by lcrain | May 6, 2018 | Walking in Grace
Watching the sunset at San Fransisco. Genesis 1:1, 31 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. . . . I’m about to tell you something you may find hard to believe. You don’t have to...
by lcrain | Feb 10, 2018 | Walking in Grace
Fourth of July Rose Each day has a pop quiz! And some seasons are like final exams. Brutal, sudden pitfalls of stress, sickness, or sadness. What’s the purpose of the test? James 1:3-4 says, “For when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let...
by lcrain | Oct 10, 2017 | Walking in Grace
On the wall of a concentration camp, are carved these words: I believe in the sun, even though it doesn’t shine. I believe in love, even when it isn’t shown. I believe in God, even when He doesn’t speak. I try to envision a skeletal hand gripping broken glass or stone...
by lcrain | Jun 24, 2017 | Walking in Grace
Dipper gourd blossom Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Psalm 23:5 God gives hope! So what if someone was born thinner or stronger? Why count diplomas or compare resumes? What does it...
by lcrain | Jun 11, 2017 | Walking in Grace
Sticky notes on the cross list sins the Blood of Christ cleansed from our hearts. The pile of bags represents the burdens we carry, good and bad; Christ says “Come unto me . . .” Matthew 11:28-30 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give...