For centuries mothers have used onions to cure all sorts of everyday ailments. This common fixing at the dinner table has hidden superpowers that have almost been forgotten. One remedy is to slice onions and place them into children’s socks when they are feeling sick. This is best done while they are sleeping for obvious reasons. Another claims onion peeling tea is the powerhouse for any cold or flu. Yet another recipe states boiling onion along with echinacea, chamomile, and ginger and you have a great tea for congestion and coughs. Sweeten with honey to taste. Onion is one superfood we often miss but mostly likely to have on hand. Let’s explore what makes onions so powerful and unique.
Unlock the Power of Onions!
1. Supercharge Your Immunity: Onions are bursting with vitamin C and antioxidants, fortifying your immune system and shielding you from infections.
2. Nourish Your Gut: As a prebiotic powerhouse, onions foster beneficial gut bacteria, promoting digestive harmony and overall gut well-being.
3. Cancer-Fighting Potential: Research suggests regular onion consumption may lower the risk of certain cancers, including colorectal, stomach, breast, and prostate cancers.
4. Stronger Bones: Onions’ vitamin C content enhances calcium absorption, supporting bone health and potentially warding off osteoporosis.
5. Heart Health Champion: Onions’ quercetin and anti-inflammatory compounds may help regulate blood pressure and reduce heart disease risk.
6. Blood Sugar Balance: Onions contain chromium, which helps stabilize blood sugar levels.
7. Combat Inflammation: Onions’ sulfur compounds and quercetin work together to reduce inflammation and promote overall wellness.
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Joshua’s story in the Bible is one of remarkable transformation and leadership. Born into slavery in Egypt, he rose to prominence as a faithful aide to Moses and eventually became his successor. As leader of Israel, Joshua led the people into the Promised Land of Canaan, achieving victories through faith and obedience to God. The biblical account of Joshua’s life highlights his unwavering trust in God, demonstrated by his actions and decisions throughout his journey. When Moses sent 12 spies to scout out Canaan, Joshua and Caleb were the only ones who believed that the Israelites could conquer the land with God’s help. This faith and confidence in God’s power set Joshua apart and ultimately enabled him to succeed where others failed.
As Joshua prepared to enter Canaan, Moses passed on the leadership role to him, and Joshua took on the responsibility of guiding the Israelites in their conquest of the land. One of the most notable events in Joshua’s life was the Battle of Jericho, where God instructed the Israelites to march around the city for six days and then shout on the seventh day, resulting in the miraculous collapse of the city walls. This victory showcased Joshua’s obedience to God’s commands and demonstrated the power of faith in action. Joshua’s leadership and trust in God were also evident in the Battle of Gibeon, where God made the sun stand still, allowing the Israelites to defeat their enemies. Throughout his life, Joshua’s commitment to following God’s commands and trusting in His power enabled him to achieve great things and lead the Israelites to victory.
Joshua’s accomplishments extend beyond his military conquests. He apportioned the land of Canaan to the 12 tribes of Israel, ensuring that each tribe had a place to call home. He governed the people with wisdom and fairness, guiding them to live according to God’s laws. Joshua’s greatest accomplishment, however, was his unwavering loyalty and faith in God. His life serves as an example of the rewards of obedience, faith, and dependence on God. Some scholars view Joshua as a foreshadowing of Jesus Christ, highlighting the parallels between their roles and accomplishments. Joshua’s legacy continues to inspire and motivate people to trust in God’s power and follow His commands.
Throughout his life, Joshua demonstrated several key strengths that contributed to his success as a leader. He was an attentive student, learning much from Moses and applying those lessons to his own life. Joshua showed tremendous courage and leadership, taking on significant responsibilities and trusting God with every aspect of his life. As a brilliant military commander, he led the Israelites to victory after victory, demonstrating his strategic thinking and faith in God’s guidance. However, Joshua was not without weaknesses. One notable instance was his failure to seek God’s guidance before making a treaty with the people of Gibeon, which ultimately led to difficulties for the Israelites. Despite this mistake, Joshua’s life remains an example of faithfulness and obedience to God, and his legacy continues to inspire people to follow God’s commands and trust in His power.
