Lessons from an Eggplant Does skin matter? Nana told me to peel the eggplant, slice it thinly, the long way, soak it in salt water, and then pat dry before dipping it in flour and frying. So I did. I did everything the way Nana told me...the first time I made it, and it came … Continue reading Its all Relevant
Author: Kim Blenkhorn
Augustine Confessions
"You prompt us yourself to find satisfaction in appraising you, since you made us tilted toward you , and our heart is unstable until stabilized in you." -St. Augustine "And what, with all this, have I said, my God, my life holy and sweet to me, what can anyone say when speaking of you? yet … Continue reading Augustine Confessions
Rabbi Akiva
Rabbi Akiva a second century sage Said this while standing at the mouth of a well: “who carved this rock?” they said to him, “the water that consistently falls on it every day.” They said to him, “Akiva, did you not read water wears away stones (job 14:15)?” immediately Rabbi Akiva ruled…: Just as the … Continue reading Rabbi Akiva
Hind’s Feet
There are times in life when I feel freedom. It’s like a passing shower in the heat of the day, like a ray of sunlight revealing a world of opportunity that I desire to experience. It’s hard to explain, but freedom has a feeling. It feels like possibility, strength, ability to suddenly do things you … Continue reading Hind’s Feet
was it this day
Have you wondered what is the exact middle of the Torah? Are middles significant? The tree of life was planted in the midst of the Garden, the word of God took on flesh and dwelt in the midst of men. In Zechariah 2, God says that he will dwell in the midst of Zion. The exact center of anything … Continue reading was it this day
Perfect for Pesach
Passover 2017, came and went. On the day of preparations, my son asked me, why are we celebrating Passover? We aren’t even Jewish! That’s true, and in fact not being Jewish gives him a reason to ask. Each year I say to myself, ‘I will use this question as an opportunity to fill the commandment: … Continue reading Perfect for Pesach
HEAR AND OBEY
Inkling: When we truly hear Christ we respond in obedience to God’s commandments. His Word is what transforms us into a kingdom of priests and a holy nation which shall be a light to all the nations. Can the Son of God be separated from the Word of God? I think we have tried, … Continue reading HEAR AND OBEY
K-LOVE and Pureflix
My skin crawls, when I hear some of the filth on the radio today. It seems we have lost morality in this country. We have very little modesty, conviction, and a lot of tolerance. I don't want my 11 year old daughter listening to lyrics about sex, drugs and money. These are not things I want her to … Continue reading K-LOVE and Pureflix
unleavened
Every year Passover comes to us in chocolate covered matzah and festive Seder plates with vivid reminders of our personal redemption. Every year we get to celebrate, we get to remember and we are allowed to clean out. Passover is a privilege that we are permitted to re-live. On the first Passover God emptied Egypt, by removing every individual Israelite. … Continue reading unleavened
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