Laced With Grace – Christian Devotions

Years ago, when the children of a dear friend of mine were very small, they would say a phrase to each other that has stuck with me throughout the years.  When one of the children was upset with the other, he would say they were “stealing his joy”.  I would smile as it was a…

In Connie Cavanaugh’s new book, “Following God One Yes at a Time”, she shares an e-mail from a woman who had recently moved past her fears while going through an exercise in faith at a women’s retreat. Her story reminded me of an event from my own life. Several years…

A few days ago, I had the opportunity to work in the garden. It was a beautiful early spring day that came as a surprise between the recent storms.  The sun was shining overhead and the heady scent of jasmine floated on the breeze. Earlier in the day I had…

As thoughts have come and gone throughout the days, I have often been carried back to a time in my life when a close friend, whom I greatly admired, had so disappointed and confused me that I became disillusioned with friendship and established norms.  It even shook my confidence as…

Have you ever stood by the ocean, gazing out beyond the crashing waves to the distant horizon? Have you sat by a crackling fire, feeling its warmth and relaxing in the comfort it brings? Has the simple pleasure of watching a sleeping infant ever filled your heart with such unexpected…