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There's JOY in the Kitchen ~
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Love makes a house a home.
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A weekly newsletter from Sarah's Tent, an
online ministry tailored towards Pastor's Wives.
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Isa 51:1-2 / Isa 54:2-3 / Heb 10:24, 25
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A NOTE FROM JoyfulArt
Karinlaine, towards the end of last year, lost
her mother to cancer. Just a very short time ago,
her entire family was involved in a tragic car
accident where her husband was instantly killed.
Her young children and herself survived with
various injuries. As Karin has walked through
this valley of the shadow of death, she has grown
in her faith and continues to receive healing for
the wounds inflicted by the enemy that were meant
to cause defeat. What the enemy meant for evil,
God has taken and raised up a mighty woman of
valor. The article below are her own words and
reflections written in the middle of the night.
Read on..
I AM THANKFUL
By KARINLAINE@aol.com
I am thankful.
You may say, "Karin, how can you be
thankful when the past year has brought such
tragedy?"
I will tell you again that I am thankful.
I am thankful that, although she was taken too
soon, I was able to have a mom who had a close
relationship with Christ and who was an
encourager. I am thankful that for many years we
were able to enjoy a relationship where we could
talk about almost anything and share a love for
old things.
I am thankful that, although I am now alone,
that I was allowed to have such a close and
loving relationship with a wonderful man. I am
thankful that I enjoyed, if only for 13 years, a
kind of friendship and love that others only
dream about.
I am thankful that, out of that relationship,
God gave me three beautiful, intelligent
children. I am thankful that they were able to
know a father who truly was a "daddy"
in every sense of the word for at least the first
part of their lives.
I am thankful that God chose to spare my life
in an accident that should have taken it so that
my children could still have at least one of
their parents. I am thankful that my children
were only slightly injured when they could have
also lost their lives.
I am thankful that God has provided for our
financial needs in ways that could only be Him. I
am thankful that God has provided for our
emotional needs by giving us family and friends
that care for us so very much and keep us
constantly in their prayers.
I am thankful that God has given me direction
when I have come so close to just blowing in the
wind. I am thankful that God has given me
strength when I have felt like I would shatter
into a thousand pieces.
Even though I am still angry because what has
been taken from me...
Even though I am in the greatest pain I have
ever experienced in my life...
Even though to the world it does not make
sense...
Still, I am thankful.
"For I know the plans I have for you,
says the Lord, to give you a future and a
hope."
Jeremiah 29
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1Thes 5:18 In every thing give thanks:
for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus
concerning you. (KJV)
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THAT'S MY MAN UP THERE
Sent in By Exousia113
That's my man up there.
The weight of this church is on his shoulders.
He can see the struggles in each face,
and the pain of each heart.
I am very proud of him,
and proud to be on his team.
It hurts to see him struggle,
But I know it is a labor of love.
He tries to tell me
But I find it hard to believe,
"God knew what He was doing
When He gave you to me".
What an awesome responsibility,
Amazing privilege, fantastic opportunity,
To join him on a journey through Gods' Kingdom
And assist him in caring for the souls
Which God entrusts to us.
I know there will be rough seas ahead,
We are at war, I know.
It is a race to tell the world,
They have the opportunity to change.
Yes, God knew what He was doing
When He put us together.
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Marriage must exemplify friendship's
highest ideal, or else it will be a failure.
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What's New?
Be sure to check out the BAZAAR! Christmas is
right around the corner - and whether you want to
buy or sell - now is the time to act on this
incredible opportunity!
There are two booths up now! Come and see what
CWEIMER4 and JoyfulArt have been up to!
COUNTRY
CHURCH BAZAAR ( http://ionanet.com/bazaar/
) Sarah's Tent's answer for those who are
interested in supporting this ministry while
earning cash off the World Wide Web. Check us
out, we've just opened shop and have a booth
waiting just for you! For more information,
please write SarahsTent@aol.com
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~~~Sarah's Tent Book Club~~~
Book of the Month
The book that was chosen for this month is:
Opposites Attract: Bringing out the Best in
your Spouse's Temperament
BY: TIM LAHAYE
This book can be purchased at your local
Christian bookstore and also from our we bust,
ionanet, a Barnes & Noble affiliate:
Current Book Club Selection
 Opposites Attract
We will be meeting on November 5th, 1998 at
7:00 PM EST in the Book Club chat room on America
Online. If you are interested and are in need of
the link, please e-mail me and let me know!! Hope
to see you there and even if you do not read the
book still attend and join in the fellowship and
discussion!!
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And above all these put on love, which
binds everything together in perfect harmony. Colossians
3:14
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E-MAIL BIBLE STUDIES
Interested in an online Bible study with your
fellow siblings in Christ? Using the material
from the book, Talking With God, by Charles
Stanley, we will be doing a Bible study through
e-mail. This can be done at your own leisure and
fit into any schedule!
If you are interested, please email Barb at MultiHatz@aol.com
, by Nov 1. More Bible Studies will soon be
available for your growth!
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POT-O-PLENTY!
Thanks to Cheryl Townsley and Lifestyle For
Health for this weeks recipe. You can find out
more about healthy eating by clicking or going
here: LifeStyle
For Health ( http://www.lifestyleforhealth.com/
)
WHITE BEAN CHILI
An easy chili with a twist of color.
3/4 c. vegetable stock or chicken stock
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 4 oz. can green chiles, chopped
1/2 t. oregano
1/2 t. cumin
1/8 t. ground cloves
1/2 to 1 t. Parsley Patch Mexican Seasoning (name
brand)
1/8 t. cayenne pepper
1/2 t. tamari (a type of soy sauce)
2 - 15 oz. cans white navy beans or white kidney
beans.
DIRECTIONS: Sauté onion and garlic in 2 T.
olive oil until translucent. Add chilies and
seasonings and sauté for about 10 minutes. Add
beans and their liquid and simmer until heated
and ready to serve.
For even MORE recipes, click on these!! More
Recipes and Once-a-Month
Cooking (OAMC)
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NEEDING PRAYER?
Contact Sarah's Tent at SarahsTent@aol.com
, and not only will we pray, but your request
will be sent to the proper prayer chains as well.
Just be sure to send your praise report when God
moves on your behalf!!
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CHUCKLES
Sent in by MultiHatz
An acquaintance of mine who is a physician
told this story about her then- four-year-old
daughter. On the way to preschool, the doctor had
left her stethoscope on the car seat, and her
little girl picked it up and began playing with
it. Be still, my heart, thought my friend, my
daughter wants to follow in my footsteps! Then the
child spoke into the instrument: "Welcome to
McDonald's. May I take you order?"
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Joy In The Kitchen is an extension of Sarah's
Tent An online ministry devoted to gathering
together God's silent warriors, the wives of
pastors and ministers of all denominations and
cultural backgrounds, as well as their families,
for fellowship, support, laughter and prayer. Isa
51:1-2 / Isa 54:2-3 / Heb 10:24-25
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