O Christ, Lamb of God, slain for the sin of the whole world, with penitent heart I come to Your cross, pleading for mercy and forgiveness. My sins—and they are many–have added to the burden of Your suffering and have nailed You to the accursed tree. For me You have tasted the agony of the [...]
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There are still days, since the fire, that I feel like an Israelite wandering in the wilderness. Lonely and unsteady and heartsick. Today is one of those days. Rebuilding a life seems like impossible work. Some days, I’m not sure I have it in me. This wilderness is nothing like home. Sure, [...]
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**Edited to add: This podcast on Lent with Pastors Todd Wilken and Heath Curtis is one of the best I’ve heard. Blessed Lent to you. Thank you for those who came to the live chat last night! It was fast and fun and maybe we’ll do it again some time. You can view the transcript [...]
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In all my desolate, Above every dream And throughout the cold parched night You stay. Wild and fierce, flaming light. Winding every piece of this mess into hope. Crushing these doubts with water and wine. I see You like this only in suffering. Pain has clear eyes. I am learning that there is only one [...]
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from Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis We are perplexed to see misfortune falling upon decent, inoffensive, worthy people—–on capable, hard-working mothers of families or diligent, thrifty, little trades people, on those who have worked so hard, and so honestly, for their modest stock of happiness and now seem to be entering on the enjoyment of [...]
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During the quiet hours of morning, there is a renegade group of blogging women who are breaking into this Life in Grace. We come, not to steal, but to shower with blessing. And we cross our fingers and toes that sweet Edie doesn’t balk too much at us sneaking in without permission. It’s been two [...]
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On a Sunday….. we sat listening to our Pastor finish a 12 week study on Job. His final words were: “God doesn’t give explanations, He gives promises.” I couldn’t stop thinking about the truth of those words. Caiti and Cody decided to come spend the night. We shared Christmas fun all day. We made the [...]
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and I like cowboy boots, C.S. Lewis, good food, strong coffee, banjo music and books. I am a deeply flawed momma of 4 and grateful receiver of more good gifts than one heart can hold. I fight for joy and find it in the most unexpected places. I make quirky look normal, relish in my small town Southern way of living, and am learning that it's all grace--every last bit of it. Read More Here...
