Entries by Indestructible Daughters

Ten Prayers to Strengthen Our Inner Man

Our highest call is to fellowship with God, the acronym F-E-L-L-O-W-S-H-I-P.  Which combines the three main prayer themes of gifts (power), fruit (character)  and wisdom (insight) for our inner man (mind, emotions and will), into one prayer list with 10 specific prayer requests.  “Truly our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus […]

Establishing an Overall Prayer Life

Have you ever felt led to pray, but didn’t know exactly what to pray for?  Communion with God is a crucial part of your spiritual growth and intimacy with our creator.  Here are some helpful tips on establishing an overall prayer life.   Think of praying for topics in 3 categories: Prayer for my personal […]

Rissoles

Viva Malta! The rocky island of Malta is home to some beautiful rustic recipes that sing of Mediterranean flavor and freshness. Maltese cuisine is peasant cuisine, using vegetables in season, homemade cheeses, and cheaper cuts of meat.  Rissoles are a very popular dish in Malta and may be prepared with chicken, pork, beef or even […]

Chicken Marsala

I love Chicken Marsala!  It is one of my favorite recipes. Pounding the chicken cutlets before cooking renders them thin and terrifically tender. Deglazing the pan with Marsala and stock after cooking the chicken creates a quick, rich sauce. It’s a delightful meal rich with flavor and a sweet aroma that awakens the senses!  Delicious!!! […]

Chicken Piccata

Cook: 25 min Yield: 4 serving   Ingredients: 2 skinless and boneless chicken breasts, butterflied, cut in half Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper All-purpose flour, for dredging 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup chicken stock 1/4 cup brined capers, rinsed 1/3 cup fresh […]

The Apostle … A Life of Paul

The Apostle … A Life of Paul by John Pollock Perhaps one of the most influential people in church history, Paul was instrumental in spreading the gospel throughout the Roman Empire. Pollock combines a storyteller’s gift with a scholar’s insight to create a fast-paced narrative of the apostle’s life, from his stoning of Stephen and […]

City on Fire: A Novel of Pompeii

City on Fire: A Novel of Pompeii by Tracy Higly is an exciting, empowering book for women.  Ariella has been taken captive by the Romans after the fall of Jerusalem and made a slave. As the volcano Vesuvius churns, a slave girl-turned-gladiator in Pompeii joins forces with an unlikely source to seek justice. In the […]

The Mark of the Lion Trilogy

The Mark of the Lion Trilogy by Francine Rivers is one of my all-time favorite reads of Christian fiction. Set in Rome, Italy, the story is so vivid that you are swept away by the story of Hadassah, a Jewish slave working for a rich Roman family in the time of Rome’s decline.  The only […]

Tortured for Christ

Tortured for Christ by Richard Wurmbrand is the true story of the pastor, Richard Wurmbrand, who was imprisoned in Communist Russia simply for being a Christian. The horrors he witnessed and endured challenged my faith and shook me to the core of my beliefs. What struck me the most was the realization that this was […]