Choosing My Next Bible Study - The New Inductive Study Bible

It is time for me to pick my next Bible study. I finished reading the entire Net Abide Bible sometime in July. I enjoyed this using this Bible to read the entire Bible. It took me a little over six months to finish it. I'm ready to delve deeper into the Word of God by using the New Inductive Study Bible.

One of the most in-depth studies that I have ever done was a Precepts study by Kay Arthur. It was on covenants. It was tough, but I learned a lot. I'm ready to study the entire Bible using the inductive study method created by Kay Arthur. Inductive Bible Study  

So, I ordered the NASB New Inductive Study Bible. I asked for this study Bible for my Birthday. Christianbook.com has them on sale right now. I chose the hardcover, because they last longer as far as wear and tear. I imagine that it will take anywhere from one to two or even three years to complete this study. There is a one and a three-year plan, but I will study at my own pace to get the most out of this method of studying. This Bible weighs 3 lbs. 6 ounces. It has 2,296 pages. It is not lightweight, and neither is the Inductive Study Method. There are no shortcuts. It is possible that I will end up reading the whole Bible three or more times before I complete the inductive study of the Bible. It is not a race, so I am not placing a timeline on myself. We all learn at different paces. I learn best by taking notes, so this type of study is right up my alley.

I am very excited to start my new journey into God's Word and to let Scripture interpret Scripture. I have already started preparing for this by learning about this method of studying the Bible. I was fortunate and found Kay Arthur's book on her inductive Bible study method at my local thrift store for free. It included the previous owner of the book struggles and commitment to STAND written inside the front cover. I have finished the book and watched several videos using this method. I have also practiced using Matthew chapter 2 that I printed out from Biblegateway.com. I am creating a symbol cheat sheet, and I have already purchased my colored pencils while I was in town last week.

There are many resources available and there are online and in-person groups meeting all over the world. Unfortunately, there is not a group close enough to me. Maybe I will start a group for my area one day. I miss leading and teaching other women, but this is where I am in my life right now. I am taking this opportunity of seclusion to grow and learn. 

When I receive my Bible in a week or so, I will review it on a future post and let you know my thoughts on the layout and instructions for the study within the Bible itself. I will also share what study helps that I have found helpful to me in this adventure. 

Blessings,

Mrs. Smith

$1 Meals - Chicken Stew

I really wanted some stew the other day, but I wanted to use chicken. I decided to make chicken stew the same way that I make beef stew, and it turned out wonderfully. Number One Husband really liked it and that says a lot. I also realized that it cost less $1 per meal, so I thought that I would share it with all of you.

A month or so ago, we found split chicken breasts on sale for .99 a package. Each package weighed around 5 pounds and had 4 breasts in each package. It was a great deal. We topped off our freezer for winter. 

Ingredients:

1 Split chicken breast, deboned (reserve bones for stock) .15

1 Large potato, cut into chunks .66

1 Large carrot, cut into chunks .15

1/4 Onion, chopped .25

1 Celery stalk, diced .10

1 Can diced tomatoes .75

Seasoned salt, pepper, garlic powder to taste

Bread .15 per slice

4 Cups chicken broth (homemade or use 4 bouillon cubes and 4 cups water) free if using homemade bone broth from scraps

Flour

Season salt

Garlic

Directions:

Remove skin and bones from chicken. Cut the chicken into chunks. Render fat from chicken skin. Place bones in 4 1/2 cups of water with washed peelings from vegetables. Bring to a boil and simmer for 40 minutes. Strain and set aside.

Lightly flour the chicken chunks in flour seasoned with season salt and garlic powder. In the rendered fat. brown the chicken chunks with the vegetables. Add the broth and stew until vegetables are tender and the sauce is thickened. Serve with bread.

This recipe makes 10 - 1 cup servings at a cost of .21 per serving. Add a slice of bread for an additional .15 per slice for a total of .36. 

Enjoy,

Mrs. Smith

Shabbat Shalom!

 

Mrs. Smith

Steen's 100% Pure Cane Sugar Syrup - Review

 

All I can say is yummy! I have used this syrup so far in my Baked Oatmeal, to sweeten my tea and as syrup on our waffles. It is very tasty and has a deep rich flavor. I even used it instead of vanilla. Our next trial of the syrup will be on Thanksgiving in our pecan pie. In the South, it is a common practice to use Steen's syrup in place of corn syrup in pecan pie. 

I have made my own golden syrup out of cane sugar, but it took forever to reduce it down into a syrup. It was also really good, but Steen's is reduced from 100% cane juice which is less processed than cane sugar. 

When I eat something with corn syrup in it, I always end up with a stuffy nose, so I avoid it whenever possible and usually I will make my own light sugar syrup to get the same results in recipes. Thanks, Martha Stewart, for teaching me this method to avoid corn syrup. 

Mrs. Smith

$1 Meals - Toast and Gravy

 

Ingredients:

1/2-pound homemade chicken sausage $.70

4 Cups Milk $.85

1/4 C Flour 

Fat from sausage

Salt, pepper

Bread (Homemade 10 slices) $3.00

Notes:

Toast and gravy - 10 servings - .45 per meal

2 pieces of toast and 3/4 cup of gravy

Could easily add an egg or two and still stay within $1 per meal.

Prices may vary

Shabbat Shalom,

Mrs. Smith

$1 Meals - Sharing My Ideas

 

Number One Husband made breakfast for us the other day. I was thinking about the cost and realized that it was less than a $1 per meal. It was a simple meal of hashbrowns and toasted homemade bread. That's it. Simple and filling. 

This was a lot of food. We could have gotten three or four servings out of the hashbrowns, but they were really good, and it was nearly 11 am and we hadn't eaten yet. I could have easily added a couple of eggs or homemade breakfast sausage and would have stayed within a $1 budget. 

I have decided to do a series sharing ideas for $1 meals. The meals that I share will not include the cost of pantry items like spices or fats used to prepare the meals. Most people have these items on hand, and the cost is nominal. 

My hope is to help everyone who is struggling in this economy and to share a little wisdom during tough times. Knowledge is a powerful tool and is easily obtained in this day and age. 

Mrs. Smith

 

Preparing For the Sabbath - Meal Preps

I really thought I was finished with cooking for the week except for baking bread. I realized that unless I wanted to use up a large portion of my freezer meals, I would need to prepare more foods for the Sabbath.

I defrosted some split chicken breast, started the bread and made plenty of side dishes. I made coleslaw, baked beans and potato salad to go with our BBQ chicken that I baked in the oven. Unfortunately, it was too windy outside to grill. I saved half of the breasts in hopes that Number One Husband could grill out on Sunday if the weather cooperates.

I finished up with cleaning the house after the food was prepared. I spent a bit of time yesterday cleaning before my girlfriend picked me up for an afternoon of thrift shopping. We had a good time and we both found a few items that we were looking for. 

Afterwards, we had a meal of homemade soup that she brought to share, and I made tostadas to round out the meal. All three of us were hungry and ready to eat. It was nice to have healthy foods ready to eat when we got home. All I had to do was heat everything up. The last time that I ate out with a friend, it was $70 bucks just for lunch for the two of us. So, meal prepping pays off especially when hungry. 

Delicious!

Shabbat Shalom,

Mrs. Smith