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Session II – “In Hot Pursuit of a Bride!”

The Bridal Pursuit…

We have moved out of our first “Sweet Encounter” session where we took just a “Peek into the Bridal Chamber”. Now we begin to enter into our second session “The Bridal Pursuit!”

The chase is on!

In this session we unfold the first two chapters of “Song of Solomon” a little bit deeper. Just look at how boy pursues girl; He dines her, buys her gifts of gold, provides for her and protects her! Oh and then he even snuggled with her as he puts his arms around her…or maybe they were dancing! You know the part where the boy dips the girl – arching her back as her hair flows in the wind!

How romantic is that!

This session definitely stirs all of our emotions as we journey down memory lane chattin about our own first loves – some good-some not so good! Oh my… bring on the box of issue tissues!

As the clock strikes 12 noon we shift gears by moving into the kitchen for the healthy – good – for – you- “Cooking Show! Each session of a “Sweet Encounter” is my favorite but the “Cooking Show” is really my fave!

It is here that our taste buds get activated and our hands get dirty as we make a mouth-watering dessert from using the ingredients taken right out of “Song of Solomon”… talk about a “Sweet Encounter!”

These baked apples smelled really yummy until they began to burn! Ha! We got so wrapped up in “boy chases girl” that we totally forgot about the apples!

Believe it or not…they tasted much better than they looked!

Jane tastes and sees…

While Crystal savors each and every moment!

Enjoying the last nibbles of lunch… another awesome “healing” session comes to an end. We quickly gather everyone back together once again just in time to prepare to open our hearts a little bit wider for the next session… “The Bridal Awakening!”

What do you think she is going to see?

What will unfold in Session III?

Better yet… come join us for our next… “Sweet Encounter” October 22nd – 24th in Heber Springs Arkansas and find out! Besides… I’m sure you want to know what we stuffed in those apples!

The one and only Jenny Edwards will be the host of this special event!

For more info click HERE!

If you can’t make it to Arkansas…. why not arrange to have a “Sweet Encounter” for your next ladies Event!

Contact Freedom Quest International to schedule yours today!

PS. Either way… together let’s be in hot pursuit for “Sweet Encounter’s” session III… the “Bridal Awakening!” Just click on the bookmark and tell your friends!

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Categories Desserts, Session II, Uncategorized, What is a "Sweet Encounter?"

Body & Soul cleanse – Day 39 Craving a “Burst of Cranberries”

13 Feb

WHAT I’M CRAVING TODAY!

Today I’m a special guest blogger of Shirley Steve from Bangalore India! She is a Clinical Psychologist by profession and has started a blog sharing creative recipes that benefit the whole family!

Shirley and I came to know each other through a recipe exchange. When my eyes feasted upon her “Oatmeal Dosas” recipe, my mind began spilling over with memories of living in Asia and I immediately began craving for dosa and curry! Amazing what one photograph can do! So come follow me to Shirley’s blog “Enriching Your Kids” and take a look at what I’m craving …

… and while you are there take a look around – you might discover more that you crave for!

Thank you Shirley for having me as your guest blogger on Valentine’s Day!

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Categories 40 Day, Desserts, Emotional Healing, Fasting a "Body & Soul" experience, Recipes

Body & Soul cleanse – Day 34 “For the Love of… “

9 Feb

How would you end the title for today’s post?

For the love of… money? family? my country?

A few years ago my husband and I were on a jungle hike in Malaysia. We came to a point in our journey where we had to cross over a rope bridge, strung high up in the trees! You know the kind that you hang onto for dear life and with each step you can feel the swing. The man in front of us was terrified (just like me!) – but he made it across. My husband asked him “how on earth did you do it”?

His reply… They’re serving food on the other side”!

Well for me today, I would end that sentence just like that man!

For the love of …

and For the love of …

Food is very much on the forefront of my mind today - almost to the point of consuming me! (if you couldn’t tell!) I have only 6 days before I break this 40 day fast and I’m trying not to let the love of food consume me! Of course… food is a major part of our lives – we would die without it!

But is it taking its proper place?

My hearts desire is for my love of food to take its proper place in my life. Not consume me. Not control me. But does it always have to be such a battle within? I know… we should just blame it on Eve? Adam? Ha I wish! My friend Jenny Edwards says it so well… ” When you’re re-training your body and your mind towards healthier choices, remember that the thing you feed the most will become stronger.

May these last 40 days of my “Body & Soul” cleanse, be the result of my whole being crying out in union with the heart of Jesus… John 4:34 ” My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work.

May my thoughts be His,
May my will choose His,
and may my emotions come to that place of healing and trust where I can truly say …
… all for the love of God. Nothing taking His place.

Oh yea, that brownie recipe? Come here, and for the Red, White and Guilt free recipe hurry over here before it’s all gone… and while you are at it pass this on to a friend!