When you see a person “flying a sign” at an intersection, their homelessness is palpable: perched between lanes of speeding cars, out in all weather, they announce to any passer-by their need for help.+And yet, if you are privileged to receive an invitation to a homeless camp, you may be surprised to find so manyContinue reading “Homeless Homemakers”
Author Archives: Bethany Joy
Faithfulness can change the world
People who are faithful to God’s call can change the world. Sometimes that faithful work means years of quiet, even solitary obedience. But sometimes it means actively welcoming others whose pilgrim journey is taking them in the same direction.+Last night our dear friends and mentors Alan and Tricia Graham stopped for dinner on their wayContinue reading “Faithfulness can change the world”
Garlic Parmesan Pasta
Ingredients 120ml (1/2 cup) butter 2 tsp. dried basil, crushed 2 tsp. lemon juice 1 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 3/4 tsp. seasoned salt 220g (8 oz.) fettuccine or angel hair pasta (cooked and drained) 360ml (1 1/2 cups) broccoli floweretts (cooked tender-crisp) 3 Tbsp. walnuts (chopped ) fresh, grated Parmesan cheese Procedure Melt the butterContinue reading “Garlic Parmesan Pasta”
Guacamole
Ingredients 4 avocados 2 tablespoons of pico de gallo Juice of 1/2 lime 2 chopped Jalapeño OR 2 tablespoons of crushed red pepper OR 1 tablespoon of cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon of salt 4 teaspoons of olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoon of chopped garlic 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper 1 minced jalapeño OR 2Continue reading “Guacamole”
Spiced Pumpkin Soup
Ingredients 1 Tablespoon butter 1 cup onion, chopped 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon curry powder 1/4 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 cup peeled and cubed sweet potato 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 14-oz cans of nonfat and low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable stock 1 15-oz can of pumpkin 1Continue reading “Spiced Pumpkin Soup”
Hospitality on Mission 