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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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Gluten – Free Cotton Candy Cupcakes

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Gluten Free Cotton Candy Cupcakes

Gluten – Free Cotton Candy Cupcakes

 

Faith On Record

Over the last week I have had an awakening in my soul. The Lord has been stirring my heart and mind. He’s shown me over the last few months I have been focused on all the wrong things, and I have lost why and who I’m doing this blog for. The funny thing is I had been feeling like I had lost my joy, and had been praying specifically about it to no avail. My anointing has felt dampened, like I’m working for myself. I have felt very robotic with my blog,  just plugging away at recipes and posting. Looking back I now realize that was NOT how God intended me to be. You may remember a few months ago I made the decision to stop faith writing on my recipe posts and just write about the food in hopes of pumping out more recipes on my blog. I thought at the time it was the right decision. Little by little with each recipe , not realizing…my joy and passions started running dry. I would push through anyways, because I’m crazy like that 🙈

So here I am last week asking myself these questions ( I literally wrote them out on paper ) . I needed to see them written out so I could really internalize and process how I have been feeling and where I have been putting my focus.

 

  1. What has the Lord called me to do?
  2. Am I listening to him?
  3. Have I gotten away from my calling?
  4. What breathes life into my passions?
  5. What sucks the life out of my passions?
  6. What do I see in the future for my blog?
  7. What matters?
  8. What doesn’t matter?
  9. What is God capable of?
  10. Do I doubt?
  11. What does the bible say about doubt?
  12. What does the bible say about belief?
  13. Am I putting God first above all else?
  14. What / or Whom am I putting on a Pedestal? Is it God? … It should be!
  15. Am I walking in obedience or trying to do things myself?
  16. What is God saying to me?

I took a hard look at these questions and quickly realized it was time for me to go on a retreat with the Lord, gird up my loins and get strong with God again. I made the committment to dig in deep with God for at least a week and a half with no posting so I’m not having to comment and interact on social platforms. Just complete solitude with the Lord.  It’s time to empty myself of me and get back on track with him. RESET TIME NATALIE!!

God’s already revealing so much to me in this first week. One of the first things he spoke to me was this scripture…

Colossians 3: 23-24

” Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward. ”

God is showing me that a big part of my calling and what sets my soul on fire is to share my faith. The food and the faith go hand in hand, theres just no way around it for me. Sharing my faith is what puts the passion in my heart and gives me SO much joy. Going forward, I’m going to go with God. I’m taking the pressure off and finding balance. It’s time to slow down a bit and think long term.  When I have a recipe and I feel inspired and led, I will write what is on my heart. If not, that’s okay because I’m not here to just write to write. I want the Holy Spirit’s guidance and leading. This is God’s blog. Less of me more of him.

So here I stand… in complete surrender. It’s not easy because I’m human and the flesh likes to have its own way, but God always has a way of reeling me back in. He wants my heart, all of it. This is what he’s called and anointed me to do.

His will. His way. That’s the only way I want it. He will always be enough for me.

Step aside Natalie!

Gluten Free Cotton Candy Cupcakes

Gluten – Free Cotton Candy Cupcakes

So are you ready to hear about these delicious Cotton Candy Cupcakes?! Cotton candy has this way of taking me back to my childhood… carnival rides, sticky fingers and sticky hair… Oh my! This recipe is a super easy to make Gluten – Free and Dairy – Free Cotton Candy Cupcake recipe. A delicious homemade recipe thats super moist and fluffy. You can celebrate with these anytime of the year! They are great for birthdays, baby showers, weddings, bachelorette party’s, graduation’s, the list goes on! Too much fun to be had with these 🤗

 

Gluten Free Cotton Candy Cupcakes

Another gluten – free and dairy – free cupcake that is versatile and fun to make all year long are these Gluten – Free Cinnamon Tiramisu Cupcakes .  And I don’t want to forget to mention these rich and delicious Gluten – Free Hi Hat S’mores Cupcakes . You can’t go wrong with either one, super delightful.

