An Intimate Message from God to You:
My Child,You may not know me, but I know everything about you. Psalm 139:1
I know when you sit down and when you rise up. Psalm 139:2
I am familiar with all your ways. Psalm 139:3
Even the very hairs on your head are numbered. Matthew 10:29-31
For you were made in my image. Genesis 1:27
In me you live and move and have your being. Acts 17:28
For you are my offspring. Acts 17:28
I knew you even before you were conceived. Jeremiah 1:4-5
I chose you when I planned creation. Ephesians 1:11-12
You were not a mistake, for all your days are written in my book. Psalm 139:15-16
I determined the exact time of your birth and where you would live. Acts 17:26
You are fearfully and wonderfully made. Psalm 139:14
I knit you together in your mother's womb. Psalm 139:13
And brought you forth on the day you were born. Psalm 71:6
I have been misrepresented by those who don't know me. John 8:41-44
I am not distant and angry, but am the complete expression of love. 1 John 4:16
And it is my desire to lavish my love on you. 1 John 3:1
Simply because you are my child and I am your Father. 1 John 3:1
I offer you more than your earthly father ever could. Matthew 7:11
For I am the perfect father. Matthew 5:48
Every good gift that you receive comes from my hand. James 1:17
For I am your provider and I meet all your needs. Matthew 6:31-33
My plan for your future has always been filled with hope. Jeremiah 29:11
Because I love you with an everlasting love. Jeremiah 31:3
My thoughts toward you are countless as the sand on the seashore. Psalms 139:17-18
And I rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17
I will never stop doing good to you. Jeremiah 32:40
For you are my treasured possession. Exodus 19:5
I desire to establish you with all my heart and all my soul. Jeremiah 32:41
And I want to show you great and marvelous things. Jeremiah 33:3
If you seek me with all your heart, you will find me. Deuteronomy 4:29
Delight in me and I will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4
For it is I who gave you those desires. Philippians 2:13
I am able to do more for you than you could possibly imagine. Ephesians 3:20
For I am your greatest encourager. 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17
I am also the Father who comforts you in all your troubles. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
When you are brokenhearted, I am close to you. Psalm 34:18
As a shepherd carries a lamb, I have carried you close to my heart. Isaiah 40:11
One day I will wipe away every tear from your eyes. Revelation 21:3-4
And I'll take away all the pain you have suffered on this earth. Revelation 21:3-4
I am your Father, and I love you even as I love my son, Jesus. John 17:23
For in Jesus, my love for you is revealed. John 17:26
He is the exact representation of my being. Hebrews 1:3
He came to demonstrate that I am for you, not against you. Romans 8:31
And to tell you that I am not counting your sins. 2 Corinthians 5:18-19
Jesus died so that you and I could be reconciled. 2 Corinthians 5:18-19
His death was the ultimate expression of my love for you. 1 John 4:10
I gave up everything I loved that I might gain your love. Romans 8:31-32
If you receive the gift of my son Jesus, you receive me. 1 John 2:23
And nothing will ever separate you from my love again. Romans 8:38-39
Come home and I'll throw the biggest party heaven has ever seen. Luke 15:7
I have always been Father, and will always be Father. Ephesians 3:14-15
My question is…Will you be my child? John 1:12-13
I am waiting for you. Luke 15:11-32
Love, Your Dad.... ...Almighty God
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All your ferments look tasty! Just made 5 gallons of kombucha today. We drink it every night... Kefir in our morning smoothies and we ferment cabbage and cucumbers. But, kvass it next on the list! Also curious what you put in your kefir cheese dip? danke! :)
ReplyDeleteJES, I've been experimenting with the kefir dip. My husband really likes it with some of our " magic dust," which is made from a combination of paprika, Celtic salt, mustard powder, chili powder, cumin, black pepper, garlic and cayenne. I like it with fresh garlic and green onion. The beet kvass surprised me; I really like it! I haven't fermented cukes yet. Will you share your recipe with me?
DeleteOoh, the fresh garlic and green onion sound good! I will try that combination. For my cukes, I used my blogging friend Jaquelines' recipe here: http://www.deeprootsathome.com/lacto-fermented-pickles-no-canning/ P.S. I let my cucumbers go for longer than she suggest (4 weeks)... Enjoy!
DeleteThank you for the recipe and tip! I hope you like the dip.
DeleteOh Yes! I was happy to see these pictures.
ReplyDeleteI'm imagining something Yucky...when I hear these words; kefir, kombucha, fermented cabbage...but your photos show otherwise! It does all look so yummy!
I've been reading and gathering information... I'm interested in this more and more.
So yes, please...Do post more!
Pat
A whole new world is about to open up for you, Pat!
DeleteGreat pics, mom! Although Johnny has taken to calling the Kombucha "Special K", lol.
ReplyDeleteThanks Rachel...AKA Frankenstein 2.0 :) Has he tried it yet?
DeleteI love all of your laboratory photos! How industrious you are...I haven't made kombucha yet, but my daughter is bringing me a scoby this week - I can't wait to get started with that. Isn't this fermenting journey a fun one. I love your big yellow pyrex bowl; I have one just like it that I inherited. (We lived in Germany for 3 years, many moons ago.) Guten tag.
ReplyDeleteYou are going to love kombucha. Our favorite is green jasmine tea with blueberry cranberry for the 2nd ferment. I inherited the yellow bowl. ~Blessings
DeleteP.S. Do you put whey in your kvass?
ReplyDeleteYes, JES, on the first ferment, I use 1/4, then I use finished kvass and the beets for a second round. (I use this recipe...including the reduced salt suggestion...http://gnowfglins.com/2011/08/12/beet-kvass/)
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