Author : Mary Sayer

Taking down idols

There are many levels to the current situation of angry mobs desecrating statues in our cities. Here is one to consider. In the tearing down of statues because of what they represent (undeniable historic injustices) I wonder if there is a place for self examination. How closely do we consider the source of the food […]

Jehovah Salom

Today we are going to look at “Jehovah Shalom”, “The Lord send Peace.” God delights to choose for His service – and use – those who consider themselves unworthy and unequal to such a calling. Take Gideon in Judges 6 – he is a frightened and timid young man threshing the family wheat in an […]

GLUTEN FREE FALAFEL

Ingredients 240g drained, tinned chickpeas (1 can) A medium red onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic Small bunch fresh coriander (approx 20g) 2 tsp cumin powder 2 tsp coriander powder 1 tsp harissa paste 1 tsp olive oil (plus extra for frying) 2 tbsp plain gluten free flour 1 tsp sea salt Method Pop the chickpeas […]

Gluten Free Banana Bread

INGREDIENTS 3 medium ripe bananas, plus more for garnish 2 c. old-fashioned rolled oats 2 large eggs 1/2 c. honey 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 c. chopped walnuts, toasted DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 8×5” pan with parchment paper. Combine bananas, oats, eggs, maple syrup, baking soda, […]

Sesame Logs

sesame honey candy [pasteli] (Dec 2019 Retreat) Yield: approximatley 96 logs Prep: approximately 15 to 20 min A traditional Greek confection, sesame honey logs combine the simplest of ingredients – gently toasted sesame seeds, unrefined sea salt and honey – for natural treat. Ingredients olive oil (for greasing the baking sheet) 3 cups hulled sesame […]

Pita Bread

Ingredients 2 tsp fast-action dried yeast 500g strong white bread flour, plus extra for dusting 2 tsp salt 1 tbsp olive oil Method Mix the yeast with 300ml warm water in a large bowl. Leave to sit for 5 mins until the yeast is super bubbly then tip in the flour, salt and olive oil. […]

Thai Curry Sweet Potato Soup

This mildly spiced creamy soup freezes well, so it can be prepared in advance. Sweet potatoes are a good source of beta carotene. Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 25 minutes Servings: 6 Ingredients 2 tbsp (25 mL)  oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tsp (10 mL)  finely grated fresh gingerroot 1 tsp (5 […]

True Worship

Jarrod Cooper writes… A lot of songs might be confession, intercession or prayer, but they are not worship. Worship is when our focus is completely fixed on Him! The closer you get to the throne, in the bible, the more God-focussed the songs become. In the end it’s just Holy, holy, holy! In our gathered […]

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