7 Degrees of Grace7 Degrees of GraceHi! This is my collection of inspirational and spiritual writings. The aim of these pages is to motivate us on our journey of spiritual discovery and revelation. It is my hope that you come away feeling enlightened and inspired by it. Articles
The Painting
2007-05-19 08:14:00 A wealthy man and his son loved to collect rare works of art. They had everything in their collection, from Picasso to Raphael. They would often sit together and admire the great works of art. When the Vietnam conflict broke out, the son went to war. He was very courageous and died in battle while rescuing ... More About: Painting , Inti , Paint
Slow Dance
2007-05-17 08:14:00 Have you ever watched kids on a merry-go-round, or listened to rain slapping the ground? Ever followed a butterfly’s erratic flight, or gazed at the sun fading into the night? You better slow down, don’t dance so fast, time is short, the music won’t last. Do you run through each day on the fly, when you ask “How are you?”, do you ... More About: Inspirational , Life , Inspiration , Dance , Educational
The Price Of A Miracle
2007-05-14 08:14:00 Tess was a precocious eight-year old when she heard her mom and dad talking about her little brother, Andrew. All she knew was that he was very sick and they were completely out of money. They were moving to an apartment complex next month because her daddy didn’t have the money for the doctor bills ... More About: Video , Youtube , Inspirational , Life , Faith
A Mother?s Love
2007-05-12 08:14:00 There are times when only a Mother’s love Can understand our tears, Can soothe our disappointments And calm all of our fears. There are times when only a Mother’s love Can share the joy we feel When something we have dreamed about Quite suddenly is real. There are times when only a Mother’s faith Can help us on life’s way And inspire in us the ... More About: Inspirational , Life , God , Faith , Love
We Got To Pray
2007-05-10 08:14:00 That’s word,we pray(pray,pray) We got to pray Just to make it today I said we pray(pray) ah,yeah,pray(pray) We got to pray Just to make it to pray That’s word,we pray All my life I wanted to make it to the top (That’s word,we pray) Some said I wouldn’t They told me no,but I didn’t stop (That’s word,we pray) Working hard,making those movies everyday (That’s word,we pray) And on my ... More About: Inspirational , Life , Friends , Love , Friendship
Waiting For You
2007-05-07 08:14:00 As you got up this morning, I watched you, and hoped you would talk to me, even if it was just a few words, asking my opinion or thanking me for something good that happened in your life yesterday. But I noticed you were too busy, trying to find the right outfit to wear. When you ran around the house getting ready, I knew there ... More About: Waiting , Wait
The 7-Ups
2007-05-05 08:14:00 1. Wake Up !! Decide to have a good day. “This is the day the Lord hath made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalms 118:24 2. Dress Up !! The best way to dress up is to put on a smile. A smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks. “The Lord does not look at ...
Childhood And Poetry
2007-05-03 08:14:00 Pablo Eliecer Neftali Neruda speculates on the origin of his poetry: One time, investigating in the backyard of our house in Temuco the tiny objects and minuscule beings of my world, I came upon a hole in one of the boards of the fence. I looked through the hole and saw a landscape like that behind ... More About: Inspirational , Life , Friends , Poetry , Childhood
The Brick
2007-05-01 08:14:00 A young and successful executive was traveling down a neighborhood street, going a bit too fast in his new Jaguar. He was watching for kids darting out from between parked cars and slowed down when he thought he saw something. As his car passed, no children appeared. Instead, a brick smashed into the Jag’s side door! ... More About: Brick
Family
2007-04-30 08:14:00 I ran into a stranger as he passed by, “Oh excuse me please” was my reply. He said, “Please excuse me too; I wasn’t watching for you.” We were very polite, this stranger and I. We went on our way saying good-bye. But at home a difference is told, how we treat our loved ones, young and old. Later that day, cooking the ... More About: Family , Inspirational , Life , Love , Inspiration
Abou Ben Adhem
2007-04-28 08:14:00 Abou Ben Adhem (may his tribe increase!) Awoke one night from a deep dream of peace, And saw, within the moonlight in his room, Making it rich, and like a lily in bloom, An Angel writing in a book of gold: Exceeding peace had made Ben Adhem bold, And to the Presence in the room he said, “What writest thou?” The Vision ...
