One more week of January! Many of the Bites of Bread Bible plans focus on God’s character and His promises, but this week our focus is on us. . . how we live by His grace and love. Light your candle, brew some strong coffee or steep your tea, and don’t forget to grab your journal. I’ll be …
5 Scriptures to Give You Courage
Sometimes you just need crazy faith. Courage to finish what you started. If you don’t need it; I do. (Smile) If you need these, please leave a comment. There is strength in numbers! “So don’t fear, for I am with you; don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold …
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Word Wednesday: Grace Living/ Episkenoo (2 Cor. 8,9)
I was restless. No matter how much I prayed or how hard I tried, I couldn’t find a rhythm for the fast. I couldn’t gather the resolve to refrain from foods I vowed I wouldn’t eat. One day I’d be successful and “holy” and the next I’d fall off the wagon without a thought. I stood miserable …
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Bite of Bread: Bites of Grace
Grace, then, is grace,–that is to say, it is sovereign, it is free, it is sure, it is unconditional, and it is everlasting.” ~ Alexander Whyte I’ve been thinking about grace lately. I’ve needed it. Last week my church kicked off a twenty-one day fast. We were given three different fasts to participate in. Social media/technology Lunch (skip lunch everyday) …
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How Many Times Have You Jumped Out of the Boat?: The Passion of Peter
“You of little faith,” He said, “why did you doubt?” (Matthew 14:31) He was one of Jesus’ favorite disciples, I think. Even though John considered himself the favorite. Prone to jumping the gun and putting his foot in his mouth, Peter’s personality often suffers our jokes and judgment. But this disciple is one of my favorites too. People …
