Tag Archives: grace

a soft haze

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Leslie laughs

I set my glasses down on my desk, fix my eyes gently towards the large window, and all the world is but smooth blur, soft haze. No more hard lines, sharp corners, concrete numbers and figures. I’m so thankful for … Continue reading →

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bright

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Leslie laughs

Our first home was supposed to be a three bedroom rent-house, slightly rundown. (Someone -me – had on rose-colored glasses when we walked through it the first time. I had thought it was a deal. It was actual not, at … Continue reading →

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the Gospel of grace

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Leslie laughs

“The gospel of grace calls us to sing of the everyday mystery of intimacy with God instead of always seeking for miracles or visions. It calls us to sing of the spiritual roots of such commonplace experiences as falling in … Continue reading →

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a gracious bride

Posted on March 4, 2010 by Leslie laughs

by s_a_m_o_y_e_d. From the “Bride of Grace” chapter of Amy J. Tol’s The Bride’s Handbook: Romans 12 says, “Do not repay anyone evil for evil… but overcome evil with good” (v. 17-21). Vengeance doesn’t help anyone. After all, we don’t … Continue reading →