Bonnie Keen: From "First Call" to Full Circle Moments

Breathe In, Breathe Out

Michelle and Starla talk with Ann Gainey, author of “The GodChair,” and her new book, “Breathe In, Breathe Out: Stories Infused with Spiritual Oxygen.”  Ann shares how her new book encourages us to look for God in our everyday stories. She shares one of her favorite recipes: Baked Cheese Grits 2 ½ cups milk ¾ cups regular grits (not instant) 1 stick butter ½ tsp salt 1/3 cup parmesan cheese (grated) 5 ounce jar processed cheese Kraft Old English Spread Bring milk to a boil, being careful of burning milk.  Add grits and cook until thickened (about 10 minutes), stirring often. Lower heat. Stir in butter, salt, and cheese. Spoon into 1 quart casserole dish. Bake at 325 for 20 minutes.   Order Ann’s book at annbgaineyauthor.com. Click “buy the book,” and then “grab a copy now.” The newbook is under this tab.

Wholly True

Michelle and Starla discuss how King Asa in the Old Testament was described as "wholly true all his days." He started off well in his reign, but his reign did not end well. He began as one who trusted God and His word but then began to trust in man and to leave some of the high places which should have been torn down. Michelle and Starla reflect on things that can be "high places" in our own lives, and how to identify them. Even though Asa didn't get everything perfectly right, he desired to move in the right direction, and so scripture describes him as "wholly true all his days." May the same be said of us, that we were "wholly true," even though we may not get all things "right." May our desire be to live out the "long obedience in the same direction," as Eugene Peterson describes the Christian life. Starla shares a recipe of Strawberry Cobbler: 1/2 c. salted butter 4 cups strawberries, hulled and halved 1/2 c. sugar for the batter: 1 cup self-rising flour 1 c. sugar 1 cup milk 1 tsp vanilla extract Preheat oven to 350 degrees While preheating, place butter in the 9x13 dish. Once melted, remove from oven. Add strawberries and 1/2 c. sugar and toss to combine. For batter: Whisk together all ingredients for batter. Add strawberries to melted butter - do not stir. Pour batter evenly over strawberries - do not stir. Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes or until golden. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream if desired. Blog: Life By The Way - lifebytheway.com [http://lifebytheway.com/]   Books: Life By The Way Blind Faith (Available on Amazon) Original Music: Northstar Music available on all platforms Music by Starla Harbin, available on all platforms   "Stir It Up Podcast” Available on Apple, Spotify, andYouTube   Contact: stiritup1024@gmail.com [stiritup1024@gmail.com]  Social media: FB : Stir It Up Instagram: @stiritup1024 YouTube: Stir It Up Podcast Store: https://stiritupstore.myshopify.com

Bonnie Keen: From "First Call" to Full Circle Moments

Today’s episode features recording artist, author, speakerand podcaster, Bonnie Keen.  Listeners will remember Bonnie from the group “First Call.”  Bonnie is a 3x dove award winner and grammy nominee, having performed on some of the biggest stages in the world with various artists. Hear Bonnie share behind the scenes moments from those days. Her love for music and the Word of God have been themes in her life.  She shares about her current self-titled project, as well as one of her books which deals with depression following time of deep despair in her own life. You’ll be encouraged by this conversation! Website:  https://bonniekeen.com Listen to Bonnie’s music on all major platforms Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/album/bonnie-keen/1845926591 [https://music.apple.com/us/album/bonnie-keen/1845926591] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/7Db0XaqRxag4NsF9DRB13A?si=dio86guRSB2WP5XlDZ4G_A [https://open.spotify.com/album/7Db0XaqRxag4NsF9DRB13A?si=dio86guRSB2WP5XlDZ4G_A] Books by Bonnie Keen, available on Amazon:  https://a.co/d/09To58a5 Bonnie Shares a "corn salad" recipe: Take 4-5 ears of corn; boil for 2 minutes. Allow to cool and scrape kernels off into a bowl Add black olives, small tomatoes, and Vidalia onion Add garlic Lime and honey for "dressing" Put in refrigerator to chill. Add avocado

Persistence in Prayer

Join Michelle and Starla as they continue to talk about prayer, and being persistent in prayer. They talk about the parable in Luke 18 that focuses on that persistence in asking God for our needs. Also in Luke 18, the blind man, when others tried to keep him from calling out to Jesus, "...cried out all the more." We need to do the same in crying out all the more to him with our needs. They share how the miracle that we always receive through prayer is the gift of his presence - the fact that He is with us. Starla shares a side dish Corn Fiesta: Ingredients 5 ounces of yellow saffron rice, cooked as directed 1 can fiesta corn, drained 1 can cr. of chicken 4 ounces Mexican cheddar cheese Mix well. Put in 8x8 dish. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. ************************************************* Please like, follow and subscribe on whatever platform you listen! We appreciate your reviews! Shop the Stir It Up Store at: stiritupstore.myshopify.com ⁠Products – Stir It Up⁠ [https://stiritupstore.myshopify.com/collections/all]Listen to music by Starla Harbin on all major platforms. ⁠Starla Harbin - Apple Music⁠ [https://music.apple.com/us/artist/starla-harbin/282429117]Listen to original music with Starla and Michelle at Northstar Music on all major platforms. ⁠King of the Ages - Album by Northstar Music - Apple Music⁠ [https://music.apple.com/us/album/king-of-the-ages/1815002933]Purchase Michelle's books, "Life By The Way", and "Why Submit", on Amazon. https://a.co/d/07GMVhpv https://a.co/d/02Cewb6O

Persistence in Prayer

Join Michelle and Starla as they continue to talk about prayer, and being persistent in prayer. They talk about the parable in Luke 18 that focuses on that persistence in asking God for our needs. Also in Luke 18, the blind man, when others tried to keep him from calling out to Jesus, "...cried out all the more." We need to do the same in crying out all the more to him with our needs. They share how the miracle that we always receive through prayer is the gift of his presence - the fact that He is with us. Starla shares a side dish Corn Fiesta: Ingredients 5 ounces of yellow saffron rice, cooked as directed 1 can fiesta corn, drained 1 can cr. of chicken 4 ounces Mexican cheddar cheese Mix well. Put in 8x8 dish. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. ************************************************* Please like, follow and subscribe on whatever platform you listen! We appreciate your reviews! Shop the Stir It Up Store at: stiritupstore.myshopify.com Products – Stir It Up [https://stiritupstore.myshopify.com/collections/all]Listen to music by Starla Harbin on all major platforms. Starla Harbin - Apple Music [https://music.apple.com/us/artist/starla-harbin/282429117]Listen to original music with Starla and Michelle at Northstar Music on all major platforms. King of the Ages - Album by Northstar Music - Apple Music [https://music.apple.com/us/album/king-of-the-ages/1815002933]Purchase Michelle's books, "Life By The Way", and "Why Submit", on Amazon. https://a.co/d/07GMVhpv https://a.co/d/02Cewb6O