08-03-2023

Surprise

When God surprises you with twins.

RuthAnn Zimmerman got the surprise of twin calves. It is a pleasure to watch God in action. the birth is long but skipping will not hurt. the second one is close to the end.

This song Shekinah Glory is a great song to remember we wait for the Lord. Leave room in each day for the Shekinah glory to come down. It might be helping in a crisis or watching the birth of a calf with awe. Not having to race to the next thing on the list. We want more of you God. That is the truth of freedom. not being pushed to the next thing. Not being driven by the enemy to miss God's hand in life all around us each day.

Shekinah Glory

Question might be

What is freedom?

What is Joy?

Where have you seen the Lord moving in your life and in this world right now, that you were shocked by? Remember politics is okay discuss gently and kindly.

6-26-2023

Fermenting the Word of the Lord

Digesting the Lord's Desire

Recently, I have had to learn to ferment food to fix a long-term issue with my digestive system.

Fermenting food takes a while for your system to like, but it seems to be important.

So, it is with the Word of God the bible. When I was young, I was fed the Word regularly I thought it was normal. Yet when i went to College I found out that not everyone read the Word nor had it read to them. Some would grab the bible and could not get enough, always asking questions. While others it was like when you have sauerkraut for the first time. That is not the best analogy. I asked my grown daughter why does my stomach ache? She told me you have to build up to it.

The bible is not something you need to build up to but it is something that you must let marinate in your mind, heart and soul to do its work. Often reflecting on a book, chapter or verse to let God talk to you about it. Ask God a question and see how He reveals the mysteries.

Question might be:

Let us stop and read a verse and ask God to light it up. Wait to get input from God. Then ask what they think they heard. It is possible not everyone will get an answer, but it is worth a try.

Fermentation

Sourdough Oatcakes

https://www.westonaprice.org/sourdough-oatcakes/#gsc.tab=0

Oatcakes were the one of the staple foods of the Scottish, Welsh, and Irish. A savory biscuit/cracker. She changed the recipe to include a fermented, sourdough version. It helps in digesting thanks to the benefits of sourdough process. This process allows you to ferment overnight, for breakfast, prepare them the evening before.

I like that God is constantly fermenting us and nighttime is one of His favorite times to start the process in us.

Questions Might Be:
Have you tried any fermenting process?
What ways do your feel God is fermenting you?
Who wants to make the biscuits?

Blog February 24, 2023 Food for Thought about Food

Food is medicine, we need real foods. Food grown in good soils. When planning a garden only grow the foods that working your area and that your family will eat. Don’t plan a crop to harvest during your vacation. Plant extra to share. I say 1/3 for us, 1/3 for loss and 1/3 for the animal and friends.

Questions you might entertain discussion on:

Do you grow food?
What tricks have you learned?
How do you use food for health?

Jeremiah 29:11-13 (New International Version)

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.

Recipe

Questions:

You might ask the question what is your favorite salad recipe?

Who did you learn to cook from?

Ezekiel 47:12

New International Version

12 Fruit trees of all kinds will grow on both banks of the river. Their leaves will not wither, nor will their fruit fail. Every month they will bear fruit, because the water from the sanctuary flows to them. Their fruit will serve for food and their leaves for healing.”

Spinach Salad

Ingredients

Half a rinsed and dried pound fresh spinach
1 apple, thinly sliced
⅓ cup thinly chopped onion
1 heaping cup Candied Pecans
2 ounces crumbled goat cheese
¼ cup shaved pecorino cheese
⅓ cup dried cranberries
Several chopped radishes
1 chopped red peppers
¼ chopped lemon with rind
2 graded carrots
1 graded beet
Optional 3 hard-boiled eggs
Apple Cider Vinegar Dressing
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

In a large bowl, place the spinach and other toppings. Add some of the dressing and toss to combine. Finish with a few sliced hard-boiled eggs if you like.

Recipe

Questions:

You might ask the question what is your favorite liquid or dry?

have you ever made soap?

verse

Dry Laundry Soap

1/2 bar 14 oz Zote laundry bar chopped
2 cups Washing Soda
2cups Baking Soda
2 cups Borax
¼ cup Sea Salt
Mix all ingredients in a blender until powdered.

