Bite of Bread, Holy Spirit, Uncategorized

Bite of Bread Weekly Reading Plan: Life Through the Spirit

Something wonderful lives in us. It is life and light, goodness, kindness, and mercy. Power lives within us that strengthens our hope when circumstances drain our strength. It intercedes for us when we can find no words. It ushers peace hushing doubt and worry. All we have to do is believe. In Jesus. We’ve just finished studying the Resurrection and …

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Trust, worry

The Stars Helped me Stop Worrying

Worry is the facade of taking action when prayer really is.  ~Ann Voskamp, One Thousand Gifts I don’t consider myself a worrier. But I know that term is relative. There is a long and wide spectrum to that cumbersome thing called worry. In fact, as I type, I realize how I’ve prided myself on my ability to “not worry.” Yet …

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depression, prayer, Uncategorized

How to Get Out of Your Muck and a Giveaway

Do you get stuck in the muck of “you”? Confession: I was stuck in my muck the other day, and I came across this old post, and I needed it. I figured that if I needed it, somebody else probably does too. Getting stuck in our muck is the downside of being human. But there is hope. This is how …

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Uncategorized

If Your Heart Holds a God-Dream that Seems Impossible

If your heart holds a God-dream that seems impossible . . .  If you feel like the last person in the world to do what it seems God is calling you to do . . . like He got you confused with someone else. If God’s plans don’t make sense, you are in good company. I could tell you I …

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cancer, faith, Terrorist, Uncategorized

Statement of Faith in the Middle of Crisis

Two friends of mine died of  cancer this month.  They were both blonde and beautiful, just like my sister. And they both fought their battle bravely and full of faith. As I was praying about what to write, I began looking through my “cancer” post archives, and I came across this statement of faith that I wrote shortly after my …

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