Monday, October 5, 2015

October 5


Psalm 121:1-2 - NLT
I look to the mountains--does my help come from there?  My help comes from the Lord who made the heavens and the earth!

Sonya was just about to dip into the ice cream when her doorbell rang. Guiltily, she threw the container into the freezer and slammed the door. Rushing to the hallway, she opened the door and found her sister standing there. Time after time, her sister showed up when she was most needed. Sonya couldn't believe the number of times her sister had been there to help her resist temptation. Sonya felt God was really watching out for her. Whenever her own strength gave out, God sent someone along who could strengthen her. Relieved, she let her sister in and told her the service she had just performed.

Today's Thought: Strength comes from unexpected places when our own gives out!

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Today's Tip:  To cut restaurant portions down to size, ask for a take-out container before you start eating. Pack half of everything, and then enjoy your meal.

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Sweet and Creamy Pumpkin Dip
 
 Sweet and Creamy Pumpkin Dip is the perfect appetizer or  dessert to serve with Gingersnaps for any fall or winter gathering and it is so easy to make!

 Prep 5 min Chill: 30 min

 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
 2 cups confectioners sugar
 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
 1 tablespoon McCormick® Pumpkin Pie Spice
 1 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Orange Extract
 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Ginger
 Gingersnap cookies
 
 1. Blend cream cheese and confectioners sugar until smooth in a mixer or food processor. Add pumpkin and remaining ingredients.
 Mix or blend thoroughly.

 2. Chill 30 minutes or until ready to serve. Serve with Gingersnap
 cookies and/or Red Delicious apples or pears, cored and cut into
 1/2-inch slices, leaving skin on for color. Toss fruit with a  little lemon juice mixed with water to prevent browning.

 Makes 20 (2 tablespoon) servings