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Gluten – Free Pumpkin Cheesecake Parfait

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Gluten Free Pumpkin Cheesecake Parfait

 Gluten – Free Pumpkin Cheesecake Parfait

Sometimes a girl just wants her Cheesecake without all the hard work! I know I have a few raised hands in the room. I have been craving pumpkin cheesecake for the last few weeks and quite honestly I didn’t want to have to spend hours in the kitchen making it … guilty as charged! I happened to be browsing on Etsy looking at some vintage kitchenware when I stumbled across the prettiest parfait glasses. Thats when I realized I could totally have that pumpkin cheesecake and simplify it. Who knew?!

You are going to absolutely love this Pumpkin Cheesecake Parfait. This easy to make recipe has all the taste and texture of a cheesecake but cuts out all the time and hard work to make it! Sound too good to be true? Well it’s not!

Gluten Free Pumpkin Cheesecake Parfait

Gluten – Free Pumpkin Cheesecake Parfait

Did you know that the meaning of Parfait means “perfect” in French?! And that’s exactly what these Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cheesecake Parfait’s are… Perrrr-fect! You won’t be let down, I promise. These indulgent desserts are made with Schär Gluten Free Honeygrams. These delicious honey kissed cookies are gluten-free, wheat – free, lactose-free, preservative free, and non-GMO. They also have no chemical sweeteners, no flavor enhancer’s, and no colorants. How wonderful is that ?!

Gluten Free Pumpkin Cheesecake Parfait

Ingredients List For Pumpkin Cheesecake Parfait :

 

Gluten Free Pumpkin Cheesecake Parfait

How To Make Parfait Dessert :
  1. In a large bowl cream your cream cheese until smooth
  2. Next add in brown sugar and vanilla. Blend again.
  3. Now add in Canned Pumpkin, All spice, Ginger spice, and Pumpkin pie spice. Blend all together… Set aside!
  4. In a separate small bowl add your crushed Honeygrams to a medium bowl.
  5. Next pour your melted coconut oil over the crumbs and mix until crumbs are thoroughly coated.
  6. Using a piping bag… In a parfait glass… layer pumpkin, coco whip, graham crumbs, pumpkin, coco whip, then pumpkin. Top with a dollop more of the coco whip. Enjoy

 

These delicious easy to make parfaits were such a hit in my family and I hope they will be the same for yours. Guaranteed this will be a dessert on repeat!

If you enjoy and are looking for more delicious pumpkin recipes be sure to check out these Gluten – Free Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Muffins . They are incredibly moist , fluffy and oh so yummy!

Make sure to check out all of our gluten free desserts here

Love, Natalie

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Gluten Free Pumpkin Cheesecake Parfait

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Dark Chocolate Chip Oat Bakery Style Muffins

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Gluten Free Dark Chocolate Chip Oat Bakery Style Muffins

Dark Chocolate Chip Oat Bakery Style Muffins

 

 

Faith On Record

 

Romans 1 : 19-21

They know the truth about God because he has made it obvious to them. For ever since the world was created, People have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities – his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God.

I chronicle about my life and faith a lot here on my blog. However, I’ve never chronicled about my actual personal encounters with God himself. Hearing God’s voice and listening to him speak to me is a natural way of life when I’m walking closely with the spirit. It’s the most exhilarating feeling that just can’t be put into words. So today I wanted to do something different and unlike most of my blog posts. I want to share one of the many encounters that brought me to my knees in reverence and adoration for our loving heavenly father who is living and active right now in our lives.

Flashback to Saturday, August 6, 2016. I had spent the early part of the day with my mom at an outdoor art event in downtown Coeur d’ Alene. As we walked around we started to chat and I opened up with her about the church we had been attending for the last few months. I just wasn’t feeling it for some reason. It just didn’t feel like it was a fit for my family. I also expressed to her how I’ve been a church hopper for years. I was tired of it! I wanted to settle in somewhere and make it our home. I had been praying earnestly about it for years but got no real obvious answer.

Later that day as I was driving to the grocery store I felt this urge to pray about it again. So I did! For some reason this time I felt like I needed to grab the altar by the horn’s and be very specific about what I wanted God to do for me. So instead of my usual prayer that I prayed for years “ God show us a good church to go to “. I prayed in the power of the spirit and authority and asked God to give me a SIGN!! I needed it to be black and white no grey areas. I asked him to SHOW me the church!! I asked him to make it so CLEAR to me that there was no mistaking. I told him, “ Lord if you don’t show me the church specifically I will continue this awful church hopping and never truly find a place to call home”.

