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raika http://raika.multiply.com/ Welcome to my multiply page! Sat, 31 Mar 2012 03:42:46 -0000 Sat, 17 Sep 2011 09:52:22 -0000 raika http://multiply.com/mu/raika/logo http://raika.multiply.com/ 100 100 Sharing about vigilance in Marriage http://raika.multiply.com/journal/item/302/Sharing_about_vigilance_in_Marriage <h2 class="contentheading" style="font-size: 1.3em;font-weight: bold;padding-top: 0px;padding-right: 0px;padding-bottom: 1em;padding-left: 0px;"><a href="http://www.focusonthefamily.ca/marriage/intimacy-romance/stand-on-guard" class="contentpagetitle" style="font-size: 1em;color: rgb(163, 142, 105);margin-top: 20px;margin-right: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-left: 0px;padding-top: 0px;padding-right: 0px;padding-bottom: 0px;padding-left: 0px;">Stand on guard</a></h2>Written by Dr. Gary and Barbara RosbergDon’t look now, but there is someone who is dead set against you and your spouse enjoying a happy, fulfilling marriage. No, we’re not talking about your in-laws or an old, jealous boyfriend or girlfriend – we certainly hope these people aren’t against you! We’re talking about someone very hateful, powerful, and devious.We’re talking about God’s archenemy and the enemy of your soul. We’re talking about Satan.Now, maybe you’re wondering, “What’s so special about my marriage that the devil himself is out to ruin it?” Here’s the bottom line: Your marriage is God’s creation, and your family is God’s joy. And that’s why the Devil is out to destroy it. It is vital that you guard your hearts and your marriage from the devil’s ongoing assault.<h3 style="font-size: 1.3em;margin-bottom: 0px;padding-top: 0px;padding-right: 0px;padding-bottom: 1.1em;padding-left: 0px;">God’s design for marriage</h3>Throughout the Bible, God uses marriage as an object lesson for his desired relationship with humankind. Solomon’s love poem illustrates the kinds of relationship God wants betwe... http://raika.multiply.com/journal/item/302/Sharing_about_vigilance_in_Marriage Sat, 17 Sep 2011 09:52:22 -0000 Cheesy Burger Fries http://raika.multiply.com/recipes/item/23/Cheesy_Burger_Fries This hearty version of Cheesy Burger Fries offers all the tempting tastes of a juicy cheeseburger and fries combo, but you'll need a fork to enjoy them! It's perfect for a party or just for a fun and novel weeknight meal! Cooking Time: 25 http://raika.multiply.com/recipes/item/23/Cheesy_Burger_Fries Sun, 7 Aug 2011 05:31:51 -0000 Coffee Cup Scramble http://raika.multiply.com/recipes/item/22/Coffee_Cup_Scramble Taken from <a href="http://www.mrfood.com/Eggs/Coffee-Cup-Scramble#">http://www.mrfood.com/Eggs/Coffee-Cup-Scramble#</a> No need to skip breakfast with this quick and easy recipe for Coffee Cup Scramble. It cooks up fast in the microwave for a healthy way to start your day. Cooking Time: 1 http://raika.multiply.com/recipes/item/22/Coffee_Cup_Scramble Mon, 18 Apr 2011 07:26:47 -0000 Best Broccoli Salad http://raika.multiply.com/recipes/item/21/Best_Broccoli_Salad Taken from <a href="http://www.mrfood.com/Misc-Salads/Best-Broccoli-Salad#">http://www.mrfood.com/Misc-Salads/Best-Broccoli-Salad#</a> Notes: Make sure to cut the broccoli and cauliflower into very small florets. This is even better if it's made a few days in advance and allowed to marinate in the http://raika.multiply.com/recipes/item/21/Best_Broccoli_Salad Mon, 18 Apr 2011 07:20:48 -0000 Beef Stroganoff http://raika.multiply.com/recipes/item/20/Beef_Stroganoff Gotten from <a href="http://www.mrfood.com/Beef/Beef-Stroganoff-642#">http://www.mrfood.com/Beef/Beef-Stroganoff-642#</a>. Cooking time: 25 min. Note: For a complete stroganoff dinner, serve this over hot cooked egg http://raika.multiply.com/recipes/item/20/Beef_Stroganoff Thu, 14 Apr 2011 05:02:52 -0000 There's Still Time... http://raika.multiply.com/journal/item/300/Theres_Still_Time... I hope I could visit Powerbooks soon for some book-shopping. It's been so long since I browsed through books in a bookstore. I have also been meaning to get some children's books for my kiddos. <a href="http://raika.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/1M/14"><img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/wink.png"></a><a href="http://raika.