What does it mean to find purpose beyond today? It means finding eternal purpose. . . purpose beyond what will fade away. For many years I struggled with this thing called “purpose”. I wrestled with my identity and my vocation as a full time stay-at-home mom. Surrounded by blessings, even filled with Jesus, I felt something was missing. I wondered if …

Bite of Bread: Bible Verses for when You Feel Discouraged
Confession: what prompted the theme for this week’s Bite of Bread was really quite ridiculous. In fact, the problem that discouraged me was so tiny (literally) and non-life threatening that I must refrain from explaining the details.I know many of you are going through major problems and you might want to throw a shoe at me or stop reading. I …

#BiteofBread: For the Stressed and Worried
I think it’s a common phenomenon, this thing called worry and stress. But I don’t like it. I don’t like it when my friends suffer with it, and I really struggle when I find myself stressed and worried. I’m the one preaching about trusting God! But God always allows those who teach about His provision and faithfulness to attend “refresher …
Bite of Bread: Just Good Stuff
No theme this week. I’m just going with the flow of the Holy Spirit’s lead. These are verses of worship, instruction, and promise–good stuff that can fill our hungry souls and give us something to chew on all day. Unlike a piece of gum that provides no nourishment and looses its flavor, the Word of God never becomes stiff and …

Bite of Bread: Romans 12:14-21 and a Challenge!
Have you enjoyed reading Romans 12 bite by bite? There’s just something about chewing on one or two verses at a time, though there are days when I have to read the verses around them too. I’m super excited about this week’s Bite of Bread. I have no doubt you’ll discover nourishment for your soul. Some of the …