Bite of Bread, worship

Bite of Bread: God Loves You Psalm 103

“Praise the Lord, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise His holy name.  Praise the Lord, O my soul, and don’t forget His benefits–who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion,  who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is …

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Esther, purpose

You are Here for Such a Time as This

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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faith

When You Can’t See the Stars

  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 …

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Bite of Bread, faith

Bite of Bread: Extreme 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 …

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calling, purpose

I’m Compelled

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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