Do you consider wheat a gift?

Let's continue our journey through the 7 Foods of the Promised Land! 

Last time we talked about barley! If you missed that email, you can view all our past emails here!

We've heard the message of our modern experts telling us to avoid wheat and bread at all costs... but what does God say?

Let’s search God's Word for what it says about wheat, learn the bounty of benefits this grain has to offer, and if you have a sweet-tooth, you'll want to grab my dessert recipe!
 

What is einkorn wheat and what's good about it?

Sue Becker, founder of Bread Beckers, shares her insights on einkorn wheat: it's history, it's Biblical significance, and why we should be eating it!
 

My book Satisfied: Baking with Whole Grain Goodness is a deep dive into the incredible health benefits of making your own baked goods. 

I share how grains are currently processed and all the nutrients that are stripped in order to make shelf stable goods. This isn't to scare you - it's to encourage you about the bounty of blessing you'll find in whole grains!

Packed with recipes (including Garlic Knots, Turkey Stromboli, and Almond Raspberry Cheese Bread 🤤) this book is a treat!

Enjoy an excerpt from the forward, written by Roy Lessin:
 

Why do you spend your money for what is not bread and your wages for what does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and delight yourself in abundance.

Isaiah 55:2

Give us this day our daily bread.
Matthew 6:11

And they were continually devoting themselves to the apostles teaching, and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.

Acts 2:42

And day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart.

Acts 2:46

I will abundantly bless her provision;
I will satisfy her needy with bread.
Psalms 132:15

These verses illustrate the importance of bread. Jesus loved having others break bread with Him. Those were real times of blessing, intimacy, and revelation. Jesus broke bread with those on the road to Emmaus and their spiritual eyes were opened to know him. He broke bread with the disciples at the Passover and revealed the meaning of His death. After His resurrection, Jesus broke bread with the disciples and fellowshipped with them as they had breakfast together by the sea. In the book of Revelation, Jesus invited the lukewarm Christians to break bread with Him and allow their hearts to be rekindled by the fire of his love.

Breaking bread with Jesus means that we come and partake of who He is, enjoy His company and are nurtured by His presence. It means intimacy and communion. It means fellowship and the sharing of our hearts with His. Jesus never intended for us to break bread with Him occasionally; He intended us to break bread with Him on a daily basis.

He is the daily bread for which our soul should hunger.
He is the bread by which our spirits grow.
He is the bread that makes our hearts thrive.
He is the bread that brings us nourishment and sustains us through every
step of the journey.

Come taste and see that the Lord is good. There is nothing more satisfying
than partaking of the “bread of Life” which is our Lord.

You made it to dessert! (Be honest, did you scroll past the whole message to get here? 😂)

These peanut butter cookies are like a time machine - they'll take you back in time!

We had one reader write to tell us they reminded him of the ones his grandmother made him as a child. How's that for a testimonial?! 🙌
 

Top 7 Add-Ins for Healthier Cookies

1. Flaxseeds 2 tablespoons freshly ground flaxseeds. Flaxseeds add fiber, protein and essential oils.  Fiber lowers the sugar count and helps your brain not get a large dose of glucose!
2. Chia Seeds Although your family may question the black dots in the cookie – they also not notice the nutrient dense specks. Add at the end of mixing to avoid a dry cookie because chia seeds tend to absorb moisture. Mix and bake. Don’t let them sit.
3. Chocolate All natural dark cacao chocolate chips or cacao nibs.
4. Coconut Adding 2 tablespoons of coconut is a favorite of mine! Look for unsweetened coconut.
5. Nut Butters Substitute peanut butter with any nut butter. My favorite is sunflower seed butter! Almond nut butter may need a little extra sweetener. Or for more foodie fun – mix the nut butters. Substitute 1/3 cup of peanut butter for almond butter or sunflower seed butter.
6. Gluten Free Make these cookies with GF oats. Simply grind the oats in a blender to make oat flour. They may be a little more crumbly than the trusted firm cookie we grew up with.
7. Nuts Go nut crazy! Nuts add more essential omegas to the mix – your brain will love you!

If you'd like to learn more about wheat (and the other six foods of the Promised Land) you need my newest book!

Each chapter includes a study into Scripture that will help you reflect on the spiritual significance of each food. You’ll also find 32 delicious recipes that you can make at home. Whether you’re a foodie, a Bible lover, or simply looking for healthy and delicious recipes, The Seven Foods of the Promised Land is a must-have book!

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