Posts by Loaves and Fishes
You Want Me to Do What?
A psalm written by the men in our addiction treatment program. You Want Me To Do What? How does God call us to treat one another…even the people we can’t get along with…maybe even people who mistreat us…or people who have abused us? Our first reaction is to lash out at those that hurt us…
Read MoreAn Easter Letter to God
A psalm written by the men in the Loaves and Fishes addiction treatment program: An Easter Love Letter To God “Dear God” (seems hardly enough), You are Holy. Our Heavenly Father. The Lord Almighty. Merciful. Loving. Everlasting. Our Friend, Guide and Companion. As a baby, Jesus came to earth as Immanuel (God with us). Jesus’…
Read MoreHelp Us Get Back on the Road
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Read MoreWe are Works in Progress
Responsive Reading and Prayer We cry out to You, Lord. Help us in our struggles. Hear our prayers. I fear the unknown. Response: Step out in faith. We know God will never leave or forsake us. I am afraid of death and dying. Response: As believers in Jesus Christ, we will have eternal life with…
Read MoreOh Lord, I am Fearful
Responsive Reading and Prayer We cry out to You, Lord. Help us in our struggles. Hear our prayers. I fear the unknown. Response: Step out in faith. We know God will never leave or forsake us. I am afraid of death and dying. Response: As believers in Jesus Christ, we will have eternal life with…
Read MoreIs there a God?
Is There A God? Akh*%$#&! I don’t care what you say! Absolutely, there is a God. Our God, with a capital “G”, is not a pagan god made of brass or wood. How could anybody believe that a “god” of brass and wood could help them? Our God is with me always. My God knows…
Read MoreWaiting Patiently for God’s Plans for Our Lives
When my wife and son died, I blamed you God. It was your fault. I turned my back on you, Lord. I suffered in addiction for 18 years. Now coming to Loaves and Fishes, I understand your love and mercy for me. Through all this you are giving me peace. Response: Thank you Lord…
Read MoreDo Not Conform to This World
We Are Works In ProgressPaul tells us, “Do not be conformed to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing ofyour mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – His good, pleasing and perfectwill.”In our addiction, we let peer pressure and social media mold us.…
Read MoreOh Lord, I am Fearful!
We cry out to You, Lord. Help us in our struggles. Hear our prayers. I fear the unknown. Response:Step out in faith. We know God will never leave or forsake us. I am afraid of death and dying. Response:As believers in Jesus Christ, we will have eternal life with Him and be freed from…
Read MoreWhat it Truly Means to be Together
What It Truly Means To Be Better Together In a world that is reeling it is often hard to find things about which to celebrate, but in theplaces one least expects it there is hope.Backpack Blessings Beaufort/Down East has helped meet the needs of children whostruggle for 12 years. From its inception it has truly…
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