Instant Pot Nacatamales are a special occasion and celebratory food native to Nicaragua. Nacatamales are similar to tamales in that masa dough and a filling are wrapped into individual packets using leaves. I taught myself how to make these for a Nicaraguan friend by her request. Last fall, I met Marcia, a Nicaraguan woman from…
Reflections on Israel – The Humanity of Jesus
This post on Reflections on Israel – The Humanity of Jesus was written by Kyle Chen, a student at Princeton University, who recently visited Israel with a group of college students. Me standing on top of Mt. Precipice, overlooking the town of Iksal and the Jezreel Valley. “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among…
Being Still
I have a hard time being still. Just ask my husband. I am always busy doing something. So, when I was pulled to a screeching halt a few weeks ago, it was as if the life had been ripped right out of me. The last few months had been a whirlwind of activity as I went…
Finding and Following Your Spiritual Calling
This post shares my personal journey finding and following my spiritual calling. If you’re looking for meaning and purpose in your life, my hope is that my story will inspire you to discover your spiritual calling and live it out in a meaningful way. Following my calling has brought an intensity to my life (in a…
What is Agape Love?
Agape love has been called the “highest level of love known to humanity.” It is one of four different kinds of love, and it can take a lifetime to learn how to agape someone. This morning the topic of my In Touch daily devotion was about God’s agape love for us. Interestingly, the Ancient Greeks describe…
Are You Living A Lukewarm Life?
I have a confession to make – I’ve been living a Lukewarm Life most of my life, and am now looking for the faith and courage to step over the open door’s threshold to live a more purposeful life. Right after Christmas, our family got away for a bit with our four boys. As our…