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 | Oct 22, 2024 | Growing in Grace, Home Page, Living the Grace Life, Podcasts, Prayers
What are you wearing in the coming days? Do you remember your favorite Halloween costume? There’s merriment in impersonating someone or something else. Until that clever costume leads you to a costume party you thought you were invited to but weren’t....
by Jennifer Sakata | Sep 23, 2024 | Growing in Grace, Home Page, Living the Grace Life, Podcasts, Prayers
What is your typical first response when things get hard or you disagree with those in authority over you? There’s no shame in reaching out to a friend, working things through in a coffee shop, or downloading to anyone who will listen. But when we first pray, we...
by Jennifer Sakata | Sep 4, 2024 | Growing in Grace, Home Page, Living the Grace Life, Podcasts, Prayers
Have you ever considered what God thinks about you? Many of us shrink back with a well-documented ledger of outbursts over chores left undone, the hustle while struggling to slow down, or comparisons that leave us paralyzed. We project onto God a summary of our daily...
by Jennifer Sakata | Nov 18, 2023 | Devotions, Growing in Grace, Home Page, Once a Year Posts, Prayers
Unlock the Power of Gratitude: Offer the Hand of Mercy Did you know the hand of mercy releases the power of gratitude? God’s kindness equips us to spare others the isolation and judgment we deserve. Maybe you remember playing the hand game Mercy! It’s terrible, and...
