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Tulsa pastor goes viral with 'nasty' sermon: How has Transformation Church responded? A Tulsa pastor has gone viral after  Transformation Church aired a sermon  in which he rubbed mucus and saliva on his brother's face to illustrate a point about receiving God's miracles. Pastor Michael Todd has become known for widely broadcast sermons seen by congregants across the world, with as many as 24,000 people watching his live-streamed sermons. On Sunday, Todd's message was about the potential for a negative response for those on whom God is working miracles: "Receiving vision from God might get nasty," he said. To illustrate, he coughed mucus and spit into his hand and then rubbed it on the face of a man who was on stage with him, his brother Brentom Todd.  When those at the Tulsa church gasped and exclaimed, Todd explained, "How you just reacted is how the people in your life will react when God is doing what it takes for the miracle." On the church...

Spicy, Garlicky Meatloaf yield: 6 to 8 servings Time: 1 hour 30 minutes  This meatloaf is as pungent and zesty as a meatball, but baked in that iconic, sliceable loaf form. A combination of chilies and sage add a spicy, earthy note, and a glaze of tomato paste and olive oil elevates a traditional dish away from its ketchup roots. The pine nuts are a visual cue: this is something a little different. And it tastes great the day after. INGREDIENTS  3   large eggs, lightly beaten 5   garlic cloves, minced 3   scallions, white and light green parts, finely chopped 1   medium jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped 1   tablespoon chopped fresh sage 2   teaspoons kosher salt 1   teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1   cup dried bread crumbs 3   tablespoons chicken stock, heavy cream or milk 1   pound ground pork 1   pound ground beef 1   tablespoon tomato paste ½   tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 2   tablespo...