Shortly after that intense prayer, (as I was still driving to the store )  I drove by a church that I had heard through the grapevine was pretty awesome. I had a quick thought of “ Huh oh yeah that would be a good church to try “. A few minutes later I arrived at the grocery store. I grabbed a small basket and picked up a couple of the few items I needed. Suddenly I sensed the spirit tell me to go to the magazine isle. I remember thinking ” Ooookkkaaaayy… Magazine Isle? “ I figured he had something up his sovereign sleeve, but I really had no clue what it could be. So I listened, I went to the magazine isle. I stood there and started fumbling through some cooking magazines completely confused.

After about a minute I started to leave, I only had a few items left to grab and I was ready to check out. NOPE, Screeeeeeccchhh I wasn’t going anywhere! That still small voice told me I had to stay longer. At this point I’m starting to wonder what the heck is going on. I figured “ Oh well maybe theres someone he wants me to bump into here “. Little did I know there was a greater purpose under the surface! After about seven minutes of standing in that magazine isle waiting to be released… God told me I could go. I left the store got in my car and started driving home. As I drove, I passed back by that same church I passed on the way to the store. This time something was noticeably there that was NOT there before!! Two men, standing out in front of the church holding a BIG SIGN that said “ YOU BELONG HERE “ .

I instantly broke down into tears. I realized God orchestrated a divine appointment for me……  HE GAVE ME A SIGN ALL RIGHT… LITERALLY!!! He had me wait in that magazine isle longer so that I would see those men holding that sign at that time on my way home. My grocery trip should have only taken me a quick five minutes , had he not made me wait longer, those men would not have been out there yet! I’ve since been going to that church, and it has never felt so right! It is now my church home… Praise God!

I walked away from this experience with a galvanized sense of the Lords concern for what concerns me. He walks  BEHIND me and BEFORE me! With arms wide open he hears my prayers! He may not always answer on my timeline,  but he answers, and when he does … he MOVES mountains when he speaks!!!

💥 Throw away the distractions that hinder his voice 💥

 

Gluten – Free Dark Chocolate Chip Oat Bakery Style Muffins

The Dark Chocolate chip Oat Bakery Style Muffins are not only gluten – free but dairy free as well. This healthy recipe is easy to make and incredibly moist, fluffy, and delicious. Feel free to leave comments in the comment box below.

Have a blessed day!

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Vanilla Easter Egg Cake Pops

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Vanilla Easter Egg Cake Pops

 

 

John 15: 1-2 / 5 / 11

I am the true vine, and my father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. (5) I am the vine; You are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. (11) I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.

God has me in this pruning season and I have to admit, it hasn’t been the most pleasant experience. I am extremely stubborn, so it’s been a flailing of the arms, stomp your feet, throw yourself on the floor all out Little Miss Natalie temper tantrum of the undertaking.

Are you following me? 🙈 I won’t lie, it’s been some painful gain. However, the exchange rate has been huge!! The situations, setbacks, and hurdles that once depleted me emotionally, mentally, and even sometimes physically, are being severed at the cord one by one. Hebrews 12:11 ~ No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.

Although I don’t always understand this process, it is absolutely necessary in order to prosper, grow, and be fruitful in every area of my life. The profits yielded ?! …. Joy, Peace, contentment, fulfillment, and so so much more. He made us full of potential on purpose to produce good fruit that brings glory to his name. Outside of that we are nothing! Weak, empty, and fruitless … separated from Christ. So let’s abide and delight in him, letting him prune and lead us into higher capacities.

💫 Stay Connected to the Vine and bear much fruit

 

 

 

Vanilla Easter Egg Cake Pops

These Vanilla Easter Egg Cake Pops are a delicious fun and a easy to make dairy free recipe. Get in the kitchen with your kids and make some eater memories and traditions.

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Cauliflower Pizza Mini’s

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Cauliflower Pizza Mini’s

 

 

Hebrews 11:1

Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.

