#16 Unchanging and Tetrazinni

As I was singing in church this morning I realized that one of the greatest advantages (and one of the greatest obstacles) is that in Spanish there are two verbs that mean "to be."  "SER" is used for things that are unchanging and "ESTAR" is for things that are temporary or opinion.  As I was reading the words to the hymn and in scripture it struck me that in English we don't distinguish the difference.  When speaking of things related to God in Spanish you always use SER.   He is unchanging and He is faithful.  He is and always will be.  It is neat that Spanish allows for that distinction.  He isn't just "is," he is "permanently and always is."

Matthew 28:20b
"And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."

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Chicken Tetrazzini

(quickest and easiest tetrazzini that I have ever made)

• 3 - 4 chicken breasts (uncooked and diced)
• 1 small can mushrooms, drained (optional)
• 2 -3 stalks celery, diced
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1/2 stick butter
• 1 can cream of chicken soup
• 1 can chicken broth
• 1 pound package spaghetti (cooked)
• Grated Cheddar cheese

1. Saute onion and celery in butter.
2. Add soup, broth and mushrooms.
3. Season with salt, plenty of pepper, and a dash of Tabasco sauce.
4. Add chicken and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
5. Place cooked spaghetti in a 9 x 13 dish.
6. Pour chicken and sauce over spaghetti.
7. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until bubbly.
8. Top with grated cheese and cook a few minutes more until melted.