What a beautiful article. You were truly blessed to have a grandmother who cared for you so deeply and found such a loving, practical way to plant the truth of Scripture in your heart.
As I read your story, I found myself reflecting on my own childhood. In my family, biblical teaching, church attendance, and the outward signs of faith were sometimes used as pawns in the conflict between my parents. Your memories offered such a meaningful contrast: faith being shared not through pressure or conflict, but through cooking, patience, affection, and time spent together.
I admit that I had some difficulty following a few of the health explanations, but that did not lessen the beauty of your message. What stayed with me was the way your grandmother made Scripture tangible and allowed faith to take root naturally. It is a powerful reminder that faith is often passed from one generation to another through ordinary acts of love.
I love the articles you folks write. They make me think, reflect, and appreciate experiences that are different from my own. This one genuinely warmed my heart. Thank you for sharing it.
Thank you for this article. Reminds me of my mother. She was religious but never really taught us “religion” just goodness. She cooked a home meal and desert for us everyday. I still make her recipes.
I Love this article! I didn't have grandmothers growing up, in fact I didn't believe in Jesus Christ until I was 47 years old, but I have been making up for my loss since. For the last two years been grinding my own wheat berries and found a good recipe for Ezekiel 4:9 (KJV) bread. Grinding your own flour preserves so much of the nutrients that bread can actually fill most of the body's daily needs. God certainly knows how to care for his kids! (We need to pay attention, though).
Keep hold of that figure, Shellie: 47. It has significance, in no end of realms.
I think maybe you live in America? The factory-made bread there is very bad for you, so doing it at home is going to secure your food chain better - and it really is fun to work, bake and produce your own daily bread. Actually, factory-made anything is probably a bad idea!
I had one grandmother growing up. The other was more distant. But the grandfather I never knew, who died before I was born, has revealed himself to me since I myself turned 47. We lay a great deal of emphasis on the events of our early life, but should not disregard those that occur in our later years.
Amen, Brother. It was also the year my husband died, but thanks to my Savior, I was sad but not broken. I was beloved. Thank you for your encouraging words. That was 23 years ago and although not always easy, every day since has been a blessing.
W.W.please consider consuming tea or tincture if Ceanothus spp. Doesn't matter which one. On my land grows Ceanothus greggii,yet all subspecies are fine.and i DO mean fine,for stomach and liver. Hint:*(it can help rebuild your liver). We,the people need for you to be here for many more years to come,(so does Lily),and if you consume this one root - you WILL. 60's psyconaut and 34 year ethical wildcrafter here. 74 now and,yes,i still trip,work on my land,mend my own fences and peer over the horizon,and i state for many more besides myself,you are a national treasure.
Dear Lily-Rose, a second comment. I bought the figs and almonds and made a rudimentary version because I dont have a strong food processor... The sort of...balls I made are delicious! Bless you for this article and remember! No APOLOGIES PLEASE!...going to make the lentils and cucumber salad. You are a blessing!
I love this, Lily. My 6 yo grandson wants to learn how to bake sourdough so I took some of my starter over and ordered him a cool deep blue sour dough baking pan. I'm going to try it with barley. I adore your grandma stories. I hope WW heals soon, but adore your writing and stories.
I make 90% of our bread and 100% of our pizza dough. I’ll try the barley idea and let you know. I do use barley frequently in soup and stew. Never baked with it though but now I’m curious.
I’ve switched to a whole food diet and I’ve been trying things that I’ve never tasted. Eggplant was first (love it!) I got the bag of lentils just this week and cooked them very simply. So easy and tasty. It almost tasted like cooked chicken smells. I’ll have to give your Grama’s recipe a try.
I am often completely gobsmackef by God’s attention to our needs in creating the plants and animals. There is such a huge variety, and we tend to only eat what is grown in our little corner of the world.
I’m using Einkorn flour that’s ancient, but I’ll look for barley, too. Thanks for sharing!
This is wonderful! But please no apologies. People CHOOSE to read or not read. If even mentionning the Bible offends someone, then dont read it. Beautiful job and I'm trying a few of these. Love the nutritional info included.
What a beautiful article. You were truly blessed to have a grandmother who cared for you so deeply and found such a loving, practical way to plant the truth of Scripture in your heart.
As I read your story, I found myself reflecting on my own childhood. In my family, biblical teaching, church attendance, and the outward signs of faith were sometimes used as pawns in the conflict between my parents. Your memories offered such a meaningful contrast: faith being shared not through pressure or conflict, but through cooking, patience, affection, and time spent together.
