MY STORY
There was never a time I didn’t know about Jesus. My mother, who got saved shortly before she found out she was pregnant, would read the Bible, pray, and dedicate her unborn child to the Lord. I was the youngest… Continue Reading
When Christians Hurt Other Christians – Part 1
I once said to someone “the people who have hurt me the most in my life have been Christians”. They responded “that’s because that is who you have been around the most”. They had a point. I grew up in… Continue Reading
What is the power of prayer?
I’ve been in church my entire life and I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard preachers mention “the power of prayer”. But what is the power of prayer? Is there some magic formula that will cause all your… Continue Reading
Looking Back and Moving On
I touched the cold window, leaving behind an imprint of my hand. From the window of the van the snow-covered Kansas countryside looked like a long white blanket. We pulled into a long gravel driveway and silence fell as we… Continue Reading
Gracie’s Scars
I love the old black-and-white TV shows. They are still as entertaining as ever but safe enough that I don’t have to worry that my kids will hear or see something objectionable. Plus, they give us a glimpse into a… Continue Reading
Scriptures About Fear
There are tons of scriptures about fear. I think this was as big an issue back then as it is for us today. I’ll be updating this over the coming days. All scriptures are NIV translation. Isaiah 43:1 Fear not,… Continue Reading
Scriptures About Shame
It was shame that kept me from sharing my story with anyone until I was in my 30’s. Because of that I also couldn’t start receiving emotional healing until then. It’s a process that’s continuing to this day. Here are some… Continue Reading
Scriptures About Rejection
Few things hurt worse than being rejected. I know, I’ve been there. Here are some scriptures to comfort you if you’ve been hurt by the pain of rejection. I’ll be adding to this list as time goes by. All of… Continue Reading
About Me
What about Grace? No, this website isn’t about a woman named Grace that gets the last word by showing her enemies a thing or two. Not even close. The dictionary gives several different definitions of grace. The purpose of this… Continue Reading
Taking The Long Way Home
In 1996 when I was nineteen years old I left home to attend a Christian college 100 miles away. At first it felt like 1,000 miles because I wasn’t used to being away from home for more than a week… Continue Reading