Vegan and plant-based recipes and notes about praising God. When we eat wholesome foods and care of our health, we honor God as the creator of our bodies, treating His temple with respect, gratitude, and love. Eating well and taking care of our health shows God we are thankful for the gift of life. Good food gives us the energy to keep serving God and to love and serve others. Here are some of my favorite recipes.
Praise for Today — Famous in Heaven I was reading along in the book of Daniel today when I came across something that made me stop and think. Daniel 9:23 tells us how Daniel was viewed in Heaven. “As soon as you began to pray, an answer was given, which I have come to tell you, … Continue reading Famous in Heaven + Jalapeño Pesto Pasta Salad
Praise for Today – Set Your Hope The wind blowing into my face creating resistance isn’t exactly helping as I pedal up a 1/2-mile hill. I tell myself I can do it. Keep riding. Breathe in. Pedal, pedal. Breathe out. Pedal, pedal. My water bottle is almost empty with about 8 oz. of water left. … Continue reading Set Your Hope + Potato Salad
Praise for Today – Joy of the Lord = Strength When my appetite wins and I give in to cravings for junk food, I don’t like it. I searched the Bible for new inspiration. Where could I find a new source of strength to face the same old temptation? I found just 8 short words … Continue reading Joy of the Lord + Strawberry Shortcake
Praise for Today – A Sweet Word I like to use the Armor of God (described in Ephesians 6:10-20) to help me stick to my personal health goals. Part of the armor is the sword of the Spirit, the word of God. We can turn to our swords (words from the Bible) any time and … Continue reading A Sweet Word + Banana Bread
Praise for Today — Prolong Your Life I sometimes hear people say “When our time is up, our time is up.” However, modern science has revealed that we can have a huge impact on the length and quality of our lives through the lifestyle choices we make. The Bible also confirms we can prolong our lives by … Continue reading Prolong Your Life + Seasoned Potato Wedges
Praise for Today — Reap a Harvest Have you ever been perplexed about something and reached for your Bible to open it and see what Bible verse your eyes would land on? Once, when I was completely worn out and tired of trying to walk the path of health (thinking it would be easier to … Continue reading Reap a Harvest + Garbanzo Bean Cutlets
Praise for Today — Dedication to Truth The Armor of God is so powerful (each part of the armor is described in Ephesians 6:10-20). This armor can help us in our quest to remain faithful to God. Part of the armor is the belt of truth. Ephesians 6:14 encourages me to stand firm, with the … Continue reading Dedication to Truth + Very Berry Blueberry Muffins
Praise for Today — This Heart of Mine Have you heard the saying “Follow your heart?” Sounds like good advice, and sometimes it is. But what if your heart deceives you? It could happen, you know. Jeremiah recognized this when he wrote “The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand … Continue reading This Heart of Mine + Cheese-ish Sauce with Butternut Squash
Praise for Today – Strength for Our Bones I have always loved Proverbs 3:5-6. “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV) These two Bible verses provide encouragement when we’re facing life decisions. It’s … Continue reading Strength for Our Bones + Biscuits and Gravy
Praise for Today When I’m going through rough times, I find a lot of encouragement from Psalm 107. It’s all about God saving me from distress. Psalm 107 reminds me to stop and recognize all God has done for me and to praise Him for it. Tell the story! When you’re hungry and thirsty, when … Continue reading Telling Our Stories, Psalm 107 + Marinated Tofu
Get in the Ark 