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Grain Free Carrot Cake Cupcakes

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Grain Free Carrot Cake Cupcakes

 

 

 

 

Faith On Record

If you believe the word of God then you believe in heaven and you believe in hell. After my grandmother died a few years ago, God brought something to my attention. Something that to be honest frightened me at first but later I realized God was revealing something to me that was so precious it wasn’t meant to frighten me, but to encourage me and give me hope and confidence that my salvation is secure and firm in him. 

My grandmother lived an amazing almost 102 years. A sweet yet strong independent woman who lived her life devoted to loving Christ and loving others. A good person by all means. Sixteen years before my grandmothers death I lost one of my great grandmothers. She didn’t care to know Christ or have a personal relationship with him. However, a very strong independent woman, raised her kids, never stole, and was an honest person…  just a good person in general.

Every year for Christmas I would send my grandmother a scripture calendar for her wall.  The year she died I had given her a calendar with a beautiful picture of Jesus on every monthly page. In the last month of her life she asked my dad to tear off the cover of the calendar ( which was by far the most majestic glorious picture of Jesus Christ ) and move it over to the wall by her bed so she could look at it every day. In the last few weeks of her life she would point to the picture of Jesus on the wall and say he’s speaking to her and talking to her. She was in so much peace in her last days. I take heart in knowing she’s in heaven and that I get to see her again someday.

Sixteen years earlier my great grandmother died. Our family talked with her on many occasions about coming to know Christ as her personal savior. She always rejected the notion. It just wasn’t something she thought was necessary or needed. The last few weeks of her life was filled with torment and unfortunately lacked peace in every way. She would have demonic visions … and would holler “ They’re coming to get me, They’re coming to get me.” It breaks my heart to know that that’s how her last weeks on earth were spent. What breaks my heart even more is to know that she may very well be in hell for eternity. 

When I started to reflect on my grandmothers peaceful death and in contrast my great grandmothers, God began to illuminate my thoughts and spirit through his word. So here’s what God spoke to my heart and brought to my attention …

The world says “ Be a good person and you will go to heaven. “ 

God says: 

Ephesians 2:8-9 

 God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; It is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. 

Romans 10 : 9-10

If you openly declare with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by openly declaring your faith that you are saved. 

Romans 3:23

For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.

God has shown me that there’s no such thing as a good person. We all fall short of his glory. God loved us so much that he sent his son to die on a cross for our sins that we might believe and receive eternal life. God loves us unconditionally. Grace cannot be bought, it’s God’s unmerited favor. Salvation is a gift from God and he longs for no one to perish. The choice is ours! ♥️

 

Celebrate Easter with these tasty moist delicious Grain Free Carrot Cake Cupcakes. These little cupcakes are perfectly sweet with just the right amount of spice. The cream cheese frosting is undeniably delicious and creamy.  One thing I would suggest is to use unsweetened cashew milk by Silk https://silk.com/products/unsweetened-cashewmilk . I experimented with almond milk and coconut milk and we liked this the best. This brand can be found at most local health food stores. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do. If your looking for more grain free recipes be sure to try my  Flourless Pumpkin Chocolate Peanut Butter Muffins at  https://nataliewaybakes.com/recipe/flourless-pumpkin-chocolate-peanut-butter-flax-muffins/

Happy Easter and God Bless You!!

 

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Pumpkin Pie Protein Biscottis Dipped in White Chocolate

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Pumpkin Pie Protein Biscottis Dipped in White Chocolate

1 Corinthians 13: 4-8

Love is patient. Love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.

If there’s anything in my life my heart desires above all it would be this … To love the way God has loved me. It’s painless to love others when they treat us well, but loving them when they hurt us, now that can be a monumental feat. God  enlightened my calloused heart and showed me something in Galatians 5:17 that really opened my eyes and helped me to see what had been clouding my vision. ” The sinful nature wants to do evil, which is just the opposite of what the spirit wants. And the Spirit gives us desires that are opposite of what the sinful nature desires. These two forces are constantly fighting each other, so you are not free to carry out your good intentions. ”

I have a consequential choice to make. Live by the Spirits Power 💥 which breeds… love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control (Gal 5:22-23) … Or… Live by my sinful nature which procreates… destruction, pride, selfishness, conceit, and greed. Ooh 😲-Ouch-Sting! Hardening our hearts disables and wounds us more than it hurts others. However, when we live by the Spirit keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the Holy Spirit guides us so that we don’t desire to do what our sinful nature craves. When we obey and hold tightly to Gods love we will live in freedom and he will pour out blessings and favor unthinkable. So I challenge you, let’s start seeing people through the eyes of God’s unconditional love ❤️

Break the Chains! Love and live free and fulfilled 🙏🏻✨

These Biscottis Dipped in White Chocolate are the perfect healthy gluten free treat. If you are looking for more gluten free recipes be sure to check out these Grain Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies and these Gluten – Free Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Muffins

Pumpkin Pie Protein Biscottis Dipped in White Chocolate

Chewy Ginger Snap Cookies

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Chewy Ginger Snap Cookies

Chewy Ginger Snap Cookies

Habakkuk 3:19

The Lord God is my strength, my personal bravery, and my invincible army; he makes my feet like hinds’ feet and will make me to walk { not to stand still in terror, but to walk } and make ( spiritual ) progress upon my high places ( of trouble, suffering, or responsibility )!

