The smell of warm bread filling a kitchen has a way of turning simple routines into quiet revelations. Standing over two freshly baked loaves—one pockets of sharp cheddar and smoky bacon, the other swirling with rich cinnamon and brown sugar—it is easy to forget they came from the very same bowl.The starter, the flour, the … Continue reading From the Same Bowl: Understanding the Flavors of the Human Heart
faith in the everyday
Unremarkable Frame, Unmatched Grace
As I was standing in line at Walmart today waiting my turn at the checkout, my thoughts went to what Jesus "actually" may have looked like. So I came home, finished my tasks, and got to digging. I dove into historical records, first-century Jewish culture, and cross-referenced it with scripture. I found this visual reconstruction … Continue reading Unremarkable Frame, Unmatched Grace
The Fruit We Bear
It’s no secret that I’ve eaten a lot of watermelon over the years. Anyone who has been around my kitchen for five minutes knows it’s pretty much a staple. Most of the time, I get lucky. I look for that dull green skin, find the creamy yellow spot where it rested against the earth, give … Continue reading The Fruit We Bear
Finding Peace on the Journey
As I watched the sunrise this morning, I couldn't help but think about peace and just how still and quiet the morning felt.Protecting my peace has become vital to my soul. We are all walking through life together, but our personal journeys don't all look the same—we all pull over for different kinds of rest, … Continue reading Finding Peace on the Journey
