Isn’t it exquisite? My eyes locked on the huge magnolia trees lining the road opposite the sidewalk that led me home. As I stared at these trees giggles erupted from my silent self. Giggles. All alone staring at these absurd trees I shook my head. Only God could make a tree like Magnolias. Their large waxy leaves and gigantic …
Bite of Bread: God’s Abundance, Fullness and Kindness
Less is more . . . right? Well, not always. Last weekend my house was filled with flowers, both real and fake, as we celebrated my daughter’s upcoming wedding. I love flowers. In fact I forget how much I love them until I allow myself to buy a fresh bouquet. My interior decorating style wavers between modern-minimalist and traditional, so …
Bite of Bread: Faith Strengthener
I’ve been trying to strengthen my legs. I don’t like the flab around the knees and want to define the muscles. I know. It’s vanity. But it’s also wanting to stay healthy and strong. There are days when I wish that wishing would do the trick. But it doesn’t. Only physically working those muscles strengthens them. My faith is …
Bite of Bread: Living by the Spirit
Something wonderful lives in us. It is life and light, goodness and mercy. Power lives within us that strengthens our hope when circumstances drain our strength. It intercedes for us when we can find no words. It ushers peace hushing doubt and worry. All we have to do is believe. In Jesus. Grab a pen and journal, copy the Bite …
Bite of Bread: Living in a Broken World
So much pain floods the headlines. Earthquakes. Christian martyrs. Suicide. Discrimination. Riots. Natural disasters break our hearts and stir our philanthropy, and that gives me hope when hatred seems to be winning the war. All the world needs is love, right? The Bite of Bread is not just about love this week, but it’s about God’s presence, his faithfulness, and …