Daily Archives: January 30, 2016

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Just Breathe

Just Breathe

just breathe

I work at a tax office and this time of year is a more stressful time than most for me.  I am so thankful for a cubicle mate that also loves Christian music.  We play it softly throughout the day and when this song comes on we both pause and “just breathe”.  Life is stressful and sometimes we do wonder if we matter and what it’s all about.  All the Lord wants from us is relationship.  Really.  Just to be with Him and to take moments throughout the day to acknowledge Him and whisper thank you and to just sense that He is there and present in our work a day lives.

I am becoming and trying to reorder my life by laying “down what is good to find what is best.”  For each of us it is different.  But spending time with Jesus if only for one minute occasionally throughout the day is a step in the right direction.  For a moment I am asking you to watch the video and JUST BREATHE.

Breath – Jonny Diaz

“When the stress is on the rise in my heart I feel You say

Just Breathe, just breathe
Come and rest at My feet
And be, just be
Chaos calls but all you really need
Is to just breathe
Is to take it in fill your lungs
The Peace of God that overcomes
Just breathe
Let your weary spirit rest
Lay down what’s good and find what’s best
Just breathe”

BREATHE – Jonny Diaz

sour cream gravy
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Gluten Free Swedish Meatloaf

Gluten Free Swedish Meatloaf

I have adapted this recipe from my Betty Crocker meatball recipe that I used for years- I switched out the pork for pasture raised hamburger and cut back the salt a bit.  Also, I substituted the dehydrated mushrooms for the breadcrumbs.  This time when I was making this recipe I did not have an onion in my house so I used dehydrated onion flakes also.  This was so delicious.  You wouldn’t need the gravy, but for a special meal it is nice to do.  I have also made this as meatballs and baked them in the oven instead of frying on top of the stove.  No turning and watching constantly.  But I really like it as a meatloaf – saves time from shaping all the meatballs.  🙂

swedish meatloaf ingredients

Gluten Free Swedish Meatloaf

Ingredients

Meatballs

2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef

3/4 cup dried chopped mushrooms

1/2 cup finely chopped red or white onion

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley

1 teaspoons salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1/2 cup milk

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1 egg

 

Gravy

1/4 cup spelt flour

1 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

2 cups boiling water

3/4 cup sour cream

 Directions

  • In large bowl, mix all Meatloaf ingredients until well combined. Press into loaf pan
  •  raw meatloaf
  • After baking for about 1hour at 350 degrees remove meatloaf from loaf pan cooked swedish meatloaf
  • and put drippings into skillet.

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