Banquet With The King

Friday, February 27, 2026

99 Years of Knowledge and Excellence

But wisdom is shown to be right by the lives of those who follow it. Luke 7:35

Meditate on wisdom.

I once knew a gentleman, Dade W. Moeller, of great wisdom, knowledge, and true excellence. He was born on February 27, 1927, which would have made him 99 years old today. He died in September 2011. A great scientist, mentor, and man of God, Dade was internationally known as an expert in radiation safety and environmental protection, and whose association was treasured by family, friends, colleagues, and work associates. Notably, he worked for the U.S. Public Health Service early in his career, then was a Professor of Engineering in Environmental Health at Harvard University, served on many Nuclear Regulatory Commission Committees, and founded the Dade Moeller & Associates company. When he spoke at a University commencement, he used these Guidelines for Life – Rules for Success that evolved into Recipe for Success in a "What's Cookin' at Dade Moeller & Associates" cookbook.

Recipe for Success Dade W. Moeller

Don’t ever burn your bridges! The person you tell off may be the one who will be asked to provide an endorsement for your next important position.
Don’t sell yourself short. At the same time, however, don’t over-rate your own importance.
You cannot lift yourself up by running everyone else down.
Remember that leaders emerge; they are seldom appointed.
Your job is what you make it; don't wait for the boss to tell you what to do.
Shape your job so you are doing what you like to do; when you're having fun, time flies; a clock watcher will never be more than a hand.
Do every job a little better than anyone expects. If it is good enough, it’s not.
Do your homework; be as well-informed as possible on every subject that the committee or work group to which you have been appointed is scheduled to discuss.
Analyze your data. File cabinets are full of data that were collected and stored without ever gaining the benefit of understanding and insights that the simplest of analyses would have revealed.
Finish the job--this often includes writing a paper on what you have done and publishing it; don't stop just short of the goal line.
Respect your co-workers and supporting staff. These include the technicians in the laboratory, the people who tabulate the data, and the janitors who keep the building clean.
Never let your education interfere with your work. Just because you have a degree does not make you better than others.
When you are near a fountain of knowledge, do everything possible to get thoroughly soaked.
Volunteer for new assignments, including a transfer to another city for a position with more responsibility--even if it does not include a salary increase.
Be active locally—in your professional society, civic activities, youth work, and your church. National leaders emerge from those who lead locally.
Finally—remember that you should never take both a sleeping pill and a laxative just prior to going to bed.

When I was around Dade, I wanted to get thoroughly soaked in his wisdom and knowledge. Often our conversations drifted to where we’d seen glimpses of God working in our lives. He put Jesus first in his life—by example—not by boasting. I share his Guidelines, knowing that each one is also like a message from our Lord.

What do we learn about Jesus from this list?

Prayer – Lord Jesus, thank you for the people that You bring into our lives—especially those who challenge us to seek You more clearly. We are grateful for the opportunities that You provide to know other like-minded Christians.

Verse of Salvation ~ For Jesus is the one referred to in the Scriptures, where it says, 'The stone that you builders rejected has now become the cornerstone.' There is salvation in no one else! God has given no other name under heaven by which we must be saved. Acts 4:11-12

Friday’s Feast at the King’s Table

Feast on God’s word. Find scripture that fulfills the wisdom from Dade and other wise people that you have known in your lifetime.

Dade Moeller’s 99^th Birthday

All scripture quoted from the New Living Translation (NLT) unless otherwise noted.

Biblical search from Blue Letter Bible - http://v3.blueletterbible.org/search.cfm.

Books by Mickey M. Hunacek

Available as e-books or paperbacks at Amazon.com

Parenting Day By Day - Daily Devotional for Building Character

Coins in the Bible: New Testament Stories

Thursday, February 26, 2026

Cleaning Up My Father’s House

Model of the Temple and Court
Jerusalem, Israel
The Money Changes had space for their animals
and tables. Jesus changed that scene!

