GOD CALLED ME TO RISE -2016

RISE is defined as : moving from a lower position to a higher position

Last year this time I prayed that God would give me a word for 2016.

He very clearly spoke RISE into me.

I wasn't sure what all that would mean for me throughout the year, however as I sit here and look back at my 2016 I see how God has continually called me to RISE UP and RISE ABOVE.

This word was by no mistake for this year.

And although from the outside, from a worldly perspective, you could say that as a whole, 2016 has not only turned my life upside down but also tore my life apart,

HOWEVER----

GOD IS NOT SAYING THAT.

God has made me a "Riser".

One who has gained strength in the Lord.

One who doesn't settle for worldly reports, But God reports.

One who has unfailing Faith.

He has brought me from a lower position---- Broken, Fearful and Lost, to a HIGHER position--- Whole, BOLD and confident!

My faith has grown radically, I am stepping up and stepping out pursing not my desires anymore but Gods desires.

He has shown me how to RISE ABOVE circumstances, rumors, lies, deception, anger, failures, manipulation, defeat...

I look back today and do not see my 2016 as turned upside down or fallen apart, but instead flipped RIGHT SIDE UP with everything falling into place.

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Thank you Jesus for making me a Riser !

Over the next year I will share with you more on how God has helped me become a RISER!

I am no different than you, if you feel broken, and like your life is falling apart, GOD TOO CAN HELP YOU RISE ABOVE!

Lead into the Lord, Seek HIM, Focus on His word and not the storm.

He will build your strength as you build your faith in God.

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As I sit here in the last week of 2016,

now, I pray and I wait....

with anticipation for my next word--->

in 2017 💖

Baked Dirty Ginger and Lime Chicken

1 lb Chicken (thighs or drumsticks) 

1/2 Tbs Lime Juice 

1/2 Tbs Cumin 

1/2 Tbs Ginger 

1/2 Tbs Garlic Powder 

1/2 Tbs Coriander 

Salt to taste 

•Boil drumsticks or thighs in water for about 10 minutes 

•mix up ingredients above 

•mix chicken with mixture and let marinade for about 10 minutes 

•set broiler to high and cook until browned on each side (about 6 minutes each side) 

Let cool and ENJOY! 

Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies (grain free, dairy free, gluten free, sugar free)

Recently my son has had to go Gluten Free, Dairy Free, processed Sugar FREE! 

So I have been getting creative in the kitchen to help him still be able to have some treats, without feeling like his life just sucks. 

Sorry to be blunt. But when you tell a kid EVERYTHING they like, they can no longer have----> you better believe there are some tantrums, frustrations and tears! 

So it's time to Mama to come and save the day! 

Meet the delicious Paleo Choclate Chip Cookie!! 

What you will need : 

- 1 Cup blanched almond flour 

- 1/4 Cup Coconut Flour 

- 1/2 tsp salt 

- 1 tsp baking soda 

- 1/2 Cup maple sugar 

- 1 Tbs 100% Pure organic maple syrup 

- 6 Tbs Earth Balance Buttery Spread 

- 6 Tbs organic Natural Almond Butter 

- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 

- 1 Large Egg 

- 1 1/4 cup (dairy free, soy free) semi sweet Choclate chips 

Directions: 

* set oven to 350 

* mix dry ingredients (salt, baking soda, coconut flour, almond flour) in a small bowl 

* blend fats and sugar in a mixing bowl. (Butter spread and almond butter) until smooth 

* add in the rest of the ingredients and mix for a minute or until blended 

* slowly add in the bowl of dry ingredients   To mixing bowl 

* finally add in chocolate chips 

Roll tightly into small balls and place on baking sheet.  

- bake for 11 minutes 

Let cool and ENJOY! 

Tastes great with a cup of unsweetened Almond Milk!! 

** if you like this recipe or have a friend looking for Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free recipes, PLEASE SHARE!! * 

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Paleo Bread Recipe

2 Cups Blanched Almond Flour 

2 Tbs Coconut Flour

1/3 cup and 1 Tbs ground flax seed 

1 tsp baking soda 

1/2 tsp sea salt 

1 tsp organic apple cider vinegar

3 tbs butter (melted) (I use earth balance spread to keep it dairy free!)  

3  tbs coconut oil (melted)

1 tsp honey 

1/2 cup coconut yogurt (plain) 

4 eggs 

Directions:

Set oven to 350 

Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl. 

Mix all liquids in a bowl (don't over mix) 

Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet ones.  

Mix with spatula until smooth... Don't over mix! 

Coat pan with coconut oil, poor batter in and bake for 25 minutes or until knife comes out clean! 

Let cool in pan for an hour or two before removing. 

