encouraged.

michelle had this verse on one of her blog and i was so encouraged i would like to share it with you:

"after these things the word of the Lord came to abram in a vision, saying, 'do not be afraid, abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward.'" genesis 15:1

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"Your words were found, and I ate them, and Your word was to me the joy and rejoicing of my heart; for i am called by Your name, o Lord God of hosts." jeremiah 15:16

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this past weekend was alot of fun. my family and i made cookies and candies for three days straight. needless to say, i do not want to see or taste an once of chocolate for a long time. but here is an amazing and easy recipe for girl scout thin mints (or grasshoppers):

what you need: ritz crackers, mint flavored dipping chocolate, and white dipping chocolate.

prepare a cookie sheet covered with parchment paper or wax paper.

melt some mint flavored dipping chocolate in the microwave at 30 second intervals until the chocolate is completely melted (be careful not to scorch the chocolate).

dip ritz crackers in chocolate until completely covered and place on the cookie sheet. allow to cool so the chocolate hardens.

then melt the white chocolate in a ziplock bag at 30 second intervals until completely melted. snip the corner of the bag (very small snip) and creatively design your cookies!

they are sooo good!!