The Comfort of Being Held

Hello Friends,

Have you ever felt out of your comfort zone? Afraid? Of course. We all have. Fear is as common to us as the need to breathe air.

But it's precious to think about how the Lord holds us. Wraps us in His arms. Cups us in His victorious hand.

In the center of sweet grace.

I can't imagine a better place to be.

Here is today's post:


http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/the-comfort-of-being-held

Wishing you a wonderful weekend filled with His presence.

Lovingly,

Shawnelle

A Simple Act of Kindness

Hello Friends,

Here we are - the last week in October. The weather today is beautiful. Warm. Sunny. The sky is clear blue and the trees are red and gold.

I hope that it is beautiful where you are, too.

Today, as we appreciate God's goodness in the autumn glory, I remember another beautiful thing - a kindness extended to me by a son - and I'm grateful for that, too. I shared about it in today's post at Guideposts. Here is the link:



http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/a-sons-act-of-kindness

We may never know how deeply a simple act of kindness can touch another's heart.

Thank you for spending some time with me here.

You are a gift, too...

Lovingly,

Shawnelle

A Matter of Trust

Hello Friends,

Another week.

I'm feeling that time just passes too fast.

I can see it on my children - everyone is growing. Growing is good, I know, but sometimes it's altogether too quick for this mother's heart. You can read about it here:


http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/a-matter-of-trust

My prayer is that you would feel His love today - or see it all around you. The beauty of autumn is a precious thing.

Lovingly,

Shawnelle

A New Way to Pray

Hello Friends,

Today I'd like to share about how a quiet time with the Lord lead to a new way to pray. I love how personal the Lord is with His children.

You can read about it here:



http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/a-new-prayer-for-tough-times

Thank you for sharing this time with me. It's my prayer that your weekend will be rich with His love and grace.

Lovingly,

Shawnelle

Sharing With Passion

Hello Friends,

What are you passionate about?

In today's post, a gentleman's passion for hot air ballooning ignites my own heart.

Here's the link to my post at GUIDEPOSTS:

http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/sharing-with-passion?int_source=front_page&int_medium=LN&int_campaign=FamilyGrace


We're cuddled close tonight - experiencing one of autumn's first cold, rainy days. It's my prayer that you are warm and well, too...

Have a beautiful week.

Lovingly,

Shawnelle

The Perfect Gift of Grace

Hello Dear Friends,

Over the summer, I had the blessing of visiting a dear friend I hadn't seen for years. She gave me a wooden plaque that holds precious words. The wooden sign hangs in my kitchen, and each day it reminds me of grace.

I've written about it in today's post. Here's the link:



http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/the-perfect-gift-of-grace?int_source=front_page&int_medium=LN&int_campaign=FamilyGrace

Thank you for sharing this time and space with me.

You are a blessing.

Lovingly,
Shawnelle

The Blessing of Good Company and Boyhood: Bruises and Beyond

Hello Friends,

I think that with soccer and swimming and school all things in my life gone wild, I forgot to share a couple of posts!

Have you ever experienced a life richer, more sweet, due to the blessing of good company? So true of our spiritual lives, too. Here's the link at GUIDEPOSTS:

http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/the-blessing-of-good-company

In the next post, I share about boyhood and bruises. I'm so thankful that the Lord holds and heals my children.  Here's the link:

http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/boyhood-bumps-bruises-and-beyond

Thank you for being here with me. You are a gift - one that I do not take for granted.

May your day be blessed!

Lovingly,
Shawnelle

God's Above-Mine Ways

Hello Friends,

Have you ever prayed about something, long and hard, and found when the answer came it was sweeter than you could've imagined?

In today's post, I share about a long-time prayer for a friend - and God's kind, generous provision. Here's the link:




http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/god%E2%80%99s-above-mine-ways

May you have a good start to the week. May it be rich in love and grace.

Lovingly,
Shawnelle