On Monday our “bite” was Psalm 23:1,2. We learned some interesting stuff during our morning FB Live fellowship. Like, did you know that the shepherd literally has to make the sheep lie down when they’re in grassy pastures because if he doesn’t, they will eat so much that their bellies will get so full they fall down and …
Come to the Table: A Fresh Bread Friday Post
Once in awhile, on a Friday, I’ll continue to share my newest project that’s still in the “trying to find a home” stage. It’s a daily devotional that gives a scripture, word-study of key words in the verse, fresh understanding of the meaning of the scripture, and something to “chew” on all day. You are part of my …
Why We Need to Watch the Sunrise (A Bite of Bread Excerpt)
It’s Friday! And I’m sharing an excerpt from my newest book project called the Bite of Bread, a daily devotional that feeds your soul one bite at a time. Today’s Bite: Because of the LORD’S great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. ~Lamentations 3:22, 23 NIV [Word Study] …
A Prayer for Strength (A Bite of Bread Excerpt) and Giveaway Winner
“I pray that from the treasures of his glory he will empower you with inner strength by his Spirit, so that the Messiah may live in your hearts through your trusting.” ~Ephesians 3:16, 17 CJB Let’s dig in. Let’s find what the ancient Greek words mean. [Word Study] Inner strength was translated from: Dunamis: force (literally or figuratively); specifically …
The Promise of God’s Peace
“’For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans to prosper you, and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” ~Jeremiah 29:11 NIV Peace falls on me when I read these definitions. I breathe deep and exhale long and slow. The word shalowm itself and its definitions seem …