These bite-size quiches are loaded with sausage and cheese, plus their crescent roll bases make preparation a snap. Serve these cute "muffinettes" at any brunch or potluck gathering

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound Johnsonville® Hot Italian Sausage, casings removed
• 2 tablespoons dried minced onion
• 2 tablespoons minced chives
• 1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
• 4 eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese
• 1 cup (8 ounces) 4% cottage cheese
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Paprika

Directions

• In a large skillet, brown sausage and onion over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in chives.
• On a lightly floured surface, unroll crescent dough into one long rectangle; seal seams and perforations. Cut into 48 pieces. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of greased miniature muffin cups.
• Fill each with about 2 teaspoons of sausage mixture. In a large bowl, combine the eggs and cheeses. Spoon 2 teaspoonfuls over sausage mixture. Sprinkle with paprika.
• Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm. Yield: 4 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 66 calories, 5 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 27 mg cholesterol, 116 mg sodium, 2 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 4 g protein.

Prep: 25 mins.    Bake:  20 mins.    Yield:  48 servings

I believe the message of hope is extremely important at this time—for people throughout the US and around the world. Many individuals are feeling quite insecure and anxious because of economic problems, natural catastrophes, unstable governments in various parts of the world, plus nuclear and terrorist threats. There is a hopelessness creeping into people’s mindsets as they look at problems in their lives and all around them. There is also a sense of helplessness among people who have lost jobs, homes, health, or loved ones. But the hope we can find in the Bible is a sturdy reality—no matter what is happening in our lives or in the world.

For Christians, our hope is firmly anchored in the cross of Christ. Because He paid the penalty for all our sins, we know that we are fully forgiven and that ultimately our story finishes well—at the portals of heaven! Even now, as we live in the trenches of this world, we are assured that God is in control and He is good.

Yep, I love this season of bulky sweaters and fuzzy mittens . . . but not enough that I want it to stay all winter, all the time. Just enough to fill my holiday tank.

It’s easy to get caught up in the nostalgia of the holidays (if not the materialism) and neglect the heart of the matter. It’s not about gifts, but the Gift-giver. It’s not about the lights, but the inextinguishable brilliance of Christ. It’s not about the nostalgia, but our current access to the very throne of God because of Christ’s entry into our world.

Talk about “gift”—we’ll be unwrapping that one until glory.

HOLIDAY COOKIE EXCHANGE 

Information regarding 3^rd Annual Cookie Exchange:  Each participant must bring 6 dozen cookies to the Dec. 11^th L.I.F.T. meeting.

Rules for participation:

1. They must be home made.
2. Place ½ dozen cookies in sip-lock bag (You will have 12 bags total)
3. Please include your recipe with each bag
4. Bring your cookies to the Dec 11^th L.I.F.T meeting or before to:  Maria or Diana.
5. Enjoy.

 

 

L.I.F.T. - Ladies in Faith Together Fundraiser
April 4th, 2012
6-8pm
Los Contaritos Restaurant

What’s the Big Deal About Prayer? by Patsy Clairmont

What’s the big deal about prayer?

We know we should all do it more often, take it more seriously, and give it more time — but we don’t. Does this mean prayer is optional? After all, some of the other spiritual disciplines seem pretty outdated, like fasting and solitude. Who has time for that? That kind of stuff is for monks, nuns, and pastors. We’ve gotten along okay without it.

So, does prayer fit into the non-essentials of the Christian walk? Prayer must be an “in case of emergency” last resort kind of spiritual tool. Right?

No way!

Prayer isn’t some kind of requirement for believers. It is a privilege! You have the ear of the Divine. Prayer is our path to the adventure of building a relationship with our Savior.

God knows what’s going on in your life. The Creator of everything stops to hear the lisping of toddlers. The Sustainer of every living thing hears the groans and sighs of the aging. He is aware of every thought, every choice, every move you make—but He is waiting for you to turn to Him and tell Him about it.

God listens to you. He will answer you

Disaster? Or Just a Pimple-Level Problem? By Max Lucado

If God is our guardian, why do bad things happen to us?

Have they? Have bad things really happened to you? You and God may have different definitions for the word bad. Parents and children do. Look up the word bad in a middle-schooler’s dictionary, and you’ll read definitions such as “pimple on nose,” “Friday night all alone,” or “pop quiz in geometry.” “Dad, this is really bad!” the youngster says. Dad, having been around the block a time or two, thinks differently. Pimples pass. And it won’t be long before you’ll treasure a quiet evening at home. Inconvenience? Yes. Misfortune? Sure. But bad? Save that adjective for emergency rooms and cemeteries.

What’s bad to a child isn’t always bad to a dad.

What you and I might rate as an absolute disaster, God may rate as a pimple-level problem that will pass. He views your life the way you view a movie after you’ve read the book. When something bad happens, you feel the air sucked out of the theater. Everyone else gasps at the crisis on the screen. Not you. Why? You’ve read the book. You know how the good guy gets out of the tight spot. God views your life with the same confidence. He’s not only read your story . . . He wrote it. His perspective is different, and his purpose is clear.

God uses struggles to toughen our spiritual skin.

Consider it a sheer gift, friends, when tests and challenges come at you from all sides. You know that under pressure, your faith-life is forced into the open and shows its true colors. So don’t try to get out of anything prematurely. Let it do its work so you become mature and well-developed, not deficient in any way. (James 1:2-4 MSG)

Lemon Chicken with Broccoli

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Prep time:  10 min

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Serves: 4

An easy weeknight dinner. Great with a side of angel hair pasta, rice or couscous.

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