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/1M/14"><img border="0" class="alignmiddleb" src="http://multiply.com/mu/raika/image/hfaLfEiBc-TRVnAoQh9E3A/photos/1M/300x300/14/jpeg.jpg?et=I822f0DlldZlomNS5QUkgQ&nmid=0"></a> http://raika.multiply.com/journal/item/300/Theres_Still_Time... Wed, 16 Feb 2011 09:44:26 -0000 Wonton Soup http://raika.multiply.com/recipes/item/19/Wonton_Soup Gotten from: <a href="http://www.mrfood.com/Soup-Recipes/Wonton-Soup-With-Pork#">http://www.mrfood.com/Soup-Recipes/Wonton-Soup-With-Pork#</a> Ever wonder how easy it is to make homemade wontons? Now you'll know, 'cause our easy Wonton Soup includes homemade pork wontons that you can put together in no http://raika.multiply.com/recipes/item/19/Wonton_Soup Mon, 14 Feb 2011 10:14:17 -0000 Skillet Potatoes http://raika.multiply.com/recipes/item/18/Skillet_Potatoes Gotten from:http://www.mrfood.com/Potatoes-Rice/Skillet-Potatoes Have you ever thought about how the simplest foods taste the best? This classic recipe for easy Skillet Potatoes may have traveled through time from the fifties, but it still works today! Got leftover baked potatoes? If so - skip step one, slice the potatoes and proceed from there. Serve these on a platter sprinkled with a little paprika for a fancy finishing http://raika.multiply.com/recipes/item/18/Skillet_Potatoes Wed, 9 Feb 2011 06:12:02 -0000 Skillet Shepherd's Pie http://raika.multiply.com/recipes/item/17/Skillet_Shepherds_Pie Gotten from: <a href="http://www.mrfood.com/Chicken/Skillet-Shepherds-Pie">http://www.mrfood.com/Chicken/Skillet-Shepherds-Pie</a> This delicious old-fashioned-tasting recipe for Shepherd's Pie is made in a snap in a skillet, using today's shortcuts. The result? The "stick-to-their ribs" heartiness they're expecting, without a lot of work for us! Make it even easier by using packaged pre-cooked sliced chicken and instant mashed potatoes. Cooking Time: 5 min http://raika.multiply.com/recipes/item/17/Skillet_Shepherds_Pie Wed, 9 Feb 2011 03:47:34 -0000 Buffalo Wings with Blue Cheese Dip http://raika.multiply.com/recipes/item/16/Buffalo_Wings_with_Blue_Cheese_Dip Gotten from: <a href="http://southernfood.about.com/od/chickenwings/r/bl21220c.htm">http://southernfood.about.com/od/chickenwings/r/bl21220c.htm</a> http://raika.multiply.com/recipes/item/16/Buffalo_Wings_with_Blue_Cheese_Dip Wed, 9 Feb 2011 03:42:30 -0000 For Husband and Wife http://raika.multiply.com/journal/item/299/For_Husband_and_Wife <a name="12c978664ce9fe44_2" href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InternetCafeDevotions/~3/0en0t02oryY/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 137, 170);font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 18px;">25 Marriage Tips</a>Posted: 28 Nov 2010 11:00 PM PST<a href="http://internetcafedevotions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/weddingring.jpg" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 137, 170);"><img src="http://internetcafedevotions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/weddingring.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="320"></a>Photo by Lel4ndI’m so thrilled to be joining the marriage team here at Internet Cafe Devotions! I’ve written two marriage books, and I blog frequently about marriage, so it’s wonderful to be part of a group that is so committed to pointing marriages in the right direction!Allow me to tell you a little bit about my marriage. It did not start off well. I had major trust issues, stemming from multiple rejections as a child, and from my fiance’s abandonment during our engagement (he later came crawling back, and I walked down the aisle with him, but it still left a scar). It took us several years to really forge our lives together, and they were hard years. But I can now say my marriage is the most precious thing I have, because it supports all the rest.Last year my 15-year-old daughter wrote on her Mother’s Day card to me: “Mommy, one of the things I’m most grateful for is how much you love Daddy.” Marriage matters so much, but it’s ... http://raika.multiply.com/journal/item/299/For_Husband_and_Wife Wed, 8 Dec 2010 08:05:49 -0000 Perfect Potato Pancakes http://raika.multiply.com/recipes/item/15/Perfect_Potato_Pancakes From www.mrfood.com We'd be lying if we called these "quick & easy." Homemade potato pancakes take more time than other recipes, but they're not hard, and they're worth the extra effort! Make 'em for Hanukkah or a special side dish or appetizer. They'll taste the love! Serving Tips Make these small if you want to serve them as appetizers. Serve with the traditional fixin's of applesauce and sour cream. http://raika.multiply.com/recipes/item/15/Perfect_Potato_Pancakes Tue, 7 Dec 2010 01:14:19 -0000 Good Health - Build your defenses! http://raika.multiply.com/journal/item/298/Good_Health_-_Build_your_defenses <a class="select" href="http://www.nestle.com.ph/recipe/nestleclub/health_1008.asp">Link</a> Click for tips to take care of your skin. http://raika.multiply.com/journal/item/298/Good_Health_-_Build_your_defenses Sat, 23 Oct 2010 01:18:44 -0000 Our Look-alike Meter with Elle http://raika.multiply.com/journal/item/297/Our_Look-alike_Meter_with_Elle <img style="visibility:hidden;width:0px;height:0px;" border="0" width="0" height="0" src="http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/IMP/CXNID=2000002.0NXC/bHQ9MTI4MzI*NjgwNTUyNiZwdD*xMjgzMjQ2OTU*MjQ4JnA9MTEwNTcxJmQ9Jm49bXVsdGlwbHkmZz*yJm89ZTk2MTc4NzRmMWY5/NGEzMTg1Y2NlOGJjMmUxODg5NzImb2Y9MA==.gif" /><a href="http://www.myheritage.com/meter" title="Click to get your own Look-alike Meter" alt="Click to get your own Look-alike Meter" target="_blank"><img src="http://storage.myheritagefiles.com/X/storage/site1/files/47/26/11/472611_894349ecacc7c4var69b11.JPG" width="435" height="470" border="0"></a><a href="http://www.myheritage.com">MyHeritage</a>: <a href="http://www.myheritage.com">Family tree</a> - <a href="http://www.myheritage.com/genealogy">Genealogy</a> - <a href="http://celebrity.myheritage.com/celebrities">Celebrity</a> - <a href="http://celebrity.myheritage.com/celebrity-collage">Collage</a> - <a href="http://celebrity.myheritage.com/celebrity-morph">Morph</a> http://raika.multiply.com/journal/item/297/Our_Look-alike_Meter_with_Elle Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:29:18 -0000 Thick 'n' Creamy Mushroom Soup http://raika.multiply.com/recipes/item/14/Thick_n_Creamy_Mushroom_Soup This lighter version of rich and creamy mushroom soup doesn't sacrifice on taste. It's a quick and easy homemade soup that anyone can enjoy! Nutritional Information Courtesy of the American Diabetes Association: Exchange: 1 carbohydrate. Per serving: 89 calories, 9 calories from fat, 1g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 2mg cholesterol, 413mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate, 1g dietary fiber, 4g sugars, 7g protein http://raika.multiply.com/recipes/item/14/Thick_n_Creamy_Mushroom_Soup Mon, 16 Aug 2010 04:57:31 -0000 Down-Home Ribs http://raika.multiply.com/recipes/item/13/Down-Home_Ribs There's nothing more down-home than country-style ribs made on the grill, and if you’re looking for some stick-to-your-ribs satisfaction, these saucy ribs are for you. Cooking Time: 15 min http://raika.multiply.com/recipes/item/13/Down-Home_Ribs Wed, 11 Aug 2010 07:00:18 -0000 Asian Marinated Pork Chops http://raika.multiply.com/recipes/item/12/Asian_Marinated_Pork_Chops Store bought marinades can be okay, but why not make your own in minutes for a fraction of the cost? These Asian-marinated pork chops will melt in your mouth, and each bite is packed with great taste! http://raika.multiply.com/recipes/item/12/Asian_Marinated_Pork_Chops Wed, 11 Aug 2010 06:46:03 -0000 Smile http://raika.multiply.com/journal/item/296/Smile SMILE She smiled at a sorrowful stranger. The smile seemed to make him feel better. He remembered past kindness of a friend And wrote him a thank you letter.   The friend was so pleased with the thank you That he left a large tip after lunch. The waitress, surprised by the size of the tip, Gave part to a man on the street.   The man on the street was grateful; For two days he'd had nothing to eat. After he finished his dinner, He left for his small dingy room.   He didn't know at that moment That he might be facing his doom. On the way he picked up a shivering puppy And took him home to get warm.   The puppy was very grateful To be in out of the storm.   That night the house caught on fire. The puppy barked the alarm. He barked till he woke the whole household And saved everybody from harm.   