Be a joyful baker with this baking dish that reads, “Breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts.” With its Acts 2:46 verse and light blue exterior, this casserole dish will encourage neighbors, new mothers, and grieving loved ones—anyone who could use a warm meal to lift their spirits. Dimensions: 8” x 8” Microwave, oven, and dishwasher safe Material: ceramic
There is plenty to complain about at church. But what if we stopped looking for what’s wrong?What if we looked for what’s right with our churches? What if we expressed gratitude for what we have? Most of us have much to be thankful for in our churches, but human nature has a way of eroding our appreciation.
A simple tool that can make a big difference! When it comes to the provisions of God, the problem is not that they aren’t there, but that we often don’t see what is all around us. That was the thrust...
Why am I ungrateful at times? Discontentment reveals I am taking delight in something other than Jesus Christ. It reveals I’m looking to my circumstances for joy, not to the God of my salvation. This is just the opposite of a woman Charles Spurgeon spoke of: “I have heard of some good old woman in …
While praise, joy, contrition, and love are all important affections for worship, gratitude is the most important worship affection.
It was the breaking of bread that revealed Jesus’ identity.
What do you think of when you hear the phrase: “The peace of God”?
“I am grateful, not in order that my neighbour, provoked by the earlier act of kindness, may be more ready to benefit me, but simply in order that I may perform a most pleasant and beautiful …
Panera is betting that customers want to know more about what's in their food.
A few years ago it would have unthinkable for a restaurant not to serve bread. Today the staff of life faces a number of threats, particularly due to perceived gluten threats and carb worries. Given this retreat, it's heartening when a highly regarded restaurant starts baking its own bread.
It’s all about ratios, temperatures – and, if possible, fresh yeast
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: the number of good people in the world is staggering. I had no idea what the hearts of Americans were truly made of. It’s pure, compassionate, boundless love. Rich people. Poor people. White people. People of color. I see endless goodness everywhere and every day. (I …
After a lifetime in the restaurant business, I'm now more of an observer than an active participant. Writing about restaurants including food, drinks, ingredient sources, and the culture of the food biz has given me an opportunity to dig deeper into the local restaurant scene and the people behind it<br>But eating out a lot has its downside.<br>When people know what I do, I usually get asked The Big Question: "What's your favorite restaurant?" They flag me down in the grocery store…