 

I’ve always been a firm believer of God being in complete 100%  control over my life. I believe it yes, but do I always live out that truth…no! Over this past month I’ve felt my passions run dry, with this little tug at my heart to take a step back and evaluate areas in my life in which I need to give up control and release them back to God. An area that stood out like a sore thumb was one of my social media accounts that requires an extreme amount of engaging to get your posts seen by your followers. This was an area I would normally not put much thought to because I need it to reach the masses and promote my blog. To be quite honest, I didn’t really want to address this. The constant engaging can be like an adrenaline rush, and I didn’t want to have to give that up. However, I now see that this little fun hobby that I started hasn’t really been that much fun at all. I’ve been exhausting myself, spending way too much time and energy playing catch up on posts and other engagement. I’ve found myself to be less productive with my days, and its taking away valuable time from the things that are important to me. Maybe you can relate in a similar fashion? God showed me that my assurance and trust needs to be in him, not in myself or in any other form or function!! He’s saying ” Natalie, I am God , the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last… Who’s doing this? You or me? Algorithim or no algorithm … there is no limits to what I can do! Don’t put me in a box, have a bigger view. Step out in faith, let me fill you and sustain you. Stop tying me down, yield to me and watch me do exceedingly abundantly beyond all that you can even dare to ask, think or imagine ~ Ephesians 3:20 ” There is no place God can’t work. He is everywhere and he is working all things out for your good. I will never give up on the calling God has spoken over my life no matter how long this journey takes, but I will find balance. If that means slowing down, and getting less engagement on my posts, then at least I will be living out my calling with passion knowing I don’t have to fear. God will get me to my destination, no matter the obstacles I face to get there.

✨ Never lose sight of how BIG and POWERFUL our God is ✨

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Vanilla Red Velvet Cake Heart Donuts

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Vanilla Red Velvet Cake Heart Donuts

 

 

Psalm 46:10

Be still and know that I am God

 

So often in my life I have let my feelings dictate my thoughts and actions. I have found that to be a very dicey place from which to consult my emotions. Proverbs 28: 6 tells us that “ He who trusts in his own heart is a fool “ Our hearts are inclined to sin. So when we are trusting in our feelings we are being misled; therefore , fueling anger, anxiety, worry, pride, distrust, vengefulness, rebellion, doubt, and on and on! This leaves me reflecting on Galatians 5: 22-23 ~ But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law. When we become emotionally inundated by our circumstances and the world around us, we lose sight of God’s awesome power! With that said, we can’t live by what we feel. We need to live by the word of God! When we are thinking God’s thoughts we are thinking the most solid powerful thoughts there are !! So let’s not be led by our unwise, ungodly feelings. Let’s be led by the wise counsel of the Holy Spirit!

✨ Feelings vs. Truth … Which one gets the vote?! ✨

 

 

 

If you love donuts as much as we do be sure to check out these delicious Spiced Chai Cake Donuts

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Vanilla Red Velvet Cake Heart Donuts

Black and White Sugar Cookies

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Black and White Sugar Cookies

For I know the plans I have you declares the Lord , plans to prosper you not to harm you plans to give you a hope and a future.

Jeremiah 29:11

With the New Year fast approaching and resolutions being developed and refined, I sit here meditating and fostering my own intentions and goals. As I do I  quickly realize I have only one that really makes a difference in every aspect of my life, and that is to chase God like never before!! I want every step I take to begin and end with him. When we walk in step with God, completely surrendered and guided by him, nothing can shake us. We are solid and secure with our feet planted… standing on a firm foundation! Not only that, but when we chase God and not what we want … an abundance of blessings and favor will be poured out into our lives that there will not be enough room to store it!! So here’s to the New Year … Old things have passed away, Behold the new has come!! ~ 2 Corinthians 5:17

Chase God, and discover rest and favor inconceivable!!!  🌟🙏🏻

 

 

 

 

 

 

Black and White Sugar Cookies are a easy and fun Gluten Free recipe. The perfect New Year’s treat.

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Black and White Sugar Cookies

Chocolate Peppermint Crunch Cookies

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Chocolate Peppermint Crunch Cookies

 

 

1 Peter 5:10

And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.

Nothing that happens in our life is wasted. God works all things together for good. He uses those setbacks, frustrations, and difficulties to glorify His name and display His work in our lives.  I never really understood what good God could bring forth from all the health struggles I endured over the years. Looking back the evidence is so clear. He was refining, perfecting, and preparing me to go all the way with him. This purifying process was equipping me for greater things to come… skimming off all impurities and building in me mighty muscles of faith! We’ve been called according to his purpose and we have a destiny to fulfill. No matter what life throws our way, we can take confidence and assurance in the fact that God has a master plan and he will use it for the good… It’s without question! God is all powerful, will you trust him enough to hand the reigns over to him?

