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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faith

If Only I Had Something to Wear

(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 …

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Bite of Bread, God's promises

Bite of Bread: He Will Do It

I came across a deeper truth studying one of the bites (verses) from last week that proves how important it is to stand on the Bible rather than our feelings, thoughts, or circumstances. James 4:7,8 says, “Submit yourselves, then to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God, and He will come near to …

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