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Pulse- I went through the “ugly duckling” stage for about 8 months. If you send me a picture, I will advise you on how to make the most of it. PEACE
WOW ~ look at all the raw Christians!
I have been trying to focus on increasing whole, unprocessed foods in my diet and tripped across the “raw” lifestyle a few weeks ago. I immediately said to myself, “that’s so extreme … I don’t think I could ever do that” but no matter what I do or say, I keep thinking about it and researching it. Maybe I could do it.
As I learn more about this healthy way of eating, I’m wondering what people use as creamer in their coffee. I have decreased my coffee/caffeine consumption dramatically but am not interested in deleting it from my life all together … any ideas?
Hi ya’ll. Count me in as a redeemed child of God, saved by the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It’s so encouraging to see so many Christians respond to this thread. I’ve felt more like a fish out of water being a christian in raw world with so much eastern mysticism associated with it, than I have in eating lots of raw in the christian world, but maybe that’s because I’m not 100% raw, so can blend in bringing raw stuff to potlucks, or ordering salads eating out. Anyway it’s great to read what each of you have written.
I am soooo happy I found this forum. I just started this raw food journey about 2 weeks ago and I am also a Born Again Believer who loves Jesus. There is something that has really been bothering me. I have been feeling quite anxious lately and even losing sleep over it. I’m hoping someone can encourage me or even shed light on what I am feeling. I have been eating “healthy” for a few years now. I eat organic as much as the budget will allow and stay away from processed foods. I am so drawn to anything that has to do with “living green”, especially nutrition. I have read countless books on different diets. I have done detox diets, colon cleanses, etc. This is such a passion for me. BUT, nothing has captured my attention like this whole “raw food” thing. I went to a local raw food fest a couple of weeks ago. The food was absolutely amazing. The people were all so nice. It felt like such a “community”. Everybody had the same passion, which was to eat raw food. But, here is my problem. Even though I love being a part of this whole raw food “movement”, with it seems to come a lot of new agey beliefs. You know, where people worship the creation and not the Creator. Where they don’t even believe in Jesus or His work on the cross. I know a lot of these people also believe that their power comes from within ourselves and not from the Lord. At this raw food fest there was even a tarot card reader. I am wanting to join my local raw food meetup group, but I’m afraid of connecting myself with people that have these beliefs. I am really seeking the Lord on this, but I am feeling like I can’t hear from Him because I am feeling too anxious and fearful. I really believe that this is the way to eat. I feel great since implementing more raw foods into my diet. I have even thought about getting ladies involved in my church and talking to them about raw foods. I decided last week that I would have some friends over to show them a movie (Raw for 30 Days) and then make a couple of raw food dishes. Well, I got an email yesterday from a girl from the Raw Food Fest. She asked if I wanted to have a raw food chocolate party. This is what she does for a living. She teaches people about raw foods and then makes some awesome chocolate treats. The ingredients she uses she sells (www.noblelifeelements.com). I told her maybe we could just do my “party” together. She even has the video I wanted to show, so I wouldn’t have to fork out $30 for it. I really enjoyed talking to her and she seems really nice. But then she started talking about a product she uses called Gold Rush. It’s colloidal gold. I told her I have taken colloidal silver in the past. She said that colloidal silver is for the body. Colloidal gold is for the spirit. I thought, “Oh, here we go!” Now I don’t know if I should partner up with this lady.
I’m sorry for the long post. I am just so needing Godly input and encouragement. My heart longs to do the right thing and to be pleasing to the Lord. Thanks for listening!
I am a Christian too. It is so good to see others on this site! Raw can be for everybody. Have any of you heard of the Hallelujah Diet? It is mostly raw and based on Genesis 1:29 among other verses.
Mornin Beany, How long have you been 100% raw. My DH and I are trying this out. We are probably 96% raw right now. we have been on the Hallelujah Diet for 3 years. However, just in this past month I have become quite anemic. Very discouraging. Trying to up the greens and such. Any suggestions? Anyone? I did read someone suggesting a juice in the mornings of kale, celery, and cukes. I am trying it. First dose this morning. Not bad.
rosehebrew, I know what you mean. I thought our diet change would be much better recieved by family and friends than it was. We have been taught so many things that are just not true for so long, it’s hard for people to get past.
Yes I do sprout legumes but still haven’t developed a taste for the sea veggies except in tiny amounts in things. You?
