She leaned in close, whispering, “Give me your diet secrets.” Stunned for a moment, I smile before answering. In my quiet time, I’d read the words of Jesus, “my food is to do the will of Him who sent me.” I wonder how well that […]
Category: Eat
Where Does Your Food Come From?
Where does your food come from? Farm to table. The catch of the day. Uber Eats. In some parts of the world, it’s easy to download an app, press a few buttons, and order whatever we want. At the same time, there are those of […]
I Do Not Understand What I Do
Why do you do the things you do? At least once a week, I identify with the Apostle Paul; in Romans 7:15, he says, “I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate […]
Water Before Coffee
I blacked out at the gym on my 55th birthday. Confused, fatigued, and irritated, somehow I made my way home. A cup of coffee was all that I had chosen to sustain me through my workout. The diagnosis from the doctor was dehydration. Water before […]
His Will, Finishing the Work, and Overnight Oats
I’m not much of a breakfast eater. For many years my first meal was lunch. This means that I typically worked out in a fasted state. A few weeks ago, I learned the importance of fueling my body for heavy lifting. I discovered that I […]
How hungry am I?
It’s after 8 pm, and pangs of hunger cause a rumbling in my stomach. It dawns on me that I’ve only had one meal today. I used to laugh at people who forgot to eat. And today, I’m one of them. I’ve been on the […]
Pray, Sweat, Eat, Repeat
Welcome to Pray, Sweat, Eat, Repeat. I’ve noticed several new names on my email list! So let me introduce myself. My name is Alida. I laugh really loud, and I cry easily. I’m an introvert who co-hosts a radio show. And I’m a worship leader […]
What Can You Do With Sage?
Kale, sage, chives, mint, and oregano, made their debut in my yard this week. My husband has discovered Keto, but I have difficulty eating too much fat in one meal. As we work together in the kitchen to support one another, we’re learning what adjustments […]
Chocolate, Cornbread, and Compassion
I have never once craved a carrot. There. I said it. I know I’m not alone in this. Can I get an Amen?! As I wrap my hands around the mug of dark chocolate cocoa, it warms my thoughts, soothes my spirit, and my craving […]
How Are You Eating?
Slow. Deliberate. Mindful. Those three words describe my newfound eating practice. I began my year, like so many others, with a fast. As I fast and pray, it’s about more than giving up food. This is the final semester of my Bachelor’s degree, and like […]