A long time ago in a land far away, a dry, dusty, and desert land, God gave these words to Moses so that the Israelites would remember His commands. And so for thousands of years the Jewish people have recited the Shema morning and night with their families. The Shema is made up of three Scripture sections: Deuteronomy …
When Unforeseen Events Come Your Way: A Kitty, U-Haul, and Computer Updates
Be careful what you pray for. You might get it. I was praying about getting a cat, and then. . . boom! Out of the blue a kitty fell into my lap. My daughter’s friends had found him abandoned in a warehouse. He needed a mamma. They needed someone else to take care of him. I’d been praying about getting …
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Bite of Bread: Just Good Stuff
No theme this week. I’m just going with the flow of the Holy Spirit’s lead. These are verses of worship, instruction, and promise–good stuff that can fill our hungry souls and give us something to chew on all day. Unlike a piece of gum that provides no nourishment and looses its flavor, the Word of God never becomes stiff and …
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Friday Bonus: An Image and Promise to Share
The weekend is here! Take some time to take deep breaths. Pay attention to the smells in the breeze (hopefully they are good.) Get up and watch the sunrise or get outside tonight to watch God paint a sunset. Go to Him. Open up your Bible. Spend extra time in your journal. Pray. Worship. Rest. He is here. …
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Stop Praying
It happens to the best of us. Some days our prayers feel empty. Unproductive. Weak. Useless. Our prayers seem to bounce back from the sky; it’s as if they aren’t reaching God. We’ve knocked on the doors of heaven asking for the same miracle so many times our spiritual knuckles are bleeding. No answers appear. Silence is His response. Are …
