Grace Additives Blog
There’s a story that need to come out…
How do you talk about the tough subjects with others in a way that makes them feel comfortable? Or is it something we need to adjust for their comfort? Sean Dietrich posted a blog about suicide this morning. Let’s face it, there is no comfortable way to approach this subject. I have openly talked about…
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Words & Conversations to ourselves and others…
Our words carry weight. They can help build a wall so others cannot get in, as well as tear down that wall. Ephesians 4:29 “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouth, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.”…
Suicide Awareness
Have ever thought about what makes a person commit suicide? September is suicide awareness month, so I’m late in writing, I am open about my suicide attempts. As a hormonal teen I found myself bullied and unable to cope with what they said to me. I felt I had no one to talk to. Before…
Prodigal Son (again)
Prodigal son teaching returns to me again. Our community group studied it for a while, then our pastor preached on it, my Monday night Bible study has a section on it right now, then at Faithwalk the first night had a devotional on it. Last night my husband and I were watching something about fame…
The Dark Place of Fear
I read of another suicide today. Those headlines only tell part of the story. They tell of the battle lost. They tell that fear won and God’s kingdom has another hole in it. People judge based on the facts they read. Someone who seems to be successful took their life is the fact they read.…
Hope Lost
‘Tis the season for family and friends to gather. We celebrate thanksgiving and then get excited about the holidays. There’s laughter and squabbles intertwined. And most of us are unaware of what is going on in the minds of those around us. Let’s face it, most of us have some dysfunctional relationships within our families…
Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is a day to honor your Mom, Mother, Mommy, Momma. It is a day to say thanks for giving me life and I love you. I am not a fan of this day. Not because of my Mother, but because of the focus of being a Mother. For the motherless children, it is…
Woman of Faith
I have been asked how I came to have such a strong faith in God. My answer had always bee “oh my Mom.” Until recently. “But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine. Older men are to be sober-minded, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in steadfastness. Older women likewise are…
Letters of Encouragement
1 Thessalonians 5:11 “Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.” Encourage/Encouragement in Greek “Oikodome” the act of building, building up, edifying; the act of one who promotes another’s growth in Christian wisdom, piety, holiness. (Strong Concordance) If you google “encourage or encouragement in the Bible”, your results could…
