Today we start our trip home. It has been an incredible time away seeing parts of God’s creation of which we had only heard. The words weren’t adequate in describing it. Even my camera fell short in capturing what my eyes saw.

Isn’t this like God? When someone tells you about Him, it is hard to comprehend that grace could be so beautiful. But when you experience the renewing of your mind and heart through surrender, it takes your breath away. God’s grace is amazing.

“What is Grace?” Bill Maher asked his guest, Charlie Kirk…

“Justice is getting what you deserve. Mercy is getting less than you deserve. But grace is having someone else take your place (Jesus Christ) allowing you to walk away free from the wrath of God.”

What a great explanation of the Truth in which, we as Christians live.

Add this to a marriage where both husband and wife are pursuing God privately and together; this creates a relationship that glorifies Him, as the heavens declare day after day.

Tom and I have walked with the Lord for over 50 years now. We were part of the Jesus Revolution of the 70’s. We never tire of recounting His goodness to us. Even in the darkest times, God’s grace shines brighter. He is the one constant in our marriage and the reason we are still together.

The grace God also allows us to say no to ungodliness:

“For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works.”

Titus 2:11-14 ESV

As this vacation ends, we are returning full of joy in all that God has done—in creation and in us. He is good!

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How has God’s grace impacted your marriage? It’s a good question to discuss on your next date. You may be surprised at how it draws you closer together in gratefulness.

We are glad you stopped by today. We pray your week is filled with unexpected joys as you live for Him.

Blessings,

Tom and Debi ❤️❤️