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Vegan Southern Praline Topping

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This quick, candy-like topping hardens slightly as it cools, providing a delicious crunch and buttery flavor over the warm rum cake. INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup Vegan Butter 1/2 cup Brown Sugar, packed 1/4 cup Plant Milk (Oat or Almond preferred) 1 tsp Vanilla Extract 1 cup Pecan Halves or Chopped Pecans Pinch of Salt INSTRUCTIONS Melt Butter: In a small saucepan, melt the vegan butter over medium heat. Add Sugar & Milk: Stir in the brown sugar and plant milk . Continue stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved. Boil: Bring the mixture to a low boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer, undisturbed, for 3-4 minutes . This allows the sauce to thicken slightly. Remove from Heat: Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add Final Ingredients: Stir in the vanilla extract , pecans , and salt . Serve: Let the topping cool for just a minute or two to thicken slightly before spooning it over slices of the Vegan New Orleans-Style Hot Buttered Rum Cake. This topping is best served wa...
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Vegan New Orleans-Style Hot Buttered Rum Cake

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  The New Orleans-style Hot Buttered Rum Cake is known for its incredible moisture, dense texture, and rich, boozy butter sauce that soaks into the cake while it's still hot. This moist bundt cake is drenched in a rich, buttery rum syrup while still warm, creating an unforgettable deep flavor and texture. INGREDIENTS A. Vegan Rum Cake 3 cups All-Purpose Unbleached Flour 2 tsp Aluminum-free Baking Powder 1/2 tsp Salt 1 cup Vegan Butter, softened (plus extra for greasing) 1 cup Raw Cane Sugar 3/4 cup Light Brown Sugar, packed 1/4 cup Ground Flaxseed mixed with 1/2 cup Water (Flax Egg replacement) 1 cup Unsweetened Plant Milk (Oat or Almond) 1/2 cup Dark Rum (such as Black Strap Rum) 1 tsp Vanilla Extract 1/2 tsp Almond Extract (optional, enhances classic flavor) 1 cup Pecans or Walnuts, chopped (optional, for coating the pan) B. Hot Buttered Rum Syrup 1/2 cup Vegan Butter 1 cup Raw Cane Sugar 1/4 cup Water 1/2 cup Dark Rum INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: PREPARE THE CAKE Preheat & Prep Pan:...
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The Curses Fulfilled: African American Slavery and America's Unfinished Exodus

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  T he story of the Exodus is one of miraculous deliverance from slavery, plague, and systemic oppression. But what if the ultimate threat to a covenant people was not Pharaoh, but the  failure of their own heart ? Moses warned Israel on the plains of Moab: choose life, and blessing will pursue you; choose death, and the curses will hunt you down. Among the most chilling of these warnings in  Deuteronomy 28:15-68  is the prophetic horror of the  Full Inversion (Reversal) of the Exodus : that the delivered nation would, by its own choices, become the very thing they fled. The curse is not merely punishment; it is the  judicial undoing of the miracle of deliverance. Let’s unpack how these ancient prophecies found a devastating, literal fulfillment in the historical experience of  African American slavery in the USA , and how their echoes still shape our present. Key Point 1: The Literal Curse – Bondage in Ships (Deuteronomy 28:68) The most haunting proph...
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🍬 Salted Caramel Dream Hot Cocoa (Vegan & Soy-Free)

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This hot cocoa features a homemade, soy-free vegan caramel sauce mixed into a rich chocolate base. INGREDIENTS A. Quick Vegan Salted Caramel Sauce (Soy-Free) 1/2 cup Raw Cane Sugar or Coconut Sugar 2 Tbsp Water 1/4 cup Full-Fat Canned Coconut Cream (the thick part from the top of a chilled can) or   Soy-Free Plant Cream 1 Tbsp Vegan Butter (soy-free brand, e.g., Miyoko's Kitchen or Earth Balance Soy-Free) 1/4 tsp Sea Salt (plus more for garnish) B. Decadent Cocoa Base 1/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (Dutch-processed for best color and flavor) 1/2 tsp Espresso Powder or Instant Coffee Granules 1/4 tsp Salt 3 cups Soy-Free Plant Milk (e.g., Oat or Almond milk) 1/2 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract 1 oz (about 2 Tbsp) Vegan Dark Chocolate, chopped (ensure soy-free) INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: MAKE THE CARAMEL SAUCE Melt Sugar: In a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the sugar and 2 tablespoons of water . Place over medium heat. Do not stir initially. Swirl the pan occasionally until the sugar...
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12 Monthly Challenges to Elevate Your Faith | December Faith Challenge | Anchoring Hope in GOD’S Promises

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As the year draws to a close and the world around us often buzzes with anticipation, our December faith challenge invites you to cultivate a deep and abiding Hope in GOD’S Promises. The Hebrew Scriptures is a grand narrative of promises made and promises kept. From the covenant with Abraham to the covenant with David, the scriptures are filled with GOD’S unwavering faithfulness to His word, even across generations and through challenging times. This month, let's intentionally fix our gaze on these divine assurances, allowing them to be the anchor for our souls amidst any storms or uncertainties. The Challenge: Living in Expectant Hope For the month of December, let's commit to actively recalling and resting in GOD’S promises, allowing them to fuel our hope and guide our perspective. Here’s how to engage with the challenge: Identify a Promise to Anchor To: Prayerfully consider one specific promise from the Holy Scriptures that resonates with your current season or a particular ...
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The Diseases of Egypt: Ancient Warnings, Modern Plagues, and the Cure for a Divided Heart

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The story of the Exodus is one of miraculous deliverance, a triumph of divine power over the greatest empire of its time. But embedded in the very heart of the covenant given to Israel—in the profound warnings of Deuteronomy—is a terrifying prophecy: if Israel turned from YAH, they would not merely face new enemies, but the "diseases of Egypt" would return and cling to them once more (Deuteronomy 28:60). These weren't just physical ailments; they were a comprehensive set of spiritual, systemic, and psychological afflictions. And chillingly, the text warned of "every sickness and every plague which is not written in the book of this law" (Deuteronomy 28:61)—curses tailored specifically to future acts of disobedience. Today, as we look around, we must ask: Are we witnessing the modern manifestation of these ancient plagues, diseases unknown to our forefathers, but devastatingly real in our time? The Six Original Diseases of Egypt: A Framework of Affliction To und...
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