Weekly Inspiration
Aurora Colony Vineyards’ Owner John Moore shares inspirational messages about life!
True Measure of Living
Life Lessons from Hard Times – Studies in James On this holiday weekend, many are less fortunate. We do not have the luxury of living separate and apart from the needs and challenges of our community. To be engaged in the Kingdom of God requires involvement in the world we live, with compassion and commitment.…
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Cultivating a Consistent Life
Life Lessons from Hard Times – Studies in James Few things frustrate me more, personally, or professionally, than the need to repeat myself, or remind myself, of what I or others have known, been requested or reminded of, and forget, ignore, let go, overlook, whatever. Now, to be sure, we all forget things from time…
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More Listening Less Talking
Life Lessons from Hard Times – Studies in James To date, we have drawn out six lessons from James 1. This is strategic and important because it both defines how to live successfully and how to navigate through the crucible of hard times which populate all of our lives. These six lessons to date can…
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The Ups and Downs of Life
Life Lessons from Hard Times – Part 6 of 12 In our pilgrimage through the New Testament, defining skillful living and wisdom and success, we have seen the following: For God’s people, He tailor makes tests in life designed to grow us up. These trials are to be received with joy and with perseverance, without challenging…
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The Blame Game
Life Lessons from Hard Times – Part 5 of 12 So far in this series, we are working on understanding living successfully with wisdom. So long as we have the gift of life and health, the challenge remains in front of us. In summary, our first four lessons for skillful living during hard times, from James 1, are…
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Four Eternal Truths
Life Lessons from Hard Times – Part 4 of 12 Continuing with our series on Wisdom and Successful Living, we have found that wisdom is both from above and necessary in our daily living. It is a life skill that comes with knowledge and practice. Maybe it would be easier if life came with a buyer’s…
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Learning From Life Circumstances
Life Lessons from Hard Times – Part 3 of 12 Continuing with our series on Wisdom and Successful Living, we have found that wisdom is both from above and necessary in our daily living. It is a life skill that comes with knowledge and practice. It is the Hebrew term chokmah, which means skillful living or wisely winding your life…
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When I Am Confused about What to Do
Life Lessons from Hard Times – Part 2 of 12 Advocating skillful living is all well and good – even kind of lofty – but what happens if I am confused about what to do, I come up short on options, or I am afraid of making the wrong decision? My ‘wisdom ship’ has sprung a…
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Life Lessons from Hard Times
Part 1 of 12 Continuing with our series on Wisdom and Successful Living, we have found that wisdom is both from above and necessary in our daily living. It is a life skill that comes with knowledge and practice. It is the Hebrew term chokmah, which means skillful living or wisely winding your life with skill around the circumstances you…
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Speaking the Truth in Love
Part Two of Two Continuing with our series on Wisdom and Successful Living, we have found that wisdom is both from above and necessary in our daily living. It is a life skill that comes with knowledge and practice. It is the Hebrew term chokmah, which means skillful living or wisely winding your life with skill around the circumstances you…
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Part One of Two Continuing with our series on Wisdom and Successful Living, we have found that wisdom is both from above and necessary in our daily living. It is a life skill that comes with knowledge and practice. It is the Hebrew term chokmah, which means skillful living or wisely winding your life with skill around the circumstances you…
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Wealth vs Real Happiness
Money and Financial Gain & Greed – Part Three of Three Continuing with our series on Wisdom and Successful Living, we have found that wisdom is both from above and necessary in our daily living. It is a life skill that comes with knowledge and practice. It is the Hebrew term chokmah, which means skillful living or wisely winding your…
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Money and Financial Gain & Greed
Part Two of Three Continuing with our series on Wisdom and Successful Living, we have found that wisdom is both from above and necessary in our daily living. It is a life skill that comes with knowledge and practice. It is the Hebrew term chokmah, which means skillful living or wisely winding your life with skill around the circumstances you…
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The Gremlin of Greed
Money and Financial Gain – The Gremlin of Greed That Surrounds Us – Part One of Three To date, we have found that wisdom is both from above and necessary in our daily living. It is a life skill that comes with knowledge and practice. It is the Hebrew term chokmah, which means skillful living or wisely winding your life…
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Making Good Life Judgments
Wisdom & Successful Living Quality and Span of our Lives. It seems life gets increasingly complex as we modernize and move into the 21st century. Take medical alternatives for example. Now we know we have options not considered beforehand. Mortality is still inevitable – one out of one people die – but we can forestall the…
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Importance of Self-Assessment
Wisdom & Skillful Living Building off of our previous narratives, where we concluded that in the pace and rush of our lives, we need to slow down and consider wise living – living skillfully in the circumstances in which we find ourselves. In the words of the New Testament, “Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is…
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Surround Yourself with Good Influences
Wisdom & Successful Living Apart from the news of Kobe Bryant’s death and reflections on the shortness, surprises and vicissitudes of life, we have been working to establish successful and wise living. To date, we have found that wisdom is both from above and necessary in our daily living. It is a life skill that comes with…
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Wisdom as a Life Skill
Another of my favorite series of TV ads right now features Pinocchio. In the story of Pinocchio, a little puppet gets his wish: He loses the strings that had been used to control his life and gets the opportunity to be a real, independent boy. But what Pinocchio didn’t realize was that this also meant coping…
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Pursuing Wisdom & Successful Living
With 20/20 Vision With the start of this new year, I want to not only keep you apprised of what is happening at Aurora Colony Vineyards but also weave in some life lessons that I hope will contribute to you as a whole person this year. Good thinking, great food and estate wine, and a time…
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Virtual Tasting Recipes – 5/29/20
Recipes Courtesy of Chef Vance Wilson Orange-Glazed ShrimpPaired with 2018 White Blend Flavors of oranges, the sweetness of brown sugar, and the heat of jalapeño blend in this dish for just the right balance. It can be served with rice or pasta or make shorter skewers and make them an appetizer. INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon extra-virgin…
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Virtual Tasting Recipes – 5/22/20
Recipes Courtesy Chef Vance Wilson Street TacosPaired with 2016 White Blend Street tacos are fun and simple to make. You can choose whatever filling you like. Here, I’m using skirt steak, but you could use any steak beef or pork, (even ground meat), chicken, fish, or an array of sautéed vegetables. INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons of…
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Virtual Tasting Recipes – 5/15/20
Recipes Courtesy Chef Vance Wilson Butternut Squash Soup with Curry and GingerPaired with 2017 Estate Viognier INGREDIENTS 1 butternut squash4 tbsp brown sugar1 tbsp butter1 tbsp olive oil1 medium onion chopped2 garlic cloves diced4 cups vegetable broth1/2 cup heavy cream or Oat Milk1 tbsp curry powder1 tsp fresh minced ginger1/4 tsp red pepper flakesSalt and…
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Virtual Tasting Recipes – 5/8/20
Recipes Courtesy Chef Vance Wilson Cocoa-Spiced Rubbed PorkPaired with 2009 Bordeaux Blend I made this for one of our pickup parties, and I had many people asking me to add it to the menu. So I thought I’d share a little with you. Since there are multiple ingredients in the rub, I’ve put together the…
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Virtual Tasting Recipes – 5/1/20
Recipes Courtesy Chef Vance Wilson Salami Pizza QuesadillaPaired with Aurora Cellars 2017 Estate Pinot Noir Just a fun simple twist on pizza. It’s sometimes amazing how you can just change ingredients around using tortillas either stuffed inside or stacked on top. You can go pretty much anywhere around the world. Prep time: 10 minsCook time: 5 minsTotal…
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