Donald Miller made a post on his blog recently where he highlighted the type of questions that Americans typically ask about things in our world.  We are consumed with the question of “How”. “How can I lose weight fast?” “How can I make more money?” “How can I manage to afford that bigger house?” “How can I take on more debt, even if I haven’t paid for what I’ve already got?” “How can I get my kids into Harvard?” The question “How” tends to assume that I know what’s best for me, and I know what it is that I want.  It is a question of means, so that I can eliminate the gap between what I want and what I have. Miller’s observation–with which I agree–is that the Bible can be a frustrating book [...]

For anyone who has extra cucumbers from the garden or have found on sale at the grocery this recipe is great to use up those cucumbers and will keep in the refrigerator for several weeks.  Sweet ‘N Sour Cucumber and Onions   1 C. onions, thinly sliced 1 Tbsp. salt 1 Tbsp. celery seed 7 C. thinly sliced cucumbers (unpeeled) 2 C. sugar 1 C. vinegar   Put salt over sliced cucumbers and onions. Let stand at least 1 hour. Drain well. Squeeze juice out with hands. Mix remaining ingredients together and pour over vegetables. DO NOT HEAT. Place in a covered bowl or jar in refrigerator. This can be kept for several weeks.