After nearly a dozen years of maintaining my 200-plus pounds in East Memphis (it’s hard work, really), I’m an expert. Really. I can’t promise you these are in the right order. But they all belong–in my belly, and on this list. Would I lie to you? Not about food. #10 Combo Vermicelli, Pho Saigon #9 [...]
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Top Ten Dishes in East Memphis
Posted in food on September 18, 2010 | 3 Comments »
Hungry for God’s Word
Posted in China, food, Missions, Uncategorized on July 10, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
I recently read David Platt’s book Radical. In the beginning of the book he recounts his experience teaching the Bible to a group of believers in an Asian underground house church. He talked about how despite less than ideal conditions- they met in a crowded, sparse, poorly lit room with no amenities- they went for [...]
Why I Love Memphis- Ching’s Wings
Posted in food, Uncategorized, why i love memphis on July 8, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
There are some places to eat in Memphis that have, deservedly so, developed cult-like status locally. Think Jerry’s, Brother Juniper’s, Bryant’s- comfort food. While you’ve probably heard of these places, and have a few of your own to add, I have one that you might not have heard of. Ching’s Wings. Ching’s is in a strip mall on [...]
Three Dollars’ Worth of Glory
Posted in food on June 7, 2010 | 3 Comments »
My wife and I have pondered naming a dog Truett Cathy, after the esteemed Chick-Fil-A founder. I know that he will be relieved to know that he has not hurt his chances with the new Spicy Chicken Sandwich. The new sandwich is outrageously good. I thought it was just coincidence that it came out the [...]
Why I Love Memphis- The Farmer’s Market
Posted in culture, environment, food, Uncategorized, why i love memphis on May 19, 2010 | 2 Comments »
One of our favorite places to go in Memphis is the Memphis Farmer’s Market on Saturday mornings downtown. By saying this is one of the reasons I love Memphis, I’m not saying other cities don’t have great farmer’s markets. I’m just saying I love ours. It is a wonderfully colorful and eclectic mix of food, [...]
Reading the Bible Hungry
Posted in Bible, culture, food, Uncategorized, world view on May 6, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
I listened to a podcast of Phillip Jenkins this morning. It was a lecture at the Veritas Forum on “The Future of Global Christianity”. In one part he talked about how our cultural background affects our reading of the Bible. He used the example of discussing Psalm 126 with a West African Christian. 126 When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we [...]
How to eat a Muddy’s Cupcake
Posted in food, why i love memphis on April 17, 2010 | 4 Comments »
Wanted to register my agreement with Matt on the excellence of Muddy’s Bake Shop. Vastly superior to the other place, the one that starts with a G, and one reason to feel good about making East Memphis home (esp since I’m not at liberty to leave). Two big time Muddy’s tips for you. Don’t try them unless you [...]
Exodus 24: Dinner with God
Posted in Bible, food, interpreting Scripture on April 16, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Was God there last time you ate with one of your family members in Christ? Did you know he was there? The early church really seemed to know this. When they ate together they were celebrating not just God’s provision, but God’s presence. In Exodus this morning, I read the covenant ratification passage (Exodus 24), [...]
