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Persistence in prayer

Are You Weary in Prayer? Press On!

by Nancy Kay Grace · In: Prayer, Spiritual Growth, Uncategorized · on Nov 16, 2020

      Do you ever feel weary in prayer? Waiting for an answer seems long. We get impatient and want to give up. At those times, we have to remember Jesus’ words in Luke …

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Why is Prayer Important

Why is Prayer Important?

by Nancy Kay Grace · In: Prayer, Spiritual Growth, Uncategorized · on Nov 9, 2020

The pandemic has been challenging to keep in touch with family and friends; sometimes it is easy, other times it is hard. If I don’t communicate with loved ones, how would they know me? How would I …

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Simple prayer Instructions

Simple Prayer Instructions

by Nancy Kay Grace · In: Prayer, Spiritual Growth · on Nov 2, 2020

Have you ever attempted to do something without the instructions? The other day I decided to bake a favorite recipe for baked oatmeal, one that I've created many times. I glanced at the directions …

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Fellowship

Fellowship: Burning Flame or Isolated Ember?

by Nancy Kay Grace · In: Spiritual Growth · on Oct 26, 2020

Several nights a week, Rick and I sit by the fire pit in our backyard. Rick builds a fire, carefully arranging the kindling and small logs. When the kindling is lit, fire flares up as the logs catch …

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Directions for Living-Wondering which way is best

Wondering Which Way is Best? Are the Directions Correct?

by Nancy Kay Grace · In: Spiritual Growth · on Oct 16, 2020

Recently, Rick and I were driving along an interstate highway in eastern Illinois and needed a break. We stopped at the next wayside rest area. When we walked around the sidewalks through the grassy …

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Secure in God's Promises

Remain Secure in God’s Promises

by Nancy Kay Grace · In: Spiritual Growth · on Jun 20, 2020

Psalm 121 is one of the pilgrimage psalms sung by ancient sojourners (Israelites) travelling to the hills of Jerusalem. They looked forward to arriving at the their destination with hope, believing in …

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Audacious Faith

Audacious Faith Online Conference June 6

by Nancy Kay Grace · In: Spiritual Growth · on Jun 5, 2020

"Audacious" is a big word to describe our faith. It means intrepidly bold and daring. In these unprecedented times, we need audacious faith to face the daily challenges of life with confidence. One …

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Redemption of workmanship sailboat story

Redemption of Workmanship

by Nancy Kay Grace · In: Spiritual Growth · on May 29, 2020

Although we are God's unique workmanship we are still in need of redemption. We set out and sail our own way. God went to great lengths to bring us back. Not only did he form us in his image, …

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Confidence in a time of crisis

Confidence in a Time of Crisis

by Nancy Kay Grace · In: God's Character, Spiritual Growth · on May 19, 2020

      "Confidence in a time of crisis" is the subtitle of Psalm 77. The Psalmist cries out to God, seeking God in the day of trouble. "I cry aloud to God for help; aloud to …

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Waiting

Waiting When You Don’t Want to Wait

by Nancy Kay Grace · In: Spiritual Growth · on May 7, 2020

Waiting is hard. We are not wired for it. When I'm are put on hold on the telephone, I get impatient, while being forced to listen to terrible music for an undetermined amount of time. If we …

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Where do you dwell?

Where Do You Dwell In Your Mindset?

by Nancy Kay Grace · In: Spiritual Growth · on Apr 25, 2020

People dwell in many different types of houses. Some are huge with many rooms made from expensive materials and others are simple one room homes. Igloos, cabins, and condominiums shelter …

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A Better Perspective

A Better Perspective in the Pandemic

by Nancy Kay Grace · In: Spiritual Growth · on Apr 18, 2020

Do you need a better perspective in the midst of bad news? I admit I can easily be distressed by watching too much news about the pandemic and all the problems it has created. These are …

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Pathway to Praise Holy Week

Pathway to Praise: Holy Week

by Nancy Kay Grace · In: Easter, Pathway to Praise · on Apr 9, 2020

Holy Week, the last week of Jesus' life, began with praise, endured sorrow, and ended with glory. “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the …

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Shelter in Place, In Peace

Shelter in Place, in Peace

by Nancy Kay Grace · In: Spiritual Growth · on Apr 4, 2020

"Shelter is place" has become a way of life, requiring us to stay at home during the CoVid-19 pandemic. This is an unprecedented time in our lives, with uncertainty of how long it will last. The …

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Choose Faith Over Fear

Choose Faith Over Fear

by Nancy Kay Grace · In: Spiritual Growth · on Mar 28, 2020

Every day we can decide to choose faith over fear. The world is changing unbelievably fast. Almost every day has some sort of "breaking news." Unprecedented news of CoVid19 pandemic, economic …

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Journey Into Lent

Journey Into Lent

by Nancy Kay Grace · In: Lent, Spiritual Growth · on Feb 27, 2020

Lent began on Ash Wednesday, marking the forty days before Easter. Ash Wednesday is the day of remembering our human condition of sinfulness and our need for God's forgiveness. Lent can be a time …

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Aspects of Unconditional Love

Four Aspects of Unconditional Love

by Nancy Kay Grace · In: God's Character · on Feb 11, 2020

We all have a need for unconditional love, especially on bad days. The hard days when people fail us, situations frustrate us, or an unexpected bill arrives. When the kids don't cooperate when you …

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Ending one year, preparing the next year

Ending One Year, Preparing for the Next Year

by Nancy Kay Grace · In: Spiritual Growth · on Dec 29, 2019

Ending one year and preparing for the next year with purpose takes thought and prayer. Teach us to number our days that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Psalm 90:12 NIV Another year will soon be …

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Imagine Mary's Deep Trust

Imagine Mary’s Deep Trust in God

by Nancy Kay Grace · In: Advent and Christmas, Spiritual Growth · on Dec 14, 2019

  Imagine the deep trust shown by Mary when the angel Gabriel came to her, changing her life (and ours) forever. "Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you." Luke 1:28 …

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Difference between praise & thanks

What’s the Difference Between Praise and Thanks?

by Nancy Kay Grace · In: Pathway to Praise, Spiritual Growth, thanksgiving · on Nov 25, 2019

What the difference between praise and thanks? Many times we use them interchangeably in our prayers. Both of the words are nouns and verbs. Each word has a specific objective, yet the words …

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