Easter Bible Verses from the Book of Luke

1) But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared. (2) And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb, (3) but when they went in they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. (4) While they were perplexed about this, behold, two men stood by them in dazzling apparel. (5) And as they were frightened and bowed their faces to the ground, the men said to them, “Why do you seek the living among the dead? (6) He is not here, but has risen. Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, (7) that the Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men and be crucified and on the third day rise.” (8) And they remembered his words, (9) and returning from the tomb they told all these things to the eleven and to all the rest. (10) Now it was Mary Magdalene and Joanna and Mary the mother of James and the other women with them who told these things to the apostles, (11) but these words seemed to them an idle tale, and they did not believe them. (12) But Peter rose and ran to the tomb; stooping and looking in, he saw the linen cloths by themselves; and he went home marveling at what had happened.

Ricotta & Honey Tart

TIME/SERVINGS
Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins, plus overnight to drain the cheese
Makes: 8 servings

INGREDIENTS
For the crust:
8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick), melted
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon loosely packed, finely grated lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting

For the filling:
1 pound ricotta cheese, drained overnight (see “Game plan” note above)
2 large eggs
1/2 cup clover honey
1 tablespoon loosely packed, finely grated lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
INSTRUCTIONS
For the crust:

1. Place the the melted butter, sugar, zest, and salt in a large bowl and stir until combined. Add the flour and stir just until a soft dough forms, about 1 minute.
2. Evenly arrange small pieces of the dough over the bottom of a 9-inch round tart pan with a removable bottom. Using a measuring cup or your fingers, press the dough to form an even layer over the bottom and up the sides of the pan, flouring the cup or your fingers as needed.
3. Cover the tart shell with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, heat the oven to 350°F and arrange a rack in the middle.
5. When the shell is chilled, prick it all over with a fork and place it on a baking sheet. Bake until golden brown all over, about 20 to 25 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the filling.

For the filling:

1. Place the drained ricotta, eggs, honey, zest, and cinnamon in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a blade attachment. Process, stopping and scraping down the sides of the bowl often with a rubber spatula, until the mixture is smooth and combined, about 1 minute.
2. Spread the filling in the warm tart shell and evenly sprinkle the almonds over top. Bake until the center of the tart is just set, about 25 to 30 minutes. Cool completely on a rack before serving.

Thank you Father

Father in heaven, I thank You for Your faithfulness in my life. I thank You that You will complete what You've started in my life. Today I choose to put my trust and hope in You knowing that You are working hard to bring Victory and Glory to every area of my life! In Jesus' Name. Amen.

Personality

PERSONALITY:

1.)    Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their

         journey is all about.

2.)   Don't have negative thoughts of things you cannot control.  Instead

         invest your engery  in the positive present moment.

3.)   Don't over do.  Keep your limits.

4.)   Don't take yourself so seriously.  No one else does.

5.)   Don't waste your precious energy on gossip.

6.)   Dream more while you are awake.

7.)   Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.

8.)   Forget issues of the past.  Don't remind your partner with his/her

        mistakes of the past.  That will ruin  your pressent happiness.

9.)    Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.  Don't hate others.

10.)  Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.

11.)   No one is in charge of your happiness, except you.

12.)   Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn.  Problems

         are simply part  of the curriculum that appear and fade away like

         algebra class but the lessons you learn  will last a lifetime.

13.)   Smile and laugh more.

14.)   You don't have to win every argument.  Agree to  disagree.

Faith

“...Imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised”
(Hebrews 6:12, NIV)

FAITH IS MY FAVORITE WORD:

Heavenly Father, I come to You today choosing to believe Your promises. Fill me with Your faith and patience to press through to victory. I give You all the glory. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

One Writer of the New Testament

Did you Know:  One of the most amazing transformations in the Bible happened when Saul — former persecutor of Christians — encountered God on the road to Damascus (see Acts 9). After his encounter, he was so radically changed from the inside out that even his name was changed to Paul. He began preaching the gospel, and eventually, went on to write much of the New Testament.

Faith

Faith Comes by Hearing and Hearing is The Word and The Word Is God