by Grace Maples | Feb 21, 2019 | Devotional
“Do you ever settle?” I asked myself this question and sighed. Why do I always settle for less than my best? Why do I always do the easy thing? Unfortunately, I like to make excuses for doing less than my best. Or maybe I do what’s required of me, but I don’t put...
by Grace Maples | Dec 12, 2018 | Devotional
The good life. What comes to mind when you hear these words? What do you picture? Maybe vacations, or smiles, or putting your feet up and taking a nap, or tons of money. I think of waking up each morning with a smile and loving words from others. Or maybe you’re also...
by Grace Maples | Jul 3, 2018 | Discipleship
“Why does God allow the righteous to suffer?” I have asked myself this question many times, especially recently when I went through a tough season. The question baffles and vexes many pastors, teachers, and Christians, but many don’t know the answer. However, the book...
by Grace Maples | Jun 21, 2018 | Discipleship, Students
Sometimes it’s painfully obvious I’ll never be one of the cool kids. I’ll never have the right clothes or be in the right crowd. We all pursue “fitting in” and “being accepted” but end up short. But that’s okay. We’ll never fit in. Ever. As believers, this world is...
