Simple Bread

It's just "simple bread" 🍞... And, a little story about mixing dough for a simple loaf of bread. The ingredients are just flour, water, salt, yeast.., and a little patience 😊. Nothing complicated..

It wasn't about trying to bake anything special. But, a desire for the kitchen to be filled with the warm promise of fresh bread 😍.

"Simple bread" usually means a basic, minimal-ingredient bread made from just flour, water, yeast (or sourdough) and salt. It's the most fundamental type of bread with no eggs, milk, sugar, or oils needed.

So, what makes it "simple"? Well, it's simple bread because :

~ Only a few ingredients.

~ Easy mixing and kneading.

~ No special equipment.

~ Suitable for beginners.

~ Results in a rustic, chewy loaf with a crisp crust.

Anyway, "simple bread" can mean slightly different things.., but yes, bread made from just a few whole-food ingredients can be healthy, depending on how it's made and your dietary needs.

When simple bread is healthy, if it contains only :

~ Whole-grain flour such as whole wheat, rye and spelt.

~ Water.

~ Salt.

~ Optional : yeast or sourdough starter.

Then, it usually provides :

~ Fiber (supports digestion, stabilizes blood sugar).

~ B-vitamins.

~ Minerals like iron and magnesium.

~ Slow-release carbohydrates for steady energy.

Thus, the whole-grain or sourdough versions are generally the healthiest 😃.

However, when simple bread might not be as healthy, or even "simple" bread can be less ideal if :

~ It's made from refined white flour (low in fiber, spikes blood sugar).

~ You eat it in large amounts and need to manage carbs (diabetes, PCOS, insulin resistance).

~ You have gluten intolerance or celiac disease (then you need gluten-free options).

The very healthy example is Sourdough whole-grain bread, because fermentation improves mineral absorption, digestibility and may help moderate blood sugar 💗.

So, yes.. Simple, minimally processed bread (especially whole-grain or sourdough) can be a healthy part of a balanced diet. The quality of the flour matters much more than the number of ingredients 👍.

Speaking of "healthy simple bread", it's interesting when there's some bread where is a type of sprouted-grain bread made from a combination of whole grains and legumes 😳. It's actually inspired by a biblical verse (Ezekiel 4:9), which lists the typical ingredients and usually contains :

~ Sprouted wheat.

~ Sprouted barley.

~ Sprouted millet.

~ Sprouted spelt.

~ Sprouted lentils.

~ Sprouted soybeans.

Now, I think you have noticed the differences in how the word "sprouted" comes into the ingredients.. So, why "sprouted"? 😯.

It tells us that, the grains and legumes are soaked and allowed to sprout before being ground into dough. Sprouting can :

~ Improve nutrient absorption.

~ Reduce anti-nutrients.

~ Make the bread easier to digest.

~ Increase certain vitamins (like B vitamins).

And the characteristics will be :

~ Dense, hearty texture.

~ Nutty, slightly sweet flavour.

~ Often sold frozen because it lacks preservatives.

~ Usually no added sugar.

So, "Is it healthy?".. You asked 😁.. As people nowadays are much more aware of healthy food and concern about eating right or healthy diet, many consider it a nutrient-dense alternative to typical whole-wheat bread because it contains a complete protein profile (all 9 essential amino acids), and all thanks to the grain-legume combination 😄.

Anyway, when I get to learn about the biblical verse in Ezekiel, it says..

"Also take for yourself wheat, barley, beans, lentils, millet, and spelt; put them into one vessel, and make bread of them for yourself. During the number of days that you lie on your side, three hundred and ninety days, you shall eat it." - Ezekiel 4:9

The line "..put them into one vessel," which also means "..put them in a storage jar," is the method used to produce the "sprouted" grains and legumes before being ground into dough.

It basically means God's instruction to the prophet Ezekiel to make bread from a mixture of grains and legumes such as wheat, barley, beans, lentils, millet and spelt, that need to be soaked and allowed to sprout first (in a storage jar) before they are ground into dough.

