Posted by in Devotionals, Stories It was a quiet afternoon. I was working at the table with Max sprawled across several chairs beside me, lazily flipping through his sister’s piano book. Suddenly, he sat bolt upright, his bright eyes snapping. “Mom, listen to the words of this song,” he breathed excitedly. Curious as to what so captured a seven-year-old boy…Read more »
Posted by in Devotionals, Love it! My daughter had a friend over yesterday and they were playing this funny game where one of them would hum a tune, and the other would say what was happening in the song. (Excellent form of entertainment which I am tempted to try with adults!) I was telling the little boy’s Dad about the game…Read more »
Posted by in Devotionals, Stories As a mother of four, I sometimes need to get creative about carving out time for myself. I admit to hiding my latest book, my iPad, even homework, in the bathroom, then feigning an attack of indigestion all in an effort to have ten minutes of silence. However, any mother of young children knows that…Read more »
Posted by in Love it! Grace (Charis) – That which affords joy, pleasure, delight, sweetness, charm, loveliness Goodwill, loving-kindness, favour Thanks (for benefits, services, favours), recompense, reward What delights you? You know, those unexpected joys, sweet surprises, those pearls of great value often hidden in fields of dirt. That is Grace. Undeserved favour. Flashes of beauty that shine through…Read more »
Posted by in Devotionals It’s a lazy Saturday morning, and I’m curled up in a nest of pillows on my bed surrounded by my reading and writing. It’s my favourite way to start the weekend. If you are picturing the moment, it is a vision of peaceful serenity. Except, I’ve left out part of the scene. And it is…Read more »
A Space for Grace 