Author Archive: Pastor Carol Grace

Trading Fear for Faith

Exo 3 (NRSV) 7 Then the LORD said, “I have observed the misery of my people who are in Egypt; I have heard their cry on account of their taskmasters. Indeed, I know their sufferings, 8 and I have come down to deliver them from the Egyptians, and to bring them up out of that …

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Fear Not

Josh 10(ASV) 25 And Joshua said unto them, Fear not, nor be dismayed; be strong and of good courage: This week our pastor began a two part series on fear and he started with the question, “What is your greatest fear?” My immediate thought was, being elderly (I hate that word, especially when I have …

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Friendship

Ecc.(NIV) 9 Two are better than one,because they have a good return for their labor:10 If either of them falls down,one can help the other up.But pity anyone who fallsand has no one to help them up.11 Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm.But how can one keep warm alone?12 Though one …

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Growing in Grace

2 Peter(NRSV) 9 The Lord is not slow about his promise, as some think of slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish, but all to come to repentance. 10 But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then the heavens will pass away with a loud noise, …

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A Closer Walk

Just a closer walk with Thee, Grant it, Jesus, is my plea, Daily walking close to Thee, Let it be, dear Lord, let it be. Have you examined your spiritual life recently? Are your prayers shorter than they used to be? Has your focus shifted? Are you neglecting reading God’s Word? In the song “Just …

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