Isn’t it exquisite? On my walk today, my eyes locked on the huge magnolia trees lining the road opposite the sidewalk leading me home. As I stared at these trees, giggles erupted from my silent self. Giggles. All alone, staring at these absurd trees, I shook my head. Only God could make a tree like the Magnolias. Their large …
A Prayer for Strength (A Bite of Bread Excerpt) and Giveaway Winner
“I pray that from the treasures of his glory he will empower you with inner strength by his Spirit, so that the Messiah may live in your hearts through your trusting.” ~Ephesians 3:16, 17 CJB Let’s dig in. Let’s find what the ancient Greek words mean. [Word Study] Inner strength was translated from: Dunamis: force (literally or figuratively); specifically …
How Do We Navigate the Waters of Fear and Hatred?
It’s been a heartbreaking, faith snatching, goodness shattering week. Honestly, I wanted to bury my head in the sand and not tackle the horrible in the world like the killing of fifty souls in Orlando, but I knew I couldn’t just close my eyes. We’ve got to face these giants head on. We can’t ignore life around us. We have …
Bite of Bread: Strengthen Your Faith Muscles
I’ve been trying to strengthen my legs. I don’t like the flab around the knees and want to define the muscles. I know. It’s vanity. Gravity is taking it’s toll after 50 years of life. Was it Joyce Meyer who said one day she got out of bed and everything had fallen? Anyway, despite vanity, I also want to stay …
The Promise of God’s Peace
“’For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans to prosper you, and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” ~Jeremiah 29:11 NIV Peace falls on me when I read these definitions. I breathe deep and exhale long and slow. The word shalowm itself and its definitions seem …