What is our “new identity” and how does it relate to marriage? As God’s new creation we now have His very nature. We are now by His nature “others” focused.  We continue to grow in the understanding of oneness.  

Lori prepares her famous homemade lasagna for friends.

What does oneness in marriage look like? Adam and Eve were created with the capacity to be one with God and each other. The Father desires this same oneness for us.

Rick demonstrates how to brine and smoke whole chickens (NOT turkeys!).

There are gender roles and rules in the “small c” church. Often, they are unspoken but understood. Sometimes they are openly and proudly taught. There can be consequences for those who question or disagree. But there are also costs for following them.

A husband and a wife love each other, and love Jesus. They want to have a “biblical marriage.” But what if those traditional roles don’t quite seem to fit?  More than that, what if trying to follow the rules is causing the relationship to suffer?

If you mention Proverbs 31 to a group of Christian women you are likely to hear groans and see eyes roll. Many women are worn out from trying to be the woman in Proverbs 31:10-31. The way she is usually presented, anyway. 

Today Lori is in the kitchen making 4 simple but delicious things! Pesto, tapenade, olive salad, and 3 kinds of infused olive oils.

Has anyone noticed there seems to be a disconnect between how the church today encourages Christian women to look and act, and how the actual historical women of the Bible lived?

Rick cooks up a roast with all the fixins in his outdoor kitchen.