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So 8 weeks after arriving here in sunny California, the Wilson Clan has decided to move to Tennessee. There are many reasons why we've made this decision, some of which I can't get into on here, but its suffice to say that our philosophy of ministry doesn't line up with that of the leadership of the camp. It really is a shame, especially since there is so much potential here, but we definitely have peace about our decision. God brought us out here for a reason and we realized that it has nothing to do with our jobs at the camp. We've learned a lot of lessons and can leave knowing that we've made a positive impact on the people that matter.

Its a really exciting time for us, especially for my parents. The opportunity to move back to TN seems like a no brainer to us. Its also a good opportunity for us to be salt and light in a secular environment, as opposed to living in a Pharisacal bubble and wasting our time and talents.

I also just want to say thanks to all the people in Cali who have made us feel welcome and loved, (you know who you are, and both of you will be missed!)

To everyone who've followed our journey thus far please, please, please, continue to keep us in your prayers as we live to glorify God in everything we do.




P.s In a previous post I mentioned how I'd like to read through the entire book of Leviticus before I left BB, and much to my amazement I did so! (Refer to post "Smoke Fills the Air")

So as often as I can I like to find inspiration from other chefs who actually know what they're doing. Thanks to google reader, i discovered this chef outta San Fran who started a blog about his experiences as a line cook, curiously enough called...line cook. So I was reading his more recent post about his kitchen brigade. For all you peeps who aren't familiar with the lingo the KB is basically your kitchen crew who are responsible for putting out whatever food you eat at the restaurant (or in my case conference center.) Anyways he shares some interesting thoughts about putting the guest's experience/needs above his own crew, and this idea is always my reason for doing what I do here at my job.

Bottom Line: the brigade DOES NOT exist if there aren't any guests.


http://linecook415.blogspot.com/2009/05/brigade.html

Smoke fills the air.

Bleeting is heard in the background. I lay my hand on the head the young bull. I take my knife to the animals neck and slit its throat. I place a bowl at the open wound and collect the animal's blood. Before me is an altar.I take the blood and sprinkle it against altar.

Its a gruesome sight, but it is required. Therefore I must do it.


I take the animal and hang it by its hooves in the air. I take my knife and run it from the carcass's tail to the base of its skull, removing its skin. I then begin removing pieces of the carcass, its legs, tail, torso, and skull. Standing before the altar, I arrange the animal in the way in which Elhoim requires. The organs and fat are cleaned and also placed before the LORD. The fatty aroma feels the air around me.

This is what I must do, this is what the Lord requires...


So I'm sitting here reading Leviticus chapter one and smelling of charcoal from grilling dinner tonight. It such an interesting experience to read about animal sacrifices when you smell charcoal in the air. Its like your senses are transported to that time.

I feel like I gotta read through the entire book before I leave Big Bear.

So I was off today and decided to try a fish and chips recipe I've been working on. Heres the recipe:

Fish And Chips

## 1 Cup Rice flour
1 Cup AP Flour
# 1 tablespoon baking powder
# 3 teaspoons salt, plus more for seasoning
# 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
# 1 (12-ounce) can Mountain Dew
# 1 large egg, lightly beaten
# 2 (8-ounce) Mahi Mahi fillets cut into strips
# 1/2 cup rice flour, for dredging
# Malt vinegar, for serving

Directions-

Crank the oil temperature up to 375 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and pepper. Combine Mountain Dew and egg
and pour into the flour mixture. Whisk to a smooth batter. Spread the rice flour on a plate. Dredge the fish pieces in the rice flour and then dip them into the batter, letting the excess drip off. Fry for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown.


Chips:

Potatoes
Canola Oil
seasoning (to taste)

Wash and cut potatoes into halves and then cut into 3rds yielding 6 wedges per potato. Cover in oil and season. Cook in a for 20 minutes at 450. turn over and cook on the otherside for another 20 minutes.

You guys really should try this sometime! The mountain dew really gives the fish a nice citrus flavor and makes the batter light and fluffy.

I also tried to make some scotch eggs which were good but not my favorite...


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So I'm sitting here on my lunch breack at CLM catching up on my blogs.  Over the last few days I keep finding out about some of my favorite preachers have such single-sided views of scriptures and it really breaks my heart.  I get that not everyone can preach a 12 year series on the book of Romans (not a jab at you Tony, I'm thinking of J Piper,) and thats totally cool. But to say that not all Scripture is applicable to where I'm at now is just stupid. People who play Bible rullete tend to hold to this view. In fact I would argue that expository preaching, and sequential Bible study enables us to apply the Bible in our particular context better than any other preaching or studying practice. I would also argue that this is the way Jesus and the apostles taught as well,( Road to Emmauss anyone?) Its also interesting to me that those who preach this way are also the most culturally engaging preachers as well, (Matt Chandler, Mark Driscoll, Tim Keller,  heck even Rob Bell did an exposition of Philipians last year!) Anyways, just my two cents, what are your thoughts?