Healthy Banana Bread Recipe (no refined sugar or oil):
2 cups bread flour or whole wheat flour
1 tsp Baking Soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup applesauce
3/4 cup honey
2 Eggs ; beaten
3 Bananas ; overripe and mashed
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. In a separate bowl, mix together applesauce and honey. Stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. Stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
Bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. Let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes. Enjoy!
Have you ever considered the immense power of words? This video dives deep into how our words can either build up or tear down relationships, using biblical wisdom from Proverbs and James. We explore how easily we can wound others with our speech, sometimes leaving scars that never heal.
Discover the different degrees of slander and gossip, from unintentional slips to intentional acts meant to harm. Understand why sincere Christians sometimes engage in gossip, including reasons like low self-esteem or justifying their words as truth. Learn to distinguish between gossip and useful information, and when sharing is appropriate versus harmful. This video also explains how judging the law of God is directly linked to gossip and slander. The moral law still applies to us and how we need to take it seriously.
Finally, we'll discuss practical steps for breaking the habit of gossip, including developing strong convictions about gossip, considering its consequences, understanding the power of words, refusing to listen to gossip, and talking less. We also apply these principles specifically to marriage, emphasizing the importance of seeking help from a marriage counselor instead of slandering your spouse to others. Stop slandering your spouse, and instead, seek constructive solutions.
Key points of this video:
Words Have Power: They can build or destroy relationships.
"Sticks and stones" is a lie: Words do hurt and can leave lasting scars.
Degrees of Slander: Unintentional, disguised as spirituality, and intentional.
Why Christians Gossip: Includes low self-esteem and justifying actions as truth.
Gossip vs. Useful Info: Share when someone is part of the problem or solution.
Judging the Law: Gossip and slander can be a form of judging the law.
Moral Law Still Applies: Gossip is still wrong according to God's law.
How to Stop Gossiping: Develop conviction, consider consequences, acknowledge the power of words, refuse to listen to gossip and talk less.
Marriage Application: Seek counselors instead of slandering spouses.
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