Jan 1st 18 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Heavenly Father, We Welcome You Into the New Year (Part Two)

Heavenly Father, we welcome Your presence, power, and promise into our lives in the new year: We Welcome Your Provision for Our Every Need Father, You promised to meet all our needs. You said You “will” meet our needs, not You “might.” It’s a certainty. And You said You would meet “all” our needs, not just “some” of them. We realize You did not... read more

Dec 31st 17 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Heavenly Father, We Welcome You Into the New Year (Part One)

Heavenly Father, we welcome You and the things You have planned for the coming year. We welcome Your kingdom and say Your will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. We welcome Your presence, power, and promise into our lives in this new year: We Welcome You to Our Lives Father, we welcome You to our hearts, our time, our values, our possessions, our moments, our days, our nights, our present, our future.... read more

Dec 31st 17 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Seek God First and Set Your Course for the New Year

Are there things you want God to do in the coming year—things in your life, your finances, your job, your relationships? Perhaps there is a breakthrough you desperately want God to give in your life or a that of a friend or family member. There is something you can do this month that will set the course for what God does in your life throughout 2018 — something that will bring you closer to God... read more

Dec 31st 17 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Today is the Last Day: Help us Start the Year Ready

I want to thank you for your generous support of Shades of Grace this year — and remind you that today is the last day to give and receive a 2017 tax deduction. Thank You! First, let me say thank you! I’ve seen the result of your generosity this year 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... read more

Dec 24th 17 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Jesus, You’re Worthy of our Worship

Jesus is worthy of our worship today! As we open Christmas presents, dine on delicious food, and enjoy the company of family and friends, may we remember what it’s all about. The wonder and beauty of Christmas are not in the presents but in His presence. In the midst of all the hustle and bustle and travel and celebration, may we pause and savor His presence. May we “behold the Lamb of God... read more

Dec 23rd 17 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Thank You for Sharing the Greatest Gift!

Here at Christmas, we’re celebrating the birth of Jesus and the greatest gift ever offered to mankind—the gift of eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ who came to save His people from their sins. “She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21 The Bible promises that when we ask God for... read more

Nov 26th 17 Posted by Natalie Nichols

#GivingTuesday: A Day to Give Back and Share God’s Comfort

This Tuesday, November 28th, you can join us in celebrating #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to blessing others and giving back. Together, we can bring God’s comfort to lost and hurting people around the world who need Christ! Trials and hardships are everywhere. We see it in the daily news—and our daily lives. Terror attacks … mass shootings … job loss … financial crises …... read more

Nov 23rd 17 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Shop Amazon and Share God’s Comfort

  Are you shopping Black Friday / Cyber Monday sales on Amazon? Your purchases can share God’s comfort for life’s trials with someone in need. When you shop Amazon.com or AmazonSmile, you can bring the life-changing Word of God to someone who desperately needs a touch from Him. Here’s how: Amazon.com Shop Amazon.com using this link (or click the image above), and a portion of... read more

Nov 23rd 17 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Thankfulness Training: 7 Lessons in Gratitude

Is it a struggle for you to choose to be thankful? Thankfulness Training is a 7-part series that helps us (even us perfectionists) develop the practice of gratitude. The following are excerpts from this series: Thankfulness Training: Confessions of a Perfectionist The First Perfectionist and His Impact on Your Attitude of Gratitude Why Your Joy is Dependent Upon Giving Thanks The One Place Discouragement... read more

Nov 22nd 17 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Devotions From the Thanksgiving Archives

Do you need encouragement this Thanksgiving season? The following devotions and teachings from the Thanksgiving archives provide helpful insight and encouragement for this and every season year round: Daily Thanksgiving: A Sacrifice of Praise A Reason to Give Thanks, Even in Hard Times Finding Contentment and Thanksgiving in Suffering, Part One Finding Contentment and Thanksgiving in Suffering, Part... read more