Dec 17th 12 Posted by Natalie Nichols

An Incredible Story of Triumph Through Tragedy!

Don’t miss this incredible story of triumph through tragedy! One year ago on December 2, 2011, I received the following prayer request from Tami.* I’m a concert violinist and music professor. The last three weeks have been tremendously difficult. My aunt was killed in a car accident on Thanksgiving Day, my mother-in-law went into the hospital and doctors have had difficulty diagnosing her... read more

Dec 7th 12 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Genius The Movie: New from Living Waters

Genius is a new and chilling movie based on the life and tragic murder of John Lennon. The Producer of the Los Angeles-based film company, Ray Comfort, said, “It’s chilling because it reveals what people will do for money. There are ordinary people out there who would kill you. All they need is the right amount of money and the belief that they won’t get caught.” Just before he... read more

Nov 23rd 12 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Search, Shop, Dine and Share God’s Comfort

Are you taking advantage of Black Friday deals online this weekend? Or perhaps planning to purchase Christmas gifts on Cyber Monday? Did you know that with your purchases you could be sharing God’s comfort for life’s trials — without spending a penny more? With a simple click, each purchase you make can result in a donation to Shades of Grace Ministries! It’s easy and free. PLUS,... read more

Nov 21st 12 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Finding Contentment and Thanksgiving in Suffering, Part Two

In Part One of this post, we discussed the fact that suffering is “having what you don’t want and wanting what you don’t have.” By those terms, everyone is experiencing a measure of suffering. It is possible to find contentment and thanksgiving in our suffering because of Jesus Christ. Knowing Him more fully is the greatest gift we could ever receive. But it often takes experiences... read more

Nov 21st 12 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Finding Contentment and Thanksgiving in Suffering, Part One

Did you know that suffering can be an occasion for gratitude? Without the eyes of faith, this may seem insane. But looking through God’s eyes of eternity, it is not only possible, it’s logical. In When God Weeps, Joni E. Tada defines suffering as “having what you don’t want and wanting what you don’t have.” Defined by these terms, everyone is suffering in some way.... read more

Nov 20th 12 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Celebrating Scott Brodie

Scott Brodie has been a living epistle. People around the world have been changed by observing him and seeing God in the pages of his life. In Scott’s faith, hope, joy, and response to great affliction, we’ve seen God’s face, God’s truth, God’s character, God’s loving purposes for our afflictions. We’ve seen the very faith of the Son of God. On November 5th, 2012, Scott met his... read more

Sep 5th 12 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Prayer and Fasting for Melinda Malloy

On May 10th, Melinda Malloy was diagnosed with breast cancer. She will have surgery at MD Anderson Friday morning, September 7.  That day  we here at Shades of Grace, along with many of Melinda’s church family and friends, will join together in prayer and fasting on her behalf. Melinda: A Snapshot Melinda is an extraordinary, amazing, godly woman and a precious friend. When I say amazing, I mean... read more

Feb 12th 12 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Miracle Ahead: 3 Things to Remember in Times of Crisis

Are you in a crisis with no foreseeable way of escape? Believe it or not, you’re in the birthplace of a miracle! When we have a backup plan — a way of escape — we miss God’s miraculous deliverance. Watchman Nee’s thoughts on this subject, shared in A Table in the Wilderness, are instructive and encouraging: When God works His miracle, we have to laugh at our own foolishness.... read more

Feb 7th 12 Posted by Natalie Nichols

On The Air with Living Joyfully Free Radio

I was a guest recently on Living Joyfully Free Radio. Author and radio host Lisa Buffaloe conducted the interview. The program aired January 23, 2012 — however, prayer and fasting were our main priorities at the time. So I waited until after the fast to share the link to the program here in a post. Lisa Buffaloe, the radio host, has also been diagnosed with Lyme disease. She had excellent insights... read more

Feb 5th 12 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Are You Satisfied in God?

This is a guest post by Angela Morgan. Please see below for more about Angela. I heard an amazing quote the other day by John Piper: “God is most glorified when we are most satisfied in Him.” Isn’t that an amazing statement? Think about it. When the Lord becomes your everything—like for instance when you wake up in the morning and He is the first thing on your mind, when you can’t wait... read more