Eight Gifts That Do Not Cost A Cent
2007-04-27 08:14:00 THE GIFT OF LISTENING. But you must REALLY listen. No interrupting, no daydreaming, no planning your response. Just listening. THE GIFT OF AFFECTION. Be generous with appropriate hugs, kisses, pats on the back and handholds. Let these small actions demonstrate the love you have for family and friends. THE GIFT OF LAUGHTER. Clip cartoons. Share articles and funny stories. Your ... More About: Inspirational , Life , Friends , Gifts , Love
The Prayer Of Saint Ignatius Of Loyola
2007-04-24 08:14:00 Dearest Lord, teach me to be generous. teach me to serve you as you deserve; to give and not to count the cost; to fight, and not to heed the wounds; to labor, and not to seek to rest; to give of myself and not to ask for reward, except the reward of knowing that I am doing Your will.” Teach us, Good Lord, To ... More About: Prayer , Saint , Loyola , Raye , Pray
Canons Of Conduct
2007-04-21 08:14:00 Never put off to tomorrow what you can do today. Never trouble another with what you can do yourself. Never spend your money before you have it. Never buy a thing you do not want because it is cheap, it will be dear to you. Take care of your cents. Dollars will take care of themselves. Pride costs more than ... More About: Inspirational , Life , Inspiration , Educational , Cano
Rwandan Man?s Confession
2007-04-19 08:14:00 In 1980, a young man from Rwanda was forced by his tribe to either renounce Christ or face certain death. He refused to renounce Christ, and he was killed on the spot. The night before he had written the following commitment which was found in his room: ?I?m part of the fellowship of the unashamed, the ... More About: Confession , Anda , Sion , Wand
A French Cat
2007-04-17 08:14:00 Recently my husband Gene and I traveled throughout Europe. We rented a car as we always do and drove along the back roads, staying in quaint, out-of-the way inns. The only thing that distracted me from the wonder of the trip was the terrible longing I felt for our cat Perry. I always miss him ... More About: Inspirational , Life , Friends , Love , Friendship
Life?s Mirror
2007-04-17 08:14:00 There are loyal hearts, there are spirits brave, There are souls that are pure and true; Then give to the world the best you have, And the best will come to you Give love, and love to your life will flow A strength in your utmost need; Have faith, and a score of hearts will show Their faith in your word and ... More About: Inspirational , Life , Friends , Love , Friendship
Human Bible
2007-04-14 08:14:00 His name is Bill. He has wild hair, wears a T-shirt with holes in it, jeans and no shoes. This was literally his wardrobe for his entire four years of college. He is brilliant. Kind of esoteric and very, very bright. He became a Christian while attending college. Across the street from the campus is a ... More About: Bible , Human , Uman
Jesus At The Window
2007-04-12 08:14:00 A little boy visited his grandparents on their farm. He was given a slingshot to play with in the woods. He practiced, but couldn’t hit the target. Getting discouraged, he headed back to dinner. As he walked back, he saw Grandma’s pet duck. Out of impulse, he let the slingshot fly, hit the duck square in ... More About: Jesus , Wind , Indo , Window , Jesu
What Was In Jeremy?s Egg?
2007-04-10 08:14:00 Jeremy was born with a twisted body and slow mind. At the age of 12 he was still in second grade, seemingly unable to learn. His teacher, Doris Miller, often became exasperated with him. He would squirm in his seat, drool and make grunting noises. At other times, he spoke clearly and distinctly, as if a ... More About: What , Hat , Remy , Jeremy
Edith Burns
2007-04-07 08:14:00 Edith Burn s was a wonderful Christian who lived in San Antonio, Texas. She was the patient of a doctor by the name of Will Phillips. Dr. Phillips was a gentle doctor who saw patients as people. His favorite patient was Edith Burns. One morning he went to his office with a heavy heart and it was ... More About: Edit , Edith
Refiner Of Silver
2007-04-05 08:14:00 There was a group of women in a Bible study on the book of Malachi. As they were studying chapter three, they came across verse three, which says: “He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver.” This verse puzzled the women and they wondered what this statement meant about the character and nature ... More About: Silver , Fine , Refine
Influence
2007-04-03 08:14:00 Drop a pebble in the water, And its ripples reach out far; And the sunbeams dancing on them May reflect them to a star. Give a smile to someone passing, Thereby making his morning glad; It may greet you in the evening When you own heart may be sad. Do a deed of simple kindness; Through its end you may not see, It may reach, ... More About: Influence
Other Worlds To Sing In
2007-04-01 08:14:00 When I was quite young, my father had one of the first telephones in our neighborhood. I remember well the polished old case fastened to the wall. The shiny receiver hung on the side of the box. I was too little to reach the telephone, but used to listen with fascination when my ... More About: World , Other , Worlds , Sing
Believe While Others?
2007-03-31 08:14:00 Believe while others are doubting. Plan while others are playing. Study while others are sleeping. Decide while others are delaying. Prepare while others are daydreaming. Begin while others are procrastinating. Work while others are wishing. Save while others are wasting. Listen while others are talking. Smile while others are frowning. Commend while others are criticizing. Persist while others are quitting. More About: Other , Others , Believe , Hers , While
Sermons We See
2007-03-28 08:14:00 I’d rather see a sermon than hear one any day; I’d rather one should walk with me than merely tell the way. The eye’s a better pupil and more willing than the ear, Fine counsel is confusing, but example’s always clear; And the best of all the preachers are the men who live their creeds, For to see good put ... More About: Sermons , Sermon , Mons
About Words
2007-03-27 08:14:00 Cold words freeze people, and hot words scorch them, and bitter words make them bitter, and wrathful words make them wrathful. Kind words also produce their image on men’s souls; and a beautiful image it is. They smooth, and quiet, and comfort the hearer. By Blaise Pascal More About: Word , Words , About
17 Extraordinary Human Capacities
2007-03-24 07:14:00 People have a tremendous capacity for outstanding achievement. There are also many extraordinary capacities that allow them to become high achievers. Here are seventeen extraordinary capacities that make human beings remarkable. When we recognize and use these capacities, the quality of our lives can become more joyful than ever before. Helping someone in their time of tragedy ... More About: Human , Cities , Citi , Dinar , Uman
A Newsletter Ad To Use
2007-03-21 07:14:00 I was reading a newsletter and one of the ads in the newsletter caught my attention. It read: When was the last time you used your Bible? Do you read your Bible or do you use your Bible? For the blues, read Psalm 27. For an empty purse, read Psalm 37. If discouraged about work, Psalm 128. If people seem unkind ... More About: News , A News , Letter , Newsletter
God?s Garden
More articles from this author:2007-03-19 07:14:00 Plant three rows of peas: Peace of mind, Peace of heart, Peace of soul. Plant four rows of squash: Squash gossip, Squash indifference, Squash grumbling, Squash selfishness. Plant four rows of lettuce: Lettuce be faithful, Lettuce be kind, Lettuce be obedient, Lettuce really love one another. You will have no garden without turnips: Turnip for meetings, Turnip for service, Turnip to help one another, Water freely with patience and cultivate with love. There is ... More About: God , Garden , Arden , Garde 1, 2, 3 |
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