Strawberry Jam and Spoonfuls of Grace: Finding God in the Sacred Act of Feeding Others
Let’s talk jam.
Yes—actual, sweet, sticky strawberry jam.
But more than that, let’s talk about what it means to feed people with intention, love like Jesus, and recognize that your kitchen might be one of the holiest spaces in your house.
🥄 Part 1: The Holy Work of Feeding People
It started with too many strawberries. 🍓
A moment of grocery cart optimism turned into a kitchen full of fruit staring me down. I could’ve let them rot (been there), but instead, I felt that nudge—make jam.
As I chopped, stirred, and prayed, I thought about how Jesus fed people.
Not just with parables and power, but with actual food.
One of my favorite moments in Scripture is found in John 21:12.
“Come and have breakfast,” Jesus says to His disciples.
That’s it. No sermon. No fanfare. Just grilled fish and bread by a charcoal fire.
He nourished them—body, soul, and spirit.
Because feeding people is holy.
It’s not “just dinner.”
It’s discipleship in disguise.
It’s ministry with a measuring cup.
It’s love on a plate.
💗 Part 2: Love in a Jar
Every time I scoop jam into a mason jar or spoon soup into a bowl, I’m saying:
“I see you. You matter. I made this with you in mind.”
This isn’t about perfection. It’s about presence.
It’s Proverbs 16:24 lived out loud:
“Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.”
Sometimes, the most healing thing we can offer someone isn’t a podcast or a Bible study—
It’s a sandwich. A batch of cookies. A pot of chili on their hardest day.
💡 Hospitality isn’t about entertaining. It’s about feeding someone’s soul in a way they can taste.
😂 Part 3: Faith, Funny Fails, and Sticky Floors
Now listen—I have not always nailed the Martha Stewart vibes.
One time I managed to glue the lid of my Dutch oven shut with boiling jam. Another time, the dog walked through a berry puddle and turned my house into a sticky crime scene.
But here’s the thing:
God isn’t waiting for your perfection—He’s blessing your intention.
Our messes don’t disqualify us. They make us relatable.
Jesus never turned away from sticky people. He drew near. And in our homes, He does the same.
So if your floor is sticky, your jam is runny, or your chicken's dry—grace.
God shows up anyway.
🕊️ Part 4: Your Table is an Altar
Whether it’s breakfast for toddlers, tea with a neighbor, or spaghetti with your small group—
your table is an altar.
Romans 12:13 says:
“Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.”
It doesn’t have to be fancy.
It just needs to be faithful.
You are feeding more than stomachs—you’re feeding hearts.
You’re creating safe places. You’re planting seeds of grace.
You’re modeling what Jesus modeled: presence over performance.
Want to Sweeten the Soul Even More?
I created a special freebie for you:
“Sweeten the Soul: 7 Days of Feeding Others with Faith & Intention.”
It’s a printable devotional with:
Daily scriptures
Reflection prompts
Simple acts of service ideas
And yes… a no-fuss strawberry jam recipe 🍓
Because I want you to remember:
🫶🏽 What you make, what you give, what you offer—it’s Kingdom work.
You're not “just a mom,”
You're not “just making dinner,”
You are a feeder of hearts. A spreader of grace.
And every spoonful counts.
Final Encouragement: Make the Jam, Set the Table, Serve with Joy
Sis, in a world that rushes, your slow, intentional care is radical.
Your leftovers are love.
Your kitchen table is a ministry platform.
Your ladle is a legacy tool.
So next time you stand at your stove or open your pantry—remember:
You’re not just making food.
You’re making space.
For healing.
For hope.
For Jesus.
Keep stirring.
Keep feeding.
Keep choosing grace—even when the floors are sticky.
You’re not behind.
You’re not invisible.
You are faithfully feeding a weary world—one spoonful at a time.
🍓💕
