How do we live as living sacrifices? What does that look like? Last week the Bite of Bread reading plan started with the end of chapter 11 in the book of Romans and went through Romans 12:3. The last three days we read, Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living …
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Bite of Bread: Living Homesick
Remember what it felt like to be homesick? I remember the pit in my stomach, the ache in my young heart, and the lump in my throat. Tears would betray me every time. Many times I was only forty-five minutes away from home and gone for a few days, but the longing for security, mom’s cooking, and my own bed …
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Bite of Bread: Verses to Bless your Day
Isn’t it exquisite? My eyes locked on the huge magnolia trees lining the road opposite the sidewalk that led me home. As I stared at these trees giggles erupted from my silent self. Giggles. All alone staring at these absurd trees I shook my head. Only God could make a tree like Magnolias. Their large waxy leaves and gigantic …
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Bite of Bread: God’s Abundance, Fullness and Kindness
Less is more . . . right? Well, not always. Last weekend my house was filled with flowers, both real and fake, as we celebrated my daughter’s upcoming wedding. I love flowers. In fact I forget how much I love them until I allow myself to buy a fresh bouquet. My interior decorating style wavers between modern-minimalist and traditional, so …