Jim Weaver

Pursing Joy is a women's Bible study book written for group or individual study that traces the theme of Christian joy through Paul's letter to the Philippians. The joy spoken of in Philippians is not a fleeting or fickle feeling of happiness but the supreme happines that comes to a soul surrendered to and secure in Christ--a soul at rest in Him. Readers will appreciate how the authors of this book bring Philippians right into our own world with clear verse-by-verse Bible Study, gripping illustrations and vivid application. Included in each chapter are questions for reflection and suggestions for further application. This book is written with both new and veteran Bible students in mind. Chapter titles include the following: Joyful Partnership, Joy in Suffering, Joy in Humility, Joyful Friendship, Gospel Joy, Future Joy, Joyful Peace, and the Joy of Contentment

America’s fast food culture reflects not only what we eat—foods that are processed and packaged for convenience—but also how we eat—munching as we multitask and not really tasting the super-sized meals we ingest. But in recent years, a more thoughtful philosophy about food has emerged. Developed in Italy, where fresh ingredients and artisanal techniques are prized, the Slow Food movement has rapidly gained a following in North America. The skeptics among us might wonder if it is possible truly to enjoy a Slow Food lifestyle—one based around local, seasonal ingredients—in our fast-paced world. In Locavore Adventures, acclaimed New Jersey chef and restaurateur Jim Weaver shares his personal story of how he came to solve this problem—building a local slow food culture that is ecologically responsible and also yields delicious results. Weaver tells of his odyssey founding the Central New Jersey chapter of Slow Food, connecting local farmers, food producers, and chefs with the public to forge communities that value the region’s unique bounty. More than forty recipes throughout the book, from Hot Smoked Brook Trout with Asparagus Puree and Pickled Cippollini Onions to Zuppa di Mozzarella, will inspire readers to be creative in their own kitchens. Locavore Adventures is a thoughtful memoir about growing a sustainable food culture and a guide to slowing down, savoring locally grown food, and celebrating life.