Roar Like A Polar Bear

by Anna Hamilton

or strange. They don’t worry about the mundane parts of their lives; they are able to fully understand unconditional love. One of my favorite musicians, Brandi Carlile, sums this up beautifully in her song, Stay Gentle. It speaks of how we are to be like little children. My favorite line in the song is from the bridge, “The Kingdom of Heaven belongs to a boy, while his worry belongs to a man.”

This week, I urge you to stay gentle, be like a child, let your little weird heart love the strange things. Society expects us to grow up way too soon; don’t listen to them! Roar like a polar bear.

If you are like me, summer vegetables are filling up your fridge. I hate wasting food, so this summer vegetable chowder is a wonderful way to use up all of those delicious veggies. This also freezes extremely well and will give you a little taste of summer during the cold winter months. This dish is vegetarian but feel free to add shredded chicken, cooked ground beef, or chopped ham for a hearty dish. The soup pairs perfectly with fresh rolls, cornbread, or simple crackers. I hope your family enjoys it as much as mine does.

“But Jesus said, Let the children alone, and do not hinder them from coming to Me; for the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14