Over my lifetime of heartache and despair, faith is the thing I have grappled with most in my walk with God. It hasn’t come easy, in fact it’s been an arduous pilgrimage of personal growth and change. As I started to mature and grow spiritually, I noticed with each new season of affliction I felt more more secure in my faith. Fear, worry, and doubt were slipping away, Peace, joy, and happiness were the exchange. Learning to live by faith is exciting.

Here I am today a new woman in Christ Jesus. I have learned that faith is the key to answered prayer in my life. Every aspect, and angle of my life is affected by it. I’m not going to say that my faith never waivers, I just don’t stay there. I am quick to remind myself not to question it. I move forward in assurance of his word and thank God for all he has done. Faith and doubt don’t mix, we can’t walk in both!

✨We live by faith not by sight ✨

 

 

 

 

 

These incredible Chewy Ginger Snap Cookies are moist and chewy. The perfect holiday treat. If you are looking for more holidays treats check out these Chocolate Peppermint Crunch Cookies

Chewy Ginger Snap Cookies

Mexican Spiced Chocolate Marshmallow Dip with Cinnamon/Sugar Tortilla Chips

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Mexican Spiced Chocolate Marshmallow Dip with Cinnamon/Sugar Tortilla Chips

 

 

Matthew 4:4

Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.

 

I recently did a small study on “Spiritual Emptiness.” I think a lot of people feel that thirst to fill that empty well in their soul. A lot of times we strive for more money, power, love, success, or even become so immersed in the busy lives we try to maintain… just to not have to feel that void. Well I have Good News! It’s normal!! So many of us  appear to be happy and confident on the outside but beneath all that there is a vacancy that can only be satisfied by God. No matter how much we do or get it will never be enough… well its not suppose to be. It’s all short-lived. There’s a reason for this spiritual alienation: Man was created with a yearning that only God himself can fulfill. The only way to gratify this longing is through a relationship with him. If God’s love, grace and favor aren’t enough, nothing else will be. The world say’s, your reward is in this life. God say’s your reward is with me. We cannot live successful lives without God, that is why it’s so important for us to be in his word everyday. When your in his word, I promise you… you will never be empty!! Tap into his spirit. Let him occupy the forefront of your mind refilling your spiritual tank .

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What or who do you rely on to fill the empty places in your heart and soul?

 

 

Mexican Spiced Chocolate Marshmallow Dip with Cinnamon/Sugar Tortilla Chips is a delicious gluten free and dairy free recipe. If your looking for more gluten free and dairy free health recipes be sure to check out these  Gluten – Free Tiramisu Cupcakes

Mexican Spiced Chocolate Marshmallow Dip with Cinnamon/Sugar Tortilla Chips

Flourless Maple Cinnamon Almond Butter Cookies

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Flourless Maple Cinnamon Almond Butter Cookies

Flourless Maple Cinnamon Almond Butter Cookies

Colossians 3:15

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace.

Peace is the moderator of my heart and mind. Recently, I’ve been calling the shots in my life instead of letting the Lord be my regulator. I’m tired of trying to control things that only God can control. I just end up with a lack of peace, exhausted and overwhelmed. Can you relate? You think I would’ve learned this lesson by now, but nope it still ends up resurfacing in different shapes and forms. You know what?… Sometimes I do it perfectly. I submit to his will and guidance, and my direction is so clear. Then there’s times like recently when I’m wandering blindly out in the wilderness. The more I revisit this process the more spiritual growth and renewal I experience. I truly believe affliction is the pathway to peace. Think about it, why would I want to sit around solving my own problems being depressed as the storms of life rage around me? Why not trust God, surrender to his will, stand firm in faith and watch God solve my problems while I enjoy my life!! I truly believe that is the secret to victorious living!

Don’t let true contentment evade you any longer, Let’s put our trust in God and seek divine perspective!

 

 

Flourless Maple Cinnamon Almond Butter Cookies are a delicious flourless healthy recipe. If you are looking for more flourless desserts be sure to try these Pumpkin Chocolate Flax Muffins

Gingerbread Banana Muffins

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Gingerbread Banana Muffins

 

Psalm 139

Oh Lord, you have searched me and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise, you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down, you are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O Lord. You hem me in -behind and before, you have laid your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain. Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there, if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, you’re right hand will hold me fast. I say, Surely The darkness will hide me and the light become night around me, even the darkness will not be dark to you, the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you. For you created my inmost being, you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made, and your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be. How precious to me are your thoughts,  O God! How vast is the sum of them! Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand. When I awake, I am still with you. If only you would slay the wicked, O God! Away from me, you bloodthirsty men! They speak of you with evil intent, your adversaries misuse your name. Do I not hate those who hate you, O Lord, and abhor those who rise up against you? I have nothing but hatred for them, I count them my enemies. Search me,  O God. And know my heart, test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.

