Whispers of Grace - What Truly Counts? Unpacking Faith, Trust, and the Gospel

We often use words like “faith” and “belief” interchangeably, assuming we understand their full meaning. But what if there’s more to faith than we realize? What if our understanding is incomplete, even if we’ve been in church our whole lives?

This post dives into the rich meaning of faith, drawing insights from the Apostle Paul’s letters to the Galatians and Romans, and a book titled 15 New Testament Words of Life by Dr. Nijay Gupta.

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Good morning! May you choose to enter deeply into community today. #MorningMug

A speckled mug with the words "And so begins the adventure" is held up indoors near closed blinds, with books and a remote control visible in the background.

#Wordle 1,450 3/6*

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The #OldGal posted a 4! Victory Sunday! Let’s get a dogpile going #YoungPups!

Today’s workout was a 5k walk with Libby! The streak extends to 11 weeks of 5 intentional workouts per week. #Discipline2025

Good morning! May your Saturday be one filled with joy. #MorningMug

#Wordle 1,449 3/6*

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I almost hit that two liner for a win, but alas, the #OldGal holds on for a tie with a 3.

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Day 6 📸: Contrast

One more workout to go to keep the streak alive. Today was hard. #Discipline2025

A fitness routine targeting abductors, quadriceps, glutes, and abs includes exercises such as clam, lunge, single leg kickback, air squats, and dead bug, with a total of 287 calories burned.

#Wordle 1,448 3/6*

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The #OldGal with a 4! It’s a victory Friday!

Good morning! It’s FriYay! #MorningMug

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Day 5 📸: reflection

A patio set with gray woven chairs, sofas, and a glass-top coffee table showing the reflection of the home sits on a stamped concrete surface.

Thursday lift ✅ #Discipline2025

A fitness app report displays a workout summary for biceps, forearms, and back exercises, with details on calories burned, total volume lifted, records, and specific exercises performed.

Good morning! May you do something today that refreshes your soul. #MorningMug

A hand is holding a coffee mug near a window, overlooking a backyard with green grass and houses.

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I struggled today.

The #OldGal had no such struggle. She posts a 4. Do we have a #YoungPup magical 3?

Second lift of the week done. #Discipline2025

A workout summary card from Fitbod details an exercise routine targeting shoulders, chest, and abs with specific exercises and statistics on calories burned and volume lifted.

#Wordle 1,446 3/6*

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The #OldGal posted a 4! I do believe it is a dog pile day!

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Day 4 📸: Nostalgia

My son, Ethan, after hitting a tee shot on the 11th hole at PineView Golf Course in Ypsilanti, MI. I am nostalgic for these days that are coming to an end as he leaves for Law School in 8 weeks.

Good morning! What are you grateful for today? I’m grateful for a community of friends who care deeply for me. #MorningMug

A person holds a mug of coffee while looking out at a suburban backyard view during sunrise.

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Day 3 📷: Shadow

A shadow of a railing is cast diagonally across a concrete surface.

Good morning! I hope that you find a reason to simply smile today. #MorningMug

A black coffee mug is held in front of a scenic backyard view with a barbecue grill and houses, under a hazy sky with an orange sun.

#Wordle 1,445 5/6*

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The #OldGal got her revenge on me today with a 4. Hopefully, there’s a #YoungPup 3 out there!

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Day 2 📸: Curve

A stone wall with two barred windows is marked with the year 1648 and a plaque honoring Texas First Ranchers Benevolent and Protective League.

Can’t have lift 2 for the week without lift 1. #Discipline2025

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Day One 📸: Tree

Another gorgeous sunrise! I pray that you hold your love in jars of clay today… #MorningMug

A person holds a black mug while observing a sunrise over a suburban backyard with a patio and lounge chairs.