Bible Reading Plan

Change Coming for Bite of Bread Mondays

    Something has been bothering me about the Bite of Bread. Every Monday morning when I write and post (hopefully by 8 which should’ve been by 7) a little voice in the back of my head whispers, “The people depending on this reading plan for the week needed it before they got up this morning…some are already at work.” The …

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promises of God, Uncategorized

God Gives Promises with Yellow Paint

“Love never fails.” 1 Corinthians 13:8  I’m sitting in my newest favorite writing place. It’s not a Starbucks or a Port City Java (for my local Wilmington friends). It’s in my home. I’ve finally graduated from writing in the corner of our dining room. I have an office! It’s not decorated, nothing on the walls yet, and it’s messy. I never knew how …

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The Presence of God, Uncategorized, Word Wednesday

Word Wednesday: Where to find Strength and Joy/ Maqowm

  I’ve noticed something about myself that I’ve never noticed before. I need to be alone. I need silence. Do you? I bet you do–maybe even more than you know. Whether you’re a momma with small children or an almost empty-nester like me–we need a quiet moment in the day to recharge our spirits. But not just any kind of silence …

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Bible Reading Plan

Bite of Bread Bible Reading Plan: Seeking the Highest Gift

      A few years ago, maybe a lot of years ago (it’s too early to do the math), I had the honor of reading 1 Corinthians 13 at my niece’s wedding. I practiced it over and over  and over again, trying to ingest it comprehend it, so that my reading was more of a recitation. As I chewed …

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Bride of Christ, the New Jerusalem, Uncategorized, wedding

The Bride: Guest Post by Sandra Chambers

There aren’t many occasions more exciting and lovely than a wedding, and my friend, Sandra Chambers, (Sandy) has been praying and hoping and waiting for her only daughter’s special day just as we mommas do. As her friend, I’ve shared Sandy’s concerns and dreams for her daughter. We’ve prayed together, cried, and prayed some more for her baby girl and …

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