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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shema

Learning the Shema, Part 3: How to love God with all your Soul

This morning many Jewish families all over the world recited these verses around the breakfast table before they started their day. This Deuteronomy scripture is the beginning of the Shema, the three sections of the Torah (Deuteronomy 6:4-9; 11: 13-21; Numbers 15:37-41) that God gave to the Israelites so they would not forget His law. They have been reciting it for thousands …

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Bite of Bread

#BiteofBread: For the Stressed and Worried

I think it’s a common phenomenon, this thing called worry and stress. But I don’t like it. I don’t like it when my friends suffer with it, and I really struggle when I find myself stressed and worried. I’m the one preaching about trusting God! But God always allows those who teach about His provision and faithfulness to attend “refresher …

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Bite of Bread: Romans 12:14-21 and a Challenge!

    Have you enjoyed reading Romans 12 bite by bite? There’s just something about chewing on one or two verses at a time, though there are days when I have to read the verses around them too. I’m super excited about this week’s Bite of Bread. I have no doubt you’ll discover nourishment for your soul. Some of the …

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3 Ways to be a Hero

  I almost hate messing up the moment. I hope you will read the quote above several times if you read anything from this post today. It’s a quote worthy of taking home. Pin it or take a screen shot and share on Instagram. Or do it the old fashion way, grab your journal and write it down. I’ve made …

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