Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Spicy Pasta Stir-Fry with Turkey Kielbasa Sausage

Turkey Kielbasa Sausage with Angel Hair Pasta

Prep Time: 10

Cooking Time:15

Servings: 4


This Spicy Pasta Stir Fry with Turkey Kielbasa Sausage is perfect for a quick and easy dinner. It takes just 10 minutes to prep and 15 minutes to cook, making it a great option for busy nights. You'll need smoked turkey kielbasa, angel hair pasta, and a bunch of veggies like bell peppers, carrots, Asparagus, garlic, and onion. The steps are super simple: sauté garlic and onions, toss in the Kielbasa and veggies, mix in the pasta, and serve right away. Plus, it's awesome for leftovers! Enjoy! 😋


Ingredients

  • Hillshire Farm Smoke Turkey Kielbasa (1 link sliced )
  • 4 ounces Angel Hair Pasta (cooked)
  • Veggies
    • 1 small Red Bell Pepper (Sliced)
    • 1 small Yellow Bell Pepper (sliced)
    • 1 cup julienne Carrots
    • 1 cup Asparagus (sliced on the angle )
    • 5 cloves garlic (minced)
    • 1/2 onion (sliced)

 
Ingredients
Cooked Angel Hair Pasta

Combine all ingredients and toss well.

Steps 


1.   In a large non-stick skillet or wok, add 2 tbsp of Olive Oil, then your aromatics - garlic and onions. Sauté until they are nice and translucent.

2.   Then add Kielbasa and toss together with onions and garlic. Then add veggies - bell peppers, Asparagus, and carrots. Toss and coat all ingredients, add angel hair pasta, and combine everything together.

3.   Serve immediately. (Great for leftovers)




Saturday, April 5, 2025

Matters of the Heart: Loving God With All

 


Matters of the Heart: Loving God with All

Reflections on Deuteronomy Chapters 5–16
By Carol

🌸 Introduction: A Heart Fully Devoted

In this season of waiting and trusting, God has invited me deeper into His Word—not just to read it but to live it. Deuteronomy 5 through 16 reminds us what it means to walk in covenant with a holy God: to love Him with all our heart, soul, and strength. These chapters are rich with instructions, but more than that, they reveal God's heart for His people.

This guide is my reflection—a personal walk through His Word—desiring to keep His commands not out of duty but out of love. May it bless you, challenge you, and lead you closer to the One who calls us His own.

Deuteronomy 5 – The Ten Commandments Repeated

Summary: God’s covenant is re-established, and the Ten Commandments are repeated. Moses reminds Israel of their holy calling and God's power.

🔑 Key Themes: Obedience, reverence, and God's holiness

💭 Reflection: What commandments is God calling me to revisit with fresh eyes?

Deuteronomy 6 – Love the Lord Your God

Summary: The Shema calls us to love God with everything. Teaching His Word to the next generation becomes a sacred duty.

🔑 Key Themes: Love, loyalty, and remembrance

💭 Reflection: How do I show daily love for God with all of me?

Deuteronomy 7 – Driving Out the Nations

Summary: God sets His people apart. He warns against compromise and reminds them of His covenant love.

🔑 Key Themes: Holiness, separation, and God's faithfulness

💭 Reflection: What compromises do I need to remove to walk fully with Him?

Deuteronomy 8 – Do Not Forget the Lord

Summary: Prosperity can cause forgetfulness. Moses urges Israel to remember that God provides.

🔑 Key Themes: Gratitude, humility, and remembrance

💭 Reflection: Do I give God full credit for where I am today?

Deuteronomy 9 – Not Because of Your Righteousness

Summary: A reminder that our blessings come from God’s grace, not our goodness.

🔑 Key Themes: Grace, mercy, and repentance

💭 Reflection: Am I walking humbly, acknowledging His grace in my life?

Deuteronomy 10 – Fear the Lord, Love Him

Summary: A renewed call to serve God with all our heart and soul, highlighting His justice and compassion.

🔑 Key Themes: Heart devotion and God’s character

💭 Reflection: How am I reflecting God’s justice and mercy?

Deuteronomy 11 – Love and Obey

Summary: Obedience leads to blessing. God's Word is to be in our hearts and homes.

🔑 Key Themes: Obedience, faithfulness, and blessing

💭 Reflection: How am I keeping God's Word close daily?

