Category Archives: Grace

Book Review: Lineage of Grace by Francine Rivers

It took me awhile but I finished the compilation of Francine Rivers’ stories of 5 women from the Bible titled A Lineage of Grace. It’s not a small book, but it read fast. The stories brought into light the lives of Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba and Mary, … Continue reading

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QUOTE (Norma McCorvey) – Jan 22

Originally posted on A DEVOTED LIFE:
“It was so hard for me to conceive that the Lord had forgiven me, especially after so many children had been killed. But He has forgiven me and restored me. And, gradually, I have…

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It’s done…now move on

Yesterday I left a chore list for my kids to accomplish while I was out. When I came home and walked into the kitchen it was apparent they did not do anything on the list. Upon questioning it, I received … Continue reading

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No Exclusions Apply

‘Some Exclusions Apply’ is a common enough disclaimer that whenever I get a really good coupon for something, I immediately go to the extremely small print at the bottom to see all the things to which the coupon cannot be applied.  Sometimes … Continue reading

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Cat-echism

“Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. “Why do you look at the speck … Continue reading

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…Lest you be judged

“For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged; and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.” Yikes… the words found in Matthew 7:2 that most recently were highlighted to me by Oswald Chambers on June … Continue reading

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“Yesterday”… for tomorrow

[I lovingly and with promised hope by God offer this entry from “My Utmost for His Highest” written and compiled by Mr. and Mrs. Oswald Chambers. I pray that if you find the idea of a new year daunting and … Continue reading

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He Hears…He Delivers…He delights

“The pangs of death surrounded me, and the floods of ungodliness made me afraid.  The sorrows of [Hell] surrounded me; the snare of death confronted me.  In my distress I called upon the Lord, and cried out to my God; He … Continue reading

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Hearty Mums

by Maxine Hoover, guest contributor I have three different colored mums planted to the left of my deck area in the back yard within my herb garden.  These poor little things – it’s a wonder they’ve made it.  The soil is … Continue reading

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…and not of yourself

“For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and not of yourself, it is a gift of God, lest anyone should boast.”  Ephesians 2:8 “I wish I was still considered respectable.  If only I had not committed that … Continue reading

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