“That day, the Spirit led him to the temple.” (Luke 2:27) He was old. Wrinkled. Grizzled. He probably wasn't much to look at. Just an average senior. You likely wouldn't think twice about him if you passed him on the street. But he had a big, crazy dream that he harboured in his heart. He wanted to … Continue reading Are You Missing Out?
Category: Grace
Breaking Limitations – Not I, but Christ
My husband and I stood on our cobblestone driveway watching flames curl around a measuring tape by our feet. “I have been crucified with Christ,” I said softly. “I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and … Continue reading Breaking Limitations – Not I, but Christ
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To Inherit the Earth
I stand at the sink and watch water wash over the strainer piled high with grapes. Purple skins glisten. As I spill them onto the counter, I can hear the baby fuss, hungry. I pick up the knife and slice the fat ovals into quarters, dark skins giving way to juicy green. As fast as … Continue reading To Inherit the Earth
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A Salvaged Feast – Grace in the Mess
Last night's moment of grace was cleverly disguised. It began in the morning. My gut instinct said, "Don't put alfredo sauce in the crock pot." But I did it anyway. Even before I left for work, I could see that it was a mistake. Sure enough, when I got home, I lifted the lid of … Continue reading A Salvaged Feast – Grace in the Mess
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Unprompted Gratitude
We were sitting around the table eating spicy taco salad the other night (yum!) when my two-year old daughter piped up. “Daddy, we watched Cars today. I liked it. There was a truck named Mack.” My husband paused, a forkful of food halfway to his mouth. “That’s great! I thought you would like that movie!” … Continue reading Unprompted Gratitude
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A Gift of Grace
It’s a lesson in grace, this brightly wrapped package. The knock on the door is unexpected. The present, covered in cheerful plaid paper, is even more unexpected. Unexpected and undeserved. It is a gift from a whole bunch of our friends, my husband’s and mine. And I feel so unworthy because it has been a … Continue reading A Gift of Grace
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Confidently into Glory
The wooden pews in the sanctuary and the grey stacking chairs in the overflow room were full. The crowd spanned several generations and many denominations and yet, as we rose to our feet to sing, we stood together as one body. In Christ alone my hope is found He is my light my strength my … Continue reading Confidently into Glory
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The Moments that Matter
“Come here!” She continues to pick up toys and throw them on the floor. “Come HERE!” It’s as if I don’t exist. How is it that I’m in the same room but she can’t seem to hear me? “COME HERE!!!!” I’m sure my voice must be loud enough to break some sort of sound record, … Continue reading The Moments that Matter
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Beyond the Great Wall
I was thinking today about a woman I used to work with ... Let's call her "Brenda". Brenda was not very outgoing. She wouldn't say hi when she passed you in the hallway. She wouldn't smile when she saw you in the lunch room. She kept her head down at all times and, if she … Continue reading Beyond the Great Wall
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I’ve Failed!
I've mentioned before that my small group handed out Bibles at an event downtown. Many of the people who were there are from different religious backgrounds. Some have never opened a Bible before, let alone heard about Jesus. Well, we are going to be meeting on Sunday with those that requested follow-up. We'll be dividing … Continue reading I’ve Failed!
The Grace-Filled Life 