Food in Wales.... YUM YUM!!
So, I am beginning to learn more about the Welsh culture as I am preparing to leave in June. I was told that Welsh people eat mostly red meat and potatoes. So, I am really glad that I am not a vegetarian....otherwise, I would be in trouble! I spoke with a couple of other people who said that tea is the main beverage and since I am a California girl, I DO NOT drink tea, so I believe that I will have to bring a large supply of coffee with me to help me with my caffeine urges for that 2 months. Also, they have what they call "meat pies", which is basically meat and potatoes in a pie crust....can't wait to try that one, similar to our chicken potpie, I think... Anyways, just wanted to give you all alittle food culture to add to your day..... BON APPETITE!
Give me the meat and potatoes!!!
So, today I sit at Jittery Joe's, this wonderful little coffee shop in Anderson and contemplate the past events of the day. Earlier this morning, I was listening to a Bible devotion given by a friend. She used one of those devotion books that has those creative, catchy titles such as " A cup of comfort" or "Chicken soup for the soul." Sorry to all those that live by those books, but for me, they seem like they are filled with "fluff." They discuss topics that people like to read about and I feel many times that they "dumb down" the facts that Christianity. There is so much more than just talking about how God knows the number of hairs on our head. Do not get me wrong. All of those things are definitely true and important to remember,however, if we always consantly focusing on trying to "encourage" ourselves that we are better people through Christ, we have lost the fact that we are depraved people and that God's grace is bigger than anything that we can comprehend. We should not overlook that his mercy extends the boundaries of any we can imagine. I was struck by the sheer fact that every word in that book just seemed so complacent and everyone listening, smiling... just seemed to take it all in, nod, and act like they had heard the same story everyday for the past 15 years. I thought to myself, "When was the last time that I was convicted by the fact that I in myself am not sufficient to called a child of God?" "When was the last time that I was in anguish because of how sinful I am and my unworthiness?" I want to read and dive into the Word and see myself as the terrible sinful person that I am. I want to hear the deep and tough stuff!! I want the meat and potatoes!!! I know that sometimes it is hard to swallow our pride, but once we realize how utterly helpless we are, we will realize how much bigger our need for Christ is and how far His grace abounds. "But Thanks be to God, that you who were once slaves of sin have become obedient from the heart to the standard of teaching to which you were committed and having been set free from sin, have become slaves of Righteousness." Romans 6:17-18
