Bite of Bread

Places of Rest: Bite of Bread Reading Plan

I am amazed by how busy and frantic most of us are. It’s rather frightening. Disturbing. Whenever I dare to complain about my busyness, my sweet husband (who I don’t perceive as sweet when he says this) reminds me that I am the one who puts so many things on my plate. I hate it when he says that. But …

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Bite of Bread Reading Plan: Prayer Verses

I plod down the stairs trying not to step on the cat (Hank) who is racing me to the kitchen. Hank must wait, however. I must make the coffee before he gets fed. Coffee made. Cat with food in his bowl. I get on my knees as the coffee percolates. Drip. Drip. Drip. “Dear God, thank you for this day. …

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Bite of Bread: God’s Purpose for Us

Purpose: the reason for which something is made. . . (dictionary.com) Grab your journal and jot down these verses. Or take a screen shot. Pour your coffee and gather your favorite Bible then light a candle.  Make yourself a cozy place to be with Jesus every day. Ask God why He made you. Go ahead, write it down in your journal. …

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Bite of Bread: Bible Wisdom for 2016

  I’ve read a thousand articles on setting goals, making resolutions, and choosing my One Word for the new year. Well, maybe not a thousand, but that seemed to be the thing all of us writers were focused on lately. We attempted to give you advice from what has worked for us.Which is what writers do. But I know that …

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Bite of Bread: Bible Verses to Help Make Goals for 2016

Well, here we are. We’re in the middle of Christmas and New Years. It’s that week of reflecting back on 2015 and looking forward to the new year ahead. The baby Jesus has been born. Celebrated. And contemplated. And now we move quickly onto the next big celebration. But before we do, let’s spend time with the One who has …

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