Dec 29th 09 Posted by Natalie

Giving God the First

Several years ago I began giving God the first twenty-one days of the year through prayer and fasting. Scripture exhorts us in Matthew 6:33 to seek first His kingdom and His righteousness…and then everything else will be given to us. Perhaps you have goals, desires, dreams and resolutions for the New Year.  Maybe you have already begun submitting your requests to God for the things you’d like to see... read more

Dec 28th 09 Posted by Natalie

Thank you for impacting lives in 2009

Dear Friend, As 2009 comes to a close, I want to thank you for your wonderful support of Shades of Grace this year. I’ve seen the result of your generosity as lives were changed from the inside out – by the life of Christ and the Truth of His Word. I’ve felt the impact of your prayers as God opened doors for us to reach people in unprecedented ways.  Please know how deeply grateful I am... read more

Dec 28th 09 Posted by Natalie

Lord, Teach us to Fast

Today, as I pray and prepare for January’s upcoming fast, I am posting a portion of a previous blog pertaining to fasting: In Matthew chapter six, as Jesus is teaching the disciples about the kingdom of Heaven — its laws and conduct — He mentions the word “when” three very significant times. Not If, But When 1.       ” When you give…” (v. 2). 2.       “When you pray…” (v.... read more

Dec 21st 09 Posted by Natalie

Thank You for Sharing God’s Comfort

Dear Friend, Merry Christmas and a Christ-filled New Year to you! As we celebrate the gift of our Savior, I would like to personally thank you for your faithful prayers and generous support this year. Through your prayers and support, you have taken the light of Jesus Christ to hurting people in desperate need of His love. You have impacted their eternal destiny and inspired them to a deeper, more... read more

Dec 17th 09 Posted by Natalie

Prayer for revival cannot be answered until…

“The question arose whether this was not the real reason why our prayers for the powerful operation of the Holy Spirit could not be answered…” I have been deeply blessed by reading Andrew Murray on Prayer, a resource containing six books Murray wrote on the subject.  The Holy Spirit has spoken to me through this book in countless ways — one of which occurred last Saturday as I was praying... read more

Dec 13th 09 Posted by Natalie

Hardship: God’s Training Ground – Scott Brodie Inspires

Thursday night I had a brief shoot for a Shades of Grace media project that will be released this Spring.  I traveled from east Texas (tweeting along the way) to the DFW area because Remnant Media in Rockwall is helping produce the project.  Although I woke very sick that day, it was nothing compared to what Scott Brodie forges through every day by Christ’s strength…and Scott is the subject of the... read more

Dec 3rd 09 Posted by Natalie

Like a Trumpet

May God raise up men who will declare the transgression of His people. As I was praying and meditating this past week, the Holy Spirit gave me a clear word for us to pray in today’s Concert of Prayer. “Cry aloud, spare not. Lift up your voice like a trumpet and declare to My people their transgression.” Isaiah 58:1 As someone who oversees a ministry in the 21st century, I am well aware of the need... read more