 

🌟 We are the Clay and he is our Potter, molding and perfecting us  🌟

 

These Chocolate Peppermint Crunch Cookies are the perfect Christmas Cookie Recipe. We used Bobs Red Mill Gluten Free Flour If your looking for more delicious gluten free Christmas recipes be sure to check out these Gluten – Free Cinnamon Spice Bars With Sweet Ginger Icing

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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

Maple Caramel Date Thumbprint Cookies

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Maple Caramel Date Thumbprint Cookies

 

 

Romans 8:28

God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

Why doesn’t God answer our prayer for healing? The Bible tells us that God answers our prayers, and yet it seems as if we don’t always get that answer. In John 9 Jesus encounters a man who is born blind, The people assumed it was because of sin. They asked him ” Who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind? ” Jesus responded ” Neither ” !!! Jesus then went on to say ” THIS HAPPENED so that the works of God might be displayed in his life “.

Sometimes those prayers of complete healing never come… So we need to pray prevailing prayers. Not just prayers to get us by, but prayers to get us through. Prayers that strengthen and sustain us. We need to learn to praise God when the  answer is no and praise him when the answer is yes. He is working mightily behind the scenes growing and cultivating our character to embody the image of Christ. God is taking hold of you, he’s called you. His plans for your life are far greater than anything you can imagine. Just like the blind man…He’s using this to not only change you, but to Glorify his name. So no matter what we’re facing we can be encouraged that he’s working all things together for the good ☝? ( Romans 8:28 ).

Let go of your understanding ?…Trust him to refine and bolster your faith even by fire?. Gods Glory and Power have NO LIMITS!

Awake! Awake! Clothe yourself with Strength ??✨✨??

These Thumbprint Cookies are a delicious gluten free cookie that are easy to make and perfect for the holidays. We used Bobs Red Mill Gluten Free 1 to 1 FlourLooking for more holiday treats? Check out these Gluten – Free Cinnamon Spice Bars With Sweet Ginger Icing

Maple Caramel Date Thumbprint Cookies

Strawberry S’mores Mini Tarts

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Strawberry S’mores Mini Tarts

But he knows where I’m going and when he tests me I will come out as pure gold.

Job 23:10

Keeping my life in balance, trying to do everything and feeling overly committed can be so frustrating. It takes continual effort on my part to make sure my time is well spent and used wisely. Sometimes I feel like I’m living life fast and furious with no brakes. I get lost and consumed in the vortex of busyness and lose sight of what’s really important. The demands of life can be so immense. That’s why for me it’s so important to make God the center of everything I do. Making him the center of everything that I do is critical to establishing and developing a well rounded successful life.  I have to pay close attention, taking inventory of my priorities and legitimate needs.  Learning to be proactive and cutting down on things like social media that divert and diminish my effectiveness. Allocating more time for God, family, friends, rest, and hobbies. I can’t begin to tell you what this has done for my spirit and mind, its been a refreshing on my soul. Don’t settle for less and drift through life. Seek out and maintain balance. Really take time away to enjoy being still. Always keep the big picture in mind. Invest time for his purposes. Let him transform your perspective, He is the source and key to a stable and solid life!

Live in hot pursuit of balance and reach your (God given) full potential ????

 

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Matcha Green Tea Almond Biscottis

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Matcha Green Tea Almond Biscottis

Psalm 105: 4 -5 a

Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always. Remember the wonders he has done, his MIRACLES✨?

 

Getting through the hardest of times and trusting God in the midst of unforeseen circumstances can be quite grueling. Maybe you’ve lost a loved one, a job,  had a bad breakup, or your health is not well. Whatever it may be I’m here to tell you,  You are not alone. God promises he works all things together for the good ( Romans 8:28 ) It’s not enjoyable by any means, but our loving God uses these trials to show us his will for our life and to shape us into the person he has created us to be. So let me ask you to search your soul , speak with God. Ask him !?! What is your will for my life? How can I take this heartache and turn it around with the power of your strength? Make no mistake about it he will show you. Will you listen? Will you Follow? Will you make him the center of your existence? Will you fix your eyes on Jesus and refuse to glance at anything that distracts you away from his great plans and purposes for your life?

When you do I can promise you without a doubt…  The results will be good. You will not only make it through you will come out of it with a new found strength and an unwavering faith that cannot be challenged. He is our Life, He is our Hope. He is… GOD… So surrender to his design. Let his love come find you!!!

