Bite of Bread

Places of Rest: Bite of Bread Reading Plan

I am amazed by how busy and frantic most of us are. It’s rather frightening. Disturbing. Whenever I dare to complain about my busyness, my sweet husband (who I don’t perceive as sweet when he says this) reminds me that I am the one who puts so many things on my plate. I hate it when he says that. But …

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grief, idol, idos, prayer

Sneaky Idols

Psalm 139:23,24 (ALV- Andy Lee Version)   It’s one of my favorite psalms and one of my scripture prayers I pray quite often. Yes, I struggle with worry at times and am constantly asking God to check my heart. Psalm 139: 23,24 was the “Bite” for yesterday, and though I’m very familiar with this plea inked by David–a man after …

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Bite of Bread, prayer

Bite of Bread Reading Plan: Prayer Verses

I plod down the stairs trying not to step on the cat (Hank) who is racing me to the kitchen. Hank must wait, however. I must make the coffee before he gets fed. Coffee made. Cat with food in his bowl. I get on my knees as the coffee percolates. Drip. Drip. Drip. “Dear God, thank you for this day. …

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purpose

Working Out Our Salvation as God Works In Us: Fulfill God’s Purposes!

It’s one of those perplexing verses at first glance. “Therefore, dear friends, as you have always obeyed –not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence–continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to His good purposes.” Philippians 2:12,13.   What?!!! …

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grace, Word Wednesday

What’s Weighing You Down?

The Bible must be studied considering culture and language. This does not mean we must all attend seminary and learn Hebrew and Greek. This also does not mean that we can’t glean from the Bible simply taking it at face value. But it does mean that we don’t glean everything God has for us when we don’t dig. The scripture …

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