Roberts - Hotcakes and Hallelujahs: a devotional cookbook featuring 90 Daybreak devotions and 30 easy and delicious breakfast recipes: Volume 1

Hotcakes and Hallelujahs

A Devotional Cookbook

Featuring 90 daybreak devotions and 30 delicious breakfast recipes to jumpstart your morning.

By Stacey Roberts

Author of Praise and Peanut Butter and

the upcoming Manna at Midday

Hotcakes and Hallelujahs, A Devotional Cookbook

Copyright 2014 by Stacey Roberts

All rights reserved, except as permitted under the U.S. Copyright Act of 1976. No parts of this publication may be reproduced, distributed or transmitted in any form or by any means, or stored in a data base or retrieval system, except for brief quotations in printed reviews, without the prior written permission of the publisher.

Scripture quotations marked NIV are from The Holy Bible, New International Version, (NIV) Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. Fair use clause.

Scripture quotations marked ESV are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV ), copyright 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Scripture quotations marked NLT are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserve d .

Scripture quotations marked KJV are from The Holy Bible, King James Version.

Photos throughout this book have been licensed through Shutterstock or are of our own creation, all rights reserved. Cover photo from Shutterstock.

Copyright 2014

For Mark, Matthew, Kathryne,

Riley and Emma.

My mug runneth over.

Contents

Keeping It Positive..9

According to Your Gifts..10

Giving Thanks In All CircumstancesReally?..11

Wakeup and Worship Breakfast Casserole..13

A New Beginning..14

Who Are You?..15

Be Ye Gracious Granola..17

Watch Where You Point That Thing..18

Pure Joy..19

A Great Story..20

Hey, Good Lookin!..21

Heavenly Angel Biscuits..23

Power..24

It Cant Be Done..25

Home and Hearth Havarti Quiche..27

Say It Now..28

A Parents Prayer..29

Thats Why They Call It Faith..30

Rain On My Parade, Please..31

Praise Pumpkin Pancakes..33

Its Not Just About You..34

Legos, Anyone?..35

Sabbath Day Spice Muffins..37

Gear Up..38

Increase Your Odds..39

The Miracle of Earth..40

Forgive and Forget..41

The Lords Bounty Blueberry Muffins..43

Aaah, My Eyes, My Eyes!..44

Sing His Praises (or Hum Along)..45

Brand New Day Breakfast Burritos..47

Whats Old Is New Again..48

Pushing Forward..49

Is There Someone Else I Can Talk To..50

Enemy, Mine..51

Amen Apple Crisp..53

Go Ahead, Ask..54

Well, I Didnt Vote For Him!..55

Cherubic Cherry-Raspberry Smoothie..57

Pessimist or Realist?..58

There Aint No Rhyme for Consequences..59

Dont Skip to the End..60

More Than You Can Handle..61

Blessed Assurance Baking Mix..63

Banana, Anyone?..64

The Joneses Are Broke, Too..65

Joyous Ginger Breakfast Cake..67

One is Silver and the Other Gold..68

Now Thats a Big SEP Field..69

This Too Shall Pass..70

What if God Was One of Us..71

Higher Calling Hot and Spicy Egg Casserole..73

My Body is a What?..74

Go Away So I Can Miss You..75

Firm Foundation Four Cheese Egg Bake..77

Money Talk(s)..78

My Child is the Best

At Absolutely Everything ..79

The Words In Red..80

The Lord Is My Shepherd..81

Sweet Embrace Empanadas..83

You Are In Good Hands..84

The Heavyweight In Your Corner..85

Meet the Challenge Cheesy Hashbrowns..87

Unshakeable..88

Weakness to Strength..89

Asking With Confidence..90

Good and Plenty..91

Land of Milk and Honey Muffins..93

Restoration for the Weary..94

Faith Like A River..95

Steadfast Sticky Buns..97

Dont Tempt Me..98

A Brand New Body..99

The Futures So Bright I Have to Wear Shades..100

You Catch More Unicorns With Rainbows..101

Veritable Veritas Veggie Scramble..103

Promises, Promises..104

Its a Marathon, Not a Sprint..105

Allellujah Almond Poppy Seed Muffins..107

Enough Said..108

The Past Has Passed..109

God is Good..110

Old Dog..111

Cheerful Chocolate Toffee Scones..113

How Much Does Sin Pay, Exactly?..114

The Best Medicine..115

Believers Creed Crescent Roll Egg Dish..117

When in Doubt, Pray it Out..118

Read it Again, For the First Time..119

Give It To Me..120

Keep Moving Heavenward..121

Ever and Onward Overnight Strata..123

And A Lively Hope It Is..124

Make the Commitment..125

Bring on the Glory Breakfast Sandwich..127

Make Your Words Count..128

Praise Ye the Lord, Hallelujah..129

God As Man..130

Mountain Strong..131

Mount Zion Zucchini Bread..133

The Foundations the Thing..134

Rub Some Dirt On It..135

Bible Verses and Blueberries Breakfast Cake..137

Listen Carefully..138

Dont Forget the Guidebook..139

You No Looka Me!..140

Do Not Despair..141

Give Me Strength Strawberry Bread..143

Teach Me To Pray..144

Love Bigger Than Yourself..145

Daybreak Devotion Biscuits and Gravy..147

Random Acts..148

The Support Team Could Use Some Support..149

Us vs. Them..150

Delegate Schmelegate..151

Prayer and Peanut Butter Pancakes..153

Keep Calm and Carry On..154

Return the Favor..155

Holy Bible Breakfast Cake..157

The Best for Last..158

Recipe Index..160

Bible Verse Index..161

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable if anything is excellent or praiseworthy think about such things.

Philippians 4:8 NIV

Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy.

Psalm 103:2-4 ESV

Our thoughts can have such an effect on our lives but we seem to have so little control over them. God wants us to focus on the things that are pure, noble, true, lovely, admirable, excellent and praiseworthy. Psalm 103:2-4 reminds us to forget not all His benefits.

When we have negative thoughts it creates a toxic atmosphere in our bodies. We can actually make ourselves physically ill or bring on depression. Even worse, we can pass our negativity on to others. Being positive is a decision that we have to make. We can choose what to focus on and what to filter out.

Today if a negative thought crosses your mind immediately replace it with a positive one. Dont let the negative thought have any time at all to take root. Right now, think of several positive situations in your life so that you will be ready with your substitutions. Focus on God and His promises. You cant get any more positive than that!

According to Your Gifts

Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching;

Romans 12:6-7 ESV

You have a very special talent. No, really, you do. It is a talent that God specifically gave just to you. Maybe your talent is an artistic one like the ability to paint or sing or dance. Maybe it is the ability to organize, problem-solve or get along well with others. Whatever it is, the Bible says that God wants you to use it.

Today, write down all of the things that you do well. No negativity allowed! If you cant come up with anything (surely you can come up with something) , ask a friend or family member. They will give you a whole list of good stuff! Now look at this list and think about each item; how can you use this to improve your life, the lives of others, and to serve God. Take a moment to thank Him for these talents and to dedicate them to His service. Now go out there and share your gift with the world!