Dec 29th 22 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Last Chance for 2022

There are only two days to donate to Shades of Grace Ministries and receive a 2022 tax deduction. Our mission at Shades of Grace is to share God’s comfort for life’s trials with hurting people. We are a faith-based organization supported by friends like you who want to give people hope in the midst of their suffering. We’re grateful for those who support this work through generous gifts, both large... read more

Dec 26th 22 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Thank You for a Great Year!

Thank you for a great year! Because of your faithful support and prayers, God has done amazing things! Thank You for Praying for My Health First, I want to thank you for praying for me during the past two years of Long Covid and reactivated Lyme Disease. In September of this year, I finally began improving. I am not back 100%, but the trajectory at least changed a few months ago. In November and December,... read more

Dec 22nd 22 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Love’s Pure Light: A Moment of Christmas Worship

Merry Christmas from your friends at Shades of Grace Ministries! May the Spirit of the Christ child be upon you this Christmas season. May your heart and your home be filled with His joy and peace — with Love’s pure light. Love’s Pure Light Silent night, holy night! Son of God, love’s pure light. Has something caused you to miss the love you normally receive at Christmas? Is it... read more

Dec 22nd 22 Posted by Natalie Nichols

May You Know Emmanuel, God With You

Merry Christmas! Our prayer for you this Christmas season is that you know Jesus — Emmanuel, God with you. May you know Jesus as Savior, Redeemer… “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16, TLV). God loves you. He wants to be with you. “She will give birth to a son, and they... read more

Dec 6th 22 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Let’s Throw the Lid off My Birthday!

  I’m going to turn 52 this week. (It doesn’t seem possible! Where did the time go?) From the start of the pandemic to now, I feel and look like I’ve aged far beyond the three intervening years. Long Covid, reactivated Lyme, and the consequences of years of caregiving have taken a toll on my body… and my face. When I look in the mirror, I do not recognize the woman looking back. Although... read more