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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 …

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A Book on Prayer that Takes You to Heavenly Places: A #Giveaway

  I’ve found a new favorite author and book that will take permanent residence on my bookshelf and in my heart. When I’ve found something great, I have to share it. That’s why I talk and write about Jesus all the time. But . . . I enjoy wordsmiths who not only teach me, but whose words stir my soul. …

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The Trial of God’s Heart

When we face trials, our most common reaction is to ask God, “Why won’t you relieve us?” And when he doesn’t, we resignedly ask, “What do yo want me to do?” Now we have a new question, “Where is the Romance headed?” . . . .We are still in the drama of Act III and the heart of God is …

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Bite of Bread: Scripture on Heaven(s)

  Late fall skies ushering in darkness before it’s time, though cause for the days to be shorter, are the most beautiful to me despite my need for light. Pumpkin hues bleeding into purple horizons, crisp air, and the smell of burning wood sweeten the early darkness. Though I often mourn the end of summer, the Master Painter stirs my …

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You Are Invited to the Party

They were fishing all day, minding their own business. They worked hard. Prayed hard. Hoped with great fervency. They were men of faith and integrity, though not perfect. One had the tendency to speak too quickly. One doubted often. And another would betray Jesus. But these men were called by the Rabbi.  He was different from the other rabbis. His …

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