Grace Notes

I think it’s safe to say that this pandemic has been a time of growth for many of us, in many different ways – socially, emotionally, spiritually, and beyond.   This is by far the most intense, insane crisis I have experienced in my lifetime thus far.   For several days, I woke up thinking, “Is this even possible?”   It was hard to wrap my mind around what is happening in our world today.   More than perhaps any time in my life, I’ve seen God’s hand at work.   I’ve seen Him provide in small ways as well as large.   I’ve seen His power and might clearly displayed.   When my mind has swirled, I’ve always found my anchor in Christ.   The Lord has humbled me as I’ve realized just how far I have to go in this journey of sanctification.   I’ve already learned so much through this pandemic, and I know I will grow much more in the days to come.   I must confess that I was not taking the news of the pandemic, quarantine, and social d...

As much as I am sick of the word “coronavirus,” it remains the elephant in the room.   I don’t have to explain what’s happening right now, because everyone is living this reality.   School is canceled.   Church is cancelled.   It seems that our very lives are on hold.   Panic has swept the globe and we are locked in a nightmare.   Have we forgotten Who is in control?

Those of you who read my post two weeks ago know that investing in people is something that has been on my heart as of late.   Because of this, today I’d like to share 10 simple ways you can invest in others.

As a high school senior, college is all the talk among my peers right now.   What college should I attend?   Why?   Where is God leading me?   The questions are abundant.

My brother and I got into a good conversation after class the other day, sparked by something my teacher mentioned and then prompted directly afterward by a completely unrelated Facebook post.   Lately God has been teaching me so much about people in general.  It’s very eye-opening to realize that aside from the Scripture, the only things on earth with eternal value are peoples’ souls.  That’s it.   The world is so focused on ME ME ME.  Popularity, success, money, feelings, decisions… it all centers around person: ME.  Yet God’s Word paints an altogether different picture.   How much did Christ do for Himself?  His life was the epitome of absolute selflessness.  He didn’t cater to fleshly temptations.  He poured out His life in beautiful sacrifice, speaking love till His final breath.  On the cross, He cried out and asked God to forgive those that nailed Him there.  Who n...

Does it ever strike you as odd that the first attribute we see for God in scripture is creativity?   When I first pondered this truth, I was enormously excited, yet somewhat puzzled.   I definitely err on the side of creativity, particularly in the area of music.   I love to compose and arrange!   I’m the girl who stacked a recording of Baby Shark with more than 8 different sound effects.   Get me in the creative zone, and I’m in my happy place!

Hey y’all!   Instead of a re-post today, I decided to check in real quick and throw out a couple Valentine’s Day resources for all the single girls reading!   Below are resources I have personally found helpful and encouraging around Valentine’s Day.  So many singles hate Valentine's Day, but it doesn't have to be that way!  I hope these resources are exciting and inspiring for you single ladies.