So, "Does that mean God wants us to eat healthily?" You asked.. Or, "Does God gives us the healthy recipe now?" 😂.

Anyway, "What's this all about?"..😳. In the Bible, this special bread is part of a symbolic act showing what life will be like during the coming siege of Jerusalem. The mixed ingredients represent scarcity and hardship, meaning people will have to use whatever ingredients they can find just to survive.

In short, Ezekiel 4:9 shows the coming struggle and limited food the people will face during judgment.

Now we know that the bread referenced in Ezekiel 4:9 was made only because there were no other resources. And while it sounds healthy, is it? 😅.

In the original context of the Bible, Ezekiel 4:9 was not meant as a recipe for healthy food. Instead, God instructed the prophet to mix grains and legumes to represent the meager and mixed-up food that people would be forced to eat during a harsh siege and famine. The recipe of mixed grains and legumes symbolized the extreme scarcity of that time. The bread was not for its nutritional value or taste, but was a symbol of hardship. It's a call to endurance which the act of eating this simple bread for 390 days was a prophetic sign to the people of Jerusalem that they should be prepared for such difficult times.

But, apart from the real context of the Bible, the sprouted-grain bread made from a mixture of whole grains and legumes, giving you more protein, fiber and micronutrients is healthy. Although, in the Bible, the main idea was not about healthy food 😬.

Yes, it can be a healthy choice, but it's not perfect for everyone. Whether it's "healthy" for you depends on your goals, dietary needs and how you use it. And, it's also a very healthy option compared to many conventional breads, but it's not a "superfood" that automatically makes everything healthy. It means that you should think about how it fits into your overall diet, how much you eat, and whether its nutritional characteristics align with your goals.

Compared to other bread options available in conventional supermarkets, it's more digestible than regular bread and has no added sugar in many variants. Thus, it's excellent for those looking to maximize the nutrition content of their food choices, especially when it comes to bread.

Overall, it's a nutrient-dense, wholesome bread choice if it fits your dietary goals! 💗.

Sprouted Multigrain Sourdough, A Stunning Achievement

However, above all else, it's widely taught that all true health and healing ultimately come from God. He is the One as the ultimate healer and sustainer of life, who can heal both physically and spiritually through various means. I think, it's important to always remember that the Lord is our Healer and that His Word is our medicine.

I believe, speaking Scripture over our lives does wonders for us, but only because it comes from God to begin with.. Healing always starts and ends with Him! 🙏.

Bread With Stories

So, our bread stories...😅. But first, let me explain that this bread with story isn't about how to bake bread or, the journey of a bakery shop or, a business plan describing how a bakery grows over time, and so on... No, they really are not about all of these things.. They just happened to be unique and personalized stories around bread!

Well, there is one bakery shop that we used to visit to buy bread. Actually, we have chosen the same bakery place as our most favourite spot to hangout whenever the three of us (me, my mom and my sister) have the time.

But, "Why a bakery shop?".. You asked 😁. This bakery shop has a cozy cafe inside. While sitting and enjoying a light meal, the aroma of bread has always felt like a gentle embrace.., a warm, familiar and full of memory. It drifts through the air long before the loaf is ready, carrying with it the quiet promise of comfort. When I smell bread baking, the world seems to slow down. The scent is rich and earthy, with a sweetness that speaks of home, even if I'm far from it!

So, speaking of our favourite bakery shop in my hometown, it's definitely a lovely spot to talk about all things among the three of us.. Or, even sharing secret! 😆. As for me, it's always something about work. Things about how my daily work looks like and all sorts of happenings to keep me busy all the time! 😬. And, my sister, she always talks about her typical housework routine as a full-time housewife and how playful and cheeky her two daughters are! 😊. Finally, my mom, her stories will be full of memories. She will mention about all things that she remembered in the past such as marriage and family life, bringing a past event, our childhood memories, and how she will always feel grateful to be able to see and greet all of her granddaughters! 😍.

