Welcome to GraceLaced Mondays! Grace is found in the everyday when you are intentional about taking note of it.
It is found in the sink full of dishes awaiting you after a family meal, it shines in the faces of your imperfect children, it soothes from the pages of God’s Word, and it is tucked into the enjoyment of a fresh batch of cookies. Grace is in a beautiful moment and a heartbreaking one alike. Grace is blessing beyond what you and I deserve.
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Today, I’m featuring two of my favorite real food blogging friends in one great post! If you’ve ever struggled with chronic pain, or wondered how to make real-food cooking work for you family for general health, last week’s post by Michelle of Willing Cook, was both inspiring and informative. Michelle interviewed Kelly of Nourishing Home (one of my roommates at the upcoming Allume conference!), who has such a Christ-honoring attitude towards God’s provision in food:
“So I remind myself constantly that God’s plans are so far above ours! And in the case of health issues, we want immediate relief and freedom from pain, whereas God can use that pain to grow our dependence and intimacy with Him. I know that eating the food He created (rather than processed foods) helps me feel better, but I also know that it is He who determines my every step and each pathway I walk in this life. This knowledge is a blessing that helps me to maintain the right focus and balance.”
Thanks for linking up, Michelle. Your blog is a blessing to the grace-dwelling and real-food communities alike!
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yes! we are working on the balance with food here too. christ is in these things with us, seeking him in our food choices is a fresh new joy! xo
Balance is the key…I’m working on it a bit at a time, myself! Have a great day, friend! thanks for linking up!
Thanks for highlighting our post this week! It was such a pleasure to have Kelly over to visit. She’s a true inspiration in real food and in her grace-filled life.
Michelle
(Allume? Oh man, I’m going to have to see if they have any tickets left. If both of you are going, I can’t miss it!)
Oh Michelle–even if there aren’t tickets available, there’s always someone trying to sell one later! Would love to go with you!
I am new and just linked up, thanks for the linky Ruth. Have a gracelaced week!
Thanks for linking up, Ugochi! Glad to have you!!
I can totally agree with the value of eating food the way God intended it to be eaten. I suffer from a chronic digestive problem that is strongly aggravated by preserved/processed food. It reminds us that God knew exactly what we needed when he created things the way they are, and we should trust in it, without trying to “improve it” all the time.
Great post to highlight!
Amen, Noelle! I can’t believe how much we’ve “added” to everything that he’s created. I’m thankful for all the resources out there that can teach us the truth about food.
Thank you so much, Ruth, for sharing my interview with Michelle! I can’t wait for Allume when we can spend time getting to know each other even better. Lots of blessings, sweet friend! eHugs, Kelly
Thanks for stopping by, Kelly! eHugs to you too!
P.S. I just made my first batch of fermented pickles! They were great!