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At the heart of Willis Barnstone’s monumental “Restored New Testament: a New Translation with Commentary, including the Gnostic Gospels Thomas, Mary, and Judas” is purity, poetry and the human condition. One of the most prolific and erudite scholars, translators, and poets (in one) the world has known, Barnstone makes a valiant effort to give the…

I was reminded of a book, What Did the Ancient Israelites Eat?: Diet in Biblical Times by Nathan MacDonald of the University of Scotland in St. Andrews, that talks about food, eating, and by default weight loss / weight management in times of the Hebrew Bible.  While the book came out last year, it’s interesting…

Yes, it’s the Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanzaa season, and it’s traditional to give gifts.  So I too am thinking of  “what to buy, what to give.” This year, as it’s still an era of the necessity of mindful money, as it’s still a bit scarce – I am not spending nearly as much on material gifts…

The next time you’re ready to open the floodgates, and stuff yourself silly with food… 1) STOP. 2) Ask yourself how you’re feeling right now. 3) Ask yourself what you need in your life — what’s missing? 4) Pray for help; ask God to give you what you really need, instead of substituting food for…
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