Somehow, it makes me thinking of another one story.. An entire story of a woman's life? 😂..

I think, the bakery shop plays an important part in our lives, because it gives us that special surroundings to enhance the relationships with family and friends by being able to communicate about personal passions and hobbies, being able to talk about life, work, education or health, and to discuss the pursuit of a sense of purpose that can contribute to happiness, well-being and a fulfilling life. I believe, there're many other things that can play an important role in life which contribute to a person's or a situation's overall outcome. So, in our case, it's the bakery shop! 😄.

The smell always reaches me first. The smell of the comforting mix of butter, sugar, and rising dough that slips through the cracks of the bakery's wall and out into the air. It's a scent I've known my whole life, one that feels like a gentle reminder that I belong somewhere.

As I have always loved garlic bread, it will always remind me of "the sweet smell of home". Because, as it baked, a sweet, warm smell drifted through the streets, reminding me of home!

Even now, whenever I pass a bakery, the scent pulls me in. It feels like a reminder of how something so small.., a smell, a moment that can awaken entire worlds of memory and feeling. The aroma of bread is more than just a fragrance; it's the beginning of our stories, the nourishment and the quiet beauty of everyday life.

And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to the disciples and said, "Take, eat; this is My body." - Matthew 26:26

Anyway, bread has long been more than just food. It's a powerful symbol of life, faith and divine providence. Bread represents the sustenance that God provides to humankind and it holds deep spiritual meaning. When Jesus broke bread with His disciples at the Last Supper, He said, "This is my body, which is given for you." From that moment, bread became a symbol of His sacrifice and of God's ongoing presence in the lives of believers through the act of Communion.

Give us this day our daily bread. - Matthew 6:11

Bread also reminds us of our dependence on God for our daily needs. In the Lord's Prayer, the line "Give us this day our daily bread" reflects both physical and spiritual nourishment. It acknowledges that all sustenance, material or spiritual comes from God's grace.

We know that the act of sharing bread connects people, fostering unity and gratitude. When we break bread together, we remember that God's blessings are meant to be shared.

Thus, bread, in its humble simplicity, becomes a sacred reminder of life, love and the divine care that sustains us all 🙏.

I Find Random Things

It will likely not be a serious thing but, it's all about random things that just appear in between, happen to be in the middle of my usual or ordinary work 😅.

You may think, well that's crazy!.. But, the truth is, to my surprise, there're things happen so randomly 😳. Sometimes, I can't even relate about the "randomness" that happened especially when your mind has fixed with your routine work schedule. But then, in the end, I find that the things occurred so random in between my daily work are really fascinating!

Actually, there are few things happened while I'm working that I find to be different and interesting. It's all about these things that are not going to be happen everyday but, if they do happen, they're so random! 😲.

So, I'm going to mention about the things and how they're suddenly appear without warning. It's something that spontaneously occurs when you're least expecting it. And so now, they're the things just like these...;

Huge Umbrella

I can't really remember and unsure of what significant events that has caused the company gifted a huge red umbrella to everyone...😬. I really don't know what makes the company has the idea of an umbrella to give away... From what I know, umbrellas are commonly gifted by Insurance company, banks or financial institutions or as corporate gifts. And, now also gifted by our healthcare company?...😐. To me, it is rare! 😳.

Anyway, we're receiving huge umbrellas from the company which is good! 😃. So, when I receive my umbrella, I'm really surprise because it's so big and red! And, the stick is thick and strong too! 😁. Suddenly, it reminds me about my old umbrellas where all of them had broken due to the strong wind 😆. I remember that mostly the stick breaks into two and, I think that such breaking of stick or shaft is understandable, when I say... Yes, the wind is so strong and powerful! And, I'm not surprise because, well yes again, we're living in a country that always has monsoon seasons throughout the year. Thus, heavy rain with strong wind is a must! 😂.

