Day 43: Creation

I love nature and one of the things I enjoy about being a teacher is having the opportunity to teach science. By the time this post is published, my first graders will be looking at biology and in particular, animal science. Every now and then I find myself going back to Genesis and going over […]

Secure in Christ: Attachment Figures

Words Needed to Know: Mental representation Object permanence For the last two weeks we have been identifying our patterns and relations to love. We’ve assessed our levels of anxiety and avoidance and the breakdown of how our predispositions influence our thoughts and actions through whichever of the four attachment/relationship styles we fall into. Today we […]

Storm God

A psalm inspired by Mark 4:35-41. Of David. August 24, 2021. Time moves on— Life continues on as the day wanes. The dance of the colors in the sky signifies the close of the day and the deserved rest that comes with the night. As evening passes away to twilight, my heart settles. My soul […]

Wandering in the Wilderness

God wants to do something new, but it’s not for you. It’s reserved for the new you. DISCLAIMER: Guided by Grace does not own the rights to this song, “Something Has to Break” by Kierra Sheard. *This post is inspired by a sermon entitled “Wandering in the Wilderness” by Travious Mitchell. Every now and then […]

I Shall Not Fear

A psalm based on 2 Timothy 1:7. Of David. June 3, 2021. Life is like broken pottery— Cracks and jagged edges, crumbled remains of a beauteous creation. Like a jigsaw puzzle, one tries to put it back together, Back to its original state but there are pieces missing, and gaps here and there. Broken pottery […]

I Will Trust in the Lord

Of David. June 19, 2020. Though the earth may tremble And the strong man fall, Though the knowledgeable flee And the sun refuse to shine, Through life’s entrapment and trickery, Through the dangers, toils, and snares, I will trust in You, my Lord, and my God. Your faithfulness reaches to the heavens, Your goodness spans […]

What’s In a Name?

DISCLAIMER: Guided by Grace does not own the rights to this song, “Known” by Tauren Wells. Are you living out the story God wants to tell in your life? Names define the narrative God is trying to tell in our lives. Names are quite important, that is why I enjoy reading the genealogies in Scripture. […]