Not since his youth had his body felt so light, so free. Around him the tumult of the procession rose as the maidens, tambourines in hand, rejoiced in the dance. Young men and old shouted loudly and clapped hands, overcome by the excitement of the occasion. Tearful voices rose in praise and prayer amid the trumpet … Continue reading Dancing With God
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Prayer of the Broken Vessel
Oh God, I thought I knew brokenness. I thought that there was nothing left to surrender, nothing more between You and me. You have taken every avenue of security from me, bringing me gently but persistently to the place of the Cross time and time over. All my plans, all my hopes, all my basic … Continue reading Prayer of the Broken Vessel
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And the Bride Wore…Scars?
Recently I did a Google image search on ‘bride of Christ’. The results were interesting. With a few thought-provoking exceptions, the majority of images portrayed a Western bride dressed in long white gown and veil, with flawless fair skinned complexion and a radiant smile. Sometimes she is shown holding a sword, or depicted from the back … Continue reading And the Bride Wore…Scars?
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Looking for a City
Did you ever catch a fleeting glimpse of something that left you longing to see more? The Bride of Christ is like that.....elusive, yet once caught sight of, unforgettable. The scriptures seem to say little about her, at least at surface level. Yet she is there, hidden in their pages from Genesis to Revelation, to … Continue reading Looking for a City
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Welcome to Bread for the Bride
Hello and Welcome! Do you consider yourself part of Christ’s Bride? If so, these pages are for you. The writings and teachings shared here are for the purpose of encouraging, nourishing and building up the mysterious and faithful Bride of Christ. May you be uplifted and edified by them and most of all may you … Continue reading Welcome to Bread for the Bride
Bread for the Bride 