So, thinking back to my broken umbrellas, I should be thankful enough to have gifted a strong umbrella especially during rainy season..😊. Sometimes, I do think that well yes, I do really need this huge umbrella (that when I open it, until I cannot see my face and my upper body) with strong stick or shaft (that it will not easily break) for protection from the heavy rain and strong wind 👍. And, hopefully I'm not "flying" just like Mary Poppins during monsoon season! 😅.

Drinking Tumbler

So, we receive a special drinking tumbler from the company as a gift on the special day! 😍. I think, it's a good idea when the company literally knows something which is beneficial to all staff. You may be thinking that a drinking tumbler to give away as a gift is the most common gift to be given away... But, when I receive my drinking tumbler, eventually it makes me thinking that there're times you need to do a lot of work and then, there're times you need to have your drinking tumbler to refresh! 😄. It basically means "balance". We tend to struggle to balance work and take a break. So, whenever you feel life is generally packed with work, just remember your drinking tumbler in between the hours of work!.. It simply means your tumbler reminds you to...

~ Just have a nice drink!

~ Just have a good coffee!

~ Just have a little chat!

~ Just take a rest!

~ Just take a nap!

And I think, these are "the things" that come to mind whenever I see my drinking tumbler where they're literally about "these things" as the useful gifts that come from the idea of a drinking tumbler as a special gift!

Noodle Snack

It has been a while since I last ate snacks 😂. I mean, we seldom have the time for snacking while working, actually.. But, I don't know why that me and my colleagues had time for late night snacks while working on night duty together on that particular one night... And then, I realise for a moment, that night was a bit slow and calm. It was not a busy night as it used to. It felt like as if that this noodle snack seemed to has given us a chill night instead! 😆. And then, suddenly, a funny thought came to mind and it told me, "Hey! You know this Mamee snack costed RM 0.50 back then. But now, it's like RM 2.50 for one packet?" 😂. But then, I asked, "Why are you telling me about the price while I enjoy eating it now?" 😅... Instantly, I come to remember about this Mamee snack!.. When I was younger, I used to call it a "Monster Snack" 😬. Eventually, it became my favourite childhood snacks! 😋. They were popular during my school days. My mom always bought me some of the snacks whenever she went to the grocery store. Or, I just bought it myself from the school canteen for only RM 0.50 cents!

However, it's still my favourite snack until today. And, it does really bring all the childhood memories back in mind and, it all happens so random! 😲. For a moment, I realise that the blue monster is still looking cute to me... So, while enjoying the snacks, why not just forget about the work for a while?

Pair Of Crocs-like Clogs

I think, I used to wear clog all the time!.. We wear clogs for those long shifts and it's no secret that nurses spend long periods walking the wards, so, to ensure long-term comfort and to avoid foot pain are crucial to doing our job to the best of our abilities 😊. Well, the funny thing is, I used to wear Crocs. Suddenly, it turned into a Crocs-like clog 😂. We're allowed to choose from one colour up to three colours only for a pair of clogs... So, for my clog, I get a pair of Crocs-like clogs with two colours. Well, it's still fine with me for the white colour... And then, pink? 😳. Thus, I get the white and pink clog? 😂. I don't know whether the combination of these two colours clog suits my green colour scrub suit.. So, I have white, pink and green altogether. But then, my socks 😬. They're socks come with other colours that are orange, grey and black...

So now, it makes me thinking that it's not only three colours now but even more than three colours! I have white, pink, orange, grey and black colours...😆. Eventually, I come to think that I will have colourful feet! 😅.

Antiphlamine S Lotion

Now I think, this one is really funny 😆. I actually come across to this, a topical analgesic lotion from Korea! It uses to relieve pain associated with joint pain, neuralgia, muscle pain and bruising. It was brought by one of the colleagues for everyone to use! 😁. Suddenly, random thoughts come to mind, saying that... Well yes, we're all getting old 😂. There is too much busyness at work that sometimes there're people who keep telling you that they have neck pain, shoulder pain, back pain, waist pain, knee pain, leg pain... And, all the pain from time to time becomes more evident when we getting older. To be honest, I have experienced all of the pain. It just that when it happens almost all together at the same time, that the worst part because it can contribute to fatigue!

