ABOUT US
Welcome. We’re Anthony and Barbra, a husband-and-wife team whose goal is to share the power of God’s grace through story. Grace Gets the Last Word began when we felt a stirring from God to share the story of how He… Continue Reading
Author: Barbra Jones
When Christians Hurt Other Christians
In the fall of 2003, Anthony and I were engaged and both working for a Christian organization. We loved our jobs, but during that season there was one person who seemed determined to cause problems. She spread lies behind our… Continue Reading
The Power of Prayer
I have been in church my entire life, and I cannot tell you how many times I have heard preachers talk about “the power of prayer.” But what does that really mean? Prayer is not a magic formula that guarantees… 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
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
Taking The Long Way Home
In 1996, when I was nineteen years old, I left home to attend a Christian college about 100 miles away. At first, it felt more like 1,000 miles because I had never been away from home for more than a… Continue Reading