Whate'er My God Ordains Is Right
1. Whate’er my God ordains is right,
Holy His will abideth.
I will be still whate’er He does,
And follow where He guideth.
He is my God,
Though dark my road.
He holds me that I shall not fall
Wherefore to Him I leave it all
2. Whate’er my God ordains is right,
He never will deceive me
He leads me by the proper path,
I know He will not leave me
I take, content,
What He hath sent
His hand can turn my griefs away
And patiently I wait His day
3. Whate’er my God ordains is right,
Though now this cup in drinking
May bitter seem to my faint heart,
I take it all unshrinking
My God is true,
Each morn anew
Sweet comfort yet shall fill my heart
And pain and sorrow shall depart
4. Whate’er my God ordains is right,
Here shall my stand be taken
Though sorrow, need, or death be mine,
Yet I am not forsaken
My Father’s care
Is round me there
He holds me that I shall not fall
And so to Him I leave it all
Friday, February 18, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
True love.
1 Corinthians 13
1 If I speak in the tongues[a] of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. 3 If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast,[b] but do not have love, I gain nothing.
4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
8 Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. 9 For we know in part and we prophesy in part, 10 but when completeness comes, what is in part disappears. 11 When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me. 12 For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.
13 And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.
1 John 4
1 Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. 2 This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: Every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, 3 but every spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you have heard is coming and even now is already in the world.
4 You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. 5 They are from the world and therefore speak from the viewpoint of the world, and the world listens to them. 6 We are from God, and whoever knows God listens to us; but whoever is not from God does not listen to us. This is how we recognize the Spirit[a] of truth and the spirit of falsehood.
7 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. 9 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. 10 This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. 11 Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. 12 No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.
13 This is how we know that we live in him and he in us: He has given us of his Spirit. 14 And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. 15 If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in them and they in God. 16 And so we know and rely on the love God has for us.
God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them. 17 This is how love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment: In this world we are like Jesus. 18 There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.
19 We love because he first loved us. 20 Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen. 21 And he has given us this command: Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister.
1 If I speak in the tongues[a] of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. 3 If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast,[b] but do not have love, I gain nothing.
4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
8 Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. 9 For we know in part and we prophesy in part, 10 but when completeness comes, what is in part disappears. 11 When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me. 12 For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.
13 And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.
1 John 4
1 Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. 2 This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: Every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, 3 but every spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you have heard is coming and even now is already in the world.
4 You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. 5 They are from the world and therefore speak from the viewpoint of the world, and the world listens to them. 6 We are from God, and whoever knows God listens to us; but whoever is not from God does not listen to us. This is how we recognize the Spirit[a] of truth and the spirit of falsehood.
7 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. 9 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. 10 This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. 11 Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. 12 No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.
13 This is how we know that we live in him and he in us: He has given us of his Spirit. 14 And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. 15 If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in them and they in God. 16 And so we know and rely on the love God has for us.
God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them. 17 This is how love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment: In this world we are like Jesus. 18 There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.
19 We love because he first loved us. 20 Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen. 21 And he has given us this command: Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
food for thought
There are days I don’t feel like cooking dinner. I know this might shock some of you ;) When it’s one of those days, I like to have meals in the freezer (and I’m talking meals I didn’t make) since take-out isn’t an option most of the time. Freezer brands tend to be hit and miss on flavor and value, so if you’re like me and want to have emergency frozen dinners on hand, here’s a rundown on some of my favorite, plus a brand I will never ever buy again.
Wanchai Ferry frozen (not the instant box stuff): Every type but the sweet and sour chicken has been really good, and the only reason I don’t like the sweet and sour chicken is because it has pineapple chunks, and the sauce has pineapple flavor. Here is how much I don’t like pineapple: one time at the grocery store I tried a free sample of yogurt smoothie. I picked up the cup, threw it back like a shot, and had to exercise incredible self-control not to spew it all over the free sample lady because all I could taste was pineapple. So the point of that story is, if you like pineapple, the sweet and sour chicken will be just fine. The veggies are slightly soggy but edible. If it’s on sale or I have stackable coupons I’ll buy it, but I wouldn’t buy it full price for any reason. I also make extra rice to stretch the bag of food out further. The pouch that comes with the bag is pretty skimpy (and frozen instant rice is gross anyway.)
