We are the Light of the World — Hymn Video
Holiday Special
Today we are beginning a Holiday special on my Kindle book Have Yourself a Healthy Little Holiday.
This is a Kindle Countdown deal and it will proceed like this.
Beginning December 19 (that’s TODAY) at 1 AM PST the price of this book will be 99 cents. That’s a 67% discount!
Then on December 22 at 1AM PST the price will go up to $1.99. This is still a 34% discount.
At 11 PM PST on Christmas Eve, December 24 the price will return to the full price of $2.99.
This is just in time for any last minute Christmas gifts you may still want to buy. The recipes in this book have gluten free, dairy free and low fat options, but the recipes and celebration ideas may be used by anyone wanting healthier versions of h0liday favorites.
So how do you give a Kindle book as a gift? It’s easy. Go to Amazon and find Have Yourself Healthy Little Holiday. Click the “Give as Gift” button. You may then e-mail the e-book gift to the recipient with a future delivery date, or print out a voucher which you may present in a holiday card.
Why do we sell books on Espirational?
- First we are writers (as well as readers) who just love books. You should see the size of our personal library.
- We use our books and bookstore as a way to share our knowledge and skills with others.
- And finally we do need to eat. Proceeds from the sale of our books and those of others in our bookstore, Espirational Books and Gifts help to support the ministry of Espirational.com and Espirational.org and to help supplement our fixed retirement income.
You can show your support of our work by buying Have Yourself a Happy Little Holiday, any of our other works or any book from our bookstore. Thank you for your support.
Thought for Today
Copyright 2016 by R.A. Robbins
“Kindness is the light that dissolves all walls between souls, families, and nations.”
Paramahansa Yogananda
A Vintage Christmas
When we lived in Omaha part of our holiday celebration was to visit the large gingerbread house display at the Mormon Trail Center. Since moving to the lake we have enjoyed the yearly Christmas on Main Street at Har-ber Village Musem. Local businesses and civic groups decorate selected buildings in the Main Street section of the Museum and visitors vote for their favorite entries. After learning this would be the final year for this fun event, I decided to take the camera and see what I could get. Since many of the photos were taken through glass it was hard to get good ones, but I do have a few to share with your today.
Now, I saved the best for last — the Jail Birds entry from the local Audubon Society.
What are some of your holiday traditions? Please share.
Thought for Today
“Bless us Lord, this Christmas, with quietness of mind; Teach us to be patient and always to be kind.” – Helen Steiner Rice
A Holiday Recipe
Who doesn’t love pumpkin pie? I know I do, but I also enjoy savory pumpkin dishes, like my Pumpkin Quinoa Pilaf with Bacon. This recipe and more are available in Have Yourself a Healthy LIttle Holiday.
Pumpkin Quinoa Pilaf with Bacon
Ingredients:
6 strips turkey bacon diced check the label for gf turkey bacon — I use Jennie-O
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
2 cups pumpkin puree
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon lemon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
Directions:
1. Brown turkey bacon.
2. Remove bacon from skillet and drain on paper towels. Reserve for later.
3. Add 1 Tablespoon oil to skillet. Add quinoa and cook, stirring until lightly browned.
4. Add water and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat to simmer. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes or until just a little liquid is left on the quinoa.
6. Add pumpkin, nutmeg, pepper and cinnamon.
7. Reserving 1 Tablespoon of bacon for garnish add rest of bacon to quinoa. Stir.
8. Return pan to stove, cover and allow remaining liquid to be absorbed.
9. Pour pilaf into serving dish and garnish with remaining bacon.
Serves 6.
Like this recipe? Find more of my holiday recipes in Have Yourself a Healthy Little Holiday available at Espirational Books.
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We are the Light of the World
14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” — Matthew 5:14-16 The Bible, New International Version
The term “light of the world” is often associated with Jesus, especially during the Advent/Christmas season. But in the above scripture passage from what is known as the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus tells us that WE are the light of the world. In these turbulent times it can be difficult and even frightening to let our light shine. But shine we must. We must live the truth, even though those who are still blind to it may ridicule or even threaten us.
I am the light of the world. YOU are the light of the world. WE are the light of the world. Now go forth and shine!
Thought for Today
“Pointing to another world will never stop vice among us; shedding light over this world can alone help us.”
― Walt Whitman
Thought for Today
“We all have a beautiful light within… We just sometimes forget it is there.” — John Holland
Thought for Today
“Light shines in the darkness and the darkness has n0t overcome it.” — John 1: 5 The Bible
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