Hold onto the word of God and it will hold onto you ????

 

These Matcha Green Tea Almond Biscottis are a great treat to share over tea.


Matcha Green Tea Almond Biscottis

Strawberry Lemon Cream Scones

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Strawberry Lemon Cream Scones

 

John 13: 34

Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.

When we bless others we will be blessed. Blessing and loving others brings us peace and joy! We live in a society that steers people towards selfishness. The more self centered we are the less capacity we have to love. It’s not an easy road loving the unloveable, but I have found that as I walk in love (as God commands me)… the feelings of love accompany. We have to abandon all pride, greed and selfishness and decide to obey his word. It’s not always natural or easy but the sense of accomplishment that follows is liberating. It’s a life long effort of visible actions with great reward! Don’t just scrape the surface. Lets ask God to teach us to love Sacrificially.

❤️ Set the bar, and Live to Love ❤️

 

Strawberry Scones is the perfect light summer treat. This recipe is gluten free and dairy free. If you are looking for more summer recipes be sure to check out these Watermelon Moscow Mule ( Low Sugar , Low Carb ) 

I hope you love this recipe as much as we do! Feel free to comment below.

 

 

Strawberry Lemon Cream Scones

Peanut Butter Coconut Chocolate Bars

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Peanut Butter Coconut Chocolate Bars

 

1 John 5:5

Who is it that overcomes the world? Only the one who believes that Jesus is the Son .

For so many of us, worry is a past time. We just can’t stop worrying. It’s just an awful ruthless habit that eats away our mind. It doesn’t benefit us in anyway. It has no power. All it does is harm.

So now what about faith? Faith obeys God inspite of our circumstances. Faith is PEACE during adversity and sorrow. Knowing God and putting our full trust in him is the key element to an unshakeable deep faith. It breaks past and through all barriers. Here’s an awesome quote by George Muller I just love!

” The beginning of anxiety is the end of faith. The beginning of true faith is the end of anxiety”

Priscilla Shirer also paints an awesome picture of what a steadfast, obstinate faith should look like.

” Our anxiety always stems from a desire to control and indicates that we have ceased to trust the Lord. When we are depending on the Lord to handle the people and circumstances in our lives, the outcome will be an existence virtually free from worry, anxiety, and fear. Peace will begin to flow like a river in our every day living. ”

Isn’t that just magnificent!! Faith unlocks the door to peace. Imagine how much more happiness and peace we would have if we just let go and say, ‘Lord, I place everything in your hands ‘ ……. We have to allow him!! Trust and faith in the Lord will sustain and strengthen you in those darkest of times! Turn it over…turn it over…..

Remove the roadblocks and clear the pathway. It’s time to put our full faith in him ??❤️

If you love this recipe and are looking for more delicious gluten free treats be sure these Fudgy Sweet Potato Brownies

Peanut Butter Coconut Chocolate Bars

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 .

❤️

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

Strawberry Raspberry No Bake Thumbprint Cookies

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Strawberry Raspberry No Bake Thumbprint Cookies

 

2 corinthians: 12:9

My grace is sufficient for you, For my power is made perfect in weakness.

Right now I’m doing a study on the book of Gideon. It is a fascinating story. There is so much I’m learning. One of the main themes that keeps tugging at my heart is how God works through our own weaknesses rather than through our strengths. I find that when I am totally dependent on God, he gives me peace and victory in my life. However when I’m walking in pride I find it a lot harder to function in life with any sort of effectiveness. God wants us to depend entirely on him. If we depend on ourselves and our own strength too much, he cannot work. It’s not just putting 50% of our confidence in him, it’s putting 100% of our confidence in him. That means humbling ourselves enough to listen, having open hearts and ears. Our strengths come through our weaknesses. We have to identify and harness our weaknesses , and then capitalize on it!!! So let’s annihilate all pride and ask God to keep us weak so that he might be our strength. Then and only then will victory prevail in our lives ?

I am insufficient, but his grace is sufficient??

 

Strawberry Raspberry No Bake Thumbprint Cookies are gluten free and dairy free. If you are looking for more delicious gluten free cookies be sure to check out these Grain Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Strawberry Raspberry No Bake Thumbprint Cookies

Double Chocolate Brownie Flax Bites

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Double Chocolate Brownie Flax Bites

 

Psalm 63

Oh God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you, in a dry and weary land where there is no water.

