Posted on July 13, 2017 by Pastor Tracy on Inside His Grace We were sitting at the table discussing how to lead people through difficult decisions. I said, “You have to love them through it.” “What does loving someone through a difficult decision even look like?” he asked. So, I told him a story about Tim,… Read More »

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Pastor Tracy on Inside His Grace Growing up, I always enjoyed working in the garden with my mom. I caught the love for growing things from her. Today, at 83, she still loves her flowers. This love of growing things, has led me to always be intrigued by Jesus’ teaching… Read More »

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Inside His Grace Let me ask you a question: Is being dissatisfied a good or a bad thing? It depends right? We should be content in the circumstances of this world (see Philippians 4:11-12). Yet we should never be satisfied with our spiritual life (see Philippians 3:12-14). Several years… Read More »

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Pastor Tracy’s on Inside His Grace “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Every child in America has been asked this question. I once heard a comedian say his mom asked him the question. He replied, “I want  to grow up to be a comedian.” She said, “Sorry honey,… Read More »

Have you ever wondered why some people’s faith just doesn’t seem to make a difference in their life? We all face difficult circumstances. Everyone deals with the trials and troubles of this world. But why do some seem to walk with grace and strength and others get entangled and stuck in the midst of the storms?… Read More »

Several years ago, I was serving as the Lead Pastor in a church in rural Indiana. As I set at my desk praying I asked God what He wanted us to do next. I listened. I can’t say I heard an audible voice, but I am confident of His answer, “Feed the poor!” This shocked… Read More »

One human activity that transcends every culture is the Sacrament of Celebration. In every culture sharing a meal brings the potential of ever deepening relationships. I know in the church we talk about the Sacraments of Baptism, the Lord’s Supper and Marriage. But we rarely talk about Celebration. From the weekly Sabbath to the Holy… Read More »

There is not much difference between a rut and groove. We find ourselves stuck in a rut while a groove provides us a healthy rhythm of productivity. I have found that religious rules are like ruts. They are driven by rote behaviors that lack meaning leaving us in a spiritual slump. Spiritual habits on the… Read More »

“God made us plain and simple, but we have made ourselves very complicated” (Ecclesiastes 7:29, Good News Translation). When asked who is the greatest in the Kingdom, Jesus replied, “Unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the Kingdom of heaven” (see Matthew 18:1-5). Jesus’ way was always different than expected and… Read More »

Have you ever had a defining moment or what I call an Abraham Moment? You know what I mean, those experiences that clarify who you are. Several years ago, God was teaching me to respond to His promptings. It was a beautiful spring day. I had finished a project when I had this sense in… Read More »