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By God’s Grace, I Will…

Have you ever made a New Year’s resolution? You know, that list of all the promises that you make to yourself, and how you will be taking care of your health and body  (for real, this time!). Some say that it takes around 40 days to make a habit out of something so you hope [...]

Written by Lin Jia-Ying The first time I met Grace I was impressed by her gentle eyes and quiet smile. Her contorted arms and legs, and her deformed hands didn’t quite go with her young and delicate face.  I couldn’t help but to feel sorry for her, and wondered if her condition was congenital.   [...]

What a way to ring in the New Year! Cold blustery winds sent snow swirling around trees outside my hospital window. From my hospital bed, I looked up at my family and asked, “What happened?” One side of my face was swollen and covered in bandages. I had no recollection of how it occurred. It [...]

Sometimes we face a crisis, an emergency, and we watch for how God will work on our behalf. Yet so many of our days are much more routine, as we get up and do what needs to be done. This study will look at God’s grace toward Ruth and Naomi as they settle into the routine [...]

A few days ago, we were having a rough day here at La Maison McKenna.We were in a car wreck and then the very next day my daughter Elodie came down with a cold and an ear infection. Everything was all out of whack, including my attitude. Which meant that my heart was out of [...]

We turned on our TV and heard that a taxi driver had been murdered. I didn’t think it could be anyone who belonged to us or we would have heard. But the news report continued, “Taxi driver, married with one child, wife expecting another baby …” My wife, Bridie, and I looked at each other [...]

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Amazing Grace

I once was lost, but now am found. Was blind, but now I see. Even though the average life span has continued to increase over the years, many would still argue that life is short. A life well lived, however, could not be qualified by a mere number. Life is full of a roller coaster of seasons [...]

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Fueled by Grace – Tony Campolo

St. Augustine once said, “Love God and do as you please.” Most people would be baffled by this surprising message of freedom. Is Christianity merely a message of rules and restrictions, or is it a loving message fueled by grace? A renowned Sociologist, social activist and speaker, Tony Campolo challenges Christians in their perception of Christianity [...]

New beginnings can be thrilling — a wedding, a birth, a promotion at work. There are times, though, that we face a new beginning that is more threatening. Perhaps it is due to the loss of a child, a parent, a mate or a job. Where can a person find the strength and courage to [...]

Kindness in word or action can surprise the recipient. It can change someone’s day, or even their life. Can this trait characterize our lives on a moment by moment basis? Take a deeper look at kindness in this study. Related Links Verse-By-Verse Commentary 1. Read Titus 3 a few times, reflectively. In Titus 3.4-7, Paul [...]