❤?❤Gingerbread Banana Muffins

Natalie’s Pineapple Candied Yams

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Natalie’s Pineapple Candied Yams

 

1 Thessalonians 5:18

Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

What does it mean as a Christian to give thanks to God? I thought about that this week as I knew I would be writing this blog post. I felt stuck when I put my pen to the paper. I mean I love the Lord with all my heart and I’m so thankful for my family, for my friends, for my life, and for HIM most importantly. So I dug deeper and did a little searching in my studies.

Starting with a few scriptures  Psalm 107:1 Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! For his mercies endure forever. Ephesians 5:20 says this… always giving thanks to God the father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Giving thanks is so easy in the good times but what about the hard times? I feel like it’s so easy to focus on my pains and trials that I can easily lose sight of who he is and what he’s already done for me, and what he will continue to do for me. That’s why an attitude of gratitude is so so important. INatalie's Pineapple Candied Yamst draws me closer to him with a renewed sense of strength and power. Gratitude and Thanksgiving helps me to shift my focus on to God and away from my circumstances. Gratitude helps me to trust him when things look uncertain. Gratitude supersedes anxiety with peace.  Even if I’m not feeling it in the moment , choosing to express Gratitude with my words will eventually become a reality in my heart. Not only that but gratitude rejuvenates me spiritually, physically, and emotionally. So let’s practice having a Grateful /Thankful heart not just on Thanksgiving but everyday. Put your pen to that paper and start counting your blessings!! This is Gods will for us ??❤️

Pumpkin Maple Hummus

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Pumpkin Maple Hummus

Hebrews 11:6

And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.

My favorite Christian artist Jeremy Camp sings this song called “Walk by Faith”.  Ive always thought walking by faith was reading the bible, praying, doing the right thing, trying to earn Gods favor so he would give me the desires of my heart. Yes those things are important but as I grow closer to the Lord I realize its so much more than that. God doesn’t want me to do things for him just to get something ‘from him’. Theres no reward with that. The reward comes when I diligently seek him with all my heart. Putting my full trust in him no matter what, even when things aren’t going as I think think they should or I feel my prayers aren’t being answered. Like that song says “I will walk by faith even when I cannot see”. Aha!… Thats what pleases God .. being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see (Hebrews 11:1-2) WHILE earnestly seeking him! God is faithful. If you obey his word, Love him with a pure heart, diligently seek him and walk by faith…He will reward your faithful diligence. He is a loving, trustworthy, all powerful God. He does not waiver! He will carry you through!

When everything is changing around us, HE… ” I AM WHO I AM”  remains the same ❤️

 

 

 

Pumpkin Maple Hummus

Orange Ginger Wellness Tonic

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Orange Ginger Wellness Tonic

3 John: 1:2

Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.

 

Winter is approaching and cold/flu season is already in full effect here. Last week my kiddos were sick and missed a few days of school. This week they returned the favor to my husband and I. Luckily for mom it hasn’t hit too hard! Time to boost up on those nutrients and support our immune system so it can do its job. This sunny tonic is sure to help ward off any unwelcomed flu bugs. The lemon and orange are high in vitamin c and the ginger helps with toxins in your body as well as settles an upset tummy. I used local honey and cinnamon which are antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal. Then of course theres Tumeric, a powerful antioxidant that can fight off free radicals, infections and reduce inflammation in the body. So stay warm, get some rest and boost your immunity with this delicious soothing Elixir.

❤️??

 

This delicious Orange Ginger Wellness Tonic drink is a great vitamin boost and nutrient boost.

If you can’t find local honey then we also love this brand … Aunt Sue’s Honey

Orange Ginger Tumeric Wellness Tonic

Gingerbread Dip

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Gingerbread Dip

Gingerbread Dip

Gingerbread Dip

 

I had so much fun with this recipe. I love Cream Cheese and since going Dairy Free I haven’t put much thought into trying a dairy free version. I just thought theres really no way anything could come close to tasting like real cream cheese. Well I was wrong. Daiya Cream Cheese is the real deal if you can’t do Dairy. What a great substitute and my whole family fell in love with this Dip, my kids are picky to say the least! This Dip would be a huge hit at any of your holiday festivities, heck why not all year long!! Let me know what you think! Im excited for you to try it! 🙂

 

If you are looking for more delicious holiday desserts be sure to try these Chocolate Crinkle Kiss Cookies

 

How to Make:

Blend all ingredients together and serve with a side of Gluten free Graham Crackers or Apples. Top with organic maple syrup and Crystalized Ginger.
Side note: I actually blended up the coconut milk with a little bit of sugar and vanilla before I added it to the remaining ingredients to finish blending, just to make sure it all blended nicely in the end.

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