 

Gluten - Free Cotton Candy Cupcakes overhead shot

Ingredients List For Recipe

  1. Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free 1 to 1 Flour
  2. Baking Powder
  3. Baking Soda
  4. Organic Sugar
  5. 2 Sticks Earth Balance or ( butter for non dairy )
  6. 2 Eggs ( I always use cage – free )
  7. Silk Unsweetened Cashew Milk ( You can find this at Walmart or Natural Grocers )
  8. Vanilla
  9. Apple Cider Vinegar
  10. Cotton Candy Flavoring ( I used Delosi Cotton Candy Flavor Concentrate … yes gluten – free )
  11. Sprinkles ( I used Candyfetti Cupcake Flavored Sprinkles . You can buy on amazon as well Candyfetti Cupcake Sprinkles
  12. Powdered Sugar

 

Gluten - Free Cotton Candy Cupcakes without frosting

Tips for Gluten – Free Cupcakes
  • Make sure your cashew milk is unsweetened ( that is crucial )
  • Always measure your flour with a spoon. DO NOT just scoop out of the bag.
  • Never let your batter sit out for too long.
  • I like to pop my buttercream in the fridge for 15 to 20 minutes before piping onto the cupcake, unless I plan on refrigerating my cupcakes right after frosting them. This helps the frosting to set better.
  • I want to stress that the Candyfetti Cupcake Flavored Sprinkles are a big part of what makes this recipe so delicious. So I highly suggest you get them.
  • Plan your ingredients a couple days ahead because some of these items you will purchase online.

I hope you love this recipe as much as we do 🤗💝🧁 Feel free to let us know what you think in the comments below, we would love to hear!

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

 

Happy Baking!

Love, Natalie

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Gluten Free Cotton Candy Cupcakes

 

More Gluten – Free Desserts To Try!

 

Gluten Free Cotton Candy Cupcakes

 

Grain Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies

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Grain Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies

I was so excited when Otto’s Naturals sent me a bag of their Cassava Flour. I have been wanting to bake with Cassava Flour for awhile now. This was my first time ever baking with it and I have to say it truly is a winner in my book. These Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk cookies turned out so moist, chewy, and soft. No grittiness or weird textures.

Cassava Flour is a grain free flour that comes from the Yuca root vegetable. Cassava is not only grain free and gluten free, but its nut free, vegan, vegetarian, and paleo as well. It makes it a great choice for those on selective diets. One thing to keep in mind is that although it’s grain free, it does not mean it’s low carb. It actually contains a pretty high carbohydrate profile, given the fact that it comes from a starchy tuber.

Otto’s Cassava flour can be used as a one to one substitute by weight for wheat flour in many recipes because of its mild flavor and light texture. You can expect it to have no additives, xantham gum, or fillers, how exciting is that?!

You are going to love these Grain Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies made with Otto’s Cassava Flour. I’m so excited for you to try. Please leave a comment below and let me know how much you loved them 🙂

Ingredients you will need for this recipe

If your looking for more delicious gluten free desserts be sure to try these Gluten – Free Cotton Candy Cupcakes as well as these Gluten Free Pumpkin Pecan Scones

Notes:

  • Be sure you use Otto’s brand Cassava Flour.  Results may differ if you don’t.
  • Make sure to sift your flour

 

 

I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do! Thank you for the support 🙂

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

 

Happy Blessed Day!

Love, Natalie

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Watermelon Moscow Mule ( Low Sugar , Low Carb )

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Healthy Low Carb No Sugar Moscow Mule

Watermelon Moscow Mule ( Low Sugar , Low Carb )

 

I’m not much of a drinker, but when I do have a drink… it’s usually something girly fufu and sweet! One of my favorite drinks is a flavored moscow mule. I’m usually all about the huckleberry. This time though I was craving watermelon. I live in North Idaho and although the summers are absolutely heavenly and gorgeous, they are extremely short! So we try to absorb every ounce of the summer vibes we can. That doesn’t just go for outdoor activities, it goes for the summertime food and drinks as well. Watermelon is another one of those fruits that just makes summer feel even more like summer. This super refreshing Watermelon Moscow Mule is low in sugar ( sugar coming naturally from the watermelon … basically sugar free ) , no refined sugars, and is low in carbs.

 

 

Healthy Low Carb Moscow Mule

I recently stumbled across this Zevia brand Ginger Beer and we absolutely love it! It’s naturally flavored, and has zero calories. To top it off, it has no sugar, no artificial sweeteners and is Non GMO.

zevia ginger beer

If your looking for a really delicious Gluten Free Vodka that’s reasonably priced, then I suggest this Tito’s Handmade Vodka. This brand has no sugar or gelatin added.

vodka for moscow mule

( Keep in mind if you are sensitive to corn,  it is distilled from corn. )

Ingredients you will need

  • Fresh seedless watermelon
  • Monkfruit sweetener
  • Vodka
  • Fresh lime juice
  • Fresh finely grated ginger
  • “Zevia” brand Ginger Beer

 

I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do! Would love your feedback, feel free to leave a comment below.