One of the boys that he rescued Grew up to be President. All this because of a simple smile That hadn't cost a cent.        Author unknown http://raika.multiply.com/journal/item/296/Smile Sat, 7 Aug 2010 11:16:45 -0000 Seeing The Best In Your Husband http://raika.multiply.com/journal/item/295/Seeing_The_Best_In_Your_Husband What fills your thoughts when you think of your man?  Do you look through eyes of love?Can we train ourselves to see the best in our husbands?I believe the apostle Paul was on to something when he wrote this advice to the people of Philippi:Summing it all up, friends, I’d say you’ll do best by filling your minds and meditating on things true, noble, reputable, authentic, compelling, gracious—the best, not the worst; the beautiful, not the ugly; things to praise, not things to curse. Put into practice what you learned from me, what you heard and saw and realized. Do that, and God, who makes everything work together, will work you into his most excellent harmonies. <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=phil%204:8-9&version=NIV;MSG;AMP;NLT;NKJV" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 137, 170);">Philippians 4:8-9 The Message</a>I have always read this as it applied to life in general, but I believe we can glean something here about how to improve our marriages.I hate to have to admit it, but I can be prone to mull over my husband’s faults instead of accentuating his many good qualities, so I am writing to m... http://raika.multiply.com/journal/item/295/Seeing_The_Best_In_Your_Husband Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:42:39 -0000 Five Truths That Add Grace to Your Marriage Debates http://raika.multiply.com/journal/item/294/Five_Truths_That_Add_Grace_to_Your_Marriage_Debates When I daydreamed about being married to my Prince Charming, our happily ever after didn’t include disagreements. Who fantasizes about arguing over silly things? If you’d asked me back then what might cause an angry word between “my everything” and me, I would’ve guessed money. It made sense that finances should take top arguing- honors. Imagine my surprise years later, when children became our biggest point of contention.“Joanne, you let the kids eat too much sugar.” “Why is she with her friends when her room looks like that?” “He knows you’re not going to follow through on what you just said.” “What is our daughter wearing!?” “His curfew is 10:00pm, not 11:30pm…” “What do you mean he seems like a nice boy? There are no nice sixteen- year- old boys when it comes to dating our daughters Joanne. Period.”Raising a teenager seemed to raise the bar when it came to disagreements between my husband and I. There wasn’t a rule he gave the kids I didn’t argue with him about. You have to underst... http://raika.multiply.com/journal/item/294/Five_Truths_That_Add_Grace_to_Your_Marriage_Debates Tue, 6 Jul 2010 05:57:44 -0000 Seven Warning Signs That You're Talking Too Much http://raika.multiply.com/journal/item/293/Seven_Warning_Signs_That_Youre_Talking_Too_Much I remember laughing in agreement when I first heard this joke:<blockquote style="margin-top: 10px;margin-right: 0px;margin-bottom: 10px;margin-left: 0px;padding-top: 5px;padding-right: 0px;padding-bottom: 5px;padding-left: 26px;color: rgb(163, 164, 37);font-style: italic;background-image: url(http://internetcafedevotions.com/wp-content/themes/headway-166/media/images/blockquote.jpg);background-attachment: initial;background-origin: initial;background-clip: initial;background-color: initial;border-top-style: dotted;border-bottom-style: dotted;border-top-width: 1px;border-bottom-width: 1px;border-top-color: rgb(163, 164, 37);border-bottom-color: rgb(153, 153, 153);font-weight: normal;font-size: 12px;font-variant: normal;font-family: 'Century Gothic', sans-serif;letter-spacing: 0px;line-height: 20px;text-transform: none;background-position: 0px 15px;background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;">A husband looking through the paper came upon a study that said women use more words than men. Excited to prove to his wife his long-held contention that women in general, and his wife in particular, talked too much, he showed her the study results, which stated: “Men use about 15,000 words per day, but women use 30,000.”His wife thought awhile, then finally she said to her husband, “That’s because we have to repeat everything we say.”The husband said, “What?” Are you laughing now and nodding your head because this sounds too familiar?  