The life lessons from Joshua’s story are numerous and profound. His obedience, faith, and dependence on God made him one of Israel’s strongest leaders, and his example provides valuable insights for people today. Joshua’s life demonstrates the importance of trusting God with every aspect of our lives and following His commands, even when it’s challenging or uncertain. By studying Joshua’s life and experiences, people can gain a deeper understanding of the rewards of faithfulness and the consequences of disobedience. Ultimately, Joshua’s story points to the finished work of Jesus Christ, who defeated sin and opened the way into the “Promised Land” of eternity.
Welcome back to another in-depth Bible study. May you have listening ears and eyes that see. Join me as we dive into Father’s word.
Deuteronomy 5:18
18 Neither shalt thou commit adultery.
19 Neither shalt thou steal.
20 Neither shalt thou bear false witness against thy neighbour.
21 Neither shalt thou desire thy neighbour’s wife, neither shalt thou covet thy neighbour’s house, his field, or his manservant, or his maidservant, his ox, or his ass, or any thing that is thy neighbour’s.
22 These words the LORD spake unto all your assembly in the mount out of the midst of the fire, of the cloud, and of the thick darkness, with a great voice: and he added no more. And he wrote them in two tables of stone, and delivered them unto me.
23 And it came to pass, when ye heard the voice out of the midst of the darkness, (for the mountain did burn with fire,) that ye came near unto me, even all the heads of your tribes, and your elders;
24 And ye said, Behold, the LORD our God hath shewed us his glory and his greatness, and we have heard his voice out of the midst of the fire: we have seen this day that God doth talk with man, and he liveth.
25 Now therefore why should we die? for this great fire will consume us: if we hear the voice of the LORD our God any more, then we shall die.
26 For who is there of all flesh, that hath heard the voice of the living God speaking out of the midst of the fire, as we have, and lived?
27 Go thou near, and hear all that the LORD our God shall say: and speak thou unto us all that the LORD our God shall speak unto thee; and we will hear it, and do it.
28 And the LORD heard the voice of your words, when ye spake unto me; and the LORD said unto me, I have heard the voice of the words of this people, which they have spoken unto thee: they have well said all that they have spoken.
29 O that there were such an heart in them, that they would fear me, and keep all my commandments always, that it might be well with them, and with their children for ever!
30 Go say to them, Get you into your tents again.
31 But as for thee, stand thou here by me, and I will speak unto thee all the commandments, and the statutes, and the judgments, which thou shalt teach them, that they may do them in the land which I give them to possess it.
32 Ye shall observe to do therefore as the LORD your God hath commanded you: ye shall not turn aside to the right hand or to the left.
33 Ye shall walk in all the ways which the LORD your God hath commanded you, that ye may live, and that it may be well with you, and that ye may prolong your days in the land which ye shall possess.
Deuteronomy 6 1 Now these are the commandments, the statutes, and the judgments, which the LORD your God commanded to teach you, that ye might do them in the land whither ye go to possess it:
2 That thou mightest fear the LORD thy God, to keep all his statutes and his commandments, which I command thee, thou, and thy son, and thy son’s son, all the days of thy life; and that thy days may be prolonged.
3 Hear therefore, O Israel, and observe to do it; that it may be well with thee, and that ye may increase mightily, as the LORD God of thy fathers hath promised thee, in the land that floweth with milk and honey.
4 Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD:
5 And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.
6 And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart:
7 And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.
8 And thou shalt bind them for a sign upon thine hand, and they shall be as frontlets between thine eyes.
9 And thou shalt write them upon the posts of thy house, and on thy gates.
10 And it shall be, when the LORD thy God shall have brought thee into the land which he sware unto thy fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give thee great and goodly cities, which thou buildedst not,
11 And houses full of all good things, which thou filledst not, and wells digged, which thou diggedst not, vineyards and olive trees, which thou plantedst not; when thou shalt have eaten and be full;
12 Then beware lest thou forget the LORD, which brought thee forth out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage.
13 Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God, and serve him, and shalt swear by his name.
14 Ye shall not go after other gods, of the gods of the people which are round about you;
15 (For the LORD thy God is a jealous God among you) lest the anger of the LORD thy God be kindled against thee, and destroy thee from off the face of the earth.
That concludes our lesson for today. Comeback tomorrow as we continue right along in the Bible. Have a great day and God bless!
Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: Hebrews 12:14 KJV https://bible-strong.app
Hebrews 12 1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,
2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
3 For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.
4 Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin.
