I grew up in tornado alley. Our tiny Oklahoma town was sprinkled with storm sirens which also served as alerts for the volunteer firefighters of our community. I hated the sound of those sirens and the fear they always stirred up in my spirit. When I was young, I’d lay in bed on spring and summer nights …
Do You Wish You Were Somewhere Else?
I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers, because I hear about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints. I pray that you might be active in sharing your faith, so that you will have full understanding of every good thing we have in Christ (Philemon 1:4-6). …
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Word Wednesday/ Zoe: The Law of the Spirit of Life has Set Me Free
Have you ever felt condemned? It’s a terrible feeling. I once felt condemned when a friend called to give me a message from God. A few years separated from the phone call and a lot of time on my knees, I can now say that I do believe what she told me that day, the scripture she …
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Bite of Bread: Bible Reading Plan on Freedom
It seemed fitting that our scriptures would be focused on freedom this week. As we celebrate living in a country founded on freedom, may we chew on the spiritual freedom we have because of Jesus. If you’ve been using the Bite of Bread, I’d so appreciate your feedback. How is your Bible reading going? Is the Bite of …
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What Would You Do Differently Today?: A Poem about Living
I’ve decided that summertime Fridays are a good time to bring back some of the popular posts. I don’t recall what prompted this poem. But…whatever it was, I know I needed to read it again. I pray it brings you clarity, hope, strength, and thanksgiving for the goodness of God. I also pray it encourages all of us to …
