stomach and heart

here we go. an explanation for something that i never thought i would care about.

besides a love for feeding myself donuts and baby-back ribs and late night trips to taco bell,

my stomach received little attention from me

until:

i noticed my diet affecting my rest, my studies, my thinking, my body

and even outside of myself: the environment, other parts of creation

because food is important and what we eat goes far beyond our own dinner tables

and our bodies are valuable pieces of art by a loving Creator

and suddenly my diet was pushed into the realm of the Lord

five months ago, i became a vegetarian

i amazed myself when i made that decision

even though i knew it was coming

i was being gently nudged in that direction

in the direction of seeing eating as spiritual

and as seeing stewardship of creation in a profoundly new way

and experiencing time in the kitchen as time with Jesus

and eating with friends as living a piece of heaven

so this is my journey

every monday, i spend time in the kitchen

just me, raw ingredients and a heart set towards Jesus

and i attempt to cook a meal that will satisfy body and soul

recipes, tidbits of information, explanations

even the food itself,

i want to share with you

stomach and heart,

i want to share with you :)