Grace Additives Blog
Finding Joy in God’s Presence
The promise, “You will fill me with joy in your presence,” perfectly captures the heart of worship. When we intentionally pause and draw close to God, He pours out His love, hope, and peace—gifts that bring true and lasting joy. This relationship forms a sacred, unbroken circle, but it depends on our willingness to enter…
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Fears…
“Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God, I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 What do you do when you are in the midst of fear? How do you not allow that fear to…
Reflection
When you look in the mirror what do you see? What happens when you walk away from that reflection? Do you study the reflection to remember every detail of your face? While studying James, one verse had me thinking and discussing a few things. James 1:23 “For if you listen to the word and don’t…
What sermons are you preaching?
Francis of Assisi’s young apprentice was disappointed when he felt his mentor had not preached a sermon while they visited the locals in the village. Francis answered his disappointment with this: “People have watched us, listened to us. Every word we have spoken, every deed we have done has been a sermon. We have preached…
How does Hate Start? Where does Hate come from?
Hate is such a strong word. Let’s try discrimination on for size. Does it fit nicely or is there room to grow? We all watch the news and see story after story about one race discriminating against another, some to the point of death. We scratch our heads and wonder how we got here. Allow…
The Weary World Rejoices
What makes you weary? Bone tired? Drained? The holidays can bring out the best and the worst in us. We get busy with buying gifts and decorating that we become physically exhausted. Our focus is on the holiday parties and the food that our minds become overwhelmed and drained. “O Holy Night” reminds us of…
Daily Grieving
How do you grieve? What do you grieve? Where do you grieve? Do you find yourself lost in grief without a sense of an end? Do you grieve the longings you feel for community, to have a place to belong? Grief is overwhelming at times. I have been there and am currently walking through a…
The Lazarus Twist
John 11 tells the story of Lazarus. Before I dive in, allow me to ask you some questions. Have you a dream? Did you have a dream you stopped dreaming, so you let it die? Did you get tired of waiting for it to happen? Did you pray? Did you continue to pray? Lazarus was…