Prayers Blog Posts
Winter Respite
Even as I’m vacuuming up and shredding the fallen leaves (winter arrives late in Texas), the buds of the next season’s blooms are pushing their way through the baren branches.
Chard and Lentil Soup
As I’ve said many times before, I plan our meals around what vegetables are in season and what is growing in my backyard.
Dismantling and Reconstruction
Watch out for being shackled to your own convictions instead of devotion to God, the embodiment of love.
“Screaming” Prayers
I woke last Sunday morning with an old hymn running through my head. However, I only remembered the words in Arabic, the worship language of my childhood.
Royal Icing for Cookie Decorating
I’ve been watching Christmas baking shows and am inspired by the talented cookie decorators who create absurdly intricate designs. I say to myself, “I can do that!”
Fall Cleanup
It’s Fall in your garden, the busiest time of year for prepping for spring blooms, clean up, putting perennials to bed, and planting winter veggies.
Make it…. Chai Tea Latte!
The weather is finally turning cooler and I start craving warm drinks. Chai latte is a pleasant alternative for us non-coffee drinkers!
Home Comings and Goings
We’re all just walking each other home. The month of October has been a blur of going home, coming home, and feeling at home!
Chicken Shawarma
Serve these juicy, lemony, spicy chicken slices in warm pita bread or other flat breads with tahini sauce (check previous blog posts) crunchy pickles, tomato slices, and radishes.
That “Peachy” Something
I chuckled to myself as I cut up a whole perfect peach into the bottom of my breakfast bowl before sprinkling a bit of cereal on top. A “peachy” childhood memory floated to the top of my consciousness.