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

 

Thank you for the support!

Happy Blessed Day!

Love, Natalie

 

 

 

Healthy Watermelon Moscow Mule

 

 

Pineapple Raspberry Sorbet

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Pineapple Raspberry Sorbet

 

Summertime and the livings easy! And isn’t that what we all love so much about summer? Last summer we went to Maui for a family vacation. It was like pineapple central. I have never had so many pineapple treats in one whole week! From pineapple’s all over my acai bowls, pineapple whip, pina colada’s, pineapple ice cream, to even drinking fresh pineapple juice out of an actual pineapple. I mean it’s pretty safe to say I was in pineapple heaven, and this girl has no complaints!

 

 

As I was reminiscing this week about our trip last July,  I started to get some serious major pineapple cravings. It’s been warming up here in North Idaho so I thought a pineapple sorbet sounded pretty darn amazing. This tropical frozen treat has a fun little twist… raspberries. That was non negotiable because pineapple and raspberries are my two most favorite fruits. It would be a sin if I left them out.

 

My Pineapple Raspberry Sorbet recipe can be made in a jiff, and it only requires 4 ingredients! Yes four ingredients. I knew that would make you smile 🙂 This delicious light summer treat is paleo, vegan, gluten free, dairy free, and has no refined sugars. How can it get any better than that? All you need is a food processor, frozen pineapple, frozen raspberries, better than half, and honey ( I like to buy local honey, it helps to combat allergies ). I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do, and if your looking for some more pineapple inspiration check out this delicious Pineapple Candied Yams recipe. This is a great recipe to keep in mind with the holidays right around the corner.

 

Pineapple Raspberry Sorbet

 

 

Have a happy blessed summer day, and thanks for the support!

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

 

Love, Natalie

The delicious Maui Pineapple Juice in a Pineapple!

You know this is calling your name! Check out that Pina Colada on the right, can you say YUM?

A view that could never get old! Feeling the Summer vibes yet? Now go enjoy that Pineapple Raspberry Sorbet 🍍😋

 

Gluten Free Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake

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Gluten Free Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake

Another fun, delicious, effortless recipe coming at ya from my kitchen to yours!

Gluten Free Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake

In my house, we are always in the mood for peanut butter! From our protein shakes to our toast to our fruit, to a good old fashioned pb & j sandwich. There’s no refute, it’s part of our family 😊 Peanut Butter is the driving force in making this recipe. I just couldn’t think of anything that sounded more delightful than a Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake, with of course some frosting on top to entice those taste buds even more. Sorry my cravings took over, haha!!  I mean chocolate and peanut butter are like tea and honey, you almost can’t have one without the other. The combination takes it to that next level of delish. So, if you’ve been searching for that easy to make delicious peanut butter chocolate cake, then this recipe is made for you!

Can’t Get Enough

This Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake is not only Gluten Free but Dairy Free as well. I used Namaste Foods Chocolate Cake Mix, making it fun and painless.  It’s incredibly moist, fudgy, and did I mention insanely delicious?! As you can tell, we are hooked on Namaste Foods Mixes. They are just soooo yummy, I can’t help myself. If I’ve got you obsessed as well, then you definitely can’t miss the opportunity to make these tasty Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins Topped with Candied Pistachios , they are sure to captivate your heart! Another fun recipe made with Namaste Mixes is the most popular recipe trending on my blog right now these super tasty  Gluten Free Chocolate Chunk Funfetti Blondies  … don’t miss out on this one!

 

Gluten Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake

 

Gluten Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake

Here’s a quick rundown of the ingredients you will need to make this recipe:

1 Box of Namaste Foods Chocolate Cake Mix – you can purchase here https://namastefoods.com/products/gluten-free-chocolate-cake-mix

Baking Powder

Vanilla

Cage Free Eggs

Grapeseed Oil

All Natural Creamy Peanut Butter –  ( The No Stir creamy peanut butter work Best in this recipe )

Cahew Milk ( Silk Unsweetened Brand ) https://silk.com/plant-based-products/cashewmilk/unsweetened-cashewmilk/ They sell this at Walmart and Natural Grocers.