It was nearly time for the Jewish Passover celebration, so Jesus went to Jerusalem. In the Temple area he saw merchants selling cattle, sheep, and doves for sacrifices; he also saw dealers at tables exchanging foreign money. Jesus made a whip from some ropes and chased them all out of the Temple. He drove out the sheep and cattle, scattered the money changers' coins over the floor, and turned over their tables. Then, going over to the people who sold doves, he told them, "Get these things out of here. Stop turning my Father's house into a marketplace!" Then his disciples remembered this prophecy from the Scriptures: "Passion for God's house will consume me." But the Jewish leaders demanded, "What are you doing? If God gave you authority to do this, show us a miraculous sign to prove it." "All right," Jesus replied. "Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up." "What!" they exclaimed. "It has taken forty-six years to build this Temple, and you can rebuild it in three days?" But when Jesus said "this temple," he meant his own body. After he was raised from the dead, his disciples remembered he had said this, and they believed both the Scriptures and what Jesus had said. John 2:13-25

Meditate. Remember God’s guidance in scripture?

At the time of the Passover, all Jewish men had to go to Jerusalem, as required by God in His instruction to the Israelites.

Each year you must celebrate three festivals in my honor. First, celebrate the Festival of Unleavened Bread (Passover). For seven days the bread you eat must be made without yeast, just as I commanded you. Celebrate this festival annually at the appointed time in early spring, in the month of Abib, for that is the anniversary of your departure from Egypt. No one may appear before me without an offering. Second, celebrate the Festival of Harvest (Pentecost), when you bring me the first crops of your harvest. Finally, celebrate the Festival of the Final Harvest (Festival of Shelters) at the end of the harvest season, when you have harvested all the crops from your fields. Exodus 23:14-16

As stated in Psalm 69:9 David wrote…Passion for God's house will consume me…. This is just as what the disciple recalled. They likely studied the Psalms as young synagogue students. They could see this happening as Jesus entered the Temple court and cleansed the Temple area. It wasn’t actually in the Temple, but on the grounds from the Gates to the Outer Court. Within that Outer Court is apparently where the merchants worked, selling the blemish-free animals for sacrifice and exchanging money for the Temple coins necessary for the taxes. They were making a living, cheating out-of-town Jews, all in the name of holiness. No wonder Jesus was righteously angry with them.

What do we learn about Jesus from this incident in the Temple? Jesus was respectful to His Father. He wanted everyone to honor His Father…and His Home—the Temple. Holiness at the Temple. Jesus abhorred the selling of animals and exchanging of Temple coins. He had righteous anger towards the whole group. Get Out! Jesus expects the same of us. Respect and honor for the Lord and His house—our churches. Does passion for God’s house consume you?

Prayer – Lord Jesus, we admire You for Your holiness and righteousness. Help us to honor You…and be like You, respecting and honoring our Heavenly Father.

Verse of Salvation ~ Help us, O God of our salvation! Help us for the glory of your name. Save us and forgive our sins for the honor of your name. Psalm 79:9

All scripture quoted from the New Living Translation (NLT) unless otherwise noted.

Biblical search from Blue Letter Bible - http://v3.blueletterbible.org/search.cfm.

Books by Mickey M. Hunacek

Available as e-books or paperbacks at Amazon.com

Parenting Day By Day - Daily Devotional for Building Character

Coins in the Bible: New Testament Stories

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Water or Wine?

The next day there was a wedding celebration in the village of Cana in Galilee. Jesus' mother was there, and Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the celebration. The wine supply ran out during the festivities, so Jesus' mother told him, "They have no more wine." "Dear woman, that's not our problem," Jesus replied. "My time has not yet come." But his mother told the servants, "Do whatever he tells you." Standing nearby were six stone water jars, used for Jewish ceremonial washing. Each could hold twenty to thirty gallons. Jesus told the servants, "Fill the jars with water." When the jars had been filled, he said, "Now dip some out, and take it to the master of ceremonies." So the servants followed his instructions. When the master of ceremonies tasted the water that was now wine, not knowing where it had come from (though, of course, the servants knew), he called the bridegroom over. "A host always serves the best wine first," he said. "Then, when everyone has had a lot to drink, he brings out the less expensive wine. But you have kept the best until now!" This miraculous sign at Cana in Galilee was the first time Jesus revealed his glory. And his disciples believed in him. After the wedding he went to Capernaum for a few days with his mother, his brothers, and his disciples. John 2:1-12

Meditate. Consider God’s timing.

My time has not yet come. That is what Jesus declared—but His Mom told the servants just what to do. And they did. It was the best wine of the evening! It was an amazing amount in the six stone water jars, nearly one-hundred eighty gallons of wine. This miraculous sign at Cana in Galilee was the first time Jesus revealed his glory. First miracle! And his disciples believed in him. What would it take for others to believe in Jesus now? Water changed into wine?

