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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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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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Bite of Bread Reading Plan for Valentines

  Being married to a soldier who was often away training, deployed, or working around the clock seven days a week made me rely heavily on God. I learned that early on in our marriage when he fought in a war during the first year of our life together. On returning from Desert Storm, we moved to Georgia and then …

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Bite of Bread: Bites of Grace 2016

I’ve been thinking about grace lately. I’ve needed it. Last year my church kicked off a twenty-one day fast. We were given three different fasts to participate in. Social media/technology Lunch (skip lunch everyday) The Daniel fast (no processed food) Fasting wasn’t new to me. At one time in my life I fasted every Wednesday for three years (or so it …

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