Something has been bothering me about the Bite of Bread. Every Monday morning when I write and post (hopefully by 8 which should’ve been by 7) a little voice in the back of my head whispers, “The people depending on this reading plan for the week needed it before they got up this morning…some are already at work.” The …
God Gives Promises with Yellow Paint
“Love never fails.” 1 Corinthians 13:8 I’m sitting in my newest favorite writing place. It’s not a Starbucks or a Port City Java (for my local Wilmington friends). It’s in my home. I’ve finally graduated from writing in the corner of our dining room. I have an office! It’s not decorated, nothing on the walls yet, and it’s messy. I never knew how …
Word Wednesday: Where to find Strength and Joy/ Maqowm
I’ve noticed something about myself that I’ve never noticed before. I need to be alone. I need silence. Do you? I bet you do–maybe even more than you know. Whether you’re a momma with small children or an almost empty-nester like me–we need a quiet moment in the day to recharge our spirits. But not just any kind of silence …
The Bride: Guest Post by Sandra Chambers
There aren’t many occasions more exciting and lovely than a wedding, and my friend, Sandra Chambers, (Sandy) has been praying and hoping and waiting for her only daughter’s special day just as we mommas do. As her friend, I’ve shared Sandy’s concerns and dreams for her daughter. We’ve prayed together, cried, and prayed some more for her baby girl and …
Word Wednesday: A Post about Christians, Jews, and the Coming Messiah/ Apekdechomai
I don’t like to wait. I think many of you feel the same way. We are, after all Americans except for the few from around the globe who find my words by chance thanks to the internet. As Americans we live in a drive-thru, microwave it, open up the can or cereal box culture. Our time is precious to us because …