Debbie Taylor Williams
UNEQUALED
“‘To whom then will you liken Me
That I would be his equal?’ says the Holy One.”
Isaiah 40:25
In this powerful chapter of the Bible, God proclaims His greatness. The fact that no one is equal to Him should be a point of great comfort to us. God calls us to lift up our eyes and see the heavens He created and holds in place. They didn’t “happen” to fall into place. And, the same One who holds them in place, will hold us together. God is unequaled and our response is to bow down and worship Him.
Lord, You are UNEQUALED. There is no one deserving of praise, honor, and worship like You.
FIND MORE encouragement HERE. Record God’s daily descriptions in Prayers of My Heart.
WARRIOR
“The Lord will go forth like a warrior,
He will arouse His zeal like a man of war.
He will utter a shout, yes, He will raise a war cry.
He will prevail against His enemies.”
Isaiah 42:13
“Warrior” isn’t the first description I think of when praising my Lord. Nor the second or third. Actually, I think this is going to be a first for me to praise God for being a warrior. But don’t we need warriors? Don’t we want others to go out and fight on our behalf; to protect us from the enemy? On Memorial Day we celebrate those who died fighting for our freedom. Let us also celebrate the ONE who died fighting for our freedom from sin and death and who continues to fight for us.
Lord, I praise You, WARRIOR from on high.
FIND MORE encouragement HERE. Record God’s daily descriptions in Prayers of My Heart.
UNDEFILED
“Therefore He is able also to save forever those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them. For it was fitting for us to have such a high priest, holy, innocent, undefiled, separated from sinners and exalted above the heavens;”
Hebrews 7:25-26
This is one of my favorite attributes. Why? For the reason it gives. Christ is able to save me not because of who I am, but because of who He is. My stubborn sinfulness doesn’t throw Him. My sin doesn’t cripple His saving power. I have an innocent undefiled Savior who is able to soar to heaven and plead my salvation in God’s presence. I’ll take that any day of the year. How about you? With a grateful heart to my Lord, I’m singing His praises.
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus – there’s something about that name. Holy, innocent, UNDEFILED, able to make intercession for me. I love and praise You!
FIND MORE encouragement HERE. Record God’s daily descriptions in Prayers of My Heart.
TRUSTWORTHY
“He who was seated on the throne said, ‘I am making everything new!’ Then he said, ‘Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.’”
Revelation 21:5 NIV
Tomorrow is my mother’s birthday. She’s with Jesus now, but Bernice Ruth Taylor taught me all about God when I was a little girl. She taught me that He is trustworthy. In other words, if God said it, I can count on it. In our society which easily accepts lies as the norm, it’s a wonderful thing to celebrate our Lord, who is trustworthy. If you’ve been hurt by an untrustworthy person, don’t let that scare you from trusting God. He has a track record that won’t be broken. He is trustworthy, and that’s something about which to give a shout out of praise! Pass the word.
Lord, I praise You for being TRUSTWORTHY!
FIND MORE encouragement HERE. Record God’s daily descriptions in Prayers of My Heart.
TRUE LIGHT
“There was the true Light which, coming into the world, enlightens every man.”
John 1:9
Are you excited about all the ways our Lord is described? Every day when I select a description to share with you, I have a renewed sense of awe. Often the ways our Lord is described provide a contrast to that which is in the world. Such is the case today. There are many “lights.” Many claim to be “enlightened” by powers apart from Jesus Christ. Many seek self-enlightenment. But once again, God speaks loudly through His scribes. There is one TRUE LIGHT and it is JESUS CHRIST. HE enlightens us when we turn to Him and open our hearts to His saving grace.
Lord Jesus, You are the TRUE LIGHT who enlightens every man. I worship and adore You.
More daily encouragement can be found HERE. Record God’s daily descriptions in Prayers of My Heart.
TRIUMPHANT
“When He had disarmed the rulers and authorities, He made a public display of them, having triumphed over them through Him.”
Colossians 2:15
Do you ever feel like things are out of control? Does it seem like rulers and authorities make decisions over which you have no power or your voice is ignored? Christ can relate. He, the Son of God, was imprisoned and a thief released. He was pronounced “not guilty” then crucified. But that wasn’t the end of the story. Christ triumphed over the grave and those in authority. He made a public display of them and disarmed them. And, He is on the THRONE.
