Happy Holidays!

"And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men." Luke 2:11-12

In praying and praising, in giving and receiving,
In eating and drinking, in singing and making merry,
In parents' gladness and in children's mirth,
In dear memories of those who have departed,

In good comradeship with those who are here,
In kind wishes for those who are far away,
In patient waiting, sweet contentment, generous cheer,
God bless us every one, with the blessing of Jesus.

By remembering our kinship with all men,
By well-wishing, friendly speaking and kindly doing,
By cheering the downcast and adding sunshine to daylight,
By welcoming strangers (poor shepherds or wise men),
By keeping the music of the angels' song in this home,
God help us every one to share the blessing of Jesus:

In whose name we keep Christmas:
And in whose words we pray together.

Tasty Three Bean Soup

Winter is a great time for some warm and nutritious soup. Save your money and your waistline making some healthy and tasty soup for your family on one of these cold Winter days! Make a bunch and set some aside in your freezer for an easy lunch later in the week!

Here is a delicious (and good for you) 3 bean soup:

Here is all you need:
2 cans (15 oz) diced tomatoes
3 cups water
1 tsp chili powder
1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained
1 can (15 oz) black eyed peas, drained
1 can (15 oz) garbanzo beans, drained
1 cup of lentils, rinsed well
1 can (15 oz) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (15 oz) carrots, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1-1/2 tsp chopped garlic
1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil

Combine all the ingredients in a big stainless steel stock pot.

Bring to a boil and then simmer for 25 or 30 minutes.

Try this tummy warming soup with some fresh out of the oven corn bread! Or grab some whole wheat bread and make some grilled cheese sandwiches to serve on the side!

Keep Eating Healthy and enjoy these cold Winter days!

Happy Holidays!