Tag Archives: God’s Grace

WORDS KILL OR GIVE LIFE!

(The Story of Jesus) Words flood out of our mouths easier than toothpaste comes out of a half used tube and even harder to put them back into our brains…like putting toothpaste back into the tube. Impossible. That’s why all … Continue reading

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BE BLESSED!

(The Story of Jesus) We teach our kids with the word “if” and “when” more than we realize! When you clean your room, we will go to the park. If you do not, we can’t go. When you finish the … Continue reading

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COME WITH ME!

(The Story of Jesus) I have always loved reading and imagining that day on the beach when the Savior of the world walked over to the brothers, Simon Peter and Andrew with a new mission, using the same skills that … Continue reading

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THE SON COMES UP!

(The Story of Jesus) Isaiah said it would happen and it did. Of course, God told the prophet what to announce about his Son. “When Jesus got word that John had been arrested, he returned to Galilee. He moved from … Continue reading

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THE DECLARATION

When kids ask what does it mean to be baptized, I relate the act of obedience to exuberant players running onto the field of play, declaring individually what team they are on, shouting praises of their coach, ready to work … Continue reading

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JOSEPH HEARS AND OBEYS…AGAIN!

(The Story of Jesus) What is it like to be in communion with God, to be so close to his heart, that you beat with his heart. What would it be like to be close enough to hear the slightest … Continue reading

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JOSEPH DID EXACTLY WHAT GOD SAID

(The Story of Jesus) To just show up when you said you would or was required of you on the work schedule is a breath of fresh air these days. To do enough to get by on the workplace is … Continue reading

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JOSEPH TAKES A STEP FORWARD

(The Story of Jesus) Being perplexed about which way to go, what plan to implement, where to begin and what to do is a good place to be. It means you are still moving forward, maybe in inches, but you … Continue reading

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BEFORE GOD SPOKE…

(The Story of Jesus) How many of us would do the “right thing” before being told? How “grown up” are we? How noble, full of integrity are we? Do we even have to think about it first or is “doing … Continue reading

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MY GRANDMA…THE MODEL!

Yes, my Grandma Lacquement was a model, but not in the sense of parading down a fashion ramp in New York City with the latest style in clothing. She wore the spiritual clothing of compassion, gentleness, love, kindness, strength and … Continue reading

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