Uncategorized, Word Wednesday

Bye, Bye Old, Hello New

  When my kids were toddlers, the first word out of their sweet little mouths (besides “I love my wonderful mama!” wink-wink) was a word that baffled me. I never said it to them (I don’t think). It just floated out of those babies’ lips. They’d grab a toy out of another child’s hands and claim possession whether it was …

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Comparison, grace, purpose, Uncategorized

God is Able when I am Not

  March always brings out the worst in me. I find my heart tapping its foot impatiently waiting for warmer weather and spring to bloom. I become “hangry”. Hungry for spring and angry because it won’t come fast enough. I know. It’s ridiculous, isn’t it? I know better than to groan and moan. But I’m restless and tired of colorless grass, …

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Bite of Bread, Uncategorized

Bite of Bread Reading Plan: Verses on Living Well

    One of my favorite authors is John Eldredge. I love how he employs words like a paintbrush for the heart. They aren’t just inked beautifully; the words settle deep down into the recesses of my spirit. John cuts through the religion of our faith. That of rules and regulations. In his book, Sacred Romance, John asked the ancient question: Why …

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Giveaway, trials

When You Need a Big God / Book Giveaway

  I love how God weaves hearts together. Though we’re simply acquaintances, Debbie Wilson and I have a few important things in common. We both have books releasing on March 8 by the same publisher (Leafwood). We both live in North Carolina, and we both are represented by the same literary agent, Blythe Daniel. Those are pretty significant, but there …

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faith, Trust

Pray for a Stronghold

“The LORD is my light and my salvation– whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life– of whom shall I be afraid?” (Psalm 27:1) It all boils down to this verse. When anxiety crashes over your heart, when the one you depend on is no longer there, or when you don’t know where your next pay …

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