What’s up Kairos Fans,
It is always a pleasure to sit down and share my thoughts with you guys every week. My two greatest passions in this world are to made good food that makes people happy, and to watch my life and the lives of others as Jesus transforms us from the inside out. Thank you so much for your feedback, encouragement, comments, prayers, advice, and all the other ways that each of you make our mission statement come alive on a daily basis… building relationships around food.
Speaking of food, the Specials this week are sure to please! I am doing Kairos Chicken Divan (which is a favorite around here) it is sautéed in a delicious cream sauce with sautéed broccoli, parmesan, and mozzarella and then baked into a masterpiece! The newest dessert that I have come up with, Peanut Butter Kobbler, has been such a hit last week that I need to do it again for you guys. I can’t seem to get enough rave reviews so that makes my heart soar! The Veggie is sautéed broccoli with cheese sauce, and the soups are Cream of Potato or Black Bean Soup. I had forgotten just how good the Black Bean Soup was until I ran it a few weeks back… it is one of those simple recipes that surprises me when I make it… it starts with black beans and a little cilantro… but then I add diced tomatoes and a few green chilies to liven it up and it really becomes a taste sensation that can be a meal all by itself! It’s a little spicy but not overly so… I encourage you to try it this week if you haven’t experienced it yet.
The Kwickhitter Menu will feature Poppyseed Chicken Kasserole, Cheesy Chicken Baked Ziti, and the Woodard Kasserole… a delicious concoction of rice, sautéed mushrooms, broccoli, and tender chunks of chicken. I hope you enjoy them! The Coupon this week is designed to get you guys to fall in love with Kairos Luscious Lemonade (free with an entrée)… these little neat recipes that sometimes fall through the cracks due to a lack of marketing on our behalf or a lack of trying new stuff on the other end. I was told this week that our lemonade was the absolute best lemonade (and I agree) but it made me wonder why the Sweet Tea is always the top seller… This week I want you try some. On Me!
Life can sometimes get complacent. I have watched it happen to me many times over the years. I almost have to have something new to keep me motivated not to become stuck in a rut… I find that this is true mentally, spiritually, and physically… and yet, if I am not careful, I will find myself in a place where I have all my ducks in a row (in my own mind) and I have all my plans laid out, my systems, my notes, etc. and then somehow I feel secure…
How all that suddenly comes apart at the seams has always baffled me… I don’t want it to… I want to have everything always carefully planned out and timed to the way I want things to happen… basically I guess that means I want to be in control.
Interestingly enough, since I have been following Jesus that has never been the way things stay in my life so I am learning to give all that up… Recently I was complaining to God about this very thing, and I came to a startling realization…
Jesus never said “Come unto me…add me onto your life… and I will make everything beautiful…” (even though as an American many times that is the story that I cling to in my own thinking)
What He did say was “Come. Follow Me. Give up your life…” and on the front end I would agree with that statement and say “oh yes, praise the Lord” … but sometimes in my actions I don’t really agree with that… I want Jesus to come and follow me and make all my plans work out and keep all my ducks in a row… but I have learned that trying to get him to do what I want is like trying to ride two bikes at the same time with one butt… it just ain’t gonna happen… so what to do then? What about MY plans? What about the way I want everything to fall into place and happen just when I want it to?
I have to learn to give that up and say “What I want doesn’t matter. Jesus, what do you want?” When I get in that spot I have found that God really Rocks and Rolls in my life… but when I begin to take over again (as if I am really in control anyways) then I find myself in a rut… and I don’t like it!
May we all be a people who will realize that our thoughts are not His thoughts, and surrender all of our well laid thoughts, plans, and procedures to His much better plan. God Bless You! Thank you for supporting Kairos, and have a wonderful week.
James K Jones
We humans keep brainstorming options and plans, but God's purpose prevails. Proverbs 19:21 (The Message)
WOW! My husband and I just finished one of the carry-out plates from the Snow Rogers Elementary benefit that you guys catered...WOW and double WOW....We are more determined than ever to be your best customers when you get the Kafe opened here in Gardendale...My husband picked up our dinners, and he was discouraged by someone there who said that "if the health department kept giving you trouble that Fultondale may get your business". I could hardly believe this since you have put so much effort into opening in Gardendale... My question is...Is there ANYTHING that the people of Gardendale can do to help you??? Petition maybe?? We just want your here so badly!! The dinners were excellent!!!! Please be encouraged. You have a herd of well-wishers who are looking forward to spending many hours with you! Keep up the faith and good work!
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