July #jammed: Grace serves. Day 189: Never an empty glass. “Be holy, because I am holy.” 1 Peter 1:16 “You’re in the house …knocking on the door …but you’re not quite there yet.” The friend room was a place that existed in a college acquaintance’s mind. I’d say, ‘friend,’ but I’m not sure I ever […]

June #jammed: Under the Blanket of Grace. Day 181: The ups and downs… “God can’t stand pious poses, but he delights in genuine prayers.” Proverbs 15:8 (The Message) Is there any sweeter sound than screaming kids jumping out all of their energy within the confines of screened-in walls? Nah. It’s pretty glorious. Or it was, until my youngest […]

June #jammed: Under the Blanket of Grace. Day 178: Out of character. “I tell you this: on the day of judgment, people will be called to account for every careless word they have ever said.” Matthew 12:36 (VOICE) Ding-dong… The doorbell at dinnertime usually means somebody is at the door trying to sell something …and I […]

June #jammed: Under the Blanket of Grace. Day 177: Accepting responsibility. “Now stay focused on Jesus, who designed and perfected our faith. He endured the cross and ignored the shame of that death because He focused on the joy that was set before Him; and now He is seated beside God on the throne, a place of honor.” […]

June #jammed: Under the Blanket of Grace. Day 175: Don’t turn away. “Men, if you had listened to my warning, we would still be safe in Crete and would have avoided this damage and loss.” Acts 27:21 All the way to school, I lectured her. And when it was time for her to get out […]