5 And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him:
6 For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.
7 If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not?
8 But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons.
9 Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live?
10 For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness.
11 Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.
12 Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees;
13 And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed.
14 Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:
15 Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled;
16 Lest there be any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one morsel of meat sold his birthright.
17 For ye know how that afterward, when he would have inherited the blessing, he was rejected: for he found no place of repentance, though he sought it carefully with tears.
18 For ye are not come unto the mount that might be touched, and that burned with fire, nor unto blackness, and darkness, and tempest,
19 And the sound of a trumpet, and the voice of words; which voice they that heard intreated that the word should not be spoken to them any more:
20 (For they could not endure that which was commanded, And if so much as a beast touch the mountain, it shall be stoned, or thrust through with a dart:
21 And so terrible was the sight, that Moses said, I exceedingly fear and quake:)
22 But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels,
23 To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect,
24 And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel.
25 See that ye refuse not him that speaketh. For if they escaped not who refused him that spake on earth, much more shall not we escape, if we turn away from him that speaketh from heaven:
26 Whose voice then shook the earth: but now he hath promised, saying, Yet once more I shake not the earth only, but also heaven.
27 And this word, Yet once more, signifieth the removing of those things that are shaken, as of things that are made, that those things which cannot be shaken may remain.
28 Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:
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Olive, canola, vegetable oil, all marketed to be healthy and beneficial to consume. In the 1970’s and 1980’s companies really began to drive the narrative of healthiest options. They began to market seed oils, such as corn oil and soybean oil, as heart-healthy options, often emphasizing their polyunsaturated fat content. Some government agencies and health organizations started recommending the use of polyunsaturated fats, including seed oils, as part of a heart-healthy diet as well. Improvements in agriculture and processing technologies made seed oils more accessible and affordable which only fueled the market more.
In today’s world the seed oil industry has been criticized for promoting false or misleading health claims. We now know that seed oil is not the best choice when cooking. In fact studies have shown it can actually increase your risk for heart disease. It’s time to break away from the greedy marketing scenes and find a better alternative. I choose to use beef tallow for all my oil needs.
Beef tallow is a rendered form of beef fat that’s gained popularity for its culinary and health benefits. Tallow has a high smoke point (420°F/220°C), making it ideal for frying and sautéing without breaking down or smoking. It also adds a rich, savory flavor to dishes, enhancing the taste of meats, vegetables, and baked goods. You can use tallow for cooking, baking, making soap, or to nourish skin. Tallow contains fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K, as well as conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), which have many health benefits. Its saturated fat content makes it a stable choice for cooking, reducing the risk of oxidation and inflammation.
Rendering tallow utilizes animal fat that might otherwise go to waste, promoting sustainable food systems. Next time you cook beef dont dispose of that liquid gold. Make your own! Tallow’s saturated fat content makes it less prone to oxidation and spoilage compared to polyunsaturated vegetable oils.
Overall, beef tallow offers a unique combination of culinary, health, and sustainability benefits, making it a valuable addition to many kitchens. I think the taste far exceeds any other oil i have tried and packs a punch of versatility
Greetings and wecome back to another in-depth Bible study sessin. If you’re just not stopping by I highly recommend going back to the beginning, Genesis 1:1. This is an in-depth Bible study that follows chapter by chapter, verse by verse, Genesis to Revelation.
Deuteronomy 4:34
34 Or hath God assayed to go and take him a nation from the midst of another nation, by temptations, by signs, and by wonders, and by war, and by a mighty hand, and by a stretched out arm, and by great terrors, according to all that the LORD your God did for you in Egypt before your eyes?
35 Unto thee it was shewed, that thou mightest know that the LORD he is God; there is none else beside him.
36 Out of heaven he made thee to hear his voice, that he might instruct thee: and upon earth he shewed thee his great fire; and thou heardest his words out of the midst of the fire.
37 And because he loved thy fathers, therefore he chose their seed after them, and brought thee out in his sight with his mighty power out of Egypt;
38 To drive out nations from before thee greater and mightier than thou art, to bring thee in, to give thee their land for an inheritance, as it is this day.
39 Know therefore this day, and consider it in thine heart, that the LORD he is God in heaven above, and upon the earth beneath: there is none else.
40 Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes, and his commandments, which I command thee this day, that it may go well with thee, and with thy children after thee, and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth, which the LORD thy God giveth thee, for ever.
