Bible. Faith. Life.
Bible. Faith. Life.
encouragement, scripture list, Uncategorized
Have you noticed that tucked inside the word that gives someone confidence and hope is the word COURAGE? Encouragement. I love the thought. And isn’t it true? When someone comes alongside you and cheers you on, something inside rises up, gathers strength and fortitude to keep on keepin’ on. Suddenly you’re brave again. The word “discouragement” has the same word tucked …
Bite of Bread, God's love, Uncategorized
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 …
grace, prayer, Uncategorized
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 …
Bite of Bread, purpose, Uncategorized
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. …
Uncategorized
None of us like to wait. And I have a feeling that many of us feel pressured this time of year to make our resolutions, or get our “One Word“, or set goals. We’re only days away from ringing in 2016. But I want to encourage us to take our time. The vision might linger. But it will come. …
