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Monday Meditation: Rejoice

When God is for us and with us and in us, there is always a reason for rejoicing. A heart constantly rejoicing in the Lord will inevitably have eyes to see the blessings and mercies given daily through Him. Even on Mondays. Even in a pandemic. Even away from family. Even at work. Even in… Continue reading Monday Meditation: Rejoice

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Gluten-free Holiday Baking: Ginger Molasses Cookies

Kicking off holiday baking with gluten free and vegan Ginger Molasses Cookies 😋 Recipe: https://www.sarahbakesgfree.com/2018/12/gluten-free-vegan-molasses-cookies.html Note: For nut-free option, I used 3/4c. 1-1 gluten free flour instead of almond flour and add a bit more water.

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Planning ahead

“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.The fear of the Lord leads to life; then one rests content, untouched by trouble.”‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭19:21, 23‬ ‭Every day brings new opportunities and lessons in how to plan without worry. The Lord’s mercies are new every morning, and He holds… Continue reading Planning ahead

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Pleasing God

This verse is a heart check. A verse that reads me even as I am reading it. Am I obedient in coming to God? Am I coming to God even as I doubt his heart of goodness toward me? What a glorious thing that creation testifies that He exists. Even our hearts cry out that… Continue reading Pleasing God

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The Transformed Life

“As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.” “So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles… Continue reading The Transformed Life

Cooking Adventures · Home Living · Lactose-free Cooking

Delicious Pumpkin Spice Doughnuts: vegan & gluten free

November 1st baking: pumpkin spice donuts Thanks for the recipe @allergyliciousRecipe: https://allergylicious.com/baked-pumpkin-donuts/Notes: I added a tad more spice (heaped teaspoons), a bit more flour blend (Bob’s blue bag 1-1), and a bit more coconut milk. I also followed Nicole’s sub notes and used grapeseed oil for vegan butter… ‘cause I didn’t feel like melting any.… Continue reading Delicious Pumpkin Spice Doughnuts: vegan & gluten free

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Fall leaves and cotton fields

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Monday according to Kitty

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Cloudy Fall Afternoon Drive

Fall is my favorite season. With it comes relief from summer’s heat, warm and vibrant colors, and harvest time. Fall brings a burst of beauty before the barrenness of winter. Today I’m thankful to drive past hills blanketed in color against the backdrop of rolling gray clouds. Another reminder that God is good and the… Continue reading Cloudy Fall Afternoon Drive