All of this is for your benefit. And as God’s grace reaches more and more people, there will be great thanksgiving, and God will receive more and more glory. 2 Corinthians 4:15 NLT A few weeks ago while in the vacuum cleaner aisle at Target I was given the gift of grace. She was hurt,…
I GOT TO SHOW YOU GRACE! by Kelly O’Dell Stanley One Sunday morning when our son, Bobby, was six, he left our pew and walked straight to the front of the church, up the steps onto the platform, right in the middle of our worship. Pastor Nathan was sitting in a chair off to the…
Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. 1 Corinthians 15:58 NIV During my quiet time this week I stumbled upon this sweet little verse. It’s not necessarily “sweet”…
So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it. Hebrews 4:16 NLT There’s so much wrapped up in this precious little verse, that you almost want to take a minute to look at it…
My Thoughts About the Book: Oh how I wish that I had this book many years ago…how much fun would it be–wait, scratch that, it is absolutely perfect RIGHT NOW! Even after being married for almost 21 years, there still needs to be adventure, romance, and an intentional approach to making your marriage the best…
Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised. Proverbs 31:30 NLT In a world where outward beauty is celebrated and the ideal, it is such a gift to step back from all the pressure to be perfect and rest in the Truth that what’s really important…