Kol Tzion (קוֹל צִיּוֹן)

This chili is packed with deep flavor from chipotle peppers, fire-roasted tomatoes, cocoa powder, and plenty of spices, creating a complex, meaty taste without any actual meat. INGREDIENTS Base & Aromatics 2 tbsp Olive Oil 1 large Red Onion, diced 1 large Red Bell Pepper, diced 4 cloves Garlic, minced 1 (15 oz) can Black Beans, rinsed and drained 1 (15 oz) can Kidney Beans, rinsed and drained 1 (14.5 oz) can Fire-Roasted Diced Tomatoes, undrained 1 (15 oz) can Tomato Sauce 1/2 cup Frozen or Canned Corn (drained) 1 cup Vegetable Broth Spices & Flavor 2 tbsp Chili Powder 1 tbsp Ground Cumin 1 tsp Dried Oregano 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika (adds depth) 1/2 tsp Cocoa Powder (or dark chocolate, for richness) 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper (adjust to desired heat) 1 small Chipotle Pepper in Adobo Sauce, minced (optional, for intense smoke/heat) 1 tsp Salt (or to taste) 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Optional Meat Substitute   Beyond Meat Beyond Beef Plant-Based Ground 12 oz or Beyond Meat Beyond Meatbal...

Introduction: Our history didn't start on a slave ship, and our identity isn't a mystery - it’s just been hidden like an old family secret waiting for the right generation to uncover it. We've journeyed through the 'Wilderness of the People,' understanding that this spiritual desert is where the Creator meets us face-to-face. But what exactly are we supposed to leave behind in this dry place? Ezekiel 20 is brutally clear: it's not just physical locations we're being called out of; it's the deeply ingrained 'idols of the heart' that have taken root during our long exile. These are the false comforts and deceptive practices that keep us bound, even as the truth of our heritage becomes undeniable. It’s time to identify these internal chains of slavery and cast them away, so we can truly walk into our freedom. The Idols We Carried Out of Egypt Ezekiel chapter 20 is a powerful indictment, where the Most High recounts Israel's continuous rebellion,...

This lesson dives into one of the most sobering yet hopeful chapters of our history. It addresses the "in-between" space we currently occupy - the spiritual desert where the Most High meets us before the final restoration. Introduction: Our history didn't start on a slave ship, and our identity isn't a mystery - it’s has been away - in our season of gross darkness - like an old family secret waiting for the right generation to uncover it. We often think of the 'wilderness' as a place of sand and heat from thousands of years ago. But the prophet Ezekiel spoke of a different kind of desert - a 'Wilderness of the People.' This isn't a geographical location; it is the state of our exile. It is the mental and spiritual space where we find ourselves right now: scattered among the nations, stripped of our land, culture, identity, yet being cornered by the Creator for a face-to-face reckoning. If you feel like you are in a dry place, searching for truth a...