Inspire Broadcasting Network

01/11/2025

YOU CAN SIT WITH ME!!!!

You got hammered at the bar on Saturday but came to church on Sunday…. You can sit with me. You’re right where you need to be.

You’re a drug addict but came to church on Sunday…. You can sit with me. You’re right where you need to be.

You’re divorced, and the last church you attended condemned you for it…. You can sit with me. You’re right where you need to be.

You’ve had an abortion and it’s slowly eating away at your heart, but you came to church on Sunday…. You can sit with me. You’re right where you need to be.

You’ve been unfaithful to your spouse but came to church on Sunday…. You can sit with me. You’re right where you need to be.

Here’s the thing, people don’t come to church on Sunday for you to sit in the pew and quietly judge them because you feel that you’re somehow better than them.

People come to church because in their deepest, darkest, most painful moments, they heard about a man named Jesus who could save their soul and they’d like to know Him.

Mark 2:17.... On hearing this, Jesus said to them, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous...

Author: Heather M.

01/10/2025

Here is another recipe for Flu/Cold Tea Bombs.

🍋🍯 Flu/Cold Tea Bombs 🍯🍋
Ingredients:

1/4 cup honey
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp grated ginger
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp echinacea powder (optional)
1 tbsp green tea leaves (or 1-2 green tea bags)
Silicone mold for shaping (small, round molds work best)

Directions:

In a small bowl, mix the honey, lemon juice, grated ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, and echinacea powder (if using) until well combined.

Fill each mold with about 1 teaspoon of the mixture, then press the green tea leaves on top, filling each mold completely. For tea bags, cut open and use the loose tea leaves.

Freeze the molds for 1-2 hours, or until the tea bombs are solid.
Pop the tea bombs out of the molds and store them in an airtight container in the freezer until ready to use.

To make the tea, place one tea bomb in a mug and pour 1 cup of hot water over it. Stir until the bomb dissolves, and enjoy the soothing flavors.

Details:

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Freeze Time: 1-2 hours
Total Time: 1-2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12 tea bombs

01/08/2025

Today was filming day for Inspire, and I couldn’t be more excited about this new year and the global impact we are going to make for Jesus! We are believing that 2025 will be a year of abundance, growth, and hope as we authentically share His love with the world.

We’d love for you to join us in prayer for Inspire and our team as we move forward with bold faith. Your prayers mean the world to us as we step into this calling to be a light in a broken world. Let’s make an impact together!

Dr James

01/01/2025

Seven-Layer Taco Salad

INGREDIENTS

1 can of refried beans/ Ground Beef
1 cup sour cream
1 cup salsa
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded lettuce
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
1/2 cup sliced black olives
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
Tortilla chips (for serving)
Directions:

Prepare the Layers:

In a small bowl, mix the sour cream with ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Assemble the Salad:

Spread the refried beans/ground beef evenly in the bottom of a 9x13 inch dish or a similar-sized serving dish.
Next, layer the seasoned sour cream over the refried beans.
Spread the salsa over the sour cream layer.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the salsa.
Add the shredded lettuce in an even layer on top of the cheese.
Follow with a layer of diced tomatoes.
Add the sliced black olives and chopped green onions on top.
Serve with tortilla chips.

01/01/2025

12/30/2024

As the seasons have changed, and winter is upon us, please share a winter picture in the comments that you think would be an encouragement to others.

12/30/2024

Crockpot Bread recipe:

Ingredients:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups warm water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Optional toppings like herbs, seeds, or cheese

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, yeast, and salt.
2. Gradually add the warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients, stirring until a dough forms.
3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic.
4. Place the dough back in the mixing bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
5. Once the dough has risen, shape it into a loaf and place it in a greased slow cooker.
6. Cover the slow cooker with a lid and cook the bread on high for 2-3 hours, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
7. Carefully remove the bread from the slow cooker and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Enjoy your homemade crockpot bread!

12/25/2024

During the dark days of WW2, Corning Glassworks retooled one of their light bulb machines to make glass balls for Christmas. (No one was importing from Europe, during the war.) These machines made thousands of clear, colored, and striped ornaments for families on the Homefront. Since these came from light bulb machines, they got the nickname "Shiny-Brite," and many families actually called their decorations ornament "bulbs."These were not silvered on the inside because metals of all kinds were hard to come by, being used for the war effort. Even the caps were paper! Displayed on white birch branches, as you see here, these antique confections look like candy balloons! Merry Christmas Eve 🎄

12/24/2024

🍝 CROCKPOT LASAGNA 🍝
Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
Lasagna noodles (uncooked)
1 jar (24 oz) spaghetti sauce
1½ cups cottage cheese
1½ cups grated mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions:
Brown the Beef:
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until it’s nicely browned. Make sure to drain any excess fat. This step ensures a flavorful, tender base for your lasagna layers.
Layer the Lasagna:
Pour 1 cup of spaghetti sauce into the bottom of a 4-quart slow cooker. Lay down 2 uncooked lasagna noodles, breaking them if necessary to fit. Spread one-third of the browned beef over the noodles, followed by ¾ cup of cottage cheese and ½ cup of mozzarella. Repeat the layers: noodles, beef, cottage cheese, and mozzarella. Finish with a final layer of noodles, the remaining beef mixture, and top generously with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
Cook in the Slow Cooker:
Cover your slow cooker and set it to cook on low for about 4 hours. You'll know it's ready when the noodles are tender, and the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden on top. Serve hot and enjoy this comforting, cheesy lasagna straight from the crockpot!
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes | Servings: 6

12/21/2024

🎄✨ Get ready to deck the halls and delight your taste buds! Join us for a special Christmas segment on festive decorating ideas and delicious holiday treats that will make your celebrations unforgettable. 🎁🍪

From everyone here at the Inspired Broadcasting Network, we wish you a very Merry Christmas filled with love, joy, and peace! 🌟
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12/19/2024

Beef stuffed shells with creamy ricotta filling
Ingredients
12 jumbo pasta shells
1 pound ground beef
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup marinara sauce
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1⁄2 cup grated Parmesan
1 œuf
1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the pasta:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
Cooking the beef stir fry:
Browning the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain any excess grease then stir in marinara sauce. Taking off the heat.
Make the ricotta filling:
In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Mix until smooth.
Enter the shells:
Fill each cool pasta shell with the ricotta mix. Arrange stuffed shells in a single-layer baking dish.
Assemble the plate:
Spoon the beef and marinara mixture evenly over the stuffed shells.
Sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan on top.
Cooking:
Cover the tin foil dish and bake for 25 minutes.
Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Servir :
Remove from oven and let sit for a few minutes before serving. Pair with garlic bread or a crunchy green salad for a complete meal.
Enjoy these cheesy beef stuffed shells! 🍝🧀 Sharyn Steel

12/18/2024

Crock Pot Ham😋

Ingredients
7 pound ham
2 cups pineapple juice
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup maple syrup

Directions
1. Unwrap ham and place in the Crock-Pot
2. Rub ham with brown sugar on all sides.
3. Pour pineapple juice and maple syrup over the ham (optional you can put pineapple slices over ham.)
4. Cover and cook for 4-5 hours on low.
5. About an hour before serving pour juice over the top of the ham
6. Remove and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.