Baked Eggs in Avocado Boats
Most of my reading audience is Christian, but Jesus seems so far away these days. He’s in my heart always — but it’s hard to find him in the world. When I’m reading around online, I’m surprised at what I see Christians saying.
I thought maybe we could all join in a little reintroduction to Jesus. Who is He?
Jesus was the unwelcome, unlikely, unexpected.
The Jews were expecting a coming king — not a baby born in a stable to an unmarried couple from Nazareth. This was a stumblingblock to many people who were expecting someone more regal: He ate with tax collectors and prostitutes, and spent more time with the poor, desperate, and sick than He did with the religious elite.
Have you heard people slander transgender people as freaks, impoverished people as moochers, people from other countries as backwards or even evil? Jesus taught me that I need to listen to the Holy Spirit for discernment — not assume I know what the “right” kind of person looks like.
Jesus was a refugee.
After being warned that King Herod wanted to kill Jesus, Mary and Joseph fled with Him into Egypt to stay safe. Do you see Christ in the faces of refugees? How can we help them?
Jesus demonstrated radical, sacrificial compassion.
Have you ever heard people say things like, “God helps those who help themselves”? That’s not biblical.
Have you ever heard people imply that impoverished people don’t deserve help unless they’re employed? That’s not biblical.
Have you ever heard people imply that impoverished people don’t deserve help if they have an addiction? If they eat cheetos? If they smoke? That’s not biblical.
Jesus said things like, “If anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, let him have your coat also. Whoever forces you to go one mile, go with him two. Give to him who asks of you, and do not turn away from him who wants to borrow from you” (Matthew 5.40-42).
Jesus warned us that refusing to give food, drink, shelter, clothing, and our time to those who are hungry, thirsty, naked, sick, a “stranger,” in prison, was refusing to give these things to Jesus Himself (Matthew 25).
So different than some of the hateful, uncaring commentary we’ve been seeing lately, right? Fellow Jesus followers, let’s speak up. Let’s be sure people don’t forget the real Christ.
What else should we add? Leave comments below with truth about Jesus.
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- 3 avocados, halved and seeded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 6 large eggs
- 2 ounces shard cheddar cheese, shredded
- finely chopped cilantro
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. There are a few options to keep the avocados upright and level while baking: you can make little boats of aluminum foil to cradle them on a baking sheet, or use a muffin tin where the wells are filled almost to the top with balls of aluminum foil (the edges of the well will then stabilize the avocados but the foil will prevent them from sinking too far.) Spray your setup with cooking spray.
- Using a spoon, scoop out about two tablespoons of avocado flesh, or more, as needed, creating a small well in the center of each avocado. Drizzle the avocados with olive oil. Mix together the chili powder, salt, cumin, and pepper in a small bowl and sprinkle it evenly over the avocados.
- Gently crack 1 egg, and slide it into the avocado well, keeping the yolk intact. Some of the egg white may slide down into the well of your cupcake tin or onto your baking sheet — no worries. That’s why we sprayed them: for easy cleanup later! Repeat with remaining eggs. Top the avocados with cheese.
- Place into oven and bake until the egg whites have set but the yolks are still runny, about 15-18 minutes. Serve immediately, garnished with cilantro.
Rachael
February 13, 2017 at 9:51 am (8 years ago)Theses look so delicious!
Rachael xx.
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amanda @ fake ginger
February 13, 2017 at 10:27 am (8 years ago)I love you. That’s all.
Anna
February 13, 2017 at 12:35 pm (8 years ago)Brava. Maybe we should take this viral.
Mia
February 13, 2017 at 10:52 pm (8 years ago)Yes, yes, just YES!!! And the recipe looks good too
Jan Kyle
February 13, 2017 at 11:32 pm (8 years ago)A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. John 13:34
Love your sweet spirit, Julie.
Leslie C
February 14, 2017 at 6:05 am (8 years ago)Julie, I’ve been following you for years, before Mike, before the move, before America lost her way. Bless you for speaking His truth thru this powerful media. Jesus commands ALL who are weary and burdened to come to Him and He’ll provide rest. Our challenge is to reach out to those weary and burdened and love them into Jesus’s safe, capable, and ever-lasting arms. And that is EVERYONE. Everyone, spots and all. Thank you for pointing us to the One who doesn’t disappoint.
And the recipe looks great, too. ~Leslie. (Austin)
Vickie H.
February 14, 2017 at 10:21 am (8 years ago)Wonderful encouragement….thank you for this….if only it could be shared with the world……
…And a delish recipe too! Happy Valentine’s Day, my dear!
Van B
February 14, 2017 at 10:22 am (8 years ago)AMEN!
Rachel
February 14, 2017 at 2:50 pm (8 years ago)preach it!!
Jane S
February 14, 2017 at 3:20 pm (8 years ago)As always, Julie, your post is right on point. Thank you for your insight.
Emelia
February 15, 2017 at 7:49 pm (8 years ago)I’ve been a reader (or more like photo-admirer) for awhile and I never realized you had such a strong faith. I love it and I’m glad you shared some truths!
Deb
February 18, 2017 at 12:37 pm (8 years ago)Hi Julie. I agree with you on everything. I’d only say that if I don’t know a person whose panhandling,or if someone has an addiction,I would not give them money. I could/ would be perpetuating the problem,and funding his addiction,especially if there are children involved,I would be perpetuating child abuse,thinking I’m doing some religious good deed. I’d give food,if I knew it was an actual need. Discernment. Love your blog and recopies. Bless you !
Rachel
February 18, 2017 at 1:56 pm (8 years ago)Well-said, Julie, as usual. I’m Jewish so I almost didn’t click in to read this story but my love of your recipes prevailed. I started reading and your words are incredibly moving. No matter what one’s faith, I love hearing how belief in a higher power should help people be better, do better for others. Please keep spreading your love and recipes and wonderful writing.
Kat
February 23, 2017 at 12:17 pm (8 years ago)As an atheist who has followed you from the very start, I’m relieved to hear that maybe there’s a push from more Christians to demonstrate that not all Christians are the hateful dreck Americans (and other nationalities, but to a lesser extent) are accustomed to seeing .
I still don’t understand why it the need to be moral and kind has to be spelled out in a book, and not just known in the heart. But if the results are the same, there won’t be much complaint.
My grandpa was an avocado grower and I really miss those days spent in the grove. Everything was so big–the trees, the spiders, the old tractor and milkshed equipment…I absolutely loved the solitude and exploration.
Steve | HomeGymStuff
March 7, 2017 at 5:55 am (8 years ago)Eggs look amazing, I have to try them.
Jesus…not so much, to be honest. Religion is just dividing us.
Julie Ruble
March 7, 2017 at 11:20 am (8 years ago)I don’t think anything’s as simple as that. But you’re welcome to your opinion of course!
Sara
March 8, 2017 at 11:12 am (8 years ago)Beautifully said and I agree. It is hard to find Jesus in the world, that is why we must spread HIS word and let HIS light shine through us. For without God, we have nothing. So, we must never give up or give in to the hatred. You are doing exactly what we should be…..God’s Blessings to you….always.