Redemption, thankfulness, Word Wednesday

Giving Thanks for the Good and Bad Redeems Our World: Exagorazo

  Look carefully how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit addressing one another in psalms …

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Bible Reading Plan, Bite of Bread

Bite of Bread: Bible Reading Plan on Thanksgiving

    “Thanksgiving takes the sting out of adversity.” (Jesus Calling) Pour your coffee. Light a candle. Gather your journal, pen and Bible. This week we’ll finish our reading plan focused on thanksgiving. Some of us are walking through difficult circumstances while others are experiencing a season of blessing overflow. I want to encourage those of us whose blessings are …

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depression, dreams, Uncategorized

Dreams Don’t Have to be BIG, but Everybody Needs One: How Dreams Defeated My Depression

    I sat on the sands in a tidal pool of self-pity. Somewhere between the altar saying, “I do,” and giving birth to children I’d lost myself in this dream called family. Two beautiful children ran along the beach that day while my big strong soldier husband trained to protect our country. My cup of blessings overflowed by anyone …

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prayer, Uncategorized, Word Wednesday

Word Wednesday: Does Prayer Really Work?

    [Photo by Lauren Lee. Sky by God.] Four years ago I was disenchanted with prayer. Discouraged. Confused. And angry. “Why do we pray?” I screamed into the heaven-lies. It was a time when God went silent in my life. His presence stealth. I would run outside into the sunset every evening because that was my only tangible promise …

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Bible Reading Plan, Bite of Bread

Bite of Bread: Bible Reading Plan of Thankfulness

    I can’t help it. I’m a football fan sort of. I mean, I don’t own an official NFL jersey; I normally cheer for the underdog or whoever has the quarterback I respect, and I’m more or less a fair weathered fan. But when the nights come early and the cold chill keeps me inside with my fleece pants …

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