Friday, July 26, 2013

High 5 for Friday

Here are a few great things about my week {there were a lot - it was a full week!)
1. I have been reading the book of Ephesians, just into the first few chapters.  It is really wonderful and I am noticing God's scandalous grace more & more!
2. This morning I finished this book - The Help by Kathryn Stockett. I have read it through twice, and thoroughly enjoyed it both times. It is a great read, full of good character development and historical content. Book review coming soon!
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 3. I made that chocolate cake again. It was delicious, as always. The recipe can be found here.
4. I also had the opportunity to teach Outfitters (our kids bible study) at church. This is something I have been doing since probably my junior year of high school. It was bittersweet thinking that it is one of the last times I might teach for a while! While prepping the lesson I felt pretty nervous and unsettled. But then I was encouraged by Isaiah 55 - "my word shall not return to me empty, but shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it". Even when I might fail, God's Word will always succeed!
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5. Last but not least, I successfully put in my contacts (with help) for the first time! If you were wondering what I look like sans spectacles, see below.
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And that's that. Thanks for reading! What's been good about your week?
(linking up with Lauren at High 5 For Friday)

Saturday, July 13, 2013

Are You a Fan of Delicious (Chocolate) Flavor?

The best chocolate cake.
Ever.







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I enjoy chocolate cake, and I also have a few recipes that I have tried and liked. However, this is definitely the best.  What makes it stand out from the crowd is cocoa powder for a rich chocolate flavor, coffee to bring that flavor out, and buttermilk to make it moist. The directions are quick and easy to follow, and can be found here. In short, it's wonderful. In fact, even one of my friends who doesn't like chocolate or cake asked for the recipe). I have made it twice and it has been quickly consumed both times. You should go and make some too.