Money...Money...Money!

"No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money". Matthew 6:24

Money is a necessity, an essential and integral part of life. Just like most things, money is not bad but what you do with it is what makes the difference. 

We are meant to love people and use money, but unfortunately many people love money and use people. When our necessary needs leads to luxurious we are getting involved to gather it more and more.

Our strong Urge to get more money and living a better lifestyle indulge us in many evils. To have a 'presence' on the earth and to make an 'impact' money is needful. It's commonly said that "the love of money is the root of all evil", I believe this is true because the Bible says so. The "Love of money" refers to our attitude, or our motive towards  wanting money.

As important as money is in this world, we are not meant to "love" it but desire it., for there are many things money cannot 'do' for us.

• Money can buy us a bed but she cannot buy us sleep.
• Money can buy us books but she cannot buy us intelligence.
• Money can buy the good Bible but she cannot buy us salvation.
• Money can attract 'friends' to us but she cannot fix loneliness.
• Money can get us a wedding but she cannot produce a real life.
• Money can buy us sex but she cannot get us true love.
• Money can get us the best tutors but she doesn't give us wisdom. 

Money can be a blessing or a curse to you depending on your state of heart towards it.  It's time to get our priorities right when it comes to money, It's time to love people, and use money.

Now …. Who are you serving with ?

தாய் மண்ணின் பிரிவு!!!

தாய் மண்ணை நேசிக்கிறேன் ....!

உறவுகளை அறிமுகப்படுத்தி,

உயிரை உணரவைத்து,

என்னை நானாக...!

பார்க்கும் என் மண்ணை .... 

நேசிக்கிறேன் ....!

எந்நாளும் ....!

நேசிப்பவர்கள் எல்லாம் 

மண்ணோடு நிலைத்துவிட்டால்...

நினைவின் மொழியும்,பிரிவின் வலியும்....!

தெரியாமல் போய்விடும்...!!!

Shelter!

He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection. Psalm 91:4

What a Promise ... the psalmist gives! 

Kale Greens Poriyal / Keerai Poriyal !!!

Green leafy side dishes....Yumm!!! Do you like to crave for more greens and greeny leaves and in the lookout for some new varieties to try? Then, it is the kind of recipe to try! Though we do not get the drumstick leaves here in U.S, still we can make use of what we get like collard greens or Kale leaves. They are definitely has the bitter and distinctive taste and tough in texture, similar to our Drumstick leaves. These are packed with nutrients …. try include these greens in the weekly menu !!! 

Ingredients 

• Kale Leaves/ Drumstick leaves - 1 bunch
• Onion (chopped) - 1/4 cup
• Garlic pods -4
• Mustard/urad dal - 1/4 tbsp
• Cumin seeds - 1/4 tbsp
• Asafoetida powder - pinch
• Dry Red Chillies - 2 
• Grated coconut - 2 to 3 tbsp
• Salt - to taste
• Oil - 1 tbsp

Preparation :

Wash and clean the leaves. Usually a bunch will have 8-10 leaves like this. The stalk in the center will be very hard, so we got to cut and discard those. Chop the leaves in smaller sizes and keep aside.

Heat oil in a pan, splutter mustard and urad dal, cumin seeds, red chili and curry leaves. Sprinkle asafoetida and add chopped onions and crushed garlic. Saute them for 2-3 minutes, then add the chopped Kale / collard greens and salt. These greens are very tough and takes little longer to cook. Sprinkle some water and cook covered. As soon as the greens get cooked add the shredded coconut and fry really well till all the water gets evaporated. Enjoy the greens meal with sambar rice or any other rice!!! :)