Let us stay in the truth

Throughout everyday we all get confronted with different situations,people and places.

Some of these situations may provoke us to doubt who we are-in Christ I mean

Other people or places might inspire us to be who we really are-hold on to them!

Thoughts(MIND) may come up in our minds straight from the pit of hell-thoughts of rejection by others,thoughts of lust,sexual perversions of every kind,thoughts of hatred,jealousy etc.We all get bombarded with hundreds and thousands of thoughts everyday-some will come from Satan-the father of all lies,some will come from Jesus-The Way,Truth,and Life,and some from your own sinfull nature which will also lie to you.I think that it is important that we know who we are in Christ!-see my note on our true IDENTITY IN Jesus.After all it is the only truth there is.

Feelings(EMOTIONS)!-oh feelings! Yes we all have them to and they also lie to us sometimes, and other times they tell the truth-so you cannot rely on your feelings! They are too fickle anyway!

Desires/or your will(WILL) to do/say/act on something or someone-they may lie to you also,and other times reflect the Father heart of God-dont follow them either!!!!!

We all consist of Body-your physical human body,male or female God created us,Soul-your mind,will and emotions,AND most importantly SPIRIT!-Jesus Christ/Holy Spirit/God in you!

As you will see that I have already discussed the soul,Your body doesnt need discussion it is straight forward man or woman,Now the Spirit:

• You must be born again to enter the Kingdom of God
• You are born again if you accept and believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God that came in the flesh to die for our sins
• Born again means that you are born of the Spirit,You are a part of God Himself,Jesus Christ takes up residence inside of your body now! Truly amazing!
• Everything that Jesus has and all that He is now belongs to you after you have been born again

Remember: Your soul is not the part that was made new when you were born again!-it is only your spirit! That is the reason why you will,and me also experience wrong and sinfull thoughts,feelings,and desires!We have to be transformed by the renewing of our minds!-Please read Romans 12:1-2

Rom 12:1  I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 

Rom 12:2  And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

So it is very clear what God expects  from us:

1. We must offer ourselves to Him so He can use us as He wishes
2. We must be transformed by our minds being renewed, and not to become like this world

How do we then STAY IN THE TRUTH?

• Become born again from God by asking Jesus to live inside of you.
• Do not panick when you experience wrong and sinfull thoughts,feelings and desires!
• Think on things that are true and lovely!-Read the word of God daily and pray!
• It is God's word that transforms and renews our minds
• Rest in the fact that you have a new Identity!!!!!-You are not defined by your thoughts,feelings,actions or desires, but You are defined by your Saviour JESUS CHRIST-HALELUJA!
• Brake away from your sinfull behaviours! And desire to live a God-pleasing life
• Love much!!!!!

Smile: YOU BELONG TO JESUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2Co 5:17  Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

Speciality from Chef Psyche-chillic

Hi everyone!

I was greatly inspired by Masterchef Australia, and decided to start creating my own range of signature dishes, and God-willing i'll cook them one day for you personally in my own Restaurant in Stellenbosch!!!!

The name of the restaurant will be Psyche-Chillic!(let the food do the talking!)-the name is a pun on Psyce-dillic, and also a loaded word, as I will be doing Psychiatry! I would design the restaurant to have a very earthy-almost therapeutic interior with bare-foot, sand and stone, classic music! Great food, and relaxing music!

So here goes! I'm sharing my very own favourite recipe with you! Try it out and let me know what you think! I will be looking forward to getting your feedback:

Ginger-chilli prawn tower

(serves 2) 

Preparation time: 45 minutes

Preparation suggestion: smile, and listen to classical music!!!

Ingredients:

Basmati rice (2 cups)

deli-mushrooms (20)

peacan nuts      (20)

tiger prawns      (20)

fresh ginger      (2 big roots)

raw chillies(red)     (4)

garlic cloves        (4)

peppadews          (4)

fennel/dill(fresh)    4 stems          

black pepper        1 tablespoon

lemon                    1 whole

butter                      2 tablespoons

brown sugar          1/2 cup

red wine(Durbanville hills-cabernet sauvignon)  (2 cups)

 Step1

Getting the rice prepared 

Take the 2cups basmati rice, place in oven-safe cooking bowl, cover generously with boiled water, add 1tsp course salt, and 2tablespoons of olive oil, and cook on high for 15minutes, or untill done.Crush the peacan nuts, but not too fine, and add to the rice.Pan-frie the mushrooms in 1tablespoon olive oil for 3 minutes on high-chop them fine and add to the rice.Mix everything together, and leave to stand.

Step 2 

 Preparing the reduction

Chop the ginger, and chilli and garlic into very fine square-shaped pieces.Pan fry them in 2tsp olive-oil(on high temperature) untill browning.Add the brown sugar,black pepper and red wine.Bring mixture to the boil.Now turn your temperature down to low and let it simmer for aprox 5 minutes untill thickening.Pour reduction into sauce-bowl and leave to stand.

Step3

 Preparing the prawns

Panfrie the prawns until pink.Keep four prawns whole for serving decoration.Prepare the remainder as follows: de-shell the tails, and break the heads off.Now throw the meaty tails into a frying pan.Squeeze the lemon out into the pan, and add the butter.Fry until browning.

Step4

Dishing up

I suggest using two large white plates pre-heated to be warm.

Take the rice-place into a cup, press it together.Now tip it over onto the centre of the plate to create your rice tower.decorate the tower with the fleshy prawn tails in a circular direction,making sure you cover the base of the tower.now place the 2 whole prawns on top of your tower so it looks gourmet! Decorate the tower with your fennel stems, and 1-2 peppadews on top.Pour the reduction over to decorate.And serve!!!!!!

Enjoy! I will create more dishes as time goes on and forward them to you for approval!

Lots of Love. Johan(aka Chef Psyche-chillic!)

Get cooking good looking!

Psyche-chillic recipe nr 2- Chilli-chocolate fondant ,with cream and strawberries  (serves 4)

Ingredients:

• Lindt dark chilli chocolat 80% cocao  (3 slabs)
• Butter (250 grams)
• brown sugar (1 cup)
• baking flour (1cup)
• eggs (4 medium sized)

Getting started:

1. Melt the chocolat and the butter together on slow medium heat,continuously stirring( stove top-or microwave)-leave to stand
2. Now, in a separate mixing bowl ,blend the eggs and the sugar together well, so that it becomes light and airy
3. Now add the flour to the egg, and sugar mixture, and wisk this all together, or fold it over with a wooden spatula
4. add the chocolate and wisk all together
5. place mixture in cocao-and butter coated muffin tray, or into cooking paper in muffin bowl
6. Place in pre-heated oven(180degrees) and bake for 20minutes
7. Remove from oven and leave to stand-5minutes
8. now: tip over onto serving plate, and cover with much cream and strawberries!
9. mmmmmm! delicious!-especially when shared!

keep cooking!   aka Chef Psyche-chillic