ANGEL BISCUITS

ANGEL BISCUITS

 

1 package regular or quick-acting active dry yeast

2 T warm water (105 - 115 degrees)

1/2  C shortening

1/2  C butter, cold and cubed

5 C all-purpose flour

1/4 C sugar

3 t baking powder

2 t salt

1 t baking soda 

2 C buttermilk

Dissolve yeast in warm water in small bowl.  In separate 4 quart bowl, cut shortening and butter into flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda with pastry blender until mixture resembles fine crumbs.  Stir in buttermilk and yeast mixture until dough leaves side of bowl (dough will be soft and sticky).

Turn dough onto generously floured surface.  Gently roll in flour to coat; shape into ball.  Knead lightly 25 - 30 times, sprinkling with flour if dough is too sticky.  Roll or pat 1/2 inch thick.  Cut with 2 1/2 inch round cutter.  Place about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.  Cover and let rise in warm place until double.  (1 - 1 1/2 hours)  I like to brush with margarine at this step.

Heat oven to 400 degrees.  Bake until golden brown.  12 - 14 minutes.  Immediately remove from cookie sheet.  2 1/2 dozen biscuits. 

enjoy.

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LETTER TO MY OLDER SISTER

LETTER TO MY OLDER SISTER

   Thank you for your gift.  As I was distraught about my current financial situation, my God told me not to worry, that He had this.  I couldn't concentrate on anything but that the bills are overdue, no food in the house, no gasoline in my tank, my Mother was out of Diet Coke and there is $3.40 in the bank.  He repeatedly told me, "Don't worry.  Keep your focus on Me".  I was directed to Matthew 6: 25-34. 

   Of course, in my flesh, I cried, "But Lord..."  Blood pressure was up, anxiety was out of control.  He repeated and said, "focus on Me."  He gave me Luke 12: 6, telling me how important I am to Him.

   Then He told me that I have accepted His mission of caring for my parents.  He said, "When I give you an assignment and you accept, I will provide a way for you to complete your mission.   After all, My Name is Jehovah Jireh, The Lord will provide.  Keep your focus on Me.  All things will be added to you."

   I tell you, though, that is one tough battle.  When the waves are tossing the boat and water is coming in over the sides, you just know you are going to drowned.  

   But, I went to bed in His loving arms.  Jesus is in this boat with me, so I will not capsize, in fact, I will walk on water!  May He ever be praised!  Amen!

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MAMA'S SOUR CREAM CHICKEN ENCHILADAS

My Mama's Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas

1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 (10 3/4 oz) can chicken broth, undiluted (or water from boiled chicken)
2 cubes chicken bouillon (only if used with water from boiled chicken)
salt (to taste)
3/4 cup water
1 (8 oz) carton commercial sour cream
1 cup roasted Hatch green chile (peeled and ground up in Cuisinart) or 2 cans jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
12 corn tortillas
Vegetable oil
3/4 cup chopped cooked chicken
2 cups (8 oz) shredded Monterey Jack/Cheddar cheese mix, divided

Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add chicken broth (or water from boiled chicken) and water; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Stir in sour cream and green chile or chopped peppers. Add salt to taste. Lightly grease a 12x8x2 inch baking dish; set aside dish.
Fry tortillas, one at a time, in 2 tablespoons oil in a medium skillet 5 seconds on each side or just until tortillas are softened; add additional oil, if necessary. Drain on paper towels.
Take baking dish and layer ingredients as such: Tortillas, chicken, cheese, sauce. Do this until baking dish is almost full and then cover the top with sauce and cheese. Bake, uncovered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

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COME TO ME ALL YE WHO ARE HEAVY BURDENED

COME TO ME ALL YE WHO ARE HEAVY BURDENED

   I was talking with a lady yesterday who was trying to deal with a traumatic experience with her son.  He was an only son and he had died a couple of years ago.  She did not share all of the details surrounding his death with me, but I had understood that he had taken his own life.  The lady goes to church and claims to be a Christian.  I had understood that she has been caring for her son's child since his death.

   As I talked with the lady, I asked her if she had been reading http://omaswisdom.blogspot.com,  as I had given her one of my business cards with the address on it.  She said she had not.  She was talking, though, about going on a spiritual retreat.  That should be of some help, I agreed.

   Then, she admitted that she had contacted a medium to try to resolve her issues surrounding her son.  Really?  Why would any Christian turn to a second rate source of comfort?  Why would she not read the Bible and bask in the love of Jesus?  Really?  A medium?  My heart was heavy for her.

   At this point in history, in this country, we are privy to a number of sources to learn about and enjoy the vast love of the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.  I will stand straight up, toe to toe with you, and look you in the eye, unflinching, and declare that my God is real.  All of the Apostles, while living, would have done the same.  If you are "called by His Name", He is the One to turn to when you have unresolved issues, issues that weigh you down.  He says, "Come to me all ye who are heavy burdened and I will give you rest."  That is so true.  

  

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