There is no magical list of fat burning foods. What you have to do to help your body start burning fat is first of all to balance your blood sugar. If you can do this your pancreas will secrete more glucagon than insulin. This is the key to the whole mystery, as insulin promotes fat […]

In the first part of this article we explored: i) the origin of the word 'Trinity' and the doctrine it refers to; ii) Old Testament indications of the Trinity, and iii) New Testament revelation. See under 'related articles'. In this, the second part of the article, we continue with: iv) the Persons of the Trinity […]

Because the term "Trinity" does not appear anywhere in the Bible, we need to explore i) the origin of the word and the doctrine it refers to; ii) Old Testament indications; iii) New Testament revelation; iv) the Persons of the Trinity and v) early divergencies in the church, which prompted the church fathers to formulate […]

Stewing means to slowly simmer food in a liquid until tender. The less expensive cuts of meat are suitable for stewing. 1. Irish stew Ingredients: 1 kg stewing lamb/mutton (2 lb) 15 ml oil (1 tablespoon) 2 large onions, sliced 3-4 large carrots, cleaned and sliced 4 large potatoes, peeled and sliced salt and pepper […]

1. Microwaved tuna supper casserole Ingredients: 60 g margarine 1 onion, chopped 45 ml flour, maizena or cornstarch 250 ml chicken stock 2.5 ml nutmeg 1 x 200 g can tuna, drained salt and black pepper to taste 250 ml green beans, cooked and chopped 50 g stuffed olives, chopped 100 g grated cheese 250 […]

The early translation of the Hebrew Scriptures into Greek gave us the word diathēkē which actually means 'covenant' rather than 'testament.' Through Tertullian's translation of diathēkē into Latin as testamentum, the terms Old Testament and New Testament came into general Christian use. The books of the O.T. deal mainly with the covenant which Yahweh made […]

Casseroles are usually meal-in-one combinations of two or more ingredients, baked and served in the same dish. They usually contain meat, fish or poultry; rice, pasta or potatoes; vegetables and seasonings, as well as a sauce or gravy. 1. Broccoli Frittata Casserole Ingredients: 2 potatoes, sliced 1/8 inch thick 1 1/2 cups broccoli 1 onion, […]

1. Fruity spaghetti salad Ingredients: 250 g spaghetti, broken into 3 cm pieces 65 g dried apricots, halved 65 g sultanas 150 ml water 12.5 ml sugar 1 stick celery, sliced 1/2 bunch spring onions, chopped 15 ml parsley, chopped (5 ml dried parsley) 50 g chopped nuts Dressing: 30 ml orange juice 15 ml […]

What is meant by the 'inspiration' of the Bible? First an attempt at a definition of the term, and then discussion of the following: 2 the method of inspiration 3 the extent of inspiration 4 the blending of human and divine 5 the sufficiency of the Scriptures 6 the interpretation of the Scriptures 1. Definition […]

1. Microwave steamed ginger-soy fish Ingredients: 2 fillets hake (350-400g or 14 oz) 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely sliced into strips 4 leaves of Chinese cabbage, sliced 3 green onions, sliced 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced 2-3 mushrooms, sliced 1/2 lemon Chopped, fresh herbs Sauce: 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon oyster sauce 1 teaspoon […]