Growinggraceful – Growing Graceful

Who’s Driving?

If there is something that I have learned in my short 20 years of life, it is that life is not always easy. Sometimes I look back on my childhood and miss the feeling of being carefree and unconcerned about finances, school, and responsibilities. As a kid, it seemed that nothing could ever go wrong […]

by Linda

Reflections of Psalm 23, Day 9

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies: What do you picture when you read this verse? Growing up, I always pictured a banquet table, set for a feast, and I couldn’t figure out why anyone would celebrate in a room with one’s enemies… The shepherd takes his sheep to highlands […]

by Linda

Reflections of Psalm 23; He Restores My Soul

He Restores My Soul He restores my soul. Four simple words to describe the greatest gift ever given. The forgiven soul is restored to relationship with God. Restored to righteousness. Restored to hope. Restored to life and purpose. The moment faith is born within the heart, this becomes truth for a follower of Jesus. And […]

by Linda

Buckwheat Oatie Biscuits; A Gluten-Free, Sourdough Recipe

I’m a creature of habit. If I have recipes for every possible occasion, I don’t feel the need to develop a new one! I was good with the gluten-free sourdough biscuit recipe I shared last summer. Everyone around here loves it. However, it uses sorghum flour, and the supplier I buy that flour through has […]

by Linda

How to Make Your Own Nutritious SauerKraut {Sour Kraut}

Some of the benefits of menu planning? I always have what I need for each meal–I don’t come up short of ingredients at the last minute! My girls know exactly what I want prepared, so if they’re helping cook, they don’t make extras. Meals are served in a more timely manner because I’m not scrambling […]