You may be in a bad situation or a tight spot, but Christ in you is the hope of glory! You may find yourself crying out to God from an overwhelmed heart of life travails and failures, asking Him to eliminate the situation crushing you, from all sides.

The Lord’s word to you today is that He is with you. Do not stay or feel defeated, discouraged, or crushed for you are carrying the greater One in you. He is with you no matter the situation and He has made a way for you even when everything seemed to be over. Glory to God!

When you are hard-pressed on all sides like grapes, produce more Christ because Christ in you is your victory. Life may throw a lot at us but let us be comforted by God’s promises and arise, encouraged, and emboldened to show forth the glorious power of God. We reveal our true nature in how we respond under pressure. Let the nature of Christ who we carry be revealed.

I know, what could be better that a steaming plate of fries, gravy and cheese curd? Fries, gravy, cheese curd and bacon, that’s what! Throw in some fresh shallots, chilli, and a splash of roasted bone marrow and duck gravy, and we turn this popular French-Canadian dish into a something sublime.

During the week we’re often walking out the door with a coffee in one hand and slice of toast in the other, but on weekends breakfast is never rushed. It’s a late affair, sometimes spilling over to lunch, with lots of reading and chatter in between courses of fruits, poached eggs, honey and toast. One of our favorite things we like to serve when friends are visiting are buckwheat blueberry pancakes.

There’s nothing better than a warm bowl of pumpkin soup on a cold autumn day. Combine your roasted pumpkin with some onion, garlic, vegetable broth, and a few spices, and give it some time to simmer away. Pair it with a few slices of fresh bread to turn it into something sublime.