As I perused my inbox, a title grabbed my attention from Crosswalk.com: 25 Scripture Verses to Pray During Advent. I scrolled down past the e-mail without opening it, but I couldn’t resist. It sounded like an article too good to pass up, so I clicked on the link. It’s written by contributing writer, Candace Crabtree of His Mercies are New, I …
And You Thought Cyber Monday was a Good Deal
I’m always amazed by the life found when we study under our English. What I found today makes Cyber Monday deals pale in comparison– and I love a good bargain. Are you ready to understand this verse in a new light? Let’s dig deep. He will keep you strong to the end, so that you will be blameless on …
Bite of Bread: Prophecies of Jesus
I think I was nine when I was chosen to play the lead role in the Christmas play at church. For years I had dreamed of being Mary. And it finally happened. One amazing Christmas I got to play the role of the mother of Jesus. I even got to hold a real baby who cried the whole time. …
How to Live a Lifestyle of Thankfulness
I’m thankful for a day set aside specifically for me to say “thanks”–to focus on what I have and not on what I don’t. Thanksgiving is a day of bounty, right? A day when we cook too much, eat too much, and hopefully are surrounded by more family and friends than usual. It’s normally a great day. Even though I’m …
Bite of Bread: Bible Reading Plan on Thankfulness
As a friend and I closed our phone conversation the other day, she said, “Oh…oh…oh.. I have to ask you something somebody asked me the other day.” She paused for a thoughtful moment and then shot this question through the airwaves. “If you woke up tomorrow to find only what you thanked God for today, what would you have?” It took …