Enjoy Life Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

1 stick Earth Balance butter or regular unsalted butter

Salt ( only for real butter frosting version )

Powdered Sugar

Better Than Half unsweetened creamer

 

 

Hope you enjoy this recipe, and thank you for the support.

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

 

Happy Blessed Day!

Love, Natalie

Fudgy Keto Bakery Style Brownies

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How wonderful is it to indulge in dessert and not have a guilty conscious? Glorious right?! Once a week we have family night. We have had this tradition with our kids since they were babies. Family night includes a movie at home, pizza, and dessert! Lately I have been looking for ways to make family night a little more guilt free. So I created  just the treat that left us feeling  blameless in every way. These Fudgy Keto Bakery Style brownies are not only super scrumptious, but get this, they are low carb ( under 2 grams per bar ), keto, paleo, grain free, dairy free, and refined sugar free!! Doesn’t get much better than that. These Fudgy Keto Bakery Style Brownies as you can see, are incredibly chewy, moist, rich, and fudgy. If your looking for more delicious allergen friendly chocolate desserts be sure to try these Gluten Free Neapolitan Mini Bundt Cakes and these Gluten Free Dark Chocolate Chip Muffins .

Here we have it again… another ” One Bowl ” dessert, making your baking a breeze! I’m such a fan of one bowl recipes, I’m going to start to incorporate more on my blog for all of you.  Here’s a quick rundown of what you will need for this recipe :

  1.  Bobs Red Mill Super Fine Almond Flour
  2. Tapioca Starch
  3. Cocoa Powder
  4. Baking Powder
  5. Himalayan Salt or Sea Salt
  6. Vanilla
  7. Eggs
  8. Grapeseed Oil
  9. Unsweetened Cashew Milk ( Silk brand )
  10. Swerve Confectioners Sugar
  11. Lily’s No Sugar Added Dark Chococlate Chips

 

I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do! Check out all of our gluten free desserts here

Thank you for baking with me 🙂

Love, Natalie

 


Grain Free Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bites with Cashew Crust

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Grain Free Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bites with Cashew Crust

I’m always in the kitchen baking, I mean I literally feel like I live in there. I usually bake with gluten free flours, but from time to time I like to mix it up and bake grain free. When I do its very important to me that I don’t sacrifice on flavor and texture. Grain Free can be a little more tricky to work with. I especially loved this Grain Free Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bites with Cashew Crust recipe, it was almost too easy to work with. I felt like a cheater haha! If you tend to lean more on the grain free side of the world then you definitely need to check out these Maple Cinnamon Almond Butter Cookies . These delicious cookies are flourless, giving them an extra added bonus… Woohoo!

Cheesecake is one of my husbands favorite desserts! Anytime I say the word ” cheesecake  ” he will bend over backwards for me just to get me to make it for him! Needless to say he was drooling at the mouth over these delicious cheesecake bites. The cashew crust gives it this really nice creamy – buttery flavor. I love using cashews when I bake, they are lower in fat compared to other nuts and are rich in protein and magnesium. Another delicious recipe to try with cashews are these Dark Chocolate Dipped Cashew Cookies. 

 

Here are a few thoughts and tips :

  • Make sure when you cream your wet ingredients you stay PATIENT. It takes a few minutes for the ingredients to combine and smooth out.
  • Keep an eye on your cheesecake bites , oven temperatures vary.
  • If you go with the dairy free option, keep in mind the taste and texture are NOT real cream cheese so it may slightly differ… This is why I suggest Wayfare Cream Cheese , the flavor and texture is the closest I have found to real cream cheese. ( This is my personal opinion )

 

 

 

 

Thank you for trying this recipe! I hope you have a happy and blessed day. Check out all of our gluten free desserts here

Love, Natalie 🙂

 


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!

Check out all of our gluten free desserts here

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

Check out all of our gluten free desserts here
Vanilla Red Velvet Cake Heart Donuts

Mini Vanilla Lemon Huckleberry Bundt Cakes

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Mini Vanilla Lemon Huckleberry Bundt Cakes

 

 

Proverbs 4:23

Be careful what you think because your thoughts run your life.

