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Home with Grace and Joy

Sharing faith, family, and food through the legacy of Grace and Joy

  • An open book with handwritten notes, a pen, a cup of coffee, and a floral teapot sit on a table decorated with greenery and brass candlesticks—inviting quiet reflection and Nuggets of Grace for Christian inspiration.

Faith

Join me in my weekly study to see how the Bible can be applied to our daily lives. I look forward to whatever life applications the Lord sends our way.

devotionals
  • An older woman places a tray of food on a candle-lit dinner table, smiling as she helps her family prepare for Christmas, while a young woman and child sit nearby in a cozy kitchen setting.

Family

I love family stories and the history behind them! Let me show you a few fun ways I have found to preserve and pass down your family history.

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  • A hand holds a white plate with a serving of cheesy casserole containing meat and diced onions; the casserole dish sits on a patterned towel in the background.

Food

Food can be the one thing that brings people together. And nothing is more important than the time we spend with our families.

recipes & menus
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HI, I’M Susan!

I’m so happy you’re here!

Welcome! I believe homes and families should be filled with grace and joy! As I think about my life, I can see how my grandmother and my mom poured these beliefs into our home. How fitting that my grandmother’s name was Grace and my mother’s name is Joy. I hope to share the impact “Grace and Joy” have made on my life and in my home!

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  • A white bowl filled with rice topped with a savory Pepper steak dish of beef, green peppers, green onions, mushrooms, and sauce, set on a wooden table with a plant and candles in the background.
  • A plate with easy baked ham slices next to a small bowl of brown sauce, set on a textured beige fabric. The plate is placed on a wooden surface.
  • A white plate with a serving of mixed vegetable pot pie featuring golden, flaky crust and creamy filling with peas, carrots, green beans, and corn. The plate sits on a table adorned with a white, fringed tablecloth and green foliage decor.
  • A white plate of spaghetti topped with shrimp in sauce sits on a wooden table, decorated with a leafy garland, a pink ornament, and gold candle holders—perfect inspiration for easy meals with a festive touch.
  • A red bowl filled with creamy potato soup is placed on a colorful floral-patterned cloth. The soup has chunks of potatoes and appears thick and hearty, perfect to enjoy alongside one of your 9 different recipes with baked chicken. The bowl and cloth are set on a dark brown table surface.
  • Lemon Shrimp Linguini in the Crockpot
  • A plate of creamy, delicious Poblano Chicken Recipe and leafy greens served over rice, placed on a wooden table. The dish appears freshly made and is presented on a light-colored plate with a thin dark rim.
main meals
  • A round loaf of rustic, crusty bread sits on a wooden cutting board atop a beige cloth and a dark surface. The bread has a golden-brown, cracked crust.
  • A slice of cornbread on a white plate sits on a wooden table with decorative lace placemats. Silverware and stacked plates are visible in the background.
breads
  • A loaded baked potato topped with melted cheese, sour cream, crispy bacon bits, and chopped chives is served on a white plate with a side of fresh greens. The dish is presented in a rustic setting on a wooden table, evoking the cozy charm of a gingerbread cake village.
  • A white plate with macaroni and cheese sits on a wooden table. The table is adorned with a cream-colored runner with fringe and green leafy decorations along the edge.
  • A white plate holds sweet and savory green beans with pieces of bacon, served on a fringed white tablecloth, while green leaves decorate the top of the image.
sides
  • A Turtle Cheesecake topped with chopped pecans and drizzled with chocolate is sliced into pieces and displayed on a glass cake stand, while greenery and candles decorate the table in the background.
  • A lattice-topped apple pie is displayed on a white cake stand. The pie has a golden-brown crust and is set on a wooden table adorned with a white, textured runner and green leafy garland in the background.
  • A glass bowl filled with the creamiest red, white and blue berry trifle dessert made of strawberries, blueberries, and a creamy layer. The strawberries are at the bottom, topped with a thick layer of cream or custard, and blueberries are sprinkled on top. The bowl sits on a wooden table with a fringed placemat.
  • A bundt cake on a white plate sits on a countertop, partially dusted with powdered sugar. A hand is holding a fine mesh sieve above the cake, sprinkling powdered sugar onto it. A kitchen with wooden cabinets and various items is in the background.
  • A round cream cheese dessert ball coated in chopped nuts is placed in the center of a wavy-edged plate, surrounded by neatly arranged rectangular crackers, on a dark table with a textured gray runner.
desserts