The disciples that He had called just the day before were there at the wedding including Andrew, Simon, Nathanael, Philip, and possibly James and John. His glory was revealed to the disciples, the wedding party, the region where the wedding was held, and eventually the world. The disciples believed in Jesus—in His mercy and power. He is the Son of God. Other disciples were chosen later.

Jesus’ time had come. His ministry had begun. Water turned to wine.

Prayer – Lord Jesus, thank you for Your dedication to mankind. Your ministry started with water changed to wine and continued until…water was drained from Your body on the cross…and even until today! Your mercy, compassion, power, and love continue always.

Verse of Salvation ~ See, God has come to save me. I will trust in him and not be afraid. The LORD GOD is my strength and my song; he has given me victory." With joy you will drink deeply from the fountain of salvation! Isaiah 12:2-3

All scripture quoted from the New Living Translation (NLT) unless otherwise noted.

Biblical search from Blue Letter Bible - http://v3.blueletterbible.org/search.cfm.

Books by Mickey M. Hunacek

Available as e-books or paperbacks at Amazon.com

Parenting Day By Day - Daily Devotional for Building Character

Coins in the Bible: New Testament Stories

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Under the Fig Tree

Under a fig tree...my fig tree.
Growing my own figs.
Come sit with me...in my backyard!

The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, "Come, follow me." Philip was from Bethsaida, Andrew and Peter's hometown. Philip went to look for Nathanael and told him, "We have found the very person Moses and the prophets wrote about! His name is Jesus, the son of Joseph from Nazareth." "Nazareth!" exclaimed Nathanael. "Can anything good come from Nazareth?" "Come and see for yourself," Philip replied. As they approached, Jesus said, "Now here is a genuine son of Israel--a man of complete integrity." "How do you know about me?" Nathanael asked. Jesus replied, "I could see you under the fig tree before Philip found you." Then Nathanael exclaimed, "Rabbi, you are the Son of God—the King of Israel!" Jesus asked him, "Do you believe this just because I told you I had seen you under the fig tree? You will see greater things than this." Then he said, "I tell you the truth, you will all see heaven open and the angels of God going up and down on the Son of Man, the one who is the stairway between heaven and earth." John 1:43-51

Meditate. Consider Jesus’ calling His disciples.

Come, follow Me.

Can anything good come from Nazareth?

These are statements and questions that anyone who has heard about Jesus has probably heard. Nazareth was not a town of great influence, or I’d say, deep respect. It was just a normal, little village—not a glorious city like Jerusalem. Even little children now will sing a song with actions about Jesus calling His disciples who were fishermen. I will make you fishers of men/fishers of men/if you follow me/ follow me/ I will make you fishers of men/if you follow me.

Have you ever considered what it takes to make someone a “fisher” of men? Catching men? Jesus had a sense of humor in invoking that idea—but it is truth. Those who follow Jesus will gather more people to follow Jesus—thus making them a type of fisherman.

It is amazing that Jesus saw Nathanael sitting under a fig tree before his friend Philip even found him. Nathanael knew himself to be a man of complete integrity. That seems a bit arrogant—but it is such a good quality. Honest. Truthful. Reliable. Honored. Yes. Nathanael would make a good disciple for Jesus. This Jesus who knows everything—even our thoughts and our whereabouts. Continually. Yes. He is the Son of God…He is God.

Do you recognize Jesus as the Son of God…as your Savior?

Prayer – Lord Jesus, whether You came from Nazareth, Bethlehem, or Jerusalem—I love You and serve You with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength—from the moment I first believed. Thank You for seeing me, like You saw Nathanael under the fig tree.

Verse of Salvation ~ I long for your rescue (salvation), LORD, so I have obeyed your commands. I have obeyed your laws, for I love them very much. Yes, I obey your commandments and laws because you know everything I do. O LORD, listen to my cry; give me the discerning mind you promised. Psalm 119:166-169

All scripture quoted from the New Living Translation (NLT) unless otherwise noted.

Biblical search from Blue Letter Bible - http://v3.blueletterbible.org/search.cfm.

Books by Mickey M. Hunacek

Available as e-books or paperbacks at Amazon.com

Parenting Day By Day - Daily Devotional for Building Character

Coins in the Bible: New Testament Stories

Monday, February 23, 2026

Rabbi. Teacher. Messiah.

