I used to have a cat that woke me up every morning at 4:00AM. She was hungry. At the time Mike and I were sleeping on a futon in our living room (long story), so we were low to the ground–low enough for her to poke my arm with her claw. It hurt! After I screamed and a few pillows were …
Word Wednesday: It’s all in the knees
Today’s verse: “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it be to me as you have said.” Then the angel left her. At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea…(to touch the pregnant Elizabeth and confirm what the angel had told her.)” (Luke 1:38,39) (addition mine.) (NIV) Can’t …
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Bite of Bread: January 6-12 (30 Day Knee Challenge)
What’s the first thing you do in the morning? A. check your Facebook feed B. make coffee C. get on your knees in prayer Years ago I was desperate. Life was hard, or so it seemed. Now after watching cancer take my sister and a good friend, what I thought was terribly hard was really just spilled …
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My nose is clogged. My throat throbs, and tears keep getting in my way. The wind outside beating against my windows and the deep darkness, the darkest moment before the sunrise, is symbolic of my grief this morning as I write. I prayed, “Lord, I can’t write these words today…I’ve got to be upbeat and positive. I shouldn’t wear …
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My Resolution Redefined: Persevere
Some people hate New Year’s resolutions because they can never keep them. I know I won’t keep them faithfully, but I still love to make them. They give me hope. A pastor in Wilmington, Mike Ashcraft, came up with a great way to replace those pesky resolutions. He teaches about choosing One Word to inspire the year. Click on the blue words to read about the …
