Happy Friday everyone. I’m so ready for the weekend.
This has been a big week for me in some ways. God is shaping my vision for Living with Power and you are all a part of it.
First let me announce the winner of this week’s $25 gift card is: Kathy Lukav! Email me at lina@livingwithpower.org to claim your gift.
Second I happen to have 2 CD’s by my friend Lindsay McCaul who just released her first album this week. I would love to give them away to the first 2 people who email me at lina@livingwithpower.org. Lindsay also leads worship at my church Harvest Bible Chapel so many of the readers of this blog know her too!
Third let me bring you up to speed on what I’m doing with your comments on Friday!
- I’m putting away $5/comment posted towards a LWP (Living with Power) fund to be used to meet needs.
- I’m dividing up needs into 4 categories: Scholarship, Urgent Care, Missions, Social Issues. More on this later.
- As the fund grows you will be able to email me any needs you come across and we will pray God directs me to give wisely as he blesses my life through you.
All this to say: Friday is your chance to contribute towards this benevolence fund simply by leaving a comment! You raised $250 last week!
I also just filed for 501c3 status for Living with Power Ministries. All proceeds from any of my book sales or speaking engagements will go towards this fund. I’m not sure what God intends to do with this ministry or how, but I am doing what I can with what I have where I am.
I don’t get paid to blog, and I’m not widely read enough yet to attract any advertisers. I’m also too busy to seek them out! I’m not asking you to give towards this fund. Honestly, I just appreciate your support and help in shaping some of the initial stages of the work God has for me to do in my life.
If you go to a church that hosts women’s events, think of me as a possible speaker for your next event. If you’re looking for a good solid Bible study, consider my studies of Luke and Acts.
Lastly – tell your friends about my blog. Encourage them to subscribe. All you have to do is click here or on the icon at the top of the page. I’m still going to give away my ipad when I reach 1000 subscribers. I’m well over half way at this point.
And keep reading and commenting on the blog. It encourages me and prods me to keep on going!
Today’s question for your comments is: My favorite restaurant is _______________.
Wildfire!
Wildfire!
Wildfire!
Looks like my computer was also excited about wildfire:-). Sorry
The very high end Burger King
Hard to have just one….. Bob Chinn’s is up there…. Outback is probably next….. and Bahama Breeze!!! What’s yours, Lina?
My favorite restaurant is Cannova’s in Galena, Illinois. My family and I go there often to eat and share time together. Nice atmosphere and great food.
Artistic Cuisine, Palatine – Its not my all time favorite, but I love it and I’m a big fan of supporting local small businesses in my community. So If you’re near by try it
love that place too…go there often!
Chilis!! Chips and salsa all the way!
Tortuga Mexican Kitchen! The BEST, I mean VERY BEST Spinach Enchiladas this Texas girl has ever had! And fresh cooked, still warm salsa, brought to the table. My my my! Thanks, Lina, for your faithfulness. Praying God blesses and multiplies your efforts in this new direction in your ministry! Be blessed!!
My favorite restaurant is my parents house. Really it is! Everything just tastes better there! But if I can’t go there. I like Dengeos in wheeling. Not fancy. Take out or dine in. They have a wide variety of food choices so it satisfies everyone. And it’s reasonably priced and good.
I love to go to one called Asia Buffet when i am in Florida. They have such a diverse variety of food (love the sushi). Plus when I am there it means I am on vacation and spending time with a special sister in Christ! I will be there next week. (Insert giddy giggle).
Krystal Thai – a local Thai restaurant in Crystal Lake – their prices are wonderful and their food is sooo good! Perfect for date nights with my hubby.
Sushi Station – they have a rotating sushi bar.
All items are fresh. Lunch specials during the week.
My favorite restaurant currently is Cooper’s Hawk.
Ur asking someone who is mostly Italian and loves food.Ok! There’s going 2be alot! Bob Chins. HengWing. MacDonalds. Big Bowl.Any sushi place.my kitchen. Oops
Sumo in Palatine but they closed. Shaw’s crab house.River stone. Granny Ds in Palatine. What is urs? Who are ur other siblings btw.besides ur Harvest sisters? 
More later on favs.getting drool of my face.
hungry.
Sushi Para in Palatine – The best Sushi freshly made to order
Francesca’s Tavola in Arlington Heights is a local fave.. Their menu changes weekly and servings are great. Great calamari, fish and pasta dishes. Also awesome banana fudge gelato!
Chipotle deerpark.Red Robin.Asahi-sushi Palatine
Gina! I don’t mind if you comment more than once but I’m only counting one of your comments for the $5 challenge! Otherwise id have to move in with your family or babysit Lorenzo..
PF Changs
I know its only $5. No u can’t babysit Lorenzo. Im 1st.Since im his aunt:) Lina p.s my family accepts strays
next Smarty comment Dr. Ill put $5 in for this 2 
im so laughing. Guess I could mention ur name to some friends for events 
you are just AMAZING!!! you have such a kind heart, and that is why God has blessed you so much, so that you can be the women that you are today.
