Bible. Faith. Life.
Bible. Faith. Life.
Esther, purpose
The story of Esther is one of our favorites. It’s a Cinderella story on steroids. Not only does the king choose her, she saves her people. She’s like a biblical Super Girl! I want to be like Esther when I grow up. Brave and full of faith. But a closer look at the story shows that she wasn’t always brave, …
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attribution: Photo taken by Kim M. Andrist The horizon glowed as I drove home tonight. You know, that outline of soft orange fading to pink into a slate blue canvas that only October skies boast? No moon was present nor any stars, but I had no reason to doubt their appearance once the sun finished his performance. I …
Bite of Bread, faith
F- Future A- Acceptance I-Involving T-Trust H-Hope Scripture promises that God blesses faith. We’re told that Abraham was considered righteous because of his faith (Romans 4:22). We’re also promised that all who believe in Jesus will be saved. (John 3:16) Faith is essential. It’s on my mind tonight because I’ve been writing my “Acknowledgement” page for A Mary Like Me, and it’s …
calling, purpose
Sometimes I wonder if I’m crazy. Authors are either audacious or brave or both. What makes us think we have something to say? Doubts fill my mind. But as a blogger, writer, author, I’m finding that my “job” is not about the writing or the blog or the books or any of this. It’s about a compelling. I am compelled to …
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(Feel free to share this image. I made it for you! These were dresses in a storefront in Tel-Aviv.) Pray with me? “Dear Lord, some of us forget that you have given us beautiful spiritual garments of salvation, and they are sparkly and shiny. We continue to wear our old, struggling, torn and tattered clothes. Help us stand on …
