God's Kitchen


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The Old Testament is a violent, bloody book, but the more we modern Christians neglect it, the more our gospel loses its teeth. This little book will call you out, cut you up, lift you up, and set you on fire. It begins where all spiritual meat does: not at the dinner table, not in the kitchen, nor even at the market. It begins in the abattoir. The God of the Old Testament is a butcher only because the Christ of the New Testament is a chef. Real theology deals with food, with milk and honey, flesh and blood, bread, oil, and wine. It is nourishment for children, wisdom for kings, and courage for prophets. God gave us food to teach us about life and death. God gave us sacrifice to teach us about death and resurrection. We prepare food for ourselves as God prepares us for Himself. The culinary art is close to the heart of the God who is a consuming fire.




Mr. and Mrs. God in the Creation Kitchen


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In a very special kitchen, Mr. and Mrs. God cook up the planet Earth and some creatures to live there.




The Kitchen God's Wife


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"Remarkable...mesmerizing...compelling.... An entire world unfolds in Tolstoyan tide of event and detail....Give yourself over to the world Ms. Tan creates for you." —The New York Times Book Review Winnie and Helen have kept each other's worst secrets for more than fifty years. Now, because she believes she is dying, Helen wants to expose everything. And Winnie angrily determines that she must be the one to tell her daughter, Pearl, about the past—including the terrible truth even Helen does not know. And so begins Winnie's story of her life on a small island outside Shanghai in the 1920s, and other places in China during World War II, and traces the happy and desperate events that led to Winnie's coming to America in 1949. The Kitchen God's Wife is "a beautiful book" (Los Angeles Times) from the bestselling author of novels like The Joy Luck Club and The Backyard Bird Chronicles, and the memoir, Where the Past Begins.




Heaven's Kitchen


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How do people practice religion in their everyday lives? How do our daily encounters with people who hold different religious beliefs shape the way we understand our own moral and spiritual selves? In Heaven's Kitchen, Courtney Bender takes a highly original approach to answering these questions. For more than a year she worked in New York City as a volunteer for a nonprofit, nonreligious organization called God's Love We Deliver, helping to prepare home-cooked meals for people with AIDS. Paying close attention to what was said and not said, Bender traces how the volunteers gave voice to their moral positions and religious values. She also examines how they invested their conversations, and mundane activities such as cooking, with personal meaning that in turn affected how they saw their own spiritual lives. Filled with vibrant storytelling and rich theoretical insights, Heaven's Kitchen shows faith as a living practice, reshaping our understanding of the role of religion in contemporary American life.




The Women in God's Kitchen


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A native of Italy and a splendid cook herself, Mazzoni savors the food writings and images of a broad spectrum of Catholic saints and holy women, including Catherine of Genoa, Angela of Foligno, Gemma Galgani, and the first person in the United States to be canonized, Elisabeth Ann Seton. Continuum Books




God’S Kitchen: His Slow Cooked Stew


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Gods Kitchen: His Slow-Cooked Stew looks at how God takes His time to make special things happen in our lives. I have never heard anyone say that a meal cooked in a microwave tastes better than one that was cooked on a stove or in an oven. This is especially true for a stew that is best cooked on low heat for an extended period of time. The secret ingredient in any stew is love. A stew made by God is very special and is jam-packed with His love. Gods Kitchen: His Slow-Cooked Stew examines how God takes all of the challenges we face and turns themand usinto something special. There are times when He is cooking a special stew for us and we are clueless about it. Either that, or else we know that He is making something for us. Even though we can smell and virtually taste it, He wont let us into His kitchen. But when He is finished, the sight of His special stew is more than enough to end our hunger. Connect with the author on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/KollinLTaylor




A Banqueter's Guide To The All-Night Soup Kitchen Of The Kingdom Of God


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When Jesus spoke at the tale he provided instructions for his disciples to follow. A Banqueter's Guide to the All-Night Soup Kitchen of the Kingdom of God views those teachings as a set of guidelines for us to follow in all areas of life. Through the study of metaphors commonly used to describe the Eucharist, this book connects the Eucharist and Jesus' words and actions with current issues in society. Each chapter defines a metaphor associated with the Eucharist and explores its moral, social, and ethical implications. Readers will become more aware of the need for social justice as they identify with the parables and guidance of Jesus. Chapters are: Take and Eat," *Breaking Bread, - *This is My Body, - and *An Unbloody Sacrifice. - Patrick T. McCormick, STP, is associate professor of Christian ethics at Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington.




God Is in the Kitchen


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God reaches out to where you are. He isnt cooped up in church, glued to the pews, detached from what matters most to you. Hes bustling through your crowded schedule, flagging you down, waving until you take notice and give pause. He speaks even while youre in the middle of a vegetable-slicing, dinner-prepping, multi-tasking moment. The God who is interested in your comings and goings, weaves through your routines to grab your attention. He has invaded your kitchen space and is cooking up a feast for you. Whats on the menu? Generous helpings of love and mercy, seasoned to perfection with His grace. Hes ready to serve you a platter of patience and integrity, but not until theyre roasted through suffering. He has bowls of sweet comfort for the grief-stricken and stillness for the frazzled. God is in the Kitchen invites you to a serendipitous discovery to broaden your awareness of Gods not-so-hidden intervention in the ordinary. Dont watch out for big miracles alone. God peppers even the most drab, yawn-inducing day with little surprises. You only need eyes of faith to spot them. God is busy in the kitchen. Guess what Hes whipping up for you?




God Loves My Kitchen Best


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Invite Mab Graff Hoover into your kitchen and your home may never be the same. Not only will her devotions tell you -- how not to balance a checkbook -- the secrets of unsuccessful dieting -- how to take the romance out of your marriage ... ... but they will make you laugh, make you think -- and turn your blunders into blessings! Pick up a cup of coffee and this book, and add a light but meaningful touch to your day.




Experiencing God Around the Kitchen Table


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Women today have very multi faceted lives. They balance husbands, children, ministry, and often careers! The biblical example of older women mentoring the younger generation is often missing today. Through Marilynn's life and testimony, this book will walk through many of the major issues confronting women in today's society and help them see God's faithfulness and plan for their lives. Experiencing God around the Kitchen Table will help women understand how God is faithful throughout their lives, no matter what struggles they face. Marilynn's story demonstrates that developing a stronger relationship with the Lord will help them succeed as wives and mothers. We can learn from one who has walked with the Lord through trials, which brings guidance and hope.