I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory. Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you. I will praise you as long as I live, and in your name I will lift up my hands. My soul will be satisfied as with the richest of foods; with singing lips my mouth will praise you.

On my bed I remember you; I think of you through the watches of night. Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings. My soul clings to you; your right hand upholds me.

They who seek my life will be destroyed; they will go down to the depths of the earth. They will be given over to the sword  and become food for Jackals.

But the king will rejoice in God; all who swear by God’s name will praise him, while the mouth of liars will be silenced.

 

Double Chocolate Brownie Flax Bites s a delicious grain free treat. This easy to make treat is a naturally sweetened healthy recipe. We used Enjoy Life Chocolate Chunks .

If you are looking for more delicious easy to make recipes be sure to try these Vanilla Red Velvet Cake Heart Donuts

Hearty Chicken Enchilada Soup

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Hearty Chicken Enchilada Soup

 

❤ Heal my Heart and make it Clean … Open up my Eyes to the things Unseen… Show me how to Love like you have Loved Me… Break my Heart for what breaks Yours… Everything I am for your Kingdoms Cause… As I walk from Earth into Eternity ❤

These are lyrics to a beautiful song that continues to touch my heart on a daily basis. I can’t help but tear up every time I  listen . The song is called “Hosana” by Hillsong.

The lyrics spell out exactly how I want to live my life. I believe these words are Gods will for each and every one of us. The message here is beautiful but two lines in particular really tug at my heart and grab my attention… ‘ Break my heart for what breaks yours ‘ and ‘ show me how to love like you have loved me’.

Breaking our hearts for what breaks his, is aligning our heart with the things that concern him. Its loving his people. Not just loving the people around you, but loving the people in the outside world. It’s being a Christian from the inside out. It’s being an imitator of Christ to our core. It’s loving the unlovely. It’s standing up and saying ‘God conform me into your image’. As we grow into his image (Christ~Likeness) our capacity to love others will increase.

Show me how to love like you have loved me… John 13:34 says it like it is.  “So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other.”  God is Love. It’s a rare type of love. It’s unconditional without limitations. It’s in his nature. I’m learning that love is not some mushy feeling, it’s a conscious decision that I must make and act upon. John 14:19 says ” we love because he first loved us ” .

It all started with God , him loving us gives me the ability to love others. But first I need to know and be 100% secure in Gods love for me. I can’t love others if I don’t love myself and see myself through his sovereign eyes. When the blinders come off and you see yourself for who he created you to be, you’ll be able to start loving others to the same degree. I love what Joyce Meyer says ” God wants us to have success and enjoy our lives, but he wants us to die to self, get over being the center of our world, and begin to focus on looking for someone who needs our help every day. When you do this, you’ll discover you’re actually more satisfied, content, peaceful and happy than you’ve ever been in your life! ”

So let’s take the risk and dare to Love like Christ ❤️

 

This the best chicken tortilla soup recipe you will love what an easy soup recipe it is to make

Hearty Chicken Enchilada Soup

Coconut Garlic Paleo Chicken Tenders

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Coconut Garlic Paleo Chicken Tenders is a quick and healthy dinner recipe that not only tastes delicious but is a great dish for those trying to stay on a low carb diet. If your lookin for more low carb recipes be sure to try these Dairy Free Taco Queso

We used Bobs Red Mill Almond Flour

I try to eat low carb in the evening and truth be told it’s because I feel a lot less bloated the next morning compared to when I have a carb filled meal. This recipe has lots of flavor and a nice light crunch. What we love most about this recipe is that it’s incredibly easy to make and takes no time at all. We hope you love this recipe as much as we do.

 

Ingredients List

  • 10-12 chicken tenders
  • 2 cups unsweetened coconut shreds
  • 2/3 cup almond flour
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 olive oil to brown the chicken

 

 

How To Make 

 

Preheat oven to 400° Spray your large cookie sheet with cooking spray or use parchment paper. Next beat your eggs in a medium bowl, set aside. Next mix the coconut, almond flour, garlic salt, pepper, and paprika in a medium bowl. Now you want to take your chicken tenders and dip them into the egg mixture and then into the coconut mixture covering very well. Next you want to brown your chickening olive oil until golden brown for approximately five minutes. Now place your chicken tenders on your baking sheet and bake approximately 15 to 20 minutes until your chicken is done. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce …in this dish we used Daiya Dairy Free Ranch dressing, yum!!

Coconut Garlic Paleo Chicken Tenders

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

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