Some Quotes by Amy Carmichael

 "Sometimes when we read the words of those who have been more than conquerors, we feel almost despondent. I feel that I shall never be like that. But they won through step by step, by little bits of wills, little denials of self, little inward victories, by faithfulness in very little things. They became what they are. No one sees these little hidden steps. They only see the accomplishment, but even so, those small steps were taken. There is no sudden triumph, no spiritual maturity. That is the work of the moment."

“It is not the place where we are, or the work that we do or cannot do that matters, it is something else. It is the fire within that burns and shines, whatever be our circumstances.”

"I would rather burn out than rust out."

"It is a safe thing to trust Him to fulfill the desires which He creates."

"Now you are deep in what seems to me a peculiarly selfless service. The spiritual training of children must be that. You work for the years you will not see. You work for the Invisible all the time, but you work for the Eternal. So it is all worthwhile."

"There have been times of late when I have had to hold on to one text with all my might: “It is required in stewards that a man may be found faithful.” Praise God, it does not say “successful”."

"Our enemy is more aware than we are of the spiritual possibilities that depend upon obedience."

German Pizza, Tangles of Life & Obedience

(German Pizza, Cornflake Chocolate Chip Biscuits and Apple Cake Recipes below)

 Today I show you how to make German Pizza. I also share a biscuit recipe, a little bit of what we've been doing, and some thoughts on trusting God, obeying and enduring hardness.

German Pizza Recipe
500g ground beef/mince
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1/2 green pepper, diced
11/2 tsp salt, divided
1/2 tsp pepper
2 tablespoons butter
 6 raw potatoes, shredded
3 eggs, beaten
1/3 cup milk
2 cups cheese
In 12-inch skillet, brown beef with onion, green pepper, 1/2 tsp salt, and pepper. Remove beef mixture from skillet; drain skillet and melt butter. Spread potatoes over butter and sprinkle with remaining 1 tsp salt. Top with beef mixture. Combine eggs and milk and pour over all. Cook, covered, on medium heat until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes. Top with cheese; cover and heat until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Cut into wedges or squares to serve. Yields 4-6 servings.

Cornflake Chocolate Chip Biscuits
250g butter softened
11/3 cup sugar
2 tsp vanilla
21/2 cups flour
21/2 tsp baking powder
2 tblsp milk
3 cups cornflakes
11/2 cups chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 180C. Line baking tray. Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar and vanilla in a bowl until pale and creamy. Add flour, baking powder and chocolate chips. Mix on low speed until just combined. Add milk and stir. (If it's too dry, put a little extra milk in before putting cornflakes in) Using a wooden spoon, stir in cornflakes and chocolate chips.
Bake for 10-12 minutes.

Apple cake
Mix together:
4 apples, diced
11/2 cup sugar
2 tsp cinnamon
1tsp mixed spice
Add:
200g butter (melted)
3 cup flour
2tsp baking powder
Bake at 180C for 40-50 minutes.

"I've Got What It Takes" Song

 This song is a true story! 

A lesson God showed me months back.

Hinderances, Obstacles & a Delight

A few thoughts from my week on hinderances, obstacles in our path and delighting in doing the will of God. And a few other video clips, a recipe and a Christian Movie recommendation.

Chicken Chowder Recipe
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup chopped onion
11/2 cups cubed cooked chicken
11/2 cups diced carrots
11/2 cups diced raw potatoes
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1 tsp salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups water
3 tablespoons flour
21/2 cups milk
Melt butter in 3-quart saucepan. Add onions and saute until tender. Add chicken, carrots, potatoes, bouillon cubes, salt, pepper and water. Cover and simmer until vegetables are tender. Combine flour and 1/2 cup milk in a jar. Shake until blended. Add to vegetables along with remaining 2 cups milk. Cook on medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens. Yields 13/4 quarts.