Does it seem to you that your husband only hears a small fraction of your words and then has nothing to say in response?  Maybe we need to stop and consider that we don’t ever give him thechance to speak.  While he’s still pondering what we’ve just said and thinking about his reply we are already repeating ourselves because we assume he wasn’t listening.... http://raika.multiply.com/journal/item/293/Seven_Warning_Signs_That_Youre_Talking_Too_Much Tue, 6 Jul 2010 05:26:06 -0000 La Paz Batchoy http://raika.multiply.com/recipes/item/11/La_Paz_Batchoy http://raika.multiply.com/recipes/item/11/La_Paz_Batchoy Mon, 5 Jul 2010 12:04:55 -0000 A Different Way To Pray http://raika.multiply.com/journal/item/292/A_Different_Way_To_Pray Gotten from http://www.cookingupfaith.com/2010/05/day-7-different-way-to-pray.html There is this magical hour in my day that sometimes occurs when all of my kids nap at the same time. It just so happens that at this time, a show called Marilyn and Sarah comes on. They are mother and daughter and they preach and travel the world speaking about Christ. They came to my town recently and I had the privilege to go and hear them speak. When Marilyn prayed she kept saying, "I believe" instead of "God will you," or "God can you." There's nothing wrong with asking God for His will, but something seems to change in your heart when you speak the words "I believe." I feel more in my heart when I pray this way now. Let me share a little of what this looks like with you: Father, thank you for this day. I believe that everything that will happen in my day will come from you and will be for my good (Romans 8:28). I believe that because I love you and I am trusting in you that you will make me grea... http://raika.multiply.com/journal/item/292/A_Different_Way_To_Pray Fri, 2 Jul 2010 07:18:32 -0000 Pontoon Boat Cover http://raika.multiply.com/reviews/item/45 Do you have a pontoon boat? When it is not being used, it needs to be stored and covered properly to safe-keep and protect it from different elements. This site <a href="http://pontoonboatcover.org/">http://pontoonboatcover.org/</a> outlines how to choose the perfect pontoon boat cover. It tackles the materials and choosing the best according to your budget and preferences. It offers suggestions of brands that are more popular and widely trusted by other pontoon boat owners. It also informs these owners of the other available accessories that could be used for pontoon http://raika.multiply.com/reviews/item/45 Fri, 2 Jul 2010 06:29:19 -0000 College Grants for Women http://raika.multiply.com/reviews/item/44 During these financial trying times, it is good to look into available sources of funds or websites offering financial assistance for those who would like to finish their education, like some women who stopped school for the sake of their families. This simple site <a href="http://collegegrantsforwomen.org/">http://collegegrantsforwomen.org/</a> offers guides on how to maximize grants that are being offered to women. "These grants provide funds for college that do not have to be repaid and available for the following: Minority Students, Single Mothers, Returning Adults Low Income and Middle Class Families Individuals with Good, Bad or No Credit" Those who are in need could take advantage of what's being offered. http://raika.multiply.com/reviews/item/44 Fri, 2 Jul 2010 06:03:59 -0000 Fun Family Vacations http://raika.multiply.com/reviews/item/43 Fancy a vacation with your family? Here's a site with good reads on features of interesting places worthy of a visit: <a href="http://funfamilyvacations.org/">http://funfamilyvacations.org/</a> You can search for places you have in your mind, which you'd like to take your vacation to. There's even a featured video on the sidebar for a preview of places where you'd like to tour. Although the rightmost sidebar has redundant elements, this will be a great resource site when my family and I have the means to take a long and rejuvenating vacation. http://raika.multiply.com/reviews/item/43 Fri, 2 Jul 2010 05:29:43 -0000