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Hope

It's so peaceful sometimes. In those rare moments of stillness. It's as if the world is asleep and you suddenly notice the beauty in the simplicity of it all.

In those instances the darkness doesn't seem so bad. It becomes almost manageable and dare do I say... worth it?

Right here and right now

I had caught myself doing this the other day.. and had to stop myself. How many times have you said you will starting living, will be happy, will do this or that, tomorrow -- or when something changes? STOP!

Stop saying that you live tomorrow... 

"when I get this promotion"

"when the chaos of life settles down"

"when I lose the weight"

"when I am out of debt"

"When my kids grow up"

"Fill in the blank"

When I, When I, When I... 

That tomorrow isn't guaranteed, tomorrow in general isn't guaranteed. You need to live right here and right now, our days are numbered and you are missing out on your life.

If you died tomorrow do you really think you would care that you weren't making that extra 10 grand a year? No. You would be mad at yourself for wasting your precious time based on circumstances. The circumstances of tomorrow that never came. 

Right here, right now -- remember that.

True Love

Love is always equated with something in this life, whether you realize it or not... it is. Due to this factor I find myself asking will God really love me no matter what? Heck, I don't even love myself half the time if I am being really honest. 

In this world love comes with a price tag, always, whether we choose to see it on a conscious level or not. That's why my brain gets so confused. How can a love be so selfless and loves you regardless of the return rate? Really though, that's a beautiful thing and we should bask in it.

Four Demonstrations of the Power of the Cross - Tim Conway

Easy Taco casserole.

Easy Taco casserole  

What you will need:

1 pound ground beef or ground turkey

1 can of black beans

1 can of diced stewed tomatoes 

1/2 - 1 cup of salsa

1 packet of taco seasoning

1 can of sliced black olives

1/2 yellow onion, diced

1 red bell pepper diced

1 cup of cooked corn

1-2 cups shredded cheese

salt + black pepper (optional, as needed)

Directions:

- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees

- Brown the meat, add taco seasoning & set meat aside

- While meat is browning chop up your onion and red pepper

- In a large bowl combine drained beans, stewed tomatoes, black olives, corn, onion and bell pepper. --Add salsa to the bowl and combine all the ingredients.

-Add the browned meat to the bowl and stir till all combined.

-Transfer food to a casserole dish and bake for 30 minutes.

-Remove from the oven, add cheese and bake for an additional 5 minutes (or until cheese is melted).

Enjoy!

A simple thought

A quick and simple thought.

Life is just too short

it is fleeting quickly

& there is too much beauty in the world to not to smile 

despite the circumstances.











-Sara