Morsel of Bread
Exceedingly Abundant Power - Ephesians 3:20
A cold and clear blue western sky begins to catch the first rays of the eastern sunrise. Parallel power lines hang between my window and the view of the barren branches of the maple tre . . . Love the One - Matthew 6:24
In 1980 I was on my way to being a very successful jewelry fashion show director and district manager. I had ten directors under me in my sales division. We were winning awards for out . . . No Fear in Love - 1John 4:18
There was a rapist in our remote neighborhood a few years ago. He was never caught. In a few minutes, after arriving home alone the other night, I was gripped by fear. It was dark. I . . . Love covers - 1 Peter 4:8
As I sat quietly the other morning, drapes drawn back to let the outside in, I was extremely inspired by the view. Every tree branch, scarred or broken, every frost withered plant, and . . . Don't worry about tomorrow -
"How do I lead you, My children? Is it by pressure or anxious thinking? Is it by worry and fear? Is it by a sense that if you don't make a decision in this moment that you will miss out . . . Be of Good Courage - Psalms 31:24
At times it takes real courage to hope in the Lord! David knew this well. Many, many times he was surrounded with troubles on all sides. His enemies rose up against him, his family betr . . . The Happy Hope Helmet - 1 Thessalonians 5:8
Put on the helmet of the happy hope of your salvation! In Ephesians 6:1-18, Paul tells believers to put on the full armor of God. In our society it is hard to picture most of those armo . . . Overflow - Romans 15:13
When is the last time you OVERFLOWED with hope? Don't remember? Ah, but I bet you can remember feeling hopeless! Today the Spirit of God wants to come with His power to show you how to . . . The Rest of God - Genesis 2:2
"Seven is my lucky number", my mom use to declare! You see, she was born on the 7th of January. Mom always "placed her bets" on the number seven at the gambling games at the Topsfield C . . . God is Able - Jude 24 & 25
Beloved, our God is ABLE! As we all face a New Year, let's give ourselves a new start! Our Father does every day! His mercies are new every morning. He wants to come right now and wipe . . . Great Peace - Psalms 119:165
A week or so ago I was going to write about this verse from a place of "total" victory. Smile. None of us have "arrived", least of all me. Yet, for a long time I have cherished the trut . . . The Gift - Luke 11:13
This is the season when everybody seems to be thinking about gifts. Children are making lists. Parents are checking them twice. Even crummy parents are trying to figure out what to give . . . The Father loves His children -
"It grieves my heart when my children choose their own way of thinking and planning out their lives! I have so much more for them. But so often they insist on their own way. So often th . . . A Lamp and A Light - Psalms 119:105
Jesus is the Word of God made flesh. When we read God's Word we are connecting with the Lord in wonderful ways! We experience the Heart of the Father and His nature is revealed. His pre . . . God's Plans Are Excellent - Jeremiah 29:11
God's plans are always excellent! Sometimes it may not feel that way. How can the death of a loved one, the break-up of a home, or the loss of income have any hope or future to it? Well . . . The Plan of the Heart - Proverbs 16:1
Think what you want to think. Plan what seems right. But, wait for the Lord for the final decision. To live this way is to live in an exciting and close connection to the Lord!
How . . . This is love - 1 John 4:9-10
What kind of a father would give up his only Son so that others could live?
Let me tell you a brief account of a story. One day a father, his son, and his son's friend were out on a . . . In the Day of Trouble - Psalms 27:5 NIV
Election results are in. The Democrats have won. The Republicans are not happy. Many Christians may be tempted to be fearful of what the future holds.
FEAR NOT! Yes, "days of troubl . . . He is My Loving God! - Psalms 144:2
He is MY loving God! That says it all to me! And, because my loving God is my Father, I live safe and secure in His arms. There is really no weapon, be it spiritual or physical, that ca . . . My Sheep Hear - John 10:27
I hope this doesn't come as a surprise or a huge revelation....God has a voice! He speaks and we are created to hear Him. Look at the first reference to His voice in Genesis 3:8 "Then t . . . I Will Instruct - Psalms 32:8
There is so much comfort in this verse! Can you just lean the ear of your spirit deep into the Father's loving heart and hear these words as though they were written just for you? "I wi . . . The Divine Romance Suffers - 1 John 2:1
Sin is always about self-indulgence! You either give yourself over to the lust of the flesh, the lust of the world, or the pride of life. When lust (self-indulgence) is conceived in you . . . The Godly are Set Apart - Psalms 4:3
"King David was a man who loved Me with great passion. He expressed his love in his faith and also in his holy fear of who I was in his life. He did not forget that My mercies were new . . . Guided into Truth - John 16;13a
Once upon a time, I believed that I was stupid, ugly, and worthless. Somewhere between those lies and an exaggeration of the opposite sat the truth. What are you believing about yoursel . . . He Will Not Forget - Hebrews 6:10
This is a word from the Father's heart to your heart. Please "listen" to it with the ears of your spirit.
