Tag Archives: grace

Wait for the treasure

“For this reason the LORD is ready to show you mercy; He sits on His throne, ready to have compassion on you. Indeed, the LORD is a just God; all who wait for Him in faith will be blessed.” Isaiah … Continue reading

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Faith or just grace?

I wonder if it’s age that has driven the passion from most of my “whys?” and “how’s?” Maybe it’s the fact that my husband’s medical crises (plural) have become too many to seriously worry over all the details? I could … Continue reading

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Grace to disagree

Ephesians 2:8-9 “For by grace you are saved through faith, and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God; not from works, so that NO ONE can boast.” Grace cannot be earned. There is no room for … Continue reading

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Signs & Wonders

3 times in the last few days God sent me a message loud and clear, “I’m here, I see what’s happening and I love you.” Wow, what comfort, what treasure… and just what I needed before I even asked. The … Continue reading

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Grace like an Ocean…

Deeper than I can measure…Farther than I can see to its end…Powerful, unpredictable, all-consuming, overwhelming… This is God’s Grace. How far does it reach? To what lengths will it go? Exactly what will it cover? … and, How many times? I’ve … Continue reading

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The Wedding

What an entrance! All the wedding party waiting under the cherry blossom trees. Silence. No bride… a low gong began to ring out. 1, 2, 3, 4 times… horses hooves on the cobblestones, a carriage approached. 7, 8, 9, 10… … Continue reading

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The Stuff of Life

Yesterday I had a bit of a meltdown. Somewhere between the creative staging of each room of our house by a real estate photographer (which involved moving ALL personal items/knick-knacks off shelving), and the thought of keeping this home that … Continue reading

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I Can Totally Live With That!

I need to know there’s a chance things will work out for good. That there’s a chance I can change or learn or simply be better than before. I need at least the possibility that what I long for will actually … Continue reading

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Need a Re-do?

I walked my old neighborhood with a close friend. We reminisced about the former neighbors and many events that we had shared. Funny how it’s the scandalous stories that stick out in the memory. No new news popped up, but … Continue reading

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Death's Door

I’ve posted a lot about nutrition lately… it’s been good to have something else to think about besides my mom’s health. She’s been bringing us a lot of concern since December when she fell. Rapid decline began when my dad … Continue reading

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