Thus, my colleagues and I have to constantly remind each other that we must keep our own view onto our health. It's not only that the patients who have pain or get sick but also we ourselves, having pain or fall sick, too 😥. We are all human beings. And yes, human beings experience pain. Therefore, we need to remind ourselves to always taking care of our body and health!

Actually, there're these small little things that come suddenly and happen to be so random in between of our daily lives. And, most of the time, it feels weird and funny, or crazy, but sometimes you never know how these things happen to be something that can open up your mind or, open up your eyes to understand something, to realise about the truth of something, to engage with the differences and new experiences about something, and so on in our daily lives.

It seems that they're small and random but they can bring a huge and prominent impact in life! However, above all these things, our lives are in the hand of God. God is sovereign. Life is not random. God is in control of what happens, even if we can't figure it out 🙏.

The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord. - Proverbs 16:33

All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. - John 1:3

Love In The Bible

I was just scrolling on my phone and I randomly was browsing websites, reading articles and stories... Then suddenly, I came to read poetries! 😅.

The funny thing was, I read several various types of poetries but the ones that I got hooked on were about the love poems 😳.. And, well yes.., I thought, it was crazy! 😬.. But then, there was something deep about those poetries that portrayed a significant difference between a "common love" and "heaven love".

Sometimes, poetry plays important role in helping us to understand and appreciate the world around us. Poetry encourages people to put words to feelings that we can't otherwise describe. I always admire how a poet can study and create poetry. Especially now, when a particular poet able to convey a great sense of essential truths about the heavenly love.

I think, most people today know for sure about poetry is that a poem is something made of words. The poetry's strength lies in its ability to shed a "sideways" light on the world, so the truth sneaks up on you. No question about it. Poetry teaches us how to live and helps us to be more awake, more aware, more alive...

Soon after I have read those great poetries about love, then suddenly a topic came to my mind that said, "Love In The Bible"..😯. At that moment, I was surprised and without doubt I was thinking that, "How come I can see the topic, even though I haven't figure out the content?".. Well yes again, it was weird! 😵.. But, like I said, those poetries resonated deeply not just about love but, an unconditional heavenly love! 💗.., that which was only be found in reading the Bible. There were many love stories in the Bible but, it was only the Bible could teach us about heaven love. So, I thought I should mention more on the topic of heavenly love instead, when I first came to realize, that topic of "Love In The Bible" which suddenly popped up in my mind that time was prominently about heaven love or, which "that kind of love" that only the Bible could really teach us about true love.

Anyway, I would love to share those poetries on here later on... But first, speaking of the love in the Bible, it does have some racy love poetry in Song of Songs, stories about loving relationships and marriages between people. But we don't see relationships that look like modern dating...😅. No boyfriends and girlfriends, no partners (in the way we think of romantic partners today), and no diamond rings and elaborate marriage proposals. Well yes, there are stories of loving relationships in the Bible that will help us get to the heart of romantic love.., not the popular expectations surrounding modern romance, but the essence of true love.

Thus, I'm truly amaze of how a poet can express the necessary truths about true love. To me, it seems that it's best to describe those feelings and the truths through poetries. So, I'm going to share some poetries which I do really enjoy reading them and also, I do hope that they will inspire you as well as do teach us about the meaningful lesson on heaven love, unconditional love, true love...💞.

And with that, I would like to share poetries created by notable poets... So, I will link their good creations to the websites.. And, all credit goes to each one of them and their original contents or websites 🙏...

Ordained & Blessed

Ruth was not dressed to look flirty;

in fact, she was probably sweaty and dirty.

But let me also mention

that she did not have to struggle to get Boaz's attention.

She did not have to put on a show

because the Lord had revealed her spiritual glow.

