Bite of Bread, trusting God

Bite of Bread: Verses for Fighting Battles 2016

Shields were used in battle. Nobody needed a shield on a peaceful day. But it was always good to have the shield close-by. We don’t use shields in war these days, but we fight all kinds of battles. I know many people battling right now. Some of the fights are just starting. Some have lasted way too long. If you are …

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grief, prayer

Sitting Where Jesus Sat

I’m in Israel this week.  Yes, Israel. As I type these words I’m sitting in my hotel in Jerusalem where we arrived today. We’ve enjoyed two days in the beautiful Galilee area, and now we’ve come to the holy city. But before making our journey here today, we began our morning on top of the mountain named Mt. Arbel, where …

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prayer, spiritual warfare

What Do You Wear When You #Pray ?

  What do you wear when you pray? I’m often in my pink robe and fuzzy slippers. Sometimes I’m all dressed for the day, make-up applied, hair done, and shoes on ready to go out the door. But, there’s more to prayer than just praying. And there are some important items that we must put on to help us be …

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emotions, feelings, Truth

Choosing to Trust His Word Not My Feelings

I have lived the majority of my life with my emotions leading. But I’m learning that I cannot always trust my feelings. (The positive or the negative.) Even so, at times it is difficult to distinguish what is of my own heart and what is of the Holy Spirit. But I’m learning to test my feelings with the Word of God. …

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prayer

A Prayer for Your Wednesday: Short and Sweet

A prayer for you today:   “Dear God, bless the eyes reading these words. I pray they will know that they are the apple of your eye. You watch them with delight and joy. You never leave them or forsake them. May the only shadows they experience be from your covering as your light shines about them. Help them trust …

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