The following day John was again standing with two of his disciples. As Jesus walked by, John looked at him and declared, "Look! There is the Lamb of God!" When John's two disciples heard this, they followed Jesus. Jesus looked around and saw them following. "What do you want?" he asked them. They replied, "Rabbi" (which means "Teacher"), "where are you staying?" "Come and see," he said. It was about four o'clock in the afternoon when they went with him to the place where he was staying, and they remained with him the rest of the day. Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, was one of these men who heard what John said and then followed Jesus. Andrew went to find his brother, Simon, and told him, "We have found the Messiah" (which means "Christ"). Then Andrew brought Simon to meet Jesus. Looking intently at Simon, Jesus said, "Your name is Simon, son of John—but you will be called Cephas" (which means "Peter"). John 1:35-42

Meditate on the Rabbi.

The Lamb of God

The day after John baptized Jesus, a couple of John’s disciples began to follow Jesus after they heard Him called The Lamb of God. They called Him Rabbi. Already, Jesus had the reputation of being a Teacher. He must have exuded a charismatic nature—drawing people to Himself.

The Lamb of God was likely a reference to the Passover Lamb from Exodus 12:3 and Isaiah 53:3-8, which even fishermen were probably familiar with if they were taught as young boys in the synagogue.

He was despised and rejected—a man of sorrows, acquainted with deepest grief. We turned our backs on him and looked the other way. He was despised, and we did not care. Yet it was our weaknesses he carried; it was our sorrows that weighed him down. And we thought his troubles were a punishment from God, a punishment for his own sins! But he was pierced for our rebellion, crushed for our sins. He was beaten so we could be whole. He was whipped so we could be healed. All of us, like sheep, have strayed away. We have left God's paths to follow our own. Yet the LORD laid on him the sins of us all. He was oppressed and treated harshly, yet he never said a word. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter. And as a sheep is silent before the shearers, he did not open his mouth. Unjustly condemned, he was led away. No one cared that he died without descendants, that his life was cut short in midstream. But he was struck down for the rebellion of my people. Isaiah 53:3-8

Jews of that era were watching for their savior and redeemer. The Lamb of God. Andrew recognized Jesus as the Messiah, so he brought his brother, Simon, to meet Him. Would you have done the same by taking your sibling to meet the Messiah? Would you believe instantly, like Andrew?

We don’t know where Jesus was staying, but at four in the afternoon, there wasn’t much daylight left, so they spent a couple of hours chatting and then getting supper…and talking some more. Do you think that Jesus enlightened them with the prophecies of the Old Testament, since that was the scripture that was available at that time? Rabbi. Teacher. Messiah.

Prayer – Lord Jesus, You are my Savior, my Messiah—the true Lamb of God who took away the sins of the world. Thank You. Help me to know You more day by day…and bring others to You to meet You as their Messiah. I praise You for all that You do and say. Rabbi.

Verse of Salvation ~ Once a religious leader asked Jesus this question: "Good Teacher, what should I do to inherit eternal life?" "Why do you call me good?" Jesus asked him. "Only God is truly good. But to answer your question, you know the commandments: 'You must not commit adultery. You must not murder. You must not steal. You must not testify falsely. Honor your father and mother.'" The man replied, "I've obeyed all these commandments since I was young." When Jesus heard his answer, he said, "There is still one thing you haven't done. Sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me." But when the man heard this he became very sad, for he was very rich. Luke 18:18-23

All scripture quoted from the New Living Translation (NLT) unless otherwise noted.

Biblical search from Blue Letter Bible - http://v3.blueletterbible.org/search.cfm.

Books by Mickey M. Hunacek

Available as e-books or paperbacks at Amazon.com

Parenting Day By Day - Daily Devotional for Building Character

Coins in the Bible: New Testament Stories

Sunday, February 22, 2026

Following the Crowd?

Large crowds followed him wherever he went—people from Galilee, the Ten Towns, Jerusalem, from all over Judea, and from east of the Jordan River. Matthew 4:25

Meditate on following.

Today is George Washington’s birthday, commemorating his birth in 1732, almost 300 years ago. Did he follow Jesus’ teachings? According to an AI overview, George Washington was a devout Anglican/Episcopalian church member who attended regularly. A plaque at his gravesite states a verse from the Gospel of John.

Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live…. John 11:25 KJV

In speeches and writing, Washington frequently referred to the Bible and “Providence,” which was a common term at that time for God’s guiding hand.

Sheep in Israel.
People are like sheep.
Follow the Shepherd.