So even though she was not looking her best when she was first seen,

the Lord showed Boaz a woman who was spiritually clean.

And Boaz did not need to impress her with a Harley

and she loved his character more than his wheat or barley.

Yet it took Naomi for Ruth to make the first real move

in way that the Lord surely did approve.

Ladies, when a man is interested in you,

there is very little that you have to do.

If you let him know he is someone you adore,

you should not have to do any more.

Chasing after a man will make you look crazy,

or if he likes you, then do you really want a man who's lazy?

Ladies, some of you are still single

because the Lord sent your "Boaz" but you would not mingle.

When your "Boaz" is ready for romance,

he may need a sign from you before he takes a chance.

You may be having dreams about him and you hope that one day he will propose,

yet you push him away by turning up your nose.

"Boaz" is a gentleman through and through,

so out of respect he will stay away from you.

Just like you, "Boaz" is not out there dating,

especially because you're the one for whom he's waiting.

"Boaz" is not interested in trying the dating life;

he's only interested in pursuing his God-ordained wife.

Ruth and Boaz's story had a happy ending

because they recognized the signs and stopped pretending.

It did not start because of how Ruth looked or was dressed,

she was a beautiful woman inside, and their relationship was ordained and blessed.

Reference : The Book of Ruth

@ 2016 Kollin L. Taylor. All rights reserved.

Social Aloe Ministries : "Glorifying God. Exposing the devil."

Source : Ordained & Blessed

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God Is Love

Oh man! This is an ego bruiser.

The sweet taste of victory makes me feel like a loser.

The enemy has been thoroughly defeated,

but this is a case of history that should never be repeated.

This is a case of serious internal pains

caused by the cancer of ill-gotten gains.

I went from basking in the glory of countless sums

to barely surviving on breadcrumbs.

I had a choice to do wrong or right,

but I chose the former because I thought God would keep it out of sight.

And now that the case has been disposed,

the Lord left me naked with my dirty deeds exposed.

I'm not even sure if I should weep

because I knew that the Good Shepherd takes care of His sheep.

He's what David put in his sling; He's the Rock!

I saw what He did to Goliath and I shouldn't have touched His flock.

He has taught me a lesson I won't soon forget

so I'm changing my name to "Regret".

I should've known better than to try to scam

someone who was chosen by 'I AM'.

Yet, despite my deceit, He reduced my sentence,

because "God is love" and He honors repentance.

I wish He would've taken my last breath,

but instead, He mercifully chose to love me until my death.

The Lord is giving me a chance to regain my dignity

because repentance unlocks a powerful gift as a result of His sovereignty.

So now I ask for everyone's forgiveness and please don't hold a grudge,

my only taste of victory is because the Lord is a merciful judge.

Some will say justice was not served,

but we are blessed that we didn't always get what we truly deserved.

Even though a sinner, it's plain to see

that despite our sins, we can say, "God still loves me."

He is not a distant God in heaven above,

He's also within us; God is love.

References : Lamentations 1:8-9; Isaiah 47:2-3, 55:8-11, 64; John 10; 1 Samuel 17; Exodus 3; 1 John 4:8; Ezekiel 33:1-20

S.A.M. "Glorifying God. Exposing the devil."

@ 2016 Kollin L. Taylor. All rights reserved.

Source : God Is Love

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Inseparable Love

Temptations... trial... much the same, may come in many forms

Designed to try and test our faith; the Christian life transforms

A heavy heart, because of them, will only last a while

Threats, sickness, persecutions; Satan works with guile.

The current of this world is strong, but stronger still, our Lord

Who shall separate us from the love of Christ; shall sword...

Or tribulation, famine, peril, nakedness, distress?

Neither death, nor life, nor powers shall cause us to regress.

Nothing in this world can separate us from His love

For we are more than conquerors through Him who sits above

If you're not persuaded, you can read it in God's Book

Paul and Peter told us clearly; why not take a look?

