Barb has been reading me the complicated issues surrounding our complicated food processing. It seems we have sacrificed health for convenience. The conclusion seems to be, it takes longer to make your own food but it is much healthier for you. Simple is better. This should be a byword for followers of Jesus shouldn't it? Though not simple himself, our model lived a simple life. Born in a stable, without chariot or even donkey, without his own home, one garment, finding his food along the way, Jesus lived a life free from the cares that surround most of us. So when you feel overwhelmed with the complexity of your life, remind yourself "simple is better" and look for ways to simplify with Jesus.
I read a few books related to this issue (Micheal Pollan and Barbara Kingsolver) and it seems even more crucial when related to feeding little ones. I am blessed to have parents who love to fill my little ones' lives with wholesome goodness in every area!
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