All In A Days Grace

  The phrase, "God is good, all the time," is a cornerstone of Christian affirmation. It is a powerful declaration that has been passed down through generations, yet it is not a direct quote from the Bible. Instead, this simple statement is a beautiful distillation of a profound and constant truth woven throughout the entirety of scripture. It is easy to shout this phrase in moments of blessing and abundance, when life is going well and we can clearly see the hand of God at work. The real test of our faith, however, comes when the circumstances of our lives challenge this very declaration. Scripture repeatedly grounds us in this foundational truth. Psalm 100:5 boldly proclaims, "For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations." This isn't a conditional goodness, dependent on our behavior or our circumstances. It is an enduring goodness—a part of God's very nature. His love is steadfast, and His faithfulness s...

  I recently found myself in a small, charming store in St. Augustine, Florida, called Two Sparrows. It's a lovely place, but what truly caught my attention was something right in the middle: a prayer wall. It's a simple, beautiful concept—a place where you can leave a prayer for someone and take one from the wall to pray for yourself. As I stood there, my eyes scanned the wall, and I was struck by a profound and humbling realization. There were thousands of prayers left behind, little notes on small pieces of paper hanging on small hooks. It seemed that while many people were leaving their burdens and hopes on that wall, far fewer were taking one to carry. The imbalance was stark. It was as if a thousand voices were crying out, "Pray for me," and only a handful were responding, "I'm here." This sight stayed with me, and it got me thinking about how we, as people, often fail to pray for others. We're great at praying for our own needs, for our fa...