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Collecting Your Tears

He Collects Your Tears

Do you know how important you are to God? He cares so much about every detail of your life. He cares about your thoughts, feelings and emotions. In fact, what you are going through is so important to Him that He records every sorrow and collects the tears you’ve shed.

Why would God record your sorrows and collect your tears? Because everything that affects you matters to Him. He is your Vindicator. He’s keeping an account of every wrong that’s ever been done to you so that He can make up for every single one of them. He wants to restore to you everything that has ever been stolen. He wants to heal every hurt and pain.

Today, know that God cares about the things that concern you. He cares about the things that hurt you. He is close to the brokenhearted, and He wants to bring you peace and comfort. Turn to Him and receive His love. Let Him bring healing to your heart and restoration to your soul.

"You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book."
(Psalm 56:8, NLT)

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Joel Osteen

Slow-Cooker Cheesy Bean Dip

Now this is easy! Cheesy Bean Dip in the slow-cooker.

1 package (16 ounces) mild Mexican pasteurized prepared cheese product with jalapeño peppers, cut into cubes

1 can (16 ounces) Old El Paso™ refried beans

1 can (4.5 ounces) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles, undrained

2 pounds tortilla chips, if desired

Mix cheese, beans and chiles in cooker.

Cover and cook on Low heat setting 2 to 3 hours or until cheese is melted.

Stir until cheese is smooth.

Scrape down side of cooker with rubber spatula to help prevent edge of dip from scorching.

Serve with tortilla chips.

Dip will hold on Low heat setting up to 2 hours; stir occasionally.

A Betty Crocker Recipe

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Classic Hot Wings

Sometimes I just crave a good classic hot wing. And this Ree Drummond recipe won't let you down, she always has an extra punch.

Canola oil, for frying

24 chicken wing parts (12 wings separated into 2 pieces)

One 12-ounce bottle cayenne hot pepper sauce, such as Frank's

1 stick butter

Several dashes Worcestershire sauce

Several dashes hot sauce, such as Tabasco

Blue cheese dip, for serving

Celery sticks, for serving

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Heat 3 inches of canola oil in a heavy pot to 375 degrees F.

Add half the chicken wing parts to the oil and fry them until they're golden brown and fully cooked, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels. Repeat with the other half of the wing parts.

In a saucepan, heat the cayenne sauce and butter over medium-low heat. Add the Worcestershire and hot sauce. Let it bubble up, and then turn off the heat.

Place the wings in an ovenproof dish and pour the hot sauce over the top. Toss to coat, and then bake in the oven for 15 minutes.

Serve with blue cheese dip, celery sticks... and your favorite cold, fizzy beverage.

2011 Ree Drummond Recipe

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Your Goals & Dreams

You can't get where you want to be if you don't know where you are going.

Writing down your long-term and short-term goals and dreams will help you stay focused while on your journey.

Zucchini Soup

This is Auntie Nor's recipe that she shared with us when we went to visit one summer. A very tasty soup, great with grill cheese. Instead of American cheese try provolone. Yummy.

3 zucchini

1 large box or can chicken broth

celery

carrots

onions

Pastina or small pasta

Saute zucchini and onions in olive oil until tender. Take the saute zucchini & onions and a little broth and put into the blender and puree. Pour into stew pot with remaining broth and 2 cups of water. Add carrots and bring to a boil. Add pasta and cook till tender.

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7-Can Soup

7 Can Soup is Super easy for a busy night. Easy to double or triple this recipe.

One 15.25-ounce can corn with red and green peppers, such as Del Monte Fiesta Corn

One 15-ounce can meat-only chili

One 15-ounce can kidney beans

One 15-ounce can pinto beans

One 15-ounce can black beans

One 15-ounce can diced tomatoes

One 10-ounce can diced tomatoes with green chiles, such as Ro*Tel

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

8 ounces processed cheese, such as Velveeta

Empty the corn, chili, kidney beans, pinto beans, black beans, tomatoes and tomatoes with green chiles, liquid included, into a large pot over high heat. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes to bring all the flavors together. Add salt and pepper as needed.

Dice the cheese and stir it into the soup until melted. Serve immediately.

Recipe courtesy of Ree Drummond

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