Genesis 11: 10-26, 1Chronicles 1:24-27 The Family Of Terah: Genesis 11:27-31 The Call Of Abram: Genesis 12:1-9 Abram And Sarai In Egypt: Genesis 12:10-20 Abram And Lot Separate: Genesis 13: 1-18 Abram Rescues Lot: Genesis 14:1-16 Melchizedek Blesses Abram: Genesis 14:17-24
January 5 The Lords Covenant With Abraham: Genesis 15:1-21 The Birth Of Ismael: Genesis 16: 1-16 Abraham Is Named Abraham: Genesis 17:1-8 The Sign Of Circumcision: Genesis 17:9-14 Sarai Is Named Sarah: Genesis 17:15-27
January 6 A Son Promised To Sarah: Genesis 18:1-15 Abraham Intercedes For Sodom: Genesis 18:16-33 Sodom And Gomorrah Destroyed: Genesis 19-1-29 Lot And His Daughters: Genesis 19:30-38 Abraham Deceives Abimelech: Â Genesis 20:1-18 The Birth Of Isaac: Genesis 21:1-7
January 7 Hagar And Ishmael Sent Away: Genesis 21: 8-21 A Treaty With Abimelech: Genesis 21:22-34 Abraham’s Obedience Tested: Genesis 22:1-24 The Burial Of Sarah: Genesis 23:1-20 The Death Of Terah: Genesis 11:32 Isaac Marries Rebekah: Genesis 24:1-67
January 8 Abraham’s Descendants: Genesis 25:1-4, 1 Chronicles 1:32-33, Genesis 25:5-6 Ishmael’s Descendants: Genesis 25:12-18, 1 Chronicles 1:28-31 Isaac’s Descendants: 1 Chronicles 1:1-34 The Births Of Jacob And Esau: Genesis: 25:19-26 The Death Of Abraham: Genesis 25:7-11
January 9 Esau Sells His Birthright: Genesis 25:27-34 Isaac Deceives Abimelech: Genesis 26:1-11 Conflict Over Water Rights: Genesis 26:12-25 A Treaty With Abimelech: 26:26-35 Jacob Steals Esau’s Blessing: Genesis 27:1-40 Jacob Flees To Paddan-Aram: Genesis 27: 41-28:5
January 10 Esau Marries Ishmael’s Daughter: Genesis 28:6-9 Jacob’s Dream At Bethel: Genesis 28:10-22 Jacob Arrives At Paddan-Aram: Genesis 29:1-14a Jacob Marries Leah And Rachel: Genesis 29:14b-30 Jacob’s Many Children: Genesis 29:31-30:24
January 11 Jacob’s Wealth Increases: Genesis 30:25-43 Jacob Flees From Laban: Genesis 31:1-21 Laban Pursues Jacob: Genesis 31: 22-42 Jacob’s Treaty With Laban: Genesis 31:43-55
January 12 Jacob Sends Gifts To Esau: Genesis 32:1-21 Jacob Wrestles With God: Genesis 32:22-32 Jacob And Esau Make Peace: Genesis 33:1-20 Revenge Against Shechem: Genesis: 34:1-31 Jacob’s Return To Bethel: Genesis 35:1-15 The Death Of Rachel: Genesis 35: 16-27
January 13 Descendants Of Esau: Genesis 36:1-19, 1 Chronicles 1:35-37 Original Peoples Of Edom: Genesis 36:20-30, 1 Chronicles 1:38-42 Rulers Of Edom: Genesis 36:31-43, 1 Chronicles 1:43-54 Descendants Of Israel: 1 Chronicles 2: 1-2
January 14 Joseph’s Dreams: Genesis: 37:1-17 Joseph Sold Into Slavery: Genesis 37:18-36 Judah And Tamar: Genesis 38:1-30 Descendants Of Juda: 1 Chronicles: 2:3-6, 1Chronicles 2:8 Joseph In Potiphar’s House: Genesis 39:1-18 Joseph Put In Prison: Genesis 39:19-23
January 15 Joseph Interprets Two Dreams: Genesis 40:1-23 The Death Of Isaac: Genesis 35:28-29 Pharaoh’s Dream: Genesis: 41:1-36 Joseph Made Ruler Of Egypt: 41:37-57
January 16 Joseph’s Brothers Go To Egypt: 42:1-38 The Brothers Return To Egypt: Genesis 43:1-18 A Feast At Joseph’s Palace: Genesis 43:19-34 Joseph’s Silver Cup: Genesis 44:1-17 Judah Speaks For His Brothers: Genesis 44:18-34 Joseph Reveals His Identity: Genesis 45:1-15
January 17 Pharaoh Invites Jacob To Egypt: Genesis 45:16-28 Jacob’s Journey To Egypt: Genesis 46:1-27 Jacob’s Family Arrives In Goshen: Genesis 46:28-34 Jacob Blesses Pharaoh: Genesis 47:1-12 Joseph’s Leadership In The Famine: Genesis 47:13-27
January 18 Jacob’s Death Draws Near: Genesis 47:28-31 Jacob Blesses Manasseh And Ephraim: Genesis 48:1-22 Jacob Blesses His Sons: Genesis 49:1-28 Jacob’s Death And Burial: Genesis 49:29-50:13 Joseph Reassures His Brothers: Genesis 50:14-21 The Death Of Joseph: Genesis 50:22-26
January 19 Prologue: Job:1-5 Job’s First Test: Job 1:6-22 Job’s Second Test: Job 2:1-10 Job’s Three Friends Share His Anguish: Job: 2:11-13 Job’s First Speech: Job 3:1-26 Eliphaz’s First Response To Job: Job 4:1-21
Books must be in audio format (CD, MP3, etc.) ANY genres count Re-reads and crossovers from other reading challenges are allowed Use hashtag #2022AudiobookChallenge on social media Updates plus a giveaway will be posted twice during the year The first update will be July 2, 2022 The last update will take place on December 30, 2022
I’m going to try for: Binge Listener (Why read when someone can do it for you) 20-30
You must read a minimum of five memoirs from any of the categories listed One book can only count for one category You can use books for other challenges Re-reads are acceptable All book formats count You can use books for other challenges
You can read a book that’s been translated from any language You can read any genre You can read books meant for any age group Crossovers with other challenges are fine Any format that you choose is also acceptable
Read books written in the form of letters, diaries, blogs, e-mails etc. They can be either completely or partially written this way You can use books for other challenges No Categories or Levels
Hosted @ Carolina Book Nook Read A Book For Each Category Books Can Be Any Format Use Each Book For Only One Category Add Your Reviews In The Categories Below You can use books for other challenges
Books must have an animal that plays a major role in the book Animals can be real or fictional Crossovers with other challenges are permitted Books can be any format
 Kaiyo’s Birthday was Dec. 31st. She’s 7 now
