I recently learned that grace should make us happy. Really. Isn’t that cool? The meaning is hidden in the ancient Greek word. I have been fascinated with “grace” for a long time. One year I prayed for all aspects of grace as we define it. Graceful . . . gracious . . . poised. . . hospitable . . . …
Bite of Bread: Daily Grace
Grace. I love that word. I often need that word. I need grace for the person in the car in front of me who is not moving five seconds after the stoplight turns green.I need it a lot when I’m driving. :) Who knows, the other people on the road may need it because of me! My life also required …
Bite of Bread Psalm 121
It’s one of my favorites. It’s a psalm of trust, a cry for help, and a psalm of promise. Some of us may find ourselves claiming these words for ourselves this week, or we will be praying them over loved ones and others in danger. [bctt tweet=”I would like to pray Psalm 121 over our law enforcement and our soldiers …
If You Are Too Busy: 3 Steps to Simplify
BUSY. It’s our middle name. Our culture. Our reality. . . . or is it? Are we really as busy as we think we are? My head is spinning and my heart is thumping as I think of the responsibilities I signed up to do for the next few months. I signed up. Nobody twisted my arm or bribed me …
Bite of Bread: Holy Spirit Power to Love
The Holy Spirit of God is given to us so that we can become participants in God’s compassion and so reach out to all people at all times with God’s heart.” ~Here and Now, Henry Nouwen Let it soak in. [bctt tweet=”The Holy Spirit of God is given to us so that we can become participants in God’s compassion …