Extending Grace

We could talk all day long about the beautiful word GRACE in regards to Jesus and His death on the cross so you and I are forgiven for our sins. We could talk all day long, lingering on the word GRACE as we let it melt into our hearts and and break away the walls that keep us from living a life totally at the throne of our King. It is GRACE that God pours out on us even though we fail Him every day. It is GRACE that God pours on us even though we don’t fully understand why … Continue Reading »»

Guest Post: A Story Of Forgiveness

Meet my new friend Laurie! Can’t wait for you to read what she has to share…great stuff!   We all have a story to tell. We all live incredibly complex lives in the midst of an incredibly complex world. Yet, what blows my mind is that our stories are not truly our own. For, our story intersects the story––the story of Redemption. This is where my story begins… I met Jesus when I was 29. Quickly, my life and who I was began changing at rapid speed. Soon, I heard a call. It’s time to forgive, the Lord said. So, … Continue Reading »»

Low-Maintenance Friend

My phone tweeped all day long with sweet birthday messages from “friends” on Facebook. You know, those generic “happy birthdays” and “hope your day is great” type of wall posts that make you feel ever so popular. Because I’m a freak about making birthdays awesome, including my own, these tweeps on my smart phone set me on cloud nine the entire day.   Source:   Pinterest   I mentally checked off every friend who texted well wishes and took note of every friend who neglected me on my big day. A happy heart turned into one of grumbling and bitterness. The … Continue Reading »»