Proverbs 23:7 ” As a man thinketh in his heart, so he becomes  ”  briefly ran across my synapses today. It immediately took me back to a pivotal time in my life right before my health struggles began. I was in my late 20’s, and my family and I had just recently moved to the beautiful state of Washington. I had become pretty good friends with one of my next-door neighbors. As our friendship flourished and grew, she would invite our family over to her house for birthday and holiday parties, through that I was able to meet some of her friends and family. One friend in particular stood out to me. There was just something about her, I couldn’t quite put my finger on it. She was a sweet, beautiful, single mom in her 30’s. I met and visited with her briefly on a few occasions at some of our neighbors gatherings. One day I distinctly recall my neighbor mentioning to me that her friend was suddenly very very ill, and that she wasn’t able to eat. Every time she tried to eat it would come up, she wasn’t able to keep anything down. As the months went by I would ask my neighbor about her friend. Every time I received news it was never good. Her friends health continued to decline. I remember at one point seeing her pull up to our neighbors house for a visit, she looked so frail and thin. Again, as the months went by I would get updates. She had now been to specialist after specialist with no answer, no help, still unable to eat. For some reason I could never get this poor woman out of my mind, her condition started to consume me. I was so troubled by the fact that this beautiful, young single mom to the cutest little boys had to go through so much suffering, it broke my heart, I felt for her. Eventually I received news that she passed away. I remember feeling so heartbroken for her, her little boys and family. I just couldn’t believe no one could help her, her death seemed so unfortunate. This poor woman died because her stomach stopped working, what a torturous slow way to die. This was now a turning point in my life. I started to obsess over her death and it quickly became a stronghold in my mind. I went from heartbroken for her, to an extreme fear and irrational phobia that this would happen to me. I had no control over my thoughts. I let fear in, and gave it complete power and authority over my mind. It was awful. I thought about this constantly, and the more I thought about it , I started to experience health problems. With each health problem I increasingly worried more and more that my day of doom was coming. Guess what?! Yep it came!! In 2009 shortly after my gallbladder was removed I was diagnosed with gastroparesis, a condition in which your stomach cannot empty itself of food properly, in other words your stomach is paralyzed. The doctors told me only 10% of my stomach was pumping my food. I was so so sick I was only eating maybe 500 to 600 calories a day,  honestly probably actually a lot less than that. Most of you have read that story so you know how it turns out. (if not click on the tab  ” my story ” on the top of my blog to see how I overcame )….  I wanted to share this story with you because it sheds light on the importance of our thoughts. Just as the Bible says in proverbs 18:21 ” The tongue has the power of life and death” So it is with our thoughts! Our thoughts can either bring life or they can bring death. We need to take every thought captive ( 2 Corinthians 10:5 ). That’s why it’s so important to be centered on the word of God. At that time in my life I was not in the word like I am now. I now have a spiritual weapon ( word of God ) to fight back those negative pessimistic thoughts that try to overpower me. So with that said it’s so so important to remember and acknowledge that a lot of what happens in our life starts in our mind. If our mind is centered on God we will live in freedom. 

 

Our thoughts have power, Control you mind!! ? ??

 

Mini Vanilla Lemon Huckleberry Bundt Cake

Mini Vanilla Lemon Huckleberry Bundt Cakes

Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins Topped with Candied Pistachios

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Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins Topped with Candied Pistachios

 

Luke 11: 28

Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.

Obedience to God means doing whatever it is God calls you to do without indecision, reluctance or hesitation. I feel like a lot of times I struggle. I struggle with replacing Gods plan with my plan. Reasoning it to the point that I actually believe my plan is Gods plan ( disobedience ) … Or I know exactly what God has called me to do but it’s scary, uncertain, risky … there’s a lot of what if’s?! So I substitute and contend Gods plan for me with something that seems a little bit more comfortable,  a little bit more secure ( partial obedience ~ blending my plans with his … then I can’t perceive the difference) . I am now defeated because I have deceived my own heart and disobeyed. I have choked out the truth because of a lack of obedience and or partial disobedience… both of which displease God. So what must I do?!
Submit and Comply to his authority. Don’t procrastinate!! Listen to what his word says, pray and meditate on it . Wholeheartedly commit to obey without reservation. James 1:25 is flawless … ” But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it – not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it – They will be BLESSED in what they do. ”
It’s never too late! Stop resisting and start delighting in his ways. Your peace, joy and blessings are in jeopardy

Start Behaving… Disobedience carries a High Price Tag :0

 

Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins Topped with Candied Pistachios are the perfect easy to make treat. We used Namaste Foods Muffin Mix  If you enjoy this recipe you may also like Gluten – Free Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Muffins

 

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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

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

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.

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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

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