Love Disciplines

When kids know they are loved and valued, they respond to discipline, the rules, and the boundaries that are set by parents, then society. They mature to understand and appreciate the protection of hearing “NO” that is not acceptable behavior. “The Lord disciplines those He loves.” Proverbs 3:12 As functioning adults we can look back and appreciate how our parents…

Word of Hope

God said let there be light, and there was light. Out of nothing, God spoke and light appeared. Thinking as a child —one wonders “How did everything that is — just appear? or How does our complex brain work anyway? How did oxygen appear out of nothing?” Why can’t I see the wind, but yet…

The Queen

I heard of a conversation ‘The Queen’ held with an acquaintance in which Elizabeth stated: “I wish Jesus would come back in my lifetime.” Asked why, she reportedly replied: “Because I would place my crown at His feet.” 🌺 On the day Elizabeth was crowned the Queen of England she vowed “I declare before you…

Want Wisdom?

Have you ever wished you could have the right words to speak? Have you wanted all the wisdom you need, on the spot, when you need it? Even though I have read a lot of books, attended seminars, listened to podcasts, watched how to video’s — with all that information stored in my brain —…

Remain in Me

Have you ever felt like a failure as a Christian? Me too – but then there is God. There are difficult days when we really want answers or a breakthrough. Sometimes we groan in our spirit and wonder if God even hears our prayers. We get impatient waiting on God and we are tempted to take…

Mung Chicken

What in the world? Yes, Mung bean noodles with chicken sauteed with yellow bell peppers! Easy and yummy for those who are on a restricted Kidney Keto diet. Weird, while on a diet to preserve kidney function, red bell peppers are an absolutely NOT, while yellow bells peppers and yellow cherry tomatoes are ok. It…

Pesto Presto

Pesto is a mouthful of bright summer — All you need is a food processor and a few ingredients. Ooooh, the smell of fresh basil! Ponchos has it at lakeside in abundance. Fresh basil is also available at the Wednesday market in Ajijic. Bathe the Basil, remove stems and toss into a food processor, add…

KETO KABOB

Smack your lips and WOW your taste buds! Another favorite KETO recipe that is kind to your kidneys. All the color and flavor will get you outdoors and all fired up to turn on the grill! boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)1 1/2 lbs olive oil1 tbsp soy sauce (lowest sodium available)1 tbsp rice wine…

Presto Pasta Salad

For diabetics or folks with troubled kidneys, the Nephrologist suggests limited carbs, sugar, red tomatoes, and pasta. GOOD NEWS is that this recipe is made with Cauliflower pasta noodles! olive oil1 tbsp cherry tomatoes (yellow)12 oz garlic (minced)4 clove asparagus (1-inch pieces) 8 oz shredded carrots 1/2 cup CAULIPOWER – Cauliflower Elbow noodles 1 package Bell pepper thinly sliced…