I admit that I had some difficulty following a few of the health explanations, but that did not lessen the beauty of your message. What stayed with me was the way your grandmother made Scripture tangible and allowed faith to take root naturally. It is a powerful reminder that faith is often passed from one generation to another through ordinary acts of love.
I love the articles you folks write. They make me think, reflect, and appreciate experiences that are different from my own. This one genuinely warmed my heart. Thank you for sharing it.
Thank you for this article. Reminds me of my mother. She was religious but never really taught us “religion” just goodness. She cooked a home meal and desert for us everyday. I still make her recipes.
I Love this article! I didn't have grandmothers growing up, in fact I didn't believe in Jesus Christ until I was 47 years old, but I have been making up for my loss since. For the last two years been grinding my own wheat berries and found a good recipe for Ezekiel 4:9 (KJV) bread. Grinding your own flour preserves so much of the nutrients that bread can actually fill most of the body's daily needs. God certainly knows how to care for his kids! (We need to pay attention, though).
Keep hold of that figure, Shellie: 47. It has significance, in no end of realms.
I think maybe you live in America? The factory-made bread there is very bad for you, so doing it at home is going to secure your food chain better - and it really is fun to work, bake and produce your own daily bread. Actually, factory-made anything is probably a bad idea!
I had one grandmother growing up. The other was more distant. But the grandfather I never knew, who died before I was born, has revealed himself to me since I myself turned 47. We lay a great deal of emphasis on the events of our early life, but should not disregard those that occur in our later years.
Amen, Brother. It was also the year my husband died, but thanks to my Savior, I was sad but not broken. I was beloved. Thank you for your encouraging words. That was 23 years ago and although not always easy, every day since has been a blessing.
W.W.please consider consuming tea or tincture if Ceanothus spp. Doesn't matter which one. On my land grows Ceanothus greggii,yet all subspecies are fine.and i DO mean fine,for stomach and liver. Hint:*(it can help rebuild your liver). We,the people need for you to be here for many more years to come,(so does Lily),and if you consume this one root - you WILL. 60's psyconaut and 34 year ethical wildcrafter here. 74 now and,yes,i still trip,work on my land,mend my own fences and peer over the horizon,and i state for many more besides myself,you are a national treasure.
Is that redroot?
Love the context with the recipes! Can’t wait to try them. Thank you!
I loved the article, just as I do your other ones. Keep up the writing, it is much appreciated.
Please never apologize to Secularists. I may be skeptical of how bible was rewritten as patriarchy, I still seek truth. Figs, EVO, pomegranates yum
Dear Lily-Rose, a second comment. I bought the figs and almonds and made a rudimentary version because I dont have a strong food processor... The sort of...balls I made are delicious! Bless you for this article and remember! No APOLOGIES PLEASE!...going to make the lentils and cucumber salad. You are a blessing!
ill let her know you said so!
Thank you!
I love this, Lily. My 6 yo grandson wants to learn how to bake sourdough so I took some of my starter over and ordered him a cool deep blue sour dough baking pan. I'm going to try it with barley. I adore your grandma stories. I hope WW heals soon, but adore your writing and stories.
that is so awesome!!! i can’t wait to tell lily!
I make 90% of our bread and 100% of our pizza dough. I’ll try the barley idea and let you know. I do use barley frequently in soup and stew. Never baked with it though but now I’m curious.
I’ve switched to a whole food diet and I’ve been trying things that I’ve never tasted. Eggplant was first (love it!) I got the bag of lentils just this week and cooked them very simply. So easy and tasty. It almost tasted like cooked chicken smells. I’ll have to give your Grama’s recipe a try.
I am often completely gobsmackef by God’s attention to our needs in creating the plants and animals. There is such a huge variety, and we tend to only eat what is grown in our little corner of the world.
I’m using Einkorn flour that’s ancient, but I’ll look for barley, too. Thanks for sharing!
Excellent piece
Hi Lily,
Praying for Wolf's speedy recovery!
Great article / recipes -- am hungry lol!
And it reinforces the truth that everything in the Material World is reflected in the Spiritual Realm through God's Word in the Holy Bible.
Am including relevant scripture at the end of every article.
God bless you and Wolf, and your work!
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This is wonderful! But please no apologies. People CHOOSE to read or not read. If even mentionning the Bible offends someone, then dont read it. Beautiful job and I'm trying a few of these. Love the nutritional info included.
You were fortunate to have a grandma who taught you life giving truths! I enjoyed reading this and hope you are feeling better soon!
I like it. Bible also discusses healing spices.. :