How Grace Found Me :: {Part 1}

by | Sep 8, 2011 | Encourage, Grace, Grow | 5 comments

When Emily called all the Good Girls together to preview her new book, I was thrilled.  I imagined myself, book in hand, making happy little highlights and sending her my best one line quotes.  Good girls do just what they are asked to do. My plan was to blitz through...

Where in the world is Grace?

by | Aug 30, 2011 | Encourage, Grace, Grow | 11 comments

In case you’ve wondered where Grace has been… I tossed out a desperate post about not measuring up.  And God gave grace through your comments. I blew it at least 10x’s with my kids.  I had to ask for forgiveness.  And God gave grace in their quick...

Are You Stuck in Safe?

by | Aug 2, 2011 | Connect, Encourage, Grow | 8 comments

I have 4 kids. Ages 21 months to almost 12 years. Sometimes it is easier to just stay home. Stick to the plan. Hunker down in routine. In fact, I like it there. Home. Safe. Easy. (Well, not really easy, but predictable.) But, this week I realized that there is one...

Chair Time :: Sunrise

by | Jul 12, 2011 | Chair Time, Grow | 4 comments

The first light is warm, with a golden glow. I sit in my chair waiting with coffee cup in hand for my awakening.  There is this one bird, at least I like to think it is the same bird every morning, who welcomes the sun.  A sweet song that fills the air.  Welcome,...

Grace Notes :: Galatians 5 & 6

by | Jul 5, 2011 | Grace, Grow | 6 comments

It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore, keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1 The Galatians had started with the Paul’s message of Christ crucified, but in his absence, they ran back to the law. They...