One of the most intense and formative seasons of wrestling with what I believe about suffering came when I was working as a chaplain at a hospital in West Africa. Just before that chapter began, I was back in the States for a few…
April 18, 2025
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Dairy Free
Desserts
Gluten Free
Recipes
Snacks
Cookie Dough Butter- A Quick Satisfying, Healthy Protein Snack (GF, DF)
This has been a go-to snack for me this week. It's just SO simple, and SO good. You can mix it up in about 2 minutes, and then it's done. Here's what you need to make about 4 servings: 1/2 cup of oat flour 2 tablespoo…
April 16, 2025
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Neuroscience
Reflections
Suffering
Faith, Neuroscience, and Suffering: A Reflection on Transcendent Kingdom and Anatomy of the Soul
Back in December , a friend gave me this book, Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi, and I couldn’t put it down. I’ve been wanting to sit down and write out some reflections ever since. It was a deeply thought-provoking read for …
March 27, 2025
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Bowls
Lentils
Quinoa
Recipes
Vegetarian
Veggie Quinoa Bowls with Creamy Smoky Chipotle Sauce
These bowls truly felt nourishing, flavorful, and deeply satisfying. We just got back from a trip and I was looking to create a meal that was pretty healthy and veggie-filled, and also to make something with whatever we had on…
March 21, 2025
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Down syndrome
Reflections
World Down Syndrome Day: Honoring the Beauty of Every Life
Today is World Down Syndrome Day! It' s a day to celebrate the lives of individuals with Down syndrome, raise awareness, and advocate for greater inclusion. A lot of people observe this day by wearing brightly colored misma…
March 19, 2025
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Chicken
Crockpot
Recipes
Rotisserie Chicken
Soup
White Chicken Chili- (my thoughts on an easy mix I tried)
Last night I made a super easy white chicken chili. I literally just threw a package of dried beans and liquids into the crockpot, which took all of 30 seconds, let it cook all day, then dumped in a few other ingredients, which …
The week before last, our family was completely down for the count with the stomach bug. For days, food was the last thing on our minds. But as we finally started feeling human again, all we wanted was something hearty, comforti…
Most nights, I get to the end of the day and think about all the things I haven’t done, done well, or done enough of. Last night, I was talking through some aspects of Eden's bedtime with my husband, what to do or not do. He …
Let me introduce you to a dish that tastes indulgent but is secretly super cheap, healthy, and easy to make— Creamy Balsamic Marinara Spaghetti Squash. It has this rich, tangy sauce that hugs every strand of roasted spaghetti sq…
February 9, 2025
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Chicken
One Pot
Pasta
Recipes
Rotisserie Chicken
Chicken Tikka Masala Pasta: A Creamy, Flavorful Fusion
Sometimes you just need to shake up your dinner routine—and this Chicken Tikka Masala Pasta does exactly that. It's creamy, comforting, and packed with warm, rich flavors thanks to a delightful mash-up of Indian-inspired spic…
This recipe is so yummy! Who doesn't love a good creamy soup? This is a hearty, flavorful meal that comes together with simple and economical ingredients. It's vegetarian, but I don't even think the meat-lovers of you…
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