Grace Additives Blog
Experiencing God’s Presence Daily
Isaiah and David demonstrated a remarkable depth of understanding about God—an intimacy that often eludes us in our fast-paced, distraction-filled lives. Their declarations in Scripture, such as “God is ________,” were not merely words but heartfelt affirmations born out of daily encounters with God. They understood God as their strength, salvation, song, and provider, depending…
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Where Are You God?
I had a dream the other night. I do not remember the dream at all; however, when I woke up, I remember thinking “Where are you God?”. Have you ever wondered that? What was it that made you ask that question? Was it your circumstances or the world’s? David wondered that. He was bold enough…
Gift of Joy, a gift from God
Have you read the book of James in the Bible? When I was a teen, I decided to read the Bible cover to cover. I got through Genesis and started Exodus and decided to read the New Testament. Switching Testaments was my downfall. I failed to finish the Old Testament. I decided once to read…
Handling Disappointments
Today (Saturday) I find myself very disappointed. Omission of facts is the same a lying in my opinion. Finding out that you have been lied to is a disappointment in itself. It breaks down trust between you and that person. It was a distraction. I am on a Women’s Retreat trying to connect with God.…
My Painful Bible Study
Several years ago, I wrote something that caused a lot of trouble in my life. I felt God prompting me to write a Bible study. I prayed before starting to write, I asked God to show me what to write and what scriptures I needed. When I got to a chapter on gossip, God convicted…
Unexpected Strength
I recently purchased a few bracelets with this phrase on them, “Unexpected Strength”. I also purchased me a t-shirt with it embroidered on it. When it came in yesterday, I was excited about it. But then I could not get the phrase out of my mind. Unexpected Strength. Eleven years ago(death of parents, for those…
New Year, Same Struggle
New Year’s Eve has come and gone. That means it is a New Year. New opportunities. Do you make Resolutions? I used to, but finally stopped because I made the same ones every year. I have struggled with weight loss for a while now. Last year I joined weight watchers and a gym. I was…
OH BOTHER…
In childhood we form an attachment to characters we hear in stories that are read to us. When we go to the movies, we develop a love for some characters more than others. The choices of those characters depend on which we connect with the most. You may connect with a loveable bear or a…
Prayer and Gossip
I love to pray. It is such a comfort to me. When I lost my family, my prayer life deepened. I relied on God instead of my parents. Taking the opportunity to pray never meant much because I had the support of my parents. If I could talk to them, even if I did not…
Stubborn As A Mule
Not even a carrot can move a mule sometimes. It has to be their idea. I am that mule sometimes. I understand that is not a positive thing, but it is true. What about you? Are you stubborn? Maybe you have been called hard-headed. That is not much better that stubborn as a mule, right?…