Bible. Faith. Life.
Bible. Faith. Life.
Bible study, cancer, comfort, grief, suffering, UncategorizedI am an emotional eater. The other day, I was upset so I drove my minivan through the McDonald’s drive-thru for some comfort food. I never get a Quarter Pounder hamburger, much less the whole meal (French fries and soda included.) But yesterday my heart hurt, so eat I did. I’m also an emotional cook. Yesterday’s grief resulted in …
Bite of Bread, UncategorizedThere’s a reason why I make a Bite of Bread reading plan every week. It’s not for the money nor the fame. Obviously. It’s simply because I feel called to do so. I’ve learned how one verse can draw me closer to God. One scripture can speak to the depths of my soul right when I need it the most. …
freedom, healing, purposeMy stomach was in knots. I busied myself with morning chores awaiting the phone call. I just had a feeling that it was going to be painful. Though the sun shone outside, my spirit felt a storm coming. And it did. I answered the call, and after our niceties she gave me the “word from the Lord” …
UncategorizedHer daughter writhed in torment. The Canaanite mother knew she shouldn’t bother the Jewish rabbi, but she was desperate. Her baby needed help. This rabbi healed everyone who asked. It seemed his nature and definitely in his power. Stories had circulated of the man across the lake who was once tormented by a legion of demons but now lived in …
Bible study, purpose, Word StudyI’m convinced that the people who walk in their God purpose, no matter how big or small, are content because they are supernaturally fully satisfied. I’m also convinced that as long as we are seeking, maybe even wrestling, after what God’s purpose is for us, we will run into it. I’ve heard sermons explaining that wrestling with God is not …