Bite of Bread

Bite of Bread: God Loves You

  I know. I missed the opportunity. Valentines Day was last week. But it’s still fresh on my mind because of the Godiva chocolates on my desk and the roses on my dinner table. And just like every holiday, I feel I’m more thoughtful of the moment after it passes. Valentines Day is one of those holidays we need to …

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Wrestling with

Why I took up Wrestling and You should too

  I started wrestling a few years ago. Spiritually that is. I’d heard a teaching about Jacob (who’d wrestled with God all night) that his wrestling wasn’t good. Because of the fight, he limped for the rest of his life. But I can’t agree with that opinion. Personally, I think [tweetability]God really loves wrestlers, and Jacob’s story proves this.[/tweetability] After wrestling …

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Bite of Bread: Help Me Trust You

    For some of us, “trust” is a four letter word. (It’s really five letters.) We grew up in homes with angry parents, or someone we loved betrayed us. It’s just so hard to trust an invisible God. But God is not man. Faithful is His middle name. Love is the core of His being, and kindness radiates from …

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If Worry Won’t Go Away

  Do you find yourself focused on the same fears, concerns, and worries throughout your days and nights? If so, look up these verses. Write them on 4×6 cards and place them all over your house. And write down the prayer too. And I believe you will find peace. [tweetability]Don’t let worry run your thoughts and your life.[/tweetability] We who …

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A mary Like Me

Mothering Mishaps: When Momma Can’t Fix It

I’m days away from my deadline. Almost done! (Thank you for your prayers.) Two new chapters have been written–one I shared last Friday, and I just couldn’t resist sharing this one. It’s a chapter about the human momma heart of Mary. We read her story so far removed from the culture and time and with knowledge of the end of …

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