Lord, You are TRIUMPHANT! I celebrate Your victory and praise and worship You.
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NEAL’S ASPARAGUS posted by Lauren Spalding
This is my Mom’s go-to side! I have seen her cook this a lot and she loves it as does everyone she cooks it for. It is simple, healthy, delicious and a very pretty presentation. Another nice thing about it is it goes well with any type of meat: fish, steak, pork or chicken. One thing my Mom has taught me is to cook simple things that look nice! This side is one to impress and so healthy and good!
NEAL’S ASPARAGUS p.347
bunch of fresh asparagus
bell peppers in red, orange and yellow
purple onion, sliced into rings
olive oil
salt and pepper to taste.
Rinse asparagus and snap tough ends off each stalk. In a large glass baking dish, line up stalks in rows like soldiers. Place strips of red, eyllow or orange bell peppers in between each asparagus soldier. Arrange purple onion rings over soldiers and pepper strips. Drizzle olive oil over all; then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake uncovered at 400 degrees for 8 minutes until tender-crisp.
“Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me will live…’ ” John 11:25
Table Blessing
Your Word is truth.
It is how You speak to us each day.
God, show me Your promises,
Teach me Your ways.
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THE BEST BREAKFAST CASSEROLE posted by Lauren Spalding
The name is true! It is the best breakfast casserole! There are so many amazing recipes in this cookbook, and I am not being biased. I get asked a lot how to make things out of this cookbook and this is one of them. I recently took this to my MOPs meeting at FBC Boerne and someone asked me how I made it. It is SO good and is somthing I often take to people if I am making them a meal. It is easy and I know there will be leftovers for them to enjoy. Do read ahead! All the prep is done the night before so all you have to do the next day is pop it in the oven. I didn’t realize that the first time I made it. It was good, but is so much better if prepared correctly! (Isn’t that the case with most food, though?!)
THE BEST BREAKFAST CASSEROLE p. 107
4 cups herb or plain croutons (1 pkg)
2 cups grated cheese
8 beaten eggs 
3 cups whole milk
1 tsp salt
1 TBS prepared mustard
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 tsp pepper
1 lb sausage, browned and drained (or may use bacon)
Worcestershire and Tabasco sauce to taste
mushrooms, optional
Put croutons and cheese in bottom of greased casserole dish. Mix other ingredients together and pour over croutons. Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-55 minutes or until set.
Note: This is a great recipe to make Christmas Eve and have Christmas morning.
*I will make an additional note that I personally use cheeses such as American or Cheddar and I use regular milk, not whole milk.
Psalm 139:14
“I will give thanks to you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; wonderful are Your works, and my soul knows it very well.”
Table Blessing
God, You are faithful and true.
Thank you for this food.
We know all good things come from you.
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TRUE GOD
“This is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.”
John 17:3
Our nation is plagued with gods. We focus our time, energy, and money around sport gods, education gods, work gods, money gods, pleasure gods. In effect, we worship them when they become the driving force in our lives and occupy our thoughts. However, if we want eternal life, Jesus makes it clear that the way is through the knowledge of the only true God. He is to be the object of our love and the driving passion that occupies our thoughts, energy, and resources. Yes, there are many little gods. There is only one TRUE GOD and Jesus Christ.
Lord, there are many little gods, but You are the only TRUE GOD! I praise and worship You.
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TOWER of STRENGTH and REFUGE
“For You have been a refuge for me,
A tower of strength against the enemy.”
Psalm 61:3
May 20 the nation cringed in horror when an EF4 tornado carved a 20-mile path through Newcastle, Moore and South Oklahoma City. At least 51 people including 20 children were killed. The devastation and pain indescribable. To whom are family and friends turning? The Lord. Why? He is a refuge. He is a tower of strength. He alone can minister to the deep hurt these mamas and daddies, friends and neighbors are experiencing. And so we pray for Moore.
Lord, we praise You who are a TOWER of STRENGTH and REFUGE. When we don’t know how we can get through the next minute, when our heart is aching to the point of death, when there is no one who can console us, when there is no shelter from despair, You are there. We find refuge and strength in You.
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