Matthew wrote that large crowds followed him wherever he went—people from Galilee, the Ten Towns, Jerusalem, from all over Judea, and from east of the Jordan River. People are like sheep—they just follow the leader, and here we see that Jesus is the leader—the Shepherd. The people are eager to learn more about Jesus, His teaching, and of course, they want Him to heal them, their family, or friends. Large crowds followed Him. Were they jostling for a position to be close to Jesus as they walked from one town to another? Did someone run ahead to tell the next village that the teacher and healer was coming? Imagine the dust on those roads. Imagine the elated people freed from their illnesses and diseases. It must have been an exciting time!

Galilee and Judea are regions in Israel at the time of Jesus, and of course, Jerusalem is the great city of the Lord, of David, and the spiritual and cultural center of Israel. Jerusalem was the location of the Temple, making it the home of God on earth. Where are those Ten Towns? Known as the Decapolis, these Hellenistic or Greek cities are Damascus, Opoton, Philadelphia, Raphana, Scythopolis, Gadara, Hippondion, Pella, Galasa, and Canatha. They are generally east of the Jordan River. People from these towns would likely have been Gentiles—not Jews—but they were following Jesus—believing in the power of His teaching, mercy, and healing. Jesus came to the Jews, but here already the Gentiles were following Him.

Are you following Jesus?

Prayer – Lord Jesus, I will follow You…wherever You lead me. Show me the way—for You are the Way, the Truth, and the Life.

Verse of Salvation ~ Finally, believers, we ask and admonish you in the Lord Jesus, that you follow the instruction that you received from us about how you ought to walk and please God (just as you are actually doing) and that you excel even more and more [pursuing a life of purpose and living in a way that expresses gratitude to God for your salvation]. 1 Thessalonians 4:1 AMP

All scripture quoted from the New Living Translation (NLT) unless otherwise noted.

Scripture quotations taken from the Amplified® Bible (AMP),

The Authorized Version or King James Version (KJV), 1611, 1769.
Outside of the United Kingdom, the KJV is in the public domain.

Biblical search from Blue Letter Bible - http://v3.blueletterbible.org/search.cfm.

Books by Mickey M. Hunacek

Available as e-books or paperbacks at Amazon.com

Parenting Day By Day - Daily Devotional for Building Character

Coins in the Bible: New Testament Stories

Saturday, February 21, 2026

Help and Hope

Jesus traveled throughout the region of Galilee, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom. And he healed every kind of disease and illness. News about him spread as far as Syria, and people soon began bringing to him all who were sick. And whatever their sickness or disease, or if they were demon possessed or epileptic or paralyzed, he healed them all. Matthew 4:23-24

Meditate. Consider healing power.

Israel in Jesus time.

Galilee. That region is west of the Sea of Galilee, north of Samaria. There were 240 towns in Galilee, including the city of Nazareth, where Jesus grew up. As it was under Roman rule, there was turmoil, but that didn’t stop Jesus from His ministry of healing and hope. Jesus went to the synagogues where the Jews of each town would congregate. They were used to being taught there. Young boys went to school in the synagogue in their village every day—even the Sabbath, according to the book, Daily Life at the Time of Jesus by Miriam Feinberg Vamosh. Jesus told the townspeople about the Good News of the Kingdom of God.

The synagogues were a perfect place for Jesus to teach and for Him to heal all the sick and diseased people that were brought to Him. From the beginning of His ministry, Jesus immediately developed a great reputation for His mercy, compassion, and miraculous healing power. That was why so many people were brought to Him for healing. It wasn’t just Galilee that heard about Jesus—everyone in that region of the world began hearing His message and His power. People need help and hope. That is what Jesus gave them.

Prayer – Lord Jesus, thank You for the help and hope that You gave to the people of Israel, Syria, and beyond…and the hope, healing, encouragement, and unending love to all those who believe in You.

Verses of Salvation ~ "Listen to me, my people. Hear me, Israel, for my law will be proclaimed, and my justice will become a light to the nations. My mercy and justice are coming soon. My salvation is on the way. My strong arm will bring justice to the nations. All distant lands will look to me and wait in hope for my powerful arm. Look up to the skies above, and gaze down on the earth below. For the skies will disappear like smoke, and the earth will wear out like a piece of clothing. The people of the earth will die like flies, but my salvation lasts forever. My righteous rule will never end! Isaiah 51:4-6

All scripture quoted from the New Living Translation (NLT) unless otherwise noted.

