Counting the graces unending:
“We are brought into God’s Kingdom by grace; we are sanctified by grace; we receive both temporal and spiritual blessings by grace; we are motivated to obedience by grace; we are called to serve and, finally, we are glorified by grace. The entire Christian life is lived under the reign of God’s grace.” Jerry Bridges
“It is not that we keep His commandments first, and that then He loves; but that He loves us, and then we keep His commandments. This is that grace, which is revealed to the humble, but hidden from the proud.” Augustine
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Ian in the back seat of the car, “Mom, is 3 plus 3 six?”
Talking about the gospel of grace with my bible study ladies-words of nourishment to my soul
That God would want to include me in the dance of creation-the dance of joyful self-giving love that each member of the Trinity has danced since before time began
That because of the grace of Christ’s sacrifice for me, I’m included and remain in the dance
Shaun Groves new album-I keep listening to it over and over!
Reese’s peanut butter cups-straight from the freezer
Listening to my son read a joke book and laughing hyterically-the funny thing is, I’m pretty sure he doesn’t understand most of the jokes:)
Friend willing to take over my bible study for a few weeks while I travel
Friends who tell me I am missed:)
Going along with my husband on a business trip to Atlanta
Going from 93 degrees to 78
I didn’t want to go at first because we would be traveling two weeks before he and I leave for Paris but it was a good thing for us as a family to get away together. The boys got to spend quality time with us before we leave for ten days. My husband only had to work part of the time we were in Atlanta so it worked out well
Seeing leaves beginning to change and having fun collecting them during walks with the boys
Visiting an old gold mine in North Georgia, learning the history of mining for gold and panning for gold ourselves
Hiking to Anna Ruby Falls
Having just enough wipes with me when Ian threw up in our rental car
Seeing old college friends I haven’t seen in 15 years
In my filled life I find yours is the only blog I read. I really appreciate it and your depth of sharing and knowledge of walking here on earth as a follower of Christ. I too have been in the depths and peaks-but so thankful I walk with Him now. Reading is my passion and how I connect first-so thankful you are so well read and humble enough to share.
Your Georgia trip sounded lovely. I’ve lived here for 9 years and have yet to be in the mountains. The mining sounded like fun; I’ll have to tuck that idea in the back of my mind when we reach that period in history
Yes - I too love Reese cups cold! And Amen to grace!
A kindred spirit…LOVE my reese’s cups…just had some in the freezer as well…Oh love the gift of paris for you…
blessings~
Many blessings! Thanks for sharing of his graces!
Precious list of blessings!
I enjoyed looking through your encouraging blog!
Love & beauty:
That God would want to include me in the dance of creation–the dance of joyful self-giving love that each member of the Trinity has danced since before time began
Thanks for stopping by my blog!
You have a lovely list of blessings!
The quotes are amazing!! So thrilled to see how God blesses! Thank you so much for stopping by my blog and leaving your encouraging comment. Have a beautiful week!
Jeana
I’ve enjoyed visiting here - what a great list…the drop in temperature was a long-awaited, much-appreciated blessing for me as well.