• The Gift is Free, but not Cheap

    The Gift is Free, but not Cheap

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    This is Elissa’s story– a friend and junior at Texas A&M. I think you will appreciate her insight and her great thoughts regarding a gift she has received. Grace. What a precious word. I grew up hearing about grace in multiple ways: in conversation, when describing beautiful sights, and regarding my friend, named “Grace.” I’m …


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  • Following on the Best Path

    Following on the Best Path

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    “Follow me.” Two simple words, follow and me, but together they are very influential. Their impact has been tremendous on my life and possibly yours as well. These two words have made me stop at different times: stop and hesitate. Following feels a little scary and unpredictable for me. I want it to be more …


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  • Three things for a Life-Giving Year

    Three things for a Life-Giving Year

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    It is cold, very cold (well cold for Texas). When I woke up today, it was a freezing 19 degrees. They say a polar vortex is the cause, which sounds like something dreadful!  As I wandered outside to experience this cold, I noticed the dead leaves gathered on the ground, plants wilting beneath the bitterness …


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