"Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person." ~Colossians 4:6As I was standing in the kitchen slicing a fresh loaf of bread today, a simple passing thought took root.Crumbs are simply part of the process, falling gently whenever the bread is … Continue reading Traces of Grace
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The Dissolved Salt: Grace in the Fridge
“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again?” ~ Matthew 5:13 I am still very much a novice at sourdough. Every week with a bowl of starter and flour feels like a humble lesson — a quiet mix of patience, timing, and … Continue reading The Dissolved Salt: Grace in the Fridge
The Beauty of the Dent
There is a quiet honesty in baking your own bread. A while back, we decided to stop buying store-bought loaves altogether. Now, once a week, I bake a loaf of yeast bread and a loaf of sourdough. Because there are no artificial preservatives hidden in the dough, they don't last forever—we have about seven days … Continue reading The Beauty of the Dent
Finding God in the Little Things 