Have you ever looked in the mirror and cringed? (Hand raised over here.) Did you know that God cares about our beauty?! We each have our own physical beauty- or did have! But there is a deep beauty that age can’t steal. In fact, age can beautify us! Cultivating a lifelong habit of trusting God…
Author: Grandma Grace
See, Hear, Help
A few days ago, while at a ladies’ meeting at our church, a dear friend got word that her sister was close to death. The tenderness, concern, and affection given to her were sweet to see. Several ladies prayed aloud for her in her sorrow. Others cried with her, hugged her, and expressed their sympathy….
Joyfully and Gladly
Remember when you first fell in love with your mate? You thought about him when you were apart. You loved doing things together. Spending time with him was a delight. You talked about him to others and wanted them to meet him. You appreciated his good characteristics. You loved pleasing him. Giving him a gift…
Humbled
He strutted into the exam room with a long, white lab coat and an attitude. He proceeded to lecture us and became defensive when we brought up evidence and experiences that contradicted his prideful opinions. Arrogance is ugly. We all dislike it and so does God. “As he (King Nebuchadnezzar) looked out across…
Fanning the Flames
Several years ago a forest fire came within a few miles of our house. At night, we could see the flames, and by day, we saw the smoke. This consuming fire evoked both awe and fear in us as it approached. Community volunteers worked day and night to clear fire breaks in order to deprive…
Delights
The holidays are over. For many, it’s a bit of a downer. For some, there has been a blur of activity with too many things to do and not enough time. Quieter days are welcome, but it may mean just returning to the work week exhausted. For many, there wasn’t a flurry of activity, so…