Do you ever feel like God is ashamed to be called your God? Then keep reading! Moses failed (Numbers 20:12; Deuteronomy 34). Abraham failed (Genesis 12:10-20; Genesis 16). Adam failed (Genesis 3:6). Sarah failed (Genesis 16). David failed (2 Samuel 11). But God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared …
Recipe: Mark’s Homemade Chili
This is an easy-peasy recipe that we love year round! Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef, cooked, drained 1 large onion 3 cans dark red kidney beans, drained 2 cans dice tomatoes (we get whatever seasoned ones they have at Kroger at the time) 1 large can of tomato sauce Worcestershire sauce – 5 shakes or …
Food for Thought Fridays – 5 Reasons Why Oats Should Be a Part of Your Weekly Menu Plan
Welcome to Food for Thought Fridays! Here at Intentional By Grace we are all about healthy eating! Join me each Friday to learn about common (and sometimes uncommon) foods we eat and how they affect our bodies. *********************************************************************************************************************** There is nothing like a good, warm, hearty bowl of oatmeal in the morning. Second only to …
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Food for Thought Fridays: The Why and How to Cook Quinoa
Welcome to Food for Thought Fridays! Here at Intentional By Grace we are all about healthy eating! Join me each Friday to learn about common (and sometimes uncommon) foods we eat and how they affect our bodies. *********************************************************************************************************************** Quinoa is hands down one of our favorite foods. There is no doubt that you will see …
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Blogging with a Vision – Part 2
photo credit Yesterday I told you I had a vision for Intentional By Grace. Today, I want to try to flesh out my vision for you. As I mentioned yesterday, I love writing. Blog posts are constantly percolating in my mind when I’m doing dishes, washing clothes, changing diapers, etc. I’ve often told Mark that …
Blogging with a Vision – Part 1
photo credit I have been blogging for almost three years. When I began blogging, it was for the purpose of keeping a record of our lives as a family. Then, it became an opportunity to record what the Lord was teaching us and share it with others. Blogging became a way for me to gather …
Raw Apple Cider Vinegar Dressing
We love Raw Apple Cider Vinegar Dressing. This is probably the most requested dressing when people come over for dinner. You should give it a try!
Breastfeeding: 6 Survival Tips from a New Mom
Breastfeeding has so many benefits for mom and baby. Unfortunately, breastfeeding doesn’t always come naturally or easily. Even though a baby has all the instincts and ability to nurse at the breast, it still takes a lot of work to teach proper latching and efficient nursing. Additionally, even though your body has all the instincts …
Book Review: Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life
Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald Whitney is one of the first books that I received as a new Christian. If you could see my copy, you would think that I must have had it for decades. The binding is coming apart. It has so many mark-ups you wonder why I even marked the …
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Samuel’s Birth Story – Part 2
Disclaimer: This is a birth story. One in which certain terms will be used and details given in the hopes to give a complete and accurate picture of my experience. Please read at your own discretion. If you missed the first part of Samuel’s birth story you can read it by clicking here. When we arrived …
Samuel’s Birth Story – Part 1
Disclaimer: This is a birth story. One in which certain terms will be used in the hopes to give a complete and accurate picture of my experience. Please read at your own discretion. It’s nine days after the birth of our little boy, and I am still amazed that he is actually here. We’re settling …
Water Birth: Why We Chose This Route
I desire to have a natural, un-medicated birth for our son. We also hope to give birth in a birthing tub full of luxurious water. Since water birth is something that’s not talked about often (at least not in our circle of family and friends), we thought we’d share our reasons on why we desire …