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At the Throne of God: Approval and Acceptance (Word Wednesday)

  I am a recovering people pleaser. I don’t know what made me one. Why are some of us more driven to receive approval than others? What is the gaping hole in us that sucks us into the power of this nemesis? Part of me thinks my hole belongs to my upbringing, but I’m not so sure I can blame …

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Sneaky Idols

Psalm 139:23,24 (ALV- Andy Lee Version)   It’s one of my favorite psalms and one of my scripture prayers I pray quite often. Yes, I struggle with worry at times and am constantly asking God to check my heart. Psalm 139: 23,24 was the “Bite” for yesterday, and though I’m very familiar with this plea inked by David–a man after …

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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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