Cherry Cheesecake Faith

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–A fun ‘n faith devo for today…..“I can never tell a lie,” so reportedly said George Washington who also allegedly chopped down a cherry tree. Whether a legend or not, it’s a story we love to tell–and I can even make a good cherry cheesecake to prove it!

How’s YOUR cherry cheesecake faith today? Is it just a wedge cut out of the serving dish….a small “percentage” of those famous circles drawn to illustrate the way we spend our time? OR is it the very foundation that makes the WHOLE cake taste GOOD, down to the last bite! May we incorporate into the very foundation of our lives the faith we cherish….and like the cherry cheesecake crust, may it undergird everything we are and do!

And then, when someone asks, “Did YOU chop down that cherry tree?” you can grin, grab a fork and say, “I cannot tell a lie–this cake is GOOD–taste it!” That’s how faith works–it’s truthful, it’s timely, it’s test-proof–and it tastes GOOD! Believe it–have a great day–and check out Peggie’s famous cheesecake recipe at Peggie’s Kitchen!!

Scripture: “I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me (Galatians 2:20).”

Prayer: “Lord, may our faith be more than a piece of the piece of the pie–or cake–may it be the very foundation all we are, say and do. May our lives reflect the goodness and grace of our Lord; may we attract others to the full life we have found in You, In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

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Cherry Cheesecake

Preheat oven to 300 degrees.

Ingredients:

CRUST
l pkg. Duncan Hines(R) cherry cake mix (reserve 1 cup of dry cake mix)
2 T. oil
1 egg

FILLING
2 pkgs. 8 oz. Phila. cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 cup of cake mix reserved above

TOPPING
2 env. Dream Whip (whip as directed on pkg.)
2 can Wilderness Brand Cherry Pie filling

In a large bowl combine ingredients for crust. Mix well, and press on bottom of 9 x 13 pan (spray with PAM first!); set aside. In same bowl, mix all the
ingredients for filling and beat until smooth. Pour over crust and bake at 300
degrees for about 90 minutes–until center is done. When cool, spread with Dream
Whip and Cherry Pie Filling.

Variation: All ingredients the same except substitute orange or chocolate cake
mix. Top with Dream Whip; sprinkle with nuts.

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TODAY’S FEATURED LINKS!
Visit the White House! . . . White House 101

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Today’s devotional links – devos by Peggie

(What does a former president’s cat and the Prodigal Son have in common?)
“Comeback Cat…Comeback Kid!”

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Today’s humor and inspiration

“22 Great Tips for Mother” and “Shake It Off!”

“Signs!” and “Think about It!”

See TNT archives for lots more!

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A father said to his son, “When Abe Lincoln was your age, he was studying books by the light of the fireplace.”

The son replied, “When Lincoln was your age, he was President.”

–Source unknown.

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Today’s Scripture readings:
One Year Bible Blog

Have a great day serving the Lord!

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