Bite of Bread, Thinking, Uncategorized

Bite of Bread: New Thinking Patterns

  Nothing changes if nothing changes . . . in the way we think. In fact, did you know that the word “repent” actually means to “change one’s mind”? (Google Word Search). We think of “repent” as falling on our knees and begging forgiveness, and in some contexts that is true, but even falling on our knees and begging (when …

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Bite of Bread: Upward Focus

  Our minds are valuable real estate. A battle wages to control them. That is why soaking in the truth of the Bible is so important. Our thoughts can consume us, both good and bad. [bctt tweet=”I prefer thoughts of good to take over me.” username=”wordsbyandylee”] Last week we focused on the armor of God and the spiritual battle we fight …

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Bite of Bread Reading Plan: The Word

  I heard a preacher say once, “In order for the Word to work, you’ve got to work it!” I loved that. My pastor often says, “It’s not enough to get into the Word, you’ve got to let the Word get into you.” Something like that. They’re both right. The Bible, the Word of God, is like no other book. …

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Bite of Bread Weekly Reading Plan: Life Through the Spirit

Something wonderful lives in us. It is life and light, goodness, kindness, and mercy. Power lives within us that strengthens our hope when circumstances drain our strength. It intercedes for us when we can find no words. It ushers peace hushing doubt and worry. All we have to do is believe. In Jesus. We’ve just finished studying the Resurrection and …

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