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June #jammed: Under the Blanket of Grace. Day 164: Grace welcomes. “Let the little children come to Me.” Luke 18:15 Lockers lined the hallway to the classroom, math lesson in session, and the wave of a teacher ushered me in with instructions for me to help a new student take a placement test. She couldn’t remember what […]
June #jammed: Under the Blanket of Grace. Day 162: Raise a Hand. “If you are recognized at all, let it be for your service. Delight in the one who calls you servant.” Matthew 23:11 Will I ever stop volunteering to exhaustively fill up my calendar? Hopefully, never. I know Who’s behind my raised hand. Jesus deals with hypocrisy […]
June #jammed: Under the Blanket of Grace. Day 161: Crystal Clear. “ But if we own up to our sins, God shows that He is faithful and just by forgiving us of our sins and purifying us from the pollution of all the bad things we have done.” 1 John 1:9 We often don’t realize we’re […]
June #jammed: Under the Blanket of Grace. Day 160: Grace defends. “Still, the Lord is true to His promises; He will hold you up and guard you against the evil one.” 2Thessalonians 3:3 “She did it on purpose.” she whispered through fresh tears. “I know,” I commiserated, as I put my arm around my girl. […]
June #jammed: Under the Blanket of Grace. Day 158: Grace’s Place. “The thief approaches with malicious intent, looking to steal, slaughter, and destroy; I came to give life with joy and abundance.” John 10:10 (VOICE) “Mom!” my daughter warned, “you can’t look in this treasure box …you’ll just get mad.” She’s right. I think collecting things […]
June #jammed: Under the Blanket of Grace. Day 157: Magical Grace Dust. “Jesus: If you want to do God’s work, then believe in the One He sent.” John 6:29 We waited and waited, and I felt like I was going to evaporate in the hot Florida sun beating against the blacktop as I saved my daughter’s […]
June #jammed: Under the Blanket of Grace. Day 156: Grace waits. “How long will you wait?” Joshua 18:3 A theme park lifer, I don’t like to wait in lines …because most of the time, I don’t have to. Living in close proximity, and armed with a season pass, earns me that privilege. But, every once in […]
May #jammed: Growing Grace. Day 151: Underestimated. “Fear God, dear child—respect your leaders; don’t be defiant or mutinous. Without warning your life can turn upside down, and who knows how or when it might happen?” Proverbs 24:21-22 (MSG) Bark to go out. Bark to come in. Bark. Bark. Growl. Bark. Menacing Growl … “Cherry,” I snapped …”that […]
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