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Offering the Leftovers: God deserves more than our leftovers.
I press a button, and the door to the microwave swings wide open. After setting my plate inside, I close the door and push another button, waiting to open it until the microwave beeps or until the food starts to sizzle. As a sub-par cook, I have learned to appreciate the quick and easy meal…
Read MoreDoing the Impossible
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…
Read More“Thank You God, and Thank You GraceWay!
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…
Read MoreServing God Through Prayer and Fasting
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…
Read MoreFaithful in the Little Things
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…
Read MoreBlessed Be the Name of the Lord
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,…
Read MoreAll Things
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…
Read MoreFear of Heaven
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…
Read More“What Did You Give Your Sweetie (or Yourself) for Valentine’s Day?”
The answer depends a lot on the stage of your relationship! I hope you had a Happy Valentine’s Day! Written by Tom Holloway
Read MoreThe Art of Waiting
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…
Read MoreLittle Is Much
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…
Read MoreA Year of Hope
Hope is a powerful factor. It motivates one to move forward and look ahead, even in the most extenuating of circumstances. It keeps one focused on a goal, no matter how discouraging the current results might be. It is the hope of eternal life that gets the downcast Christian out of bed in the morning…
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