Kol Tzion (קוֹל צִיּוֹן)

This pie features a smoky, spicy filling of black-eyed peas and vegetables, topped with a creamy, naturally sweet potato mash. INGREDIENTS A. Sweet Potato Topping 3 lbs Sweet Potatoes (about 4-5 medium), peeled and cubed 1/2 cup Unsweetened Plant Milk (Oat or Almond) 1/4 cup Vegan Butter 1/2 tsp Salt Pinch of Cinnamon or Nutmeg (optional) B. Spicy Creole Filling 2 Tbsp Olive Oil 1 large Red Onion, chopped 1 Red Bell Pepper, chopped 2 stalks Celery, chopped 4 cloves Garlic, minced 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour 1 (14.5 oz) can Diced Tomatoes, undrained 2 cups Vegetable Broth 2 (15 oz) cans Black-Eyed Peas, rinsed and drained 1 cup Frozen Organic Corn 2 Tbsp Tomato Paste 2 Tbsp Creole Seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's or Zatarain's) 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper (adjust to desired heat) 1 tsp Salt (or to taste) 1/2 tsp Black Pepper INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: PREPARE SWEET POTATO MASH Cook Potatoes: Place the cubed sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Br...

We have guarded our mornings, our speech, our tables, and our night watches. Now, in the tenth month of our journey, we turn our attention to the physical space where we dwell. Faith is not an abstract concept that lives only in our minds; it manifests in our surroundings. Our homes are meant to be sanctuaries, places set apart from the confusion, noise, and spiritual noise of the outer world. Yet, without realizing it, we often allow our living spaces to accumulate clutter that drains our energy, steals our time, and pulls our hearts away from the Creator. This month, we perform a deep physical and spiritual audit: The Cleanse of the Home. 1. TIME THIEVES Entertainment & infinite loops 2. WEALTH TRAPS Items feeding vanity or status 3. SHADOW OBJECTS Reminders of past compromises The Concept of the Idol When we think of idols, we often imagine ancient statues of stone or wood. But in its true essence, an idol is anything that takes the devotion, time, attention, or trust that belon...

We live in a culture experiencing an unprecedented crisis in marriage. Divorce rates remain staggering, but even among those who remain together, quiet isolation, lingering resentment, and emotional distance are far too common. Why is this happening? The root issue is simple: We have tried to build biblical unions using foreign blueprints. For generations, society has adopted a secular, institutional model of matrimony, one rooted in legal contracts, individual self-fulfillment, and co-habitation rather than covenant. We bring two independent lives, two independent agendas, and two distinct identities together, expecting them to somehow blend while retaining complete autonomy. When friction occurs, the structure collapses because it was never designed to hold weight in the first place. To restore what is broken, we must look beyond modern definitions and return to the original design established at the dawn of creation. We must understand what Scripture actually means when it speaks of...

We are living through a quiet, devastating collapse of the Hebrew home. Divorce rates are at an all-time high, but the deeper tragedy lies in the households that remain technically intact, living under the same roof, sharing a last name, yet existing in complete emotional, spiritual, and physical isolation. We have brought two autonomous lives, two independent agendas, and two self-interested identities together, expecting them to magically become one. When the structure cracks under the slightest pressure, we act surprised. The truth is raw and uncomfortable: We are suffering because we tried to build biblical unions using foreign blueprints. We traded the permanent, sacrificial nature of covenant for the cold, performance-based logic of modern contracts. We brought secular consumerism into the sanctuary of marriage, turning husband and wife into two business partners executing a joint venture, complete with unspoken terms, divided assets, and built-in exit strategies. It is time to t...