Gracenotes

Luke 1:37 “For with God nothing shall be impossible.” Matthew 19:26 “But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.” Ephesians 3:20 “Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that…

I recently had the joy of celebrating my 80th birthday with my GraceWay family.  Looking back over 80 years, I’m grateful for the many blessings and challenges that God has given me. I grew up in First Baptist Church in Dallas, where I learned very early the importance the Bible, and studying God’s Word  I was blessed…

Christians and anyone who has seen A Charlie Brown Christmas are quite familiar with chapter 2 of the Gospel of Luke. I’m sure you are picturing Linus right now, security blanket in hand, telling Charlie Brown what Christmas is all about: the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, who brings tidings of great joy to…

There is no such thing as a “little” spiritual battle. How often do you attend church when you’d rather stay in bed and scroll social media? And when you do make it to church, are you mentally present listening and learning or are you distracted by thoughts of work or your next meal? Do you…

​If you’ve been a Christian or in church for any length of time, you’ve probably heard at least one sermon preached on the book of Job. By all accounts, Job was a very wealthy man. And yet, in one day, Job lost everything he had—his possessions, health, and even his family. Despite his unimaginable grief,…

Luke 1:37 “For with God nothing shall be impossible.” Matthew 19:26 “But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.” Matthew 17:18-21 “And Jesus rebuked the devil; and he departed out of him: and the child was cured from that very hour. Then came the disciples…

We conquer a fear of heaven’s perceived disappointments through childlike wonder. What comes into your mind when you think of eternity in heaven? If you are a Christian, you probably feel hope or excitement. But have you ever had apprehensions about heaven? I confess that I have.  I know I’ll make it in: my salvation rests solely on Jesus and nothing else. Instead, I fear eternity. Eternity is so, well, endless…

The answer depends a lot on the stage of your relationship! I hope you had a Happy Valentine’s Day! Written by Tom Holloway

My father and grandfather are two of the most patient men I have ever known. Unfortunately, that trait didn’t get passed down to me. It’s not that it wasn’t taught but that I couldn’t seem to apply it. I always found it difficult to wait as a child and still do as an adult. But…

How to Have Mustard Seed, Mountain Moving Faith Have you ever struggled to have faith in God? Perhaps you’ve been praying for months or even years for healing of a loved one, restoration of a broken friendship, or provision of a spouse. I know I have. As time passes, we often become discouraged at what…