Bite of Bread, faith, Uncategorized, waiting

Three People Who Have Encouraged My Faith (And the Bite of Bread Reading Plan)

(Starting this week, there will only be one post with more information and different ways to use the Bite of Bread reading plan. Scroll down to find out how to download extra questions and prompts to deepen your quiet time with the Lord. Now, without taking more time, grab your coffee. . . Let’s dig deep.) When I look back …

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faith, Uncategorized, Word Wednesday

When Wind and Waves Rock Your Boat: Suffering Part II #WordWednesday

  The boat rocked violently back and forth and the waves threatened to capsize the small dingy. The storm had taken the disciples by surprise. A few hours earlier the sun had shone in a cloudless sky. Now they found themselves yelling for Jesus to wake up.  How could he sleep through this storm? After a few desperate pushes on his …

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faith

Stop Waiting and Step Out in Faith

Don’t you love it when you ask God if you are really hearing from him, and he makes it clear that you are, but you don’t want to do what he’s saying? Sometimes his call can be daunting like looking at a divide between two high cliffs, one that demands a big step and jump to get to the other …

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calling, Courage, discoruagement, faith, Uncategorized

How to Fight Discouragement: Get Your Courage On!

  Discouraged. It’s a powerful word. Do you know it? I know this word so well I can tell you how many freckles it wears. No, it isn’t a person, but I often stare Discouragement in the face. If fear doesn’t stop me from moving forward into the call, the enemy tries his second tactic, the “D” word. Honestly, most of the time …

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faith, Trust, Uncategorized, Word Wednesday

The Grit and Grace of Faith #WordWednesday

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 I can just see him. Joshua sits near the waters edge of the Jordan waiting for YHWH. The sound of the men and families in the camp a few …

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