Biblical search from Blue Letter Bible - http://v3.blueletterbible.org/search.cfm.

Books by Mickey M. Hunacek

Available as e-books or paperbacks at Amazon.com

Parenting Day By Day - Daily Devotional for Building Character

Coins in the Bible: New Testament Stories

Friday, February 20, 2026

Are You a Fisherman for Jesus?

From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." While walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon (who is called Peter) and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. And he said to them, "Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men." Immediately they left their nets and followed him. And going on from there he saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee and John his brother, in the boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets, and he called them. Immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him. Matthew 4:17-22 ESV

Meditate. Consider fishing.

A bucket of fish from the Mediterranean Sea
at Joppa, Israel.
Would you fish for fish or disciples for Jesus?

Jesus promised those fishermen that He would make them fishers of men. He was allowing them to become His disciples…followers of Himself. Those fishermen likely had heard about Jesus and His baptism. His powerful healing ministry began right after He called His first disciples. At Jesus’ invitation and promise, I will, those fishermen responded…Immediately. They didn’t hang around and finish their day of fishing, mending their nets, or saying so long to their Dad. They dropped what they were doing and went with Jesus. They got to be with Jesus as He began His teaching, preaching, and healing ministry. What a great opportunity for them. We can only read about it now…but we can still respond, like those fishermen more than 2,000 years ago. We can follow Jesus and become fishers of men. There is a song that children are still learning…I will make you fishers of men if you follow me.

What does it mean to “follow” Jesus today? To be like Jesus—showing love, kindness, goodness, mercy, and grace to those we live with and those we meet along the way. Jesus expects His followers to be obedient to His teachings and commandments. He also expects us to make disciples of others—to teach them to follow Jesus’ words and ways.

This scripture passage tells us of the beginning of Jesus’ ministry. At the end of His ministry, He tells His disciples…

Jesus came and told his disciples, "I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Matthew 28:18-20

Do you consider yourself a disciple…a follower…of Jesus Christ? Are you making disciples of others, teaching them to obey Jesus’ commands? Are you a fisherman for Jesus?

Prayer – Lord Jesus, I am following You—make me a fisher of men and women for You.

Friday’s Feast at the King’s Table

Are you giving up sweets for Lent? Well then, this is not the recipe for you!

We’ve had this wonderful cake a couple of times in South Carolina from the Charleston Bakery and Deli—a wonderful place in Summerville. Google them to see their great menu. Charleston Bakery & Delicatessen. If you like banana bread, you will love this. Some recipes add coconut, but it is scrumptious without that. This is a great cake to feast on after a day of fishing, hiking, biking, kayaking, just lounging, or celebrating a special day. Rich and wonderful--good enough to share with family and friends alike. You could even serve it to new disciples of Jesus after a Bible study session!

Hummingbird Cake

Ingredients

Cake

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

2 cups sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

3 large eggs, beaten

1 cup vegetable oil

1¹⁄₂teaspoons vanilla extract

1(8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained

1 cup chopped pecans

2 cups chopped bananas

¹⁄₂cup chopped pecans

Cream Cheese Frosting

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened

¹⁄₂cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened

1 (16-ounce) package powdered sugar, sifted

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Combine first five ingredients in a large bowl; add eggs and oil, stirring until dry ingredients are moistened.
Stir (not beat) in vanilla, pineapple, 1 cup pecans, and bananas.
Pour batter into 3 greased and floured 9" round cakepans.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the /////center comes out clean.
Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes; remove from pans, and cool completely on wire racks.
Cream Cheese Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter at medium speed, with an electric mixer,////// until smooth.
Gradually add powdered sugar, beating at low speed until light and fluffy.
Stir in vanilla.
Spread Cream Cheese Frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake; sprinkle 1/2 cup chopped pecans on top.
Store in refrigerator.

Portions are revised from July 19, 2017, Banquet With The King blog.

All scripture quoted from the New Living Translation (NLT) unless otherwise noted.

The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV) copyright © 2001, 2007, 2011, 2016, 2025 by Crossway Books and Bibles, a Publishing Ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Biblical search from Blue Letter Bible - http://v3.blueletterbible.org/search.cfm.

Books by Mickey M. Hunacek

Available as e-books or paperbacks at Amazon.com

Parenting Day By Day - Daily Devotional for Building Character

Coins in the Bible: New Testament Stories