SLICE, and ENJOY as toast or  a sandwich! 

*** tip freeze or refrigerate to keep longer! ***

Gluten Free Chicken Nugget Recipe

This recipe is a family favorite!! 

My kids beg to have these weekly, and they are so simple! 

It's great to be in control of your food and know you are feedin yourself and your kids the absolute best ingredients without all of the JUNK!!

So here is what you will need :

1 lb Boneless chicken breast (I usually cut up more to fill an entire pan to prep for the entire week ). Then I package up the rest of the strips for later! 

1/3 cup almond flour 

1/4 cup ground flax seed 

1 tsp Italian seasoning 

2/3 tsp garlic salt 

Directions :

Set oven to 375 

Mix all dry ingredients 

Cut chicken breasts into strips 

Coat chicken with dry seasoning 

Place on a foiled cookie sheet and lightly spray with olive oil (Pam) 

Cook for about 20 min (depending how thick you cut them)  or until meat is cooked through, then for 2-3 minutes broil on HIGH to brown slightly. 

-If you prefer them saltier you can add additional salt at the end !  -

*** to make your life easier, mix a big batch up of all seasonings and store for later use.  You can also cut a ton of strips and freeze - for later use! ***

And there ya have it! SIMPLE, HEALTHY AND TASTY! 

I hope your kids enjoy this one as much as mine do!!! 

Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free Spaghetti and Meatballs

The Meatballs are the MAIN focus of this course!! 

My kids love meatballs and when we go to our local Italian restaurant if they don't want pizza, meatballs are the second one on the list! 

Because we have gone Gluten Free this has changed things a bit for us! 

Thanks to Costco it has made the sauce and pasta pretty dang easy for us... You will see what I used below!  

So onto the meatballs! (Said in an Italian accent 😜) 

I decided to make my own Turkey and Organic Ground Beef mix meatball. 

Here is what you will need : 

1 lb turkey 

1 lb organic grass fed beef 

1 small/medium white onion

1/2 cup Almond flour , (addition 1/2 or more to coat meatballs )

4 Tbs Dried Parsley 

2 tsp Italian seasoning 

1/2 tsp garlic salt or sea salt 

1/4 ground pepper 

1 Tbs of coconut oil to cook them in 

Directions 

Set oven to 400

Fork meats together 

Combine dry ingredients in seperate bowl 

Fork in dry ingredients 

Roll balls into 1 1/2 inch balls 

Roll them in the extra almond flour lightly (shake extra off)

In large pan heat almond oil and cook balls to lightly grown each side (about 3 minutes each side) 

Place balls on a baking sheet in the oven for about 25 minutes or until cooked through. 

Cook Gluten Free pasta on the stove with  salt. (Remember gluten is found in quinoa and brown rice---> thank you deceiving labels 😡) 

We love this edamame spaghetti (from Costco) , or garbanzo bean pasta!! (From whole foods) 

 Heat sauce (from Costco) in a pan on the stove and add in meat balls once fully cooked 

(ALWAYS CHECK INGRIDIENTS!!) 

** notice there is no SUGAR in this one! ** 

Once all is cooked, Add your saucy and balls to the pasta and ENJOY!! 

**A great side is steamed or baked green beans and or broccoli!! ** 

These meatballs can be frozen for later use too, making for a quick and easy HEALTHY and CLEAN meal in a pinch! 

Be sure to keep checking back for NEW G Free recipes!! 

Gluten Free Banana Bread

This recipe is a good one! 

** you may want to make a double batch, it will go fast ** 

My son LOVES banana bread, and since recently going Gluten Free we have had to completely change our food game! 

We eat healthy, however our healthy included wheat and other grains.  

Now I'm exploring the world of Gluten Free, Dairy Free and Refined Sugar Free! 

This is a HUGE learning curve, but I'm actually really enjoying learning how to make NEW HEALTHIER, WHOLE FOOD recipes! 

Here is the Banana Bread Recipe : 

3 large Ripe Bananas 

2 Tbs melted coconut oil (plus a little more to coat pan) 

1/3 Cup blanched Almond Flour 

1/2 Cup Coconut Flour 

4 large eggs

3 tsp raw honey

1/2 tsp organic apple cider vinegar 

1 tsp baking powder 

1/2 tsp salt 

1/2 cup coconut milk 

Directions 

Preheat over to 350 

-mash up banana and milk together 

- in mixer blend eggs, honey, coconut oil, Apple cider vinegar until smooth 

- add in mixture of dry ingredients and blend 

-add the banana and milk and blend until smooth 

Coat pan with coconut oil and BAKE at 350 for about 45-50 minutes or until the knife comes out clean ! 

Let cool, and ENJOY!!