It’s one of my favorites. It’s a psalm of trust, a cry for help, and a psalm of promise. Some of us may find ourselves claiming these words for ourselves this week, or we will be praying them over loved ones and others in danger. [bctt tweet=”I would like to pray Psalm 121 over our law enforcement and our soldiers …
Bite of Bread: Holy Spirit Power to Love
The Holy Spirit of God is given to us so that we can become participants in God’s compassion and so reach out to all people at all times with God’s heart.” ~Here and Now, Henry Nouwen Let it soak in. [bctt tweet=”The Holy Spirit of God is given to us so that we can become participants in God’s compassion …
Bite of Bread Weekly Reading Plan: Life Through the Spirit
Something wonderful lives in us. It is life and light, goodness, kindness, and mercy. Power lives within us that strengthens our hope when circumstances drain our strength. It intercedes for us when we can find no words. It ushers peace hushing doubt and worry. All we have to do is believe. In Jesus. We’ve just finished studying the Resurrection and …
Bite of Bread: Who was Jesus? (Preparing for Christmas)
My prayer for us, “Dear Lord, thank you for coming. Thank you for stuffing all your glory into a little baby–a baby boy born to save the world. It’s really beyond our understanding. But I pray that by your grace we will be given deeper insight with each “Bite” this week. Help us understand who your son, Jesus, was and …
Bite of Bread: Bible Verses for days of fighting Battles
Shields were used in battle. Nobody needed a shield on a peaceful day. I know many people fighting battles right now. Some of the fights are just starting. Some have lasted way too long. If you’re not in the midst of a struggle, I hope you will still write down these verses in preparation for anything …