Tag Archives: acceptance

The hymn, Amazing Grace, is one of the most popular songs of all time. It is sung or played at funerals and even at secular concerts. The text was written by John Newton in 1772. Before his conversion to the Christian faith, he was a slave trader, during which time he had ...

Completely spent, we sank into our comfort spots in the dimly lit living room.  I finally broke the silence.  “I have a feeling I’m never going to be alright again.” “I know” my husband wearily agreed. Early that morning I had been abruptly jolted out of a flu induced fog ...

“Every Good and perfect gift comes from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” James 1:17 Does change give you cause for concern?  It does me!  Often I will balk at the possibility of change, but once I quiet down and pay attention, then ...

Rejection “speaks” loudly, it says, “You are not good enough to be accepted.” Rejection attacks the very person that we are, and destroys our self-esteem. We were all created to be loved, accepted and to belong. Many who have experienced rejection in early childhood continue to battle with rejection in ...