Robert Fultz - January 22, 2018

Based on 1 Peter 1:6-7 and Romans 8:35-39

Source : Inseparable Love

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"I Still Love You..."

Jesus is with you through thick and thin.

He was even there when you committed your most regrettable sin.

Don't take this as a surprise,

He did not turn His head or cover His eyes.

He did not leave the room to sit and wait by the stairs,

But He used His pierced hands to wipe His tears.

When you were finished, you were filled with shame

But He hugged you and tearfully said, "I still love you the same."

If you wonder why the Lord still treats you like a winner,

He doesn't love sin but He still loves you, the sinner.

There's something else that's for sure,

He wants you to repent and sin no more.

The sinful things you do (even on a whim),

Don't just hurt you, they also deeply hurt Him.

He gave up His life, once and for all,

And now that He is risen, He will never fall.

Jesus' love does not come with a lot of demands,

But He said, 'If you love Me, keep My commands.'

References : Psalm 139; John 8:1-11, 14:15

Social Aloe Ministries : "Glorifying God. Exposing the devil."

@ 2015 Kollin L. Taylor. All rights reserved.

Source : "I Still Love You..."

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Sometimes Love...

Sometimes love can be quiet

And sometimes love can be still,

But always love is patient

And is a choice of our will

Sometimes love can be vibrant

Sometimes it's not easily felt,

But always love is eternal

And is never boastful or proud

Sometimes love can be tender

Then sometimes hard to express,

But always love is truthful

And believes in the very best

Sometimes love can be exciting

And love can sometimes be sweet

For love is always trusting

And chooses never to envy

Sometimes love can be painful

Then sometimes love's like a song,

But always love is forgiving

And keeps no record of wrongs

Sometimes love can be gentle

Then sometimes it's just a word,

But always love protects and hopes

And love is always preserved

Love is never self-seeking

And is never angered or rude

Love can never fail us,

For God's love is faithful and true.

By : M.S. Lowndes

A Christian Love Poem based on 1 Corinthians 13:4-8; Christian Poem relating to God's Unconditional Love

Source : Sometimes Love...

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In conclusion, the poetries have explored and emphasized the importance of heavenly love or the love in the Bible. Thus, in all our relationships, romantic and otherwise, may we look to God or Jesus and his ultimate example of what it means to love another person 😊.

For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. - John 3:16

But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. - Romans 5:8

Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for his friends. - John 15:13

Let all that you do be done with love. - 1 Corinthians 16:14

Anyway, if you still remember that I said, "I haven't figure out the content yet?"... Well, it's done! Welcome to my new content! 😂.

Mom Loves Cooking

I do think that all moms love to cook or at least, almost all mothers know how to cook as they are the ones who best known as the cooking expertise in preparing the meal.

Then God said, "I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food." - Genesis 1:29

Actually, when I'm thinking about mother's cooking, suddenly it reminds me about my mom who loves to cook! 🍲🍳. I can say that, our kitchen is like her "second home" because mom will always spend most of her time in the kitchen doing her cooking stuff, read her food recipes, explore her favourite ingredients and all..😅. And also because, my mom is a full time housewife. So, it's obvious that mom is an expert in the kitchen!

I admit that I am not as good as my mom when it comes to cooking or baking. I remember that when I was younger, the first thing that I had learned from her was to cooked rice on the stove. Well, we used to have an old stove long time ago which mom always using it for cooking and baking. And also eventually, she even taught me how to cooked rice using an electric rice cooker! 😆. To be honest, even now I'm still learning from her whenever I'm cooking or sometimes baking, in the kitchen when I am back home.

She also rises while it is yet night, And provides food for her household, And a portion for her maidservants. - Proverbs 31:15

Actually, there's this one time that it makes me thinking about the differences between me and my mom with all these cooking stuff 😬. I think, in the older generation, most women in general, are embracing housework more because as a full time housewife, they know that there are tasks and duties involved in maintaining a home that often include cleaning, cooking, laundry, and other activities necessary for keeping a household running smoothly. In other words, they're expert in doing housework just like my mom! 😍. But then, as time passes by, we become more selective as to how we live our lives, don't we? 😳.