Birdseye Steamfresh Vegetables and/or Pasta with sauce: I am really skeptical of frozen veggies. I like my vegetables to be barely cooked so they still have all the crunch unless it’s in soup. I got some Steamfresh bags for free with coupons, otherwise I never would have bought them. They were surprisingly good! The veggies were actually firm, and they weren’t drowning in the sauce. My one complaint is the bag drips because of the steam ventilation system, and my microwave is in a different room from my kitchen, so I left a trail across my kitchen floor the first time I used this product. Next time I will hopefully remember to put the bag in a bowl or on a plate before microwaving.
PF Chang’s: In a word: DELICIOUS! Coupons are rare, but it’s cheaper and easier than takeout, if you’re in the mood for Chinese. The first time I made a bag, I also made extra rice because of past experience with the Wanchai Ferry. It was totally unnecessary. I’d look for sales and stock up on these, but it’s the best flavor and most amount of food of any frozen dinner I’ve tried. If I was under budget on other items I’d buy this full price (and I NEVER pay full price.)
Macaroni Grill: Very good flavor and quality. I would stock up on these if they were ever on BO/GO.
And last, and absolutely least: Contessa Shrimp dinners. I bought two on a BO/GO and was extremely disappointed. I got the Dragon Tail shrimp and the Balsamic Glazed shrimp. The bag claims to serve 2. I microwaved the bag, opened it up, and there were 7, count them 7, shrimp. And they were little ones. If they’d been giant tiger shrimp maybe it would have been ok, but these were smaller than cocktail shrimp. A bag is $6 or $7, I can’t recall exactly, but I only bought it because it was BO/GO. I can buy a pound of shrimp for $5 at my seafood counter. My verdict: TOTAL RIP OFF. And how are 2 people supposed to split 7 shrimp anyway? Stupid.
Wanchai Ferry frozen (not the instant box stuff): Every type but the sweet and sour chicken has been really good, and the only reason I don’t like the sweet and sour chicken is because it has pineapple chunks, and the sauce has pineapple flavor. Here is how much I don’t like pineapple: one time at the grocery store I tried a free sample of yogurt smoothie. I picked up the cup, threw it back like a shot, and had to exercise incredible self-control not to spew it all over the free sample lady because all I could taste was pineapple. So the point of that story is, if you like pineapple, the sweet and sour chicken will be just fine. The veggies are slightly soggy but edible. If it’s on sale or I have stackable coupons I’ll buy it, but I wouldn’t buy it full price for any reason. I also make extra rice to stretch the bag of food out further. The pouch that comes with the bag is pretty skimpy (and frozen instant rice is gross anyway.)
Birdseye Steamfresh Vegetables and/or Pasta with sauce: I am really skeptical of frozen veggies. I like my vegetables to be barely cooked so they still have all the crunch unless it’s in soup. I got some Steamfresh bags for free with coupons, otherwise I never would have bought them. They were surprisingly good! The veggies were actually firm, and they weren’t drowning in the sauce. My one complaint is the bag drips because of the steam ventilation system, and my microwave is in a different room from my kitchen, so I left a trail across my kitchen floor the first time I used this product. Next time I will hopefully remember to put the bag in a bowl or on a plate before microwaving.
PF Chang’s: In a word: DELICIOUS! Coupons are rare, but it’s cheaper and easier than takeout, if you’re in the mood for Chinese. The first time I made a bag, I also made extra rice because of past experience with the Wanchai Ferry. It was totally unnecessary. I’d look for sales and stock up on these, but it’s the best flavor and most amount of food of any frozen dinner I’ve tried. If I was under budget on other items I’d buy this full price (and I NEVER pay full price.)
Macaroni Grill: Very good flavor and quality. I would stock up on these if they were ever on BO/GO.
And last, and absolutely least: Contessa Shrimp dinners. I bought two on a BO/GO and was extremely disappointed. I got the Dragon Tail shrimp and the Balsamic Glazed shrimp. The bag claims to serve 2. I microwaved the bag, opened it up, and there were 7, count them 7, shrimp. And they were little ones. If they’d been giant tiger shrimp maybe it would have been ok, but these were smaller than cocktail shrimp. A bag is $6 or $7, I can’t recall exactly, but I only bought it because it was BO/GO. I can buy a pound of shrimp for $5 at my seafood counter. My verdict: TOTAL RIP OFF. And how are 2 people supposed to split 7 shrimp anyway? Stupid.
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