There are so many different kinds of foods listed in the Bible, but the one that Jesus chose to describe Himself is the “Bread of Life.” I have to admit, I thought He would say grapes or any type of fruit for that matter. Fruit is sweet, moist, and so very yummy. But bread? BreadContinue reading “Why Jesus Called Himself the Bread of Life”
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Why I Love the Bible
There are so many reasons why I love the Bible, the Word of God. This blog is a place where I provide little posts that take no longer than a cup of coffee to read through. And I would need to take an immense amount of time to explain all of my reasons. So IContinue reading “Why I Love the Bible”
How Thankfulness Transforms Our Perspective
There have been so many things in my life that have gone unnoticed and unappreciated. Sometimes, I remember to thank God for things that I have or things that have happened. However, there are so very many other things that I have seemed to taken for granted. And then I wonder, “why don’t I have…?”Continue reading “How Thankfulness Transforms Our Perspective”
Approaching God: Child or Boarder in Prayer?
This morning was a typical morning. I got the children off to school for the day. My husband got ready, and then he set off to work for the day. And I began my normal routine for the day. God, in usual fashion, touched me in a way that continues to transform me in myContinue reading “Approaching God: Child or Boarder in Prayer?”
Strength in Trials: God’s Assurance Through Isaiah
Have you been struggling to keep your focus on God and off of the turmoil that is going on around you? Have you been distracted by the chaos that is happening in the news and the experiences of those around you that you forget about the awesome power of God and His goodness? Everything seemsContinue reading “Strength in Trials: God’s Assurance Through Isaiah”
“Let Us Be Called By Your Name”
During my daily reading, something jumped out at me. I was reading Isaiah on Thursday, which so happens to be the day that I read the prophets in my reading plan. And I came to a passage in the fourth chapter of Isaiah. It reads as follows: And seven women shall take hold of oneContinue reading ““Let Us Be Called By Your Name””
Saved Past, Present, and Future
The first time I can remember reading the entire Bible was when I was 8 years old. I had one of those “Precious Moments” Bibles in the New King James Version. It was pink and had a little lamb in the right bottom corner of the front cover. My name was imprinted on it inContinue reading “Saved Past, Present, and Future”
“Have You Not Known?”
Let me tell you this: God has blessed me with this scripture from Isaiah chapter 40. I was reading my daily portion of scripture, and this passage lit up my heart. At the time, I was feeling so alone, so under appreciated, so unseen and unknown. These thoughts took over my mind. And I amContinue reading ““Have You Not Known?””
Broken
Last Thursday, my son was playing basketball with his friends at the local park. He was running around, dribbling the ball, and making buckets. This guy was just having a good time with his friends. Then, just as he was cross checking an opponent, he tripped on a crack in the pavement and down heContinue reading “Broken”
The Lord Keeps Us
There has been so many trials and tribulations that keep popping up in my life lately. And that is indicative of what is happening on a greater scale within the church and within the world in general. Things have been going on that have been so thoroughly difficult, but God keeps me. God keeps HisContinue reading “The Lord Keeps Us”
Coffee with Candee 