For the younger generation, I think women now can have more options in terms of work or career and not solely being a full time housewife anymore. As for myself, being compared with my mom, I may be an expert in my terms of work but not in the kitchen! 😯. Well yes, for women to have a job, or work, or even a career is good! But, when it comes into handling housework within a family, it's always the women who are excellent in managing all the household chores and nurturing children. In fact, all women naturally are born toward femininity, exhibit feminine behaviours and roles in a family. Or, in other words, women are created for a reason.

If I would like to go much deeper, it's something like this...

"To all women, whether you have realized it or not, it does not change the truth of your life's purpose. You exist to be a helper to a man. That is why God created you. You can be a daughter, a friend, a nurse, a teacher, a writer, a painter, a musician, a business owner, and so on... But all of these just to show your abilities, not your purpose. Your purpose is to be a helper to a husband. Together, you have a function to perform. You were created for a reason, to help this world bring forth good."

The Lord God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him." - Genesis 2:18

Furthermore, in this new generation, in my opinion, we need to get our work-life balance right. It describes as a state in which the components of a work and private life are in perfect harmony with each other by completing daily work without neglecting any part of private life. It means something like, being able to have a job that provides adequate salary while also being able to spend time with friends and family consistently, to take care of your home, to have a vacation and to take time for yourself.

Every moving thing that lives shall be food for you. I have given you all things, even as the green herbs. - Genesis 9:3

Anyway, speaking about my mom's cooking as a full time housewife, actually there're great things that I do learn from her 😊.

I begin to realize that my mom is more passionate about cooking than anyone else I know. She spends her days poring over books and magazines pertaining to food and recipes.

Although cooking and baking are the things that make her heart sing, in general, "creating something" is what she is a natural at. And also, at different times in her life, mom has taken up sewing clothes, sewing beads and gardening.

There're times I usually notice that, days before any guests come over to our house, my mom will prepare to welcome them with a special meal, eyeing on her quality ingredients of her favourite meal at the store or market and filling the kitchen with the best ingredients for an extravagant broth or a super delicious soup!

Elijah said to her, "Have no fear. Go and do as you have said. But make me a little loaf of bread from it first, and bring it out to me. Then you may make one for yourself and for your son." - 1 Kings 17:13

My mom does not talk a lot but, I learn how to understand mom through her cooking. Sometimes, she sings while cooking! 😂. And, while she is singing, I immediately know that she enjoys her cooking!

Growing up, I would watch her standing in front of the cooking pot on the stove and slowly stirring her soup. I begin observing her at how to cut vegetables, how to peel fruits, how to slice meats, how to knead doughs...

As she works silently and methodically, and never slowing down, I start to appreciate the hard work and when she puts her heart into each meal.

Of all the things that I've learned from my mom, the most beneficial thing is the way she turns even the most ordinary ingredients into something special. She has the knowledge of beautiful things can be made wherever you are with a little resourcefulness and ingenuity.

It's the art of making something out of nothing. A lesson in not just cooking, but life itself 😇.

You cause grass to grow for the livestock and plants for people to use. You allow them to produce food from the earth; wine to make them glad, olive oil to soothe their skin, and bread to give them strength. - Psalm 104:14-15

I think, when we think about cooking, we realize that it's more than just making food to eat. It's something that brings people together and fills the home with warmth and love.

I get to learn that there's something special about preparing a meal for someone. It's a simple way to show that you care and to serve others with your hands and heart. When we cook, we're doing something that is not just about feeding the body but also about nurturing the soul because the act of sharing a meal brings comfort and joy.

While cooking provides nourishment for the body, it serves as a reminder that our souls also need feeding through God's Word. In the bible, cooking is not just a physical act but a reminder of the spiritual nourishment that comes from God's hand 🙏.