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title: Food Through the Eyes of Faith
date: 2024-11-08T09:00:00-06:00
author: Jennifer Vermeer
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 Nov 8, 2024 

# Food Through the Eyes of Faith

From the fields tended by dedicated farmers to the grandiose feasts and humble gatherings that bring us together, this series explores the role food plays in cultivating a deeper understanding of our Creator and His creation and fostering fellowship among His people.

 

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## Food Through the Eyes of Faith

How does the biblical mandate for stewardship affect our approach to food? How can food be used to serve others? What role does food play in celebrating God’s goodness and provision in our lives? How does food serve as a tool for building relationships and community?

 

  [### On Agriculture and Faith

An interview on agriculture and faith with members of the Agriculture department at Dordt University.

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  [### A Farmer's Perspective

A seasoned farmer reflects on how Christian teachings on stewardship encourage us to consider our responsibility throughout all stages of food production, inviting thoughtful reflection on how we honor creation.

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  [### God is in the Bean

When we approach our work with intention and care, we begin to see how everything, big or small, reflects God's creation, becomes a God-honoring act of stewardship, and blesses others.

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  [### The Farmer at Your Table

Our daily work shapes our faith and our communities. In farming and in life, it’s the everyday moments—sowing a seed or offering a meal—that bring people together and draw us closer to God’s greater plan.

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  [### We Feast Around the Table of the King

How much are we allowed to enjoy the good things of this world? Examine the role food plays in allowing us to celebrate God's goodness and provision in our lives.

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  [### Eating is a Small, Good Thing

How do non-believers view the role of food in their lives? Explore Carver's depiction of God's work in small, everyday, communal encounters in his short story "A Small, Good Thing."

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  [### For the 'gram: A Review of Share

This book review of Share explores the role food plays in fostering connection through creativity.

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  [### What They Gave Away

An excerpt about the Broetje’s orchard from the book “My Business, My Mission” by Doug Seebeck and Timothy Stoner, originally published on In All Things on February 22, 2016

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## Faithful Stewardship, Abundant Living

Stewardship is not just a matter of managing resources, but a way of living fully and faithfully in all areas of life. The experiences and insights of others offer both inspiration and tangible steps toward embracing this calling.

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