41 Then Moses severed three cities on this side Jordan toward the sunrising;
42 That the slayer might flee thither, which should kill his neighbour unawares, and hated him not in times past; and that fleeing unto one of these cities he might live:
43 Namely, Bezer in the wilderness, in the plain country, of the Reubenites; and Ramoth in Gilead, of the Gadites; and Golan in Bashan, of the Manassites.
44 And this is the law which Moses set before the children of Israel:
45 These are the testimonies, and the statutes, and the judgments, which Moses spake unto the children of Israel, after they came forth out of Egypt,
46 On this side Jordan, in the valley over against Bethpeor, in the land of Sihon king of the Amorites, who dwelt at Heshbon, whom Moses and the children of Israel smote, after they were come forth out of Egypt:
47 And they possessed his land, and the land of Og king of Bashan, two kings of the Amorites, which were on this side Jordan toward the sunrising;
48 From Aroer, which is by the bank of the river Arnon, even unto mount Sion, which is Hermon,
49 And all the plain on this side Jordan eastward, even unto the sea of the plain, under the springs of Pisgah.
Deuteronomy 5 1 And Moses called all Israel, and said unto them, Hear, O Israel, the statutes and judgments which I speak in your ears this day, that ye may learn them, and keep, and do them.
2 The LORD our God made a covenant with us in Horeb.
3 The LORD made not this covenant with our fathers, but with us, even us, who are all of us here alive this day.
4 The LORD talked with you face to face in the mount out of the midst of the fire,
5 (I stood between the LORD and you at that time, to shew you the word of the LORD: for ye were afraid by reason of the fire, and went not up into the mount;) saying,
6 I am the LORD thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage.
7 Thou shalt have none other gods before me.
8 Thou shalt not make thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the waters beneath the earth:
9 Thou shalt not bow down thyself unto them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me,
10 And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me and keep my commandments.
11 Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain: for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.
12 Keep the sabbath day to sanctify it, as the LORD thy God hath commanded thee.
13 Six days thou shalt labour, and do all thy work:
14 But the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, nor thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thine ox, nor thine ass, nor any of thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates; that thy manservant and thy maidservant may rest as well as thou.
15 And remember that thou wast a servant in the land of Egypt, and that the LORD thy God brought thee out thence through a mighty hand and by a stretched out arm: therefore the LORD thy God commanded thee to keep the sabbath day.
16 Honour thy father and thy mother, as the LORD thy God hath commanded thee; that thy days may be prolonged, and that it may go well with thee, in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.
17 Thou shalt not kill.
That concludes our lesson for today. Comeback tomorrow as we continue right along in the Bible. Have a great day and God bless!
Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour. Exodus 20:16 KJV https://bible-strong.app
Exodus 20 1 And God spake all these words, saying,
2 I am the LORD thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.
3 Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
4 Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth:
5 Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me;
6 And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments.
7 Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.
8 Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.
9 Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work:
10 But the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates:
11 For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the LORD blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.
12 Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.
13 Thou shalt not kill.
14 Thou shalt not commit adultery.
15 Thou shalt not steal.
16 Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.
17 Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour’s.
18 And all the people saw the thunderings, and the lightnings, and the noise of the trumpet, and the mountain smoking: and when the people saw it, they removed, and stood afar off.
19 And they said unto Moses, Speak thou with us, and we will hear: but let not God speak with us, lest we die.
20 And Moses said unto the people, Fear not: for God is come to prove you, and that his fear may be before your faces, that ye sin not.
21 And the people stood afar off, and Moses drew near unto the thick darkness where God was.
22 And the LORD said unto Moses, Thus thou shalt say unto the children of Israel, Ye have seen that I have talked with you from heaven.
23 Ye shall not make with me gods of silver, neither shall ye make unto you gods of gold.
24 An altar of earth thou shalt make unto me, and shalt sacrifice thereon thy burnt offerings, and thy peace offerings, thy sheep, and thine oxen: in all places where I record my name I will come unto thee, and I will bless thee.
25 And if thou wilt make me an altar of stone, thou shalt not build it of hewn stone: for if thou lift up thy tool upon it, thou hast polluted it.
26 Neither shalt thou go up by steps unto mine altar, that thy nakedness be not discovered thereon.
Heather Congrove 