I have been struggling lately with rampant nationalism in the church. Maybe it's just me, but I feel more than a little nauseous when I see images of the United States flag draped over the cross, and patriotic worship services make me want to pull my hair out. I am convinced that the devil should … Continue reading Musings on Patriotism and Idolatry
Disney’s Moana and Restoring the Divine Feminine
Have you seen Disney's Moana? It's the story of a strong young woman (who will one day be the chief of her people!) who sets out on a journey to restore balance to the world by returning the stolen heart of the goddess Te Fiti. Not only is this the story of a vibrant female … Continue reading Disney’s Moana and Restoring the Divine Feminine
A Reflection for Good Friday
This. Exactly this.
Jesus was a carpenter, if a same sex couple asked him to make them a table he would have built it and it would have been as good as any table he had ever built, and then, when it was finished and sitting in their home, he would have sat with them and had dinner on it…..
but before they ate he would have probably washed their feet.
I believe this because of the way Jesus treated those the religious people excluded, because of the way he defended and befriended the ones the religious people called sinners, because of the way he chastised religious people for the way they misconstrued God’s way of thinking and because of the way he was always pointing out that the very people the religious people were railing against were a better example of God’s love than they were – more likely to enter the kingdom…
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Balsamic Chicken & Kale Pita “Pizza” (THM FP)
I've missed you! I have been busy eating garbage food since Thanksgiving (just being honest here) and so I had no new recipes to share with you. I decided to get my act together for the new year, so I started a THM Fuel Cycle. It's just a more pure version of the THM eating … Continue reading Balsamic Chicken & Kale Pita “Pizza” (THM FP)
THM Stuffed Acorn Squash (E)
This was a pretty easy and very tasty recipe that was perfect for a November dinner. I tweaked the recipe I found here to be THM friendly by skipping the higher fat items, keeping this meal high in healthy carbs, but low in fat. All nutrition info will be listed at the bottom. 🙂 Ingredients: 2 … Continue reading THM Stuffed Acorn Squash (E)