Grace – “dispostion to or an act or instance of kindness, courtesy, or clemency” (Merriam-Webster dictionary) Grace is a gift of infinite worth – given away with no ulterior motives or expectations. Simply given – unearned and often undeserved. Having heard much about grace in recent months, I decided to…
Read moreMother’s Day is coming to an end as I write this blog post. I spent some time with a good friend over the weekend, and observed her devotion to her daughters: three year-old twins and a six-month old. She gives her time, energy, creativity, wisdom, patience and love to her…
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This past year has been one which will be etched in my memory. Within this year I have experienced the joy of welcoming a new granddaughter and the sorrow of saying an earthly good-by to my mother. We will celebrate Mother’s Day in a few days and it will be…
Read moreSomeone had hurt me. Broken a promise made to me with no apology and no explanation. I was devastated, so I did what I always did when I was hurting. I ran to the safe place called Mommy, laid my head on her shoulder and cried out my hurt. She…
Read morePsalm 27:1-2 The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? When evildoers assail me to eat up my flesh, my adversaries and foes, it is they who stumble and fall. (ESV) Last…
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