FARM STEW is inspired by the Bible, informed by science, and full of practical wisdom. The curriculum is 400+ pages long, is translated in 8 languages and is being used in 21+ countries.
It empowers families to fight hunger, prevent disease, alleviate poverty, restore hope and promote self-reliance through its eight key ingredients. Together they are a recipe for abundant life.
God planted the first garden and told the first humans to care for it. (Gen. 2:8, 15) Farming and gardening are divinely-given work and can produce a bounty for those who are diligent and committed. Home gardens and farms are excellent ways for people to secure their food and earn a livelihood.
The Bible says it well: "A merry heart does a body good like medicine." (Prov. 17:22) You can choose a positive attitude by expressing gratitude and praise, helping others, forgiving others, and focusing your thoughts on uplifting things. The Holy Spirit can also heal your mind and emotions if you ask for help.
God created daylight for work and night for sleep, and He set aside the Sabbath as a day of rest and worship (Gen. 2:1-3, Ex. 20:8-11). Regular rest can reduce stress, restore energy, promote health and healing, sharpen the mind, and strengthen relationships.
Women’s bodies also need rest between the births of babies. If pregnancies are too close together, a woman may not have enough nutrition for herself and the baby, and both suffer.
God's original dietary guidelines advise a plant-based diet (Gen. 1:29) and it is still the healthiest choice! Many diseases are best prevented, and, in some cases cured, by a diverse, whole-foods, plant-based diet, including foods in a rainbow of natural colors.
Eating animals and their products can promote poor health and disease. Refined foods and those with added sugar or fat rob the body of needed nutrients. Babies should be nursed for the first two years of life, with natural plant foods gradually added.
Practicing proper sanitation and cleanliness can reduce the number of harmful microbes, worms, and parasites entering the body, which protects the body from disease and sickness. Handwashing, which is specifically instructed in the Bible, is one of the best ways to prevent illness. (James 4:8)
Homes also need to be smoke-free so that all have pure air to breathe. Foods need to be clean and free of toxic fungus contamination, which causes malnutrition and serious illness.
Families should have a clean, well-maintained latrine or bathroom to provide privacy and a safe place for human waste. (Deuteronomy 23:13)
Satan can use the toxins found in tobacco, alcohol, and street drugs to capture people’s minds and destroy their lives. These substances should be avoided because they bring misery, poor health, and dishonor to God.
Instead, the Bible encourages us to be sober-minded and to treat our bodies as His temple (1 Cor. 6:19-20). God can help you overcome dependency and give you self-control, also called temperance!
Self-control also helps to maintain healthy, fulfilling marriages and avoid the unhappiness, disease, and violence that can result when God’s plan for marriage is not honored.
Launching a business enterprise that provides for your family and employs others can be a source of dignity and blessing. A village savings and loan association can help provide funds for small businesses.
God will bless your efforts, especially as you seek to become rich in good deeds (1 Tim. 6:17-19) and return tithe to Him.
The best drink for good health is pure, clean water. (Mark 9:31) Water is necessary for every cell to function and for blood to flow freely. It washes toxins from the blood, keeping the body and brain working at their best.
Beer, alcohol, soda pop, coffee, and black tea do more harm than good for growth and health. Some water needs to be cleaned and treated to be safe to drink.
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