Seasons 52. Schaumburg
Right now its Bonefish Grill
Oh yea, I forgot about the restaurant part lol.. It’s called “Ay Picante” it is a Peruvian restaurant delicious!!!
so many restaurants, so little time, but if I have to name one, it’s Pita Inn in Wheeling, best falafel & baba ghanoush!
cheesecake factory. YUM. you’re so generous!! <3
Chez Pierre’s Creperie in Crystal Lake,IL,246 Pomeroy Street.
The best crepes!The owner and cook is real French guy!
Very cute place
Ruth’s Chris, but who can afford it?
I would have to say “Olive Garden” Love Italian food and you can get good Italian food there!
My favorite restaurant is Las Tablas, my husband and I have had some great dates there. There are two locations, great colombian steak house.
Hard to pick one but lately we have been loving Nozumi in s. Barrington, can’t believe how much my 8 yr old loves sushi!!! And not just Cali rolls!
Either Wildfire or Francesca’s (any location is great!)
3 vines cafe in sleepy hollow. They have a new orleans, meets italian chef, meets a diner thing going on. Yum!
My favorite restaurant is Cafe d’ Marie, Davenport which serves a delicious salad with field greens, feta cheese, and a homemade blueberry vinaigrette.
My favorite place to eat is Punch Pizza in Minneapolis! Sooooo yummy!
….Millrose in Barrington… beautiful place, wonderful food.
A “special occasion” restaurant.
Joe & Giuseppe, a family owned Italian restaurant in Arlington Heights.
Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria!!!!!! So yummy.
My favorite restaurant is Pita Inn in Glenview .
Chipolte
Probably Rose Garden Cafe in Elk Grove. So many people said Wildfire that maybe I will have to check that out. God has already used you to bless my life through this blog Lina, and I am sure His plans for you are far beyond anything you could imagine!
Red Robin!
Their food is amazing….service is awesome…but maybe just as much are all the special memories that have been made there with the people I love most.
Thanks for asking. Just the memories have made me smile this morning.
Stoney River
Gale Street Inn 4914 N Milwaukee in Chicago BEST RIBS ON PLANET EARTH!!!!!!!!!!!
Yep, ribs!
Portillos/Barnelli’s is a family fave. Yum Chicken Chopped Salad!
My absolute favorite restaurant is Melting Pot! This is a special occasion place for us. The time spent together while having amazing courses of fondue is priceless.
My favorite restaurant is Tokio Sake….very yummy
Chick-fil-A (my pleasure)
Portillos or White castle, but I think I like them so much cause I can’t have them very often. They are not in Iowa!
Too many to name but the best one I visited recently was T.L. Four Seasons in Bartlett IL. Try the peppered beef w/garlic….so, so, soooo good!
Just about any one that serves creme brûlée! What can I say, I love creme brûlée.
Just one??
The River House in Moline.
They have THE best fried pickles. Oh my goodness, to die for. Especially when you dip them in honey mustard. I’m drooling just thinking about them.
My favorite restaurant is RA sushi. My mouth is watering jut thinking about it!
Allgauer’s Northbrook
Salsa 17 in Arlington Heights – terrific Mexican food!
Cracker Barrel is my all-time favorite restaurant. It’s a little piece and taste of home for this girl from TN.
Salsa 17 in Arlington Heights. Went there on a groupon and it was love at first taste.
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my favorite restaurant is Olive Garden. I love the food, getting to try a new wine with dinner (since I never order it), and the prices are good for the amount of food you get.
Wildfire (for special occasions) and Grand Buffet in McHenry for
a variety of seafood at low prices.
So tough to pick just one (or even a few)! I guess I’ll go with either Pete Miller’s or Southwater Kitchen.
Jamesons, they have GREAT calamari. We have gone there for the last
10 yeas for New Years Eve.
My favorite restaurant is Biaggis.
saying a prayer/thought to end my day. I understand not everyday is going to be our best or what we prayed 4. Tomorrow is a new day.Possibilities if ur heart is is open to true faithfulness to our lord. Bless all,sleep well as we all have our own as we rest our heads to our pillows …
Jameson’s Charhouse. It’s consistently good and reasonably priced, and they have great creamy garlic dressing!
Any restaurant that has a good seafood menu. I like Bahama Breeze a lot.
My new favorite place is Jason’s Deli on Rand Rd. I just moved to an apt across the street. It is healthy, friendly, and you get free ice cream and as much as you want! It is my new kitchen:)
Lina you an amazing lady and I am learning so much from you! Thank you for leading the women here at HBC with such love and enthusiasm to serve the Lord!
Phyllis, I’m with you. Sushi Para in Palpatine is my absolute fav. They have the best sushi around and they’re not even that expensive. Very, very, worth the drive.
Favorite restaurant is Olive Garden. My first visit to the Olive Garden was in Greenville when you and Nick graduated BJU. Memories…thanks for your blog. I have two of my sisters getting it every day and today my sister told me that she was sharing it with two of her friends. It is so cool to see how God is using your ministry.
Texas Roadhouse for great steak, ribs and rolls!