Christ Kitchen is Jan Martinez's compelling true story of how she turned a horrific personal tragedy into a life dedicated to loving and mentoring women on the outskirts of society. Since 1998 Martinez has operated Christ Kitchen, a succesful nonprofit job-training program in Spokane, Washington. Inspired by the mentoring approach Jesus used with the Samaritan woman at the well, Martinez debunks the stereotypes of homelessness and provides practical steps for overcoming poverty, hopelessness, and the cycle of abuse. Christ Kitchen reveals God's heart for the poor and equips us to share his message with low-income women who have never heard the Gospel, set foot in a church, or felt the love of Christ.

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This book represents the first full-length study of the prevalence of domestic imagery in late medieval religious literature. It examines as yet understudied patterns of household imagery and allegory across four fifteenth-century spiritual texts, all of which are Middle English translations of earlier Latin works. These texts are drawn from a range of popular genres of medieval religious writing, including the spiritual guidance text, Life of Christ, and collection of revelations received by visionary women. All of the texts discussed in this book have identifiable late medieval readers, which further enables a discussion of the way in which these book users might have responded to the domestic images in each one. This is a hugely important area of enquiry, as the literal late medieval household was becoming increasingly culturally important during the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, and these texts’ frequent recourse to domestic imagery would have been especially pertinent.

When Jesus spoke at the tale he provided instructions for his disciples to follow. A Banqueter's Guide to the All-Night Soup Kitchen of the Kingdom of God views those teachings as a set of guidelines for us to follow in all areas of life. Through the study of metaphors commonly used to describe the Eucharist, this book connects the Eucharist and Jesus' words and actions with current issues in society. Each chapter defines a metaphor associated with the Eucharist and explores its moral, social, and ethical implications. Readers will become more aware of the need for social justice as they identify with the parables and guidance of Jesus. Chapters are: Take and Eat," *Breaking Bread, - *This is My Body, - and *An Unbloody Sacrifice. - Patrick T. McCormick, STP, is associate professor of Christian ethics at Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington.

Reflections is not a cookbook. There are no recipes between its pages. What you will find is a look at Christ through the eyes of a chef.The book takes you behind the scenes of restaurant life and reflects the Glory of Christ while working and worshipping within the marketplace

What is the connection between Christian doctrine and concrete social action? This question marks the often unarticulated divide between systematic theology and liberation theology, each often emphasizing one primarily or formally over the other. Examining the work of Karl Barth, T. F. Torrance, and Jon Sobrino, here Nathan Hieb contests this bifurcation, specifically around the nodal points of the crucifixion, or the doctrine of atonement, and the context of suffering. This book is an innovative study that bridges the boundaries of method, doctrine, and praxis, creating a strong theological and action-oriented relationship between systematic and liberation theology.

Blessings come in all sizes and flavors. Some blessings are anticipated; yet pleasing to the soul. Other blessings shower us unexpectedly, causing us to respond with jubilance and joy! This cookbook is in memory of Apostle Carol Ann Revelle, who brought many blessings to those who knew her and some who never discovered the source of the goodness and grace they received. As a servant of the Lord, certain blessings she extended were life changing. They brought hope to the lost. Other blessings shed light in dark places, where only the wisdom of God could bring change. All of these blessings are memorable. They are an example of a life blessed by God to bless others. Apostle Carol helped many to taste and see the blessings of God as she led the way by trusting in Him. May the vibrant spirit of God, that lived deep within her heart, continue to spread contagiously to all who were touched by her gifts and inspired by her love for God. Our hope and prayer is that many more will taste and see that the Lord is good, as we apply what Apostle Carol Revelle taught and shared through the Gospel of Jesus Christ.