Dry Laundry Soap: Use 2 TBS per load

Liquid Laundry Soap

7 oz of zote bar grated
1 cup 2000 mules
1 cup baking soda super soda for laundry
1 gallon of hot water
stick blender till thick and smooth

Liquid Laundry Soap: Use 1 heaping table spoon per load, if really dirty up to ¼ cup

You can add water and blend to any concentrate you like uses stick blender to dilute.

Recipe

Questions:

You might ask the question what is your favorite drink?

Verse:

Matthew 5:6
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

Name a few of your favorite breakfast drinks. consult your doctor before using them.

Lemon Blueberry Drink
What: ½ lemon rind and all, a few frozen blueberries and 8 oz water, blend and drink.
Why: to flush your extra fluid out.

Coffee-free Turmeric Latte Recipe
What:1/8 cup of heavy cream, 1/8 tsp Celtic salt, 1/8 tsp turmeric, 3 drops of iodine, 1/16 tsp of fresh ground black pepper, 1 tsp of local honey, 2 cups hot water. Stir or shake before each drink.
Why: balance your nutrients.

Hot Chocolate
What:2 cups Hot water, pinch of Celtic salt, 1/8 cup to 1/4 c of heavy cream, 2 tsp local honey.
Why: just because!

Hot Dandelion Root and Fennel tea
What: Dandelion Root and Fennel tea
Why: detox liver

Recipe

Questions:

You might ask the question do you eat live? How often?

Verse:

Romans 14:6
Whoever regards one day as special does so to the Lord. Whoever eats meat does so to the Lord, for they give thanks to God; and whoever abstains does so to the Lord and gives thanks to God.

Tender Beef Liver, Onions and Gravy Recipe

Ingredients
Scoop of Coconut Oil
1 pound Beef Liver
1½ cup Arrowroot
1½ teaspoon Celtic Salt
1 teaspoon Black Pepper
1 Large Onion peeled and sliced

For the Gravy
2 tablespoons arrowroot
1 cup Water and ½ cup of Heavy Cream

Instructions

Preheat a large skillet over medium heat, add oil and heat to 350°F on stove.
In a shallow dish, mix the flour, salt, pepper. Dredge the liver slices in the arrowroot, shaking off excess. Place the dredged liver slices into the skillet.
Sear the liver slices for 3-4 minutes per side until browned. Don’t overcooking.
At the same time caramelized onions in butter, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. When liver is done. Plate it then deglazes the pan drippings by add the water and Heavy Cream to taste. Then add more arrowroot from the drenching bowl to thicken to taste cook about 2-3 minutes. Return the liver to the skillet and reduce the heat to medium low and simmer if necessary.

Serve liver, onions, and gravy hot with your favorite sides.

Recipe

Questions:

You might ask the question what is your stomach like? Do you use a probiotics ?

Our family uses SIBO Yogurt to grow large quantities of good bacteria to kill the bad bacteria?

Verse:

Isaiah 43:11-12
I, even I, am the Lord, and apart from me there is no savior. I have revealed and saved and proclaimed— I, and not some foreign god among you. You are my witnesses,” declares the Lord, “that I am God.

SIBO Yogurt-https://www.luvele.com/ L Gasseri Superfood Starter Culture

Recipe

Questions:

You might ask the question Do you think you would try this?

Do you like cream and lemon?

Verse:

Ecclesiastes 7:26
I find more bitter than death the woman who is a snare, whose heart is a trap and whose hands are chains. The man who pleases God will escape her, but the sinner she will ensnare.

Lemon Ice Cream
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup water
¼ cup lemon juice to taste
1/3 cup honey
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
⅛ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

In a saucepan, combine the cream, water, lemon, honey, vanilla, and salt. Warm over medium-low heat, whisking often, for 5 minutes, or until the honey dissolves and the mixture is warmed through.
Pour into a heatproof bowl, cover, and chill for 2 hours.
Remove the chilled ice cream base from the fridge and whisk well. Churn in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions, typically 20 to 30 minutes. The lemon ice cream will be soft after churning. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for 2 to 4 hours before serving. Defrost for a little while before serving.