Tag Archives: grace

Why Did I Do That?

I have been in the process of doing some small task and realize that I have done something wrong. Then, I know that I will either suffer the consequences or do something to make it right. At other times, I will say something and immediately regret it. Again, I then have to apologize and tryContinue reading “Why Did I Do That?”

Adoption Process

Eighteen years ago, our daughter and son-in-law adopted a child. It was a long, time-consuming, heart wrenching, and costly process. But this boy has been loved, nurtured, abundantly cared for, and supported for these eighteen years. While I don’t know what his life would have been like if he had not been adopted, I knowContinue reading “Adoption Process”

Glory Seekers

The Cambridge Dictionary defines “glory” as “great admiration, honor, and praise that you earn by achieving something.” Through their achievements, many people seek glory and the attention of other people. We only have to watch a football game to see this played out. A player scores a touchdown and immediately plays to the crowd byContinue reading “Glory Seekers”

Receiving Honor

What if you were chosen to receive a distinguished honor? And what if that honor was to be bestowed to you by a person or group that you greatly admire, making the honor that much more meaningful to you? But, what if they placed some requirements upon you that you didn’t really care for, likeContinue reading “Receiving Honor”

Fading Hope

Today is election day in our country. People place their hopes on their favorite candidates, and they fear what will happen if the opposition wins. However, after election day, hope begins to fade again, and disappointment rises with the failures of the new leaders to deliver on their promises. Fears replace hope. Romans 5:2 says,Continue reading “Fading Hope”