So happy today to have Alicia Akins, author of Invitations to Abundance, on the podcast today. Invitations to Abundance is a book examining the imagery of feasts in the Bible. Alicia says she wrote this book for anyone who has ever been disillusioned. For those people (which, of course, is all of us), Alicia makes the case from the imagery of feasts in the Bible that God is inviting us to experience and rest in God’s presence. Alicia argues from her own life and from this sacred text that God is especially available during times of hardship, grief, or when the path forward seems dim or obscured. Alicia also explains what it might look like to accept God’s invitation and how rich *she* felt when she finally did. Super excited to have Alicia on today, not only as a podcast guest, but also because her book found me and encouraged me right when I needed it - indeed, I believe God invited me into his presence through her book.  

Highlights

A book for anyone who has been disillusioned

Invitations to Abundance: Why this title?

What do feasts from the Hebrew Bible tell us about how God wants to be approached? 

Should Christians participate in traditional Jewish feasts

Times Alicia accepted God's invitations & times she "sent her regrets" 

What makes you feel rich? How Alicia felt rich when she couldn't pay for food

"I have spent a lot of my life choosing to doubt God when things have been difficult."

What does it mean to accept God's invitation to abundance? 

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Alicia's Storied Recipe: Laos Jeow Mak Phet (Dipping Sauce for Sticky Rice)

https://thestoriedrecipe.com/laos-dipping-sauce-for-sticky-rice/

How To Contact Alicia Akins

Buy Invitations to Abundance on Amazon: Amazon

Alicia’s Website: FeetMayCry.com

Facebook: Alicia J Akins

Twitter: @feetcrymercy

Instagram: @aj_akins

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