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The following examples show that the gathering of saints is for encouragement:

Hebrews 3:12-14 Take care, brethren, that there not be in any one of you an evil, unbelieving heart that falls away from the living God. But encourage one another day after day, as long as it is still called “Today,” so that none of you will be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. For we have become partakers of Christ, if we hold fast the beginning of our assurance firm until the end.

1 Thessalonians 5:11-15 Therefore encourage one another and build up one another, just as you also are doing. But we request of you, brethren, that you appreciate those who diligently labor among you, and have charge over you in the Lord and give you instruction, and that you esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Live in peace with one another. We urge you, brethren, admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with everyone. See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek after that which is good for one another and for all people.

Fingerprints for THE CHURCH: Acts 2:42- They were:

• continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching
• and to fellowship
• to the breaking of bread
• and to prayer

Everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles. And all those who had believed were together and had all things in common; and they began selling their property and possessions and were sharing them with all, as anyone might have need. Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord was adding to their number day by day those who were being saved.

The following scripture expresses evangelism:

Mark 16:15 And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.”

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An evening storm

Jayden

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Yesterday, in this post, I shared a little about Azure Standard, a company that supplies businesses and co-ops with whole foods, grains, supplements and more. Today, I am going to share some of my favorite products.

When I started with Azure, I didn’t have a wheat grinder, so I bought my flour from them.  They have everything a person could want for all types of diets. Much of it, if not most, is grown on their own farm, Azure Farms. They carry wheat berries, oats, barley and corn for grinding.

Their seed, nut, and dried fruit assortment has been perfect for making granola and trail mix, along with their oats. We have very large bins in our pantry for large quantities of certain items such as flour, oats, sugar, rice, chocolate chips and dried beans.

Early in my relationship with Azure, my orders included additions to my kitchen arsenal. Cookie sheets, pizza pans, and lasagna pans, to name a few. They are stainless steel, which lasts forever. We’ve been using ours for over 12 years now and they hold up so well. The prices at Azure are very good. This is an investment, indeed. Metal bowls were also a must.  At that time, I had 5 children and our growing family was outgrowing my mixing bowls. Plus, if one wants to make bread, or anything else, in large quantities, at least one of these bowls are a must.

I found that they have a super selection of books that appeal to me and my family’s health. Books such as The Encyclopedia of Country Living, How To Raise a Healthy Child in Spite of Your Doctor, Midwifery and Herbs, Prescription For Nutritional Healing, What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Premenopause, books on vaccinations that got me to thinking, and many more, which are no longer listed. Perhaps I will share some of my favorite books in detail later.  We also found some books that work well with our home schooling. They are The Story of Liberty, Sweet Land of Liberty and the Boys of ’76, written by Charles C. Coffin. These are now required reading for our kids to be considered graduated from our homeschool.

Moving right along… Azure’s prices on baking products such as yeast, baking powder, garlic, and sea salt are good.  Anne to add amino acids in our meals, which is not only healthy, but improves the taste of the foods. I also have come to really enjoy brewer’s yeast on my popcorn, both of which I buy from Azure.

When I place my orders, I make a point to check out the current prices on produce, as I have found some very good buys, such as organic oranges for .65/pound.

I can do so much shopping without having to run to the grocery store.  This saves time and money.

Tags: great finds, kitchen cares

Have I shared with you about Azure Standard? They specialize in natural, organic, earth-friendly foods and products. They deliver directly to customers, buying clubs and retailers by semi truck and UPS.

Let me spend a few minutes sharing about Azure. Maybe you’ve never considered using something like this for your groceries and other items.

I have been a member of Azure Standard since the mid 1990′s. They are out of Eastern Oregon, but truck their products all over and ship UPS to just about anywhere.

Some of the items I like to buy are pop corn, herbs and spices for the kitchen, baking powder, liquid aminos, oats, honey, etc.

Azure requires that you telephone them and set up an account, which requires that you pay for your first purchase BEFORE they ship it. After you have established a relationship with them, they will let you pay for your merchandise after you receive it, which is nice, because sometimes an item is out of stock and did not come out on the truck. If you have prepaid, you will be credited.

If you order on your own, you must have an order that totals $550, minimum; but if you order in a group, your individual order must be $50, minimum. In some areas, there is a three percent shipping fee for the truck. If you order via UPS, that’s a whole ‘nuther ball game.

I have a Yahoo Group, in which I coordinate our drop point. There are about 21 families in my co-op.  Not everyone orders each month. As a matter of fact, since Azure recently raised the minimum for the group to $550, we plan on ordering less. I digress.  I use the Yahoo Group calendar feature to send out reminders when the upcoming deadline is for ordering. I also communicate the coordinating of when we will be meeting the truck to get our merchandise.

It only takes moments for the truck to unload. Often, they drop at homes in residential areas, businesses, or in a parking lot. It is recommended that if you need to use a parking lot for your drop point, that you ask permission from the lot owner first.  The driver calls ahead of time and lets you know when he will be there.

I doubt if I have covered everything you might want to know about Azure Standard.  This link is a great place to read about getting started with Azure from their website. One of the first things that must be done is to find out if they deliver in your area and if there is already an established drop point.

Tomorrow, I will share with you some of the items I really like and use often. If you have questions, please feel free to ask and I can address them.

Tags: great finds, kitchen cares