Deuteronomy 12 – Worship in the Place God Chooses

Summary: Instructions for proper worship. God desires pure devotion, not mixed with worldly ways.

🔑 Key Themes: True worship and spiritual purity

💭 Reflection: Am I giving God my full attention in worship?

Deuteronomy 13 – Avoiding Spiritual Deception

Summary: Israel is warned about false prophets and enticement to idolatry—even from loved ones.

🔑 Key Themes: Discernment, spiritual vigilance, and loyalty to God

💭 Reflection: Am I guarding my heart from subtle distractions or deception?

Deuteronomy 14 – Clean Living and Generous Giving

Summary: Dietary laws and tithing reinforce a lifestyle of holiness and trust in God's provision.

🔑 Key Themes: Holiness, stewardship, and generosity

💭 Reflection: What does my giving say about my heart?

Deuteronomy 15 – Release and Mercy

Summary: God introduces the year of release, calling for mercy toward the poor and generous freedom for servants.

🔑 Key Themes: Compassion, freedom, and provision

💭 Reflection: Where is God asking me to release others—or myself?

Deuteronomy 16 – Remembering Through Celebration

Summary: Three major feasts help Israel remember God's deliverance. Moses also appointed leaders to uphold justice.

🔑 Key Themes: Celebration, remembrance, and justice

💭 Reflection: How am I celebrating God’s work in my life?

🙏 Closing Reflection Prayer

“Lord, as I walk through these chapters, let Your Word settle deep within my heart. Help me not only to remember Your commandments but to live them out with joy and surrender. I want to love You with all my heart, all my soul, and all my strength. Thank You for Your mercy when I fall short and for Your Spirit that strengthens me to begin again. Make me a light in my home, a voice of encouragement in my family, and a heart fully Yours. In Jesus' name, Amen.”


Savory Lump Crab Soup

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Seeds of Impact: The Tithe - The 10th Protects the 90


 🌾 Seeds of Impact: The Tithe – The 10th Protects the 90

Scripture Focus: Malachi 3:8–11 (VOICE)

"Will a man rob God? Yet you rob Me. But you say, ‘How have we robbed You?’ In tithes and offerings..."

💡 A Lesson Learned

One of the greatest revelations I’ve received from this study is this: “The 10th protects the 90.” When I bring the tithe into the storehouse—my church, where I’m spiritually fed—I honor God’s principle. And in return, He promises to bless, increase, and protect the remaining 90%. This is not just stewardship; it’s covenant trust.

(1) The Law of the 10th – A Covenant Principle

The number ten symbolizes testing and divine order. The tithe represents the first and best portion. Deuteronomy 14:22–23 commands the people to tithe the increase of their crops so they will learn to fear the Lord. Tithing teaches reverence and trust and reminds us that God is our ultimate Provider.

(2) The Law of Reciprocity – Sowing and Reaping

Malachi 3:10 invites us to test God and see if He won’t open the windows of heaven. This is the principle of sowing and reaping. Faithful giving brings blessing spiritually, relationally, and materially. Deuteronomy 15, the Year of Release, reveals how God’s generosity flows through His people, creating freedom and provision.

(3) The Law of the Heart – Devotion in Giving

Matthew 6:21 says, “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Tithing is more than obedience—it’s a reflection of worship. In Deuteronomy 14:23, God instructed the people to tithe so that they would learn to revere Him. Giving shapes our hearts to be more like His.

🌸 Reflection Questions

• Am I giving out of worship or obligation?

• Where have I seen God multiply or protect my 90%?

• Do I truly trust God to provide through His promises?

• What does my giving say about the condition of my heart?

🙏 Closing Prayer

Lord, thank You for teaching me to trust You with what’s already Yours. Help me to honor the principle of the tithe—not just for the blessings but because I love and revere You. I believe that as I bring the 10th into the storehouse, You will protect and multiply the 90. Help me give with joy, with faith, and with a heart that reflects Your generosity. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

The Faith Center is my home Chruch. Located in Sunrise, FL

SR Pastor, Joel Tudman

Bishop, Henry Fernandez

Pastor Joel Tudman taught Seeds of Impact in March. This series has changed my perspective on giving.

Turkey Stuff Cabbage Rolls
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