by Jennifer Sakata | Dec 9, 2024 | Grace in Parenting, Growing in Grace, Home Page, Living the Grace Life, Podcasts, Prayers, Pursuing Joy
It’s easy to forget God’s goodness when the brokenness in our world feels louder and bigger than hope. How then do you trust God for good when everything looks so wrong? How do you hold onto hope when your world is falling apart? In this episode of Living...
by Jennifer Sakata | Dec 5, 2024 | Growing in Grace, Home Page, Living the Grace Life, Once a Year Posts, Podcasts, Prayers, Pursuing Joy
In her advent devotional, Seeking Joy through the Gospel of Luke, award-winning author Christine Trimpe speaks joy so listeners can too. Her motto: “Seek joy so we can speak joy.” Have you ever felt like you don’t fit? Like you’re taking one...
by Jennifer Sakata | Nov 19, 2024 | Growing in Grace, Home Page, Living the Grace Life, Once a Year Posts, Podcasts, Prayers
Have you considered how many different ways a verse of Scripture can be understood based on where the emphasis is placed? For example, “I will rejoice” takes on a nuanced meaning when emphasized with each of the three words. In this episode of Living the...
by Jennifer Sakata | Nov 18, 2024 | Grace in Parenting, Growing in Grace, Home Page, Living the Grace Life, Once a Year Posts, Podcasts
Did you grow up celebrating Advent? For many, Advent has become a sacred rhythm that grounds people in the Christ of Christmas. It spans the four Sundays leading up to Christmas and invites us to return to Jesus each week of the Christmas season. In this episode of...
by Jennifer Sakata | Nov 12, 2024 | Grace in Parenting, Growing in Grace, Home Page, Living the Grace Life, Once a Year Posts, Podcasts
Does December overwhelm you? Does it get more chaotic than quiet, leaving you exhausted and desperate for December 26th? Then perhaps it’s time to make room for the quieter voices of Christmas. It’s barely mid-November, and twinkle lights and brown paper...
by Jennifer Sakata | Nov 5, 2024 | Grace in Parenting, Growing in Grace, Home Page, Living the Grace Life, Podcasts
Have you ever felt betrayed by God? Or wondered if God was mad at you? The hardships of life can make us feel abandoned and left alone to deal with unexpected circumstances, painful realities, and deepening heartache. God, I didn’t sign up for this! In this...
