Tag Archives: grace

Profanity 101

Posted on May 17, 2019 by

No, I’m not going to teach you how to cuss. My guess is you already know how. When I was in my early 20s, I was proud of my liberal use of profanity. It was what set me apart from … Continue reading →

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Two Things

Posted on March 24, 2019 by

“Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.” ~John 15:13

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Can Anyone Who is “Un-Saved” be Redeemed?

Posted on March 11, 2019 by

Not everyone uses the term un-saved. But Jesus said, and our own eyes tell us, that there are people who are on paths of self-destruction, whose choices are toxic to themselves and to others. I know, because I was one … Continue reading →

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Listen to Your Creator

Posted on October 28, 2018 by

“He will be gracious at the sound of your cry. When He hears, He will answer you…and whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: ‘This is the way–walk in … Continue reading →

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The Extraordinary in the Ordinary

Posted on July 19, 2018 by

Beauty abides in common things If only we choose to see it And grace will turn our limbs to wings If only we choose to free it ℘  “Often when we blame our artists for painting ugly things, they are but striving to … Continue reading →

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It’s My Birthday

Posted on May 12, 2018 by
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Throw it Away

Posted on March 18, 2018 by

“Only those who throw their lives away for my sake and for the sake of the Good News will ever know what it means to really live.” ~Mark 8:35 May the good news of God’s grace invade every part of … Continue reading →

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