We’ve looked at the outer bran—the protective shield we tend to sift away when life gets uncomfortable—and the living germ, which reminds us that true growth takes time and quiet waiting.Today, we finish with the largest part of the kernel: the endosperm.The Endosperm and Whole NourishmentThe endosperm makes up about 80% of the wheat kernel. … Continue reading Unbroken Bread (Part 3): Living on the Starch
Devotion
Finding Grace in the Unplanned Pause
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28Today, I did something I almost never do. After the girls left for the day, instead of stepping straight into the endless loop of tasks and mental checklists waiting for me, I went back to bed.I’ve been … Continue reading Finding Grace in the Unplanned Pause
Unbroken Bread (Part 2): The Life in the Seed
Yesterday we talked about the tough outer bran—the protective shield we often sift away when life gets uncomfortable. Today, we’re looking at the very center of the kernel: the germ. The Germ and the Living Seed The germ is just a tiny sliver of the wheat kernel, but it holds the living embryo. In sourdough … Continue reading Unbroken Bread (Part 2): The Life in the Seed
Unbroken Bread (Part 1): The Shield We Sift Away
Yesterday, we talked about how God designed a single kernel of wheat as a complete package—and how easy it is for us to strip it apart for convenience. Over the next three days, we’re looking at its three basic parts—the outer bran, the living germ, and the starchy endosperm—to see what they teach us about … Continue reading Unbroken Bread (Part 1): The Shield We Sift Away
Forgiveness Without Unrestricted Access
The house was quiet after the visit, but my mind was still racing. Sitting at the table with a cooled cup of coffee, I found myself replaying the conversation line by line—the subtle sharp edges, the subtle expectations to smooth things over, and that familiar, heavy pressure to just nod, appease, and let it go. … Continue reading Forgiveness Without Unrestricted Access
Unbroken Bread – Intro
Coming Soon: Unbroken Bread — What an Unmilled Grain Teaches Us About Whole FaithIf you’ve ever stood in my kitchen while I'm milling fresh wheat berries, you know there is a world of difference between a raw grain as God made it and the stark white bags sitting on store shelves.Every time I hold those … Continue reading Unbroken Bread – Intro
The Unplanned Sanctuary
“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven…” — Matthew 6:19-20a We often construct our lives around the promise of an upcoming season. We work, plan, and look forward to the chapter where the … Continue reading The Unplanned Sanctuary
Guarding My Heart Without Closing It
Sometimes I need an honest reminder of what it truly means to walk in the grace I’ve been given.If I am being completely honest with myself, living out my faith in community hasn't always been easy. I’ve caught myself—and seen how easily any of us can—holding a grudge or pointing a finger when things get … Continue reading Guarding My Heart Without Closing It
