Bible. Faith. Life.
Bible. Faith. Life.
encouragement, scripture list, Uncategorized
Have you noticed that tucked inside the word that gives someone confidence and hope is the word COURAGE? Encouragement. I love the thought. And isn’t it true? When someone comes alongside you and cheers you on, something inside rises up, gathers strength and fortitude to keep on keepin’ on. Suddenly you’re brave again. The word “discouragement” has the same word tucked …
Bite of Bread, God's love, Uncategorized
Being married to a soldier who was often away training, deployed, or working around the clock seven days a week made me rely heavily on God. I learned that early on in our marriage when he fought in a war during the first year of our life together. On returning from Desert Storm, we moved to Georgia and then …
Comparison, purpose
I used to be a runner. There are 80 year olds running marathons, but my body told me it was time to walk rather than run. Truthfully, my pride was hurt. Running is so much cooler and challenging. I like challenges, most days. But though I no longer run, I remember the analogies between running and faith I formed in …
grace, prayer, Uncategorized
I am a recovering people pleaser. I don’t know what made me one. Why are some of us more driven to receive approval than others? What is the gaping hole in us that sucks us into the power of this nemesis? Part of me thinks my hole belongs to my upbringing, but I’m not so sure I can blame …
Bite of Bread, grace
I’ve been thinking about grace lately. I’ve needed it. Last year my church kicked off a twenty-one day fast. We were given three different fasts to participate in. Social media/technology Lunch (skip lunch everyday) The Daniel fast (no processed food) Fasting wasn’t new to me. At one time in my life I fasted every Wednesday for three years (or so it …