Slcogliano, you have some good thoughts there. We are ambassadors for Christ. How people see us will influence how they see Jesus.
Hi, simplyorganic…just wanted to say to look at James 1, the promise for wisdom from God that is there for the asking. Don’t jump into anything that makes you fearful and anxious, just pray for God to guide you and lead you and shepherd you in all your decisions. Blessings to you.
Glad to see so many Christians eating raw out there! I believe that we are just in training for the ‘dinner’ in heaven it will be all raw…no death in Heaven! We started out on a 21 day Daniel Fast and we felt so great that we continued on and we believe God opened the door for us to be raw. It’s been wonderful. We are not 100%. We found what works for us which is about 80-90% depending on the day. When we ‘fast’ with our church it is easier for us to go on that water fast or juice or even just 100%. My husband has lost over 60 lbs in only 4 months and looks great. I too lost weight…but along with it most of my hair! So…I am trying to figure that one out. We feel better and the food is so much better in the raw! Good to go back to the Garden!
Hey everybody! Michael here. It’s so good to see so many people committed to spiritual AND physical health! isn’t it easier to have both when you have one, eh? People at my church can be so resistent to knowing that ALL of us can become whole and healed.
Many blessings to everybody here! :-)
In the midst of battling a severe case candida for the past couple of years or more, I found raw foodism which, in conjunction with coconut oil, has helped to alleviate my symptoms somewhat. I am far from 100% raw because I am still addicted to some cooked food (including McDonalds! blech! what’s wrong with me?!). I asked God to help in Yah’Shuah’s name and since then was led to much research starting with watching episodes of “You Are What yOU Eat” on the BBCA and then going on to reading various Candida-oriented books and books written by Kevin Trudeau and even joining the “natural cures” website for a time in my quest to overcome Candida. I have found the Candida-control diets to be far too limiting because I am a sweets-o-holic. I figured that not eating fruit seems retarded and then I found out about raw foodists and their practices. At the very least, I have learned to include far more fruits and vegetables (duh!) in my diet (usually raw) over time and that has helped me to feel better but I still have a long way to go and I can’t afford to get a vita-mix, excalibur or nut milk bags and such plus the raw diet itself is pricey on the foods so this is difficult for me. Organic is preferred but just so dang expensive. Pray for me that I can get what I need! I am a homemaker (I hate to even say it)with two beautiful children (they really are!) at ages of 5 years old (girl) and 10 months old (boy). I need all of the prayer and strength I get from fellow followers of Christ to both overcome illness and financial distresses, hopefully growing more and more not only in health but also spiritually in the process. God bless! :-)
Hello everyone. Greetings and blessings to you all.
I am new to the goneraw family and looking to connect with other christians who support caring for the temple.
Hey everybody! I just wanted to chime in and say hi to everyone! Great discussion going on. Have the best day ever! :-)
Love—-Michael
If any of you have a moment, I am deciding that I want to compile some of the best resources ever for raw christians or people who really want to find healing in their bodies AND their souls, so that by “feeling good” they can also “feel God”, if you know what I mean! :-) If you have a sec, check out my short research site http://www.RawChristianTips.com where I’m asking people on this path to share with me any questions or challenges they have, so I can get some of the great Raw Christian experts in the world to find answers for all of us!
Best day ever to all of you!
Love—-Michael
Hey troublesjust! :-)
Have you checked out www.juicefeasting.com ? You might find a TON of great info at that site—not about water fasting, but about cleansing and getting lighter through “juice feasting.” I’ve starting incorporating principles of that program into my life, even though I’m not doing it in total.
Hi. Are there any raw Christians in Minnesota? I live south of Minneapolis and would like to talk to someone who knows the area and where to get good deals etc.
I’m a christian. How is everyone doing? Met someone while shopping today whom introduce my husband and I to this website. Thanks new friend! We look forward to trying new Raw recepies!
Hi Everyone, Glad to join this website and especially this group of raw christians who I believe are going to back to the Eden Diet that God had given us. There’s still some debate with many Christians on whether to be 100% raw or atleast 80% raw since basically they’re saying that after the fall, God had modified the diet to include cooked grains and root veggies. I’ve really been interested in going raw for some time from a vegetarian diet. Aside from a cuisinart and juicer, does anyone recommend ‘must have’ kitchenware for a beginner going raw? And what are some encouraging words that have kept many of you on the raw diet? To possibly re-phrase the question, what would I expect my body to go through after the first 2-3wks on a raw diet? I’ve read some books about raw diet, but I’d love to hear testimonies from personal experiences about choosing the lifestyle.
