I am in a new season of my life, and I have started a new series on my Blog, " Matters of the Heart." I am combining my love of cooking and God's word. I believe God has entrusted me with seeds of encouragement, wisdom, testimony, and compassion. My calling is to help new and returning believers and to share my journey through writing.
Seeds of Impact - The Faith Center, my new Church Home.
Custodian of the Seed
The Worker Bee and the Seed
I may never stand behind a pulpit, but I know I’ve been
given a purpose. God has assigned me a task, and with His strength, I will
complete it—not for my glory, but for His. Like a faithful worker bee, I’ll go
where I’m sent, sow seeds of love, water hope in dry places, and reflect His
light wherever I land.
My task may seem small to others, but in God’s Kingdom, no
seed is ever wasted. As long as I’m in His service, I am a custodian of the
seed—guarding what He’s given me, growing in maturity, and building on the
foundation of Christ.
Key Scripture:
1 Corinthians 3:9
(VOICE)
“Because we are God’s co-workers in service, you are God’s field—God’s
building.”
“Lord, I am a custodian of the seed You’ve planted in me.
I will be faithful with the task You’ve assigned—not for my recognition, but to
glorify You. Let me decrease so You may increase. May my work be built on the
foundation of Christ and shine as a light for others to see You.”
Worker Bee
The Seed
Now, a little about me.
I am a Type II diabetic, and I have managed my diabetes for about 35 years. I lost my father, mother, and 1 sister to the disease. I am always looking for recipes and cooking tips to help me step towards a healthier lifestyle. It has not been an easy road for me; I have not always been the "Good Diabetic," but I will say that I am better informed than my parents because they did not have the information available to properly take care of themselves.
My objective and challenge is to continue to test recipes that will allow me to build and keep flavors without compromising my health and well-being.
I love cooking with fresh ingredients. I like taking family recipes and remaking them for a healthier lifestyle. I consider myself as a "Neo-Soul" cook, this means to me cooking from the soul a fusion/melting pot of flavors and cuisines: Asian ( I love Thai favors the best), Italian, Mexican, Jamaican, and down home Soul Food dishes. I come from a family of very good cooks. My grandmother, mother, aunts, and uncles had come before me and practiced and perfected their love for cooking. I offer my gratitude for showing me the true love of preparing meals that nourish the soul as well as the stomach.
I love cooking with various wines to enhance the flavors of my dishes and also pairing them with certain meals. My interest in wine collecting came about 8 years ago when my daughter went to work for a wine distributor in California. She received a monthly wine allowance, and we had to learn how to store the wines, read the labels, and understand the regions where the wine was made and what went well with them ( I love this !!!).
I am now retired. I’ve worked in the construction business for over 38 years as an architectural detailer, securing Doors, Frames, and Hardware for office buildings, hospitals, schools, etc., in the state of Florida and in San Diego, California, in the Washington Metropolitan DC / Maryland area.
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