"Precious child, no matter what any one may accuse Me of, I am not unjust. . . . Ever-Present Help - Psalms 46:1-3
"Be still My children and know that I am God, and I will be your ever-present help in trouble. I am God and I cannot lie. What I have spoken, that will I do. It is My heart's desire to . . . Liberated - John 8:36
To a prisoner or a slave "liberation" speaks volumes! To hear the words, "you are set free", has an impact upon them that perhaps you or I cannot comprehend. You have to know you are he . . . Now, That's Effective Prayer - James 5:16
Why don't we see more healing in our every day Christian walk? May I suggest that partially it is tied into a revelation locked in this scripture verse? "Confess your sins to each other . . . The New Has Come - 2Cor.5:17
A New Creation! Yes, that is what we become when we are born again. We are made new! We step into and the promises of heaven become ours! Our frame, which is but dust, may look t . . . One Hundred Times - Matthew 19:29
Don't we all love the "hundredfold" message? Many times it has been marketed as "give a dollar, get one hundred in return." Our Father is gracious and generous and sometimes that really . . . Saying "Come" - Revelation 22:17a
Worshiping the Lord Jesus causes things in the atmosphere to change. Part of what changes is our ability to hear and to see into the realms of the Spirit that we may not be familiar wit . . . The Picture of Peace - John 14:27
The other day I was preparing for yet another round of summer 2006 company. Pushing back feeling physically sick, I jumped into my preparations. Homemade chili, stuffed green peppers, s . . . A sure thing - Matthew 24:35
An 18th century writer and philosopher of his day once declared, "in 100 years this book will be forgotten and eliminated." The "book" was the Bible, and the man was Voltaire. Amazingly . . . How great is the goodness of God! - Psalm 31:19
The Psalms of David are rich with revelation. David, a poor shepherd boy made king, traveled down many a long and winding road. He triumphed over the Philistines and then lost the battl . . . Acts of love - John 15:10
I gave you two translations of the same verse so that this important verse would be well understood for its simplicity.
No matter where in this world I have traveled, one of the best . . . Facing fear - Isaiah 41:13
As a child I loved the camping experiences my dad provided for us. Though it was challenging, I loved jumping from rock to rock in the rivers and along the shore lines of the White Moun . . . A place just for you - John 14:3
We get a lot of company in the summer up here on our West Virginia “mansion on a hilltop”. So, I am always in preparing mode. I love it! All the little touches; fruit in the bowl, flow . . . Separation from God - Romans 38:39 The Living Bible
Wow, what can I really add? If you take time to munch on this morsel from the Word you will be very, very, satisfied today!
There is only one thought that comes to me to share. It w . . . God deserves the credit - II Corinthians 3:5 The Living Bible
“Well, you’re just all that in a paper hat.” When my son says that to me as his way of recognizing some good thing I have done, it always cracks me up! His humor also keeps me from ta . . . Who is the greatest? - Matthew 18:4 Amplified Version
Jesus and his disciples were hanging out in Capernaum one fine day. This coastal town was the place Jesus often taught. Located by the Sea of Galilee, it later became a place that He c . . . Do you have an identity crisis? - Galatians 3:26
Did you know that Father God considers all the people of the world to be His? He is creator and Father. However, many of His children have an identity crisis. They don’t know their plac . . . Facing the impossible - Mark 9:23
Do you remember the scene from Miracle on 34th street? “I believe, I believe, it might be silly, but I believe”. (Close quote not having seen the movie recently) The little girl had a . . . Is your labor in vain? - 1Corinthians 15:58 NKJV
Isn’t the Holy Spirit wonderful! Just this morning I was thinking about all the people we have been privileged to pray with and for over the years. My heart was searching to know if th . . . Having and not having - 1 John 5:12
This is a simple but powerfully packed statement. There is a big difference between really having and not having. There are some things that you can be content to have partially….health . . . Agreement - Matthew 18:19-20
How many times have you heard people use verse 19 without verse 20? “Agree with me that it won’t rain tomorrow,” some one asks. After weeks of rain here in WV I’d love for it to be tha . . . Building on sand - Matthew 7:24
The West Virginia rain often causes flash flooding in low lying areas. This summer Randy and I have watched as rivers and streams have flooded over their banks and washed out gardens an . . . Joy fulfilled - John 16:24
Often people confuse the meaning of the words joy and happiness. They are not synonymous. Not to me, anyway. Happiness is kind of a light and fleeting type of feeling. One minute you c . . . God is so big - Isaiah 41:10
Now talk about an exciting verse! This one takes the prize today! Don’t you agree? Fear not! Yah! Fear not anything that this world can throw at you! Our God is big and strong and w . . . Mercy will hold you - Psalms 94:18
Lately I am hearing a new rendition to “My foot slips”. It sounds like this, “I AM AT THE END OF MY ROPE”. Over and over again people are making that declaration. Marriages are at th . . . Darkness becomes light - Isaiah 42:16
Today I encourage you to apply the promises of this scripture to all your family members and friends who do not yet know the Love of Father God and the free gift of His Son Jesus. Latel . . . Hungry? - Matthew 5:6
Ever been really, really, hungry? Ever been so thirsty that your lips seemed to stick together? When our two children would come home after school or after playing hard all day they wou . . . Always fruit - Isaiah 55:10-11
God is a Man of His word. He never lies. He can’t lie! He is truth! These two verses are full of hope for you today. His Word and the Spirit of His Word will always produce life!
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