Thanks Beany. I totally agree with you that the soil is so demineralized these days. Thanks for the words of encouragement, and I really liked that encouraging words (“cancer, stroke….”). Tks for the advice I will definitely check out the other forums.
Hey troublesjustabubble! :-)
Thanks for your great comments. I hope you are doing well. How did you fast end up?
I wanted to let you (and everyone) know that I KNOW what you mean about resisting doing a lot of juicing, since it seems to take so many vegetables. BUT…I’ve found a new way of doing it that really seems much quicker, less of a mess, and it actually seems to make more juice!
I use my Vitamix, fill it with water till the blades are just covered, then I add roughly chopped-up vegetables, fruits, etc. I am a member of a local organic farm share, so I have been using their produce lots lately-fresh watermelon, cucumbers, kale, zucchini, etc. I also juice some of the wild food growing local to me that I know is juiceable and healthy for human nutrition. Did you all know that maple tree leaves are edible??? HAHA!! There-you now have a lifetime supply of fresh greens for salads or juicing (especially if you live in the northeast US like I do).
After blending the vegetables and water a bit, I then pour the whole mix through a nut milk bag, into one of those 4 cup pyrex measuring cups. Voila! It’s so nice to juice this way! I can easily, and quickly get in a few quarts of fresh juice per day if I do this method.
Any other comments on if people are using this menthod (or something else) to juice?
Love and hugs, —-Michael
I am Christian too!
Beany.. I left a post on that other thread for you as well.. I wasn’t saying that you were being judgemental… I meant that the thread seemed very judgemental in regards to Sarah Palin. I am pro-life and didn’t want you to think that I was attacking you. :)
Hope everyone is having a great night!! :)
I’m at work, and I’m supposed to be doing something (anything) productive…so I can’t take the time to do any backreading on this thread. But, I just wanted to pop in and say hello. I’m a Christian as well, and am glad to see others here!
I am sure you are all very intelligent people here. I mean to be Raw or even just thinking about it means you are pretty smart. So how come you fall for Christianity? I am sure none of you have read the bible. Cuz if you did you would be aware that it says that homosexuals should die and that women have no right to speak in church and that they should worship their husband just like they worship God and also supports slavery. And people might say “Well in the NEW bible it dosent say that” Oh and I suppose anyone could just come and change a book that was written thousands of years ago. C’mon people-COMMON SENSE. Oh and if any of you want the name of the passages I am speaking of let me know I will be more than glad to tell you.
TamyInCanada: Many thanks for giving us the benefit of the doubt in regards to our intelligence. :)
An open forum like this is not the ideal place to open up such broad and potentially volatile topics. The issues you raise are widely interpreted and among Christians there are many variations of opinion.
If you have genuine questions about our faith and are not merely attempting to begin a fruitless argument, I’m sure you can find those who would be willing to enter into a reasonable dialogue with you and answer, to the best of their ability, your questions and concerns. Perhaps you would like to post an email address to facilitate those one on one discussions.
I am trained and certified as health minister promoting the Hallelujah Diet those who want to change at their own starting percentage. However, I believe 100% for those who wish that number. Sadly, with many left over books from this ministry and hardly a Christian that wants to change, I still have my stash here. In Recipes for Life, my version’s diet changed but can be printed off and thankfully they took out Braggs Liquid Aminos. Also have videos from Dr. Day, I love. Thinkk holidays or just “I care” materials. My materials are all new but some have/had my labels placed on them with intent for questions or more products to market. Email me privately with questions as not always around.
I do lead a raw food group with non believers for many years still, but don’t judge them and let the light shine. It works best for me and I am blessed at each rawluck which meets at least 2x monthly here. Our community is very active with raw dinners and more to unite all.
Hey all you Raw Foodies for Jesus! Woot woot! Nice to meet y’all.
Woot woot! This warms my heart! Raw Christians unite!
Christian Ortodox.100% RAW.Feel so good! Me and my Wife and our 5 month old babygirl Maya! She is the best. So much fun!!!
Hi everyone. Just wanted to say hello. My husband and I have just transitioned to a vegan diet, but we are not 100% raw yet. We are christians and we just moved to Columbia, SC. Anyone in SC? We would love to meet some people here with similar interests!