by Shelly Forgey | Nov 1, 2017 | Forgiveness, Hope, Relationship
“Why can’t I just overlook this offense?” Have you ever said that to yourself? Do you have a forgiveness issue that just seems too great – too hard to do? The story of little Gracie’s wonderful opportunity to see the result of her choice...
by Shelly Forgey | May 9, 2016 | Forgiveness, Hope, Relationship
Good question. Well, are you? Comfortable, that is. Comfortable. “Comfort” + “able” = “capable of being comforted.” We learn a lot about ourselves by being around humans, and with 7.5 billion of them currently on the planet,...
by Shelly Forgey | Apr 20, 2016 | Forgiveness, Hope
Last fall, my husband severely pruned four holly trees in front of our house in preparation for the new siding we were having put on. We wanted to save them, but we also knew that it would be impossible for the siding crew to do what needed to be done if the hollies...
by Shelly Forgey | Aug 3, 2015 | Forgiveness
“Only the Father goes before you To your own frontier You’re a pioneer.” — Nancy Honeytree It’s tough to be a pioneer. Pioneers have a special calling and special gifts that make them suited for blazing the trails that make the journey...
by Shelly Forgey | Jul 2, 2015 | Forgiveness
My new favorite Greek word is “apheimi.” To be honest, it’s been my favorite Greek word for almost two years now. I’ve had other favorite Greek words in the past, being a mathematician, but when “apheimi” came into my vocabulary a...
by Stephanie Doster | Feb 15, 2015 | Forgiveness
My daughter, Audrey, is 6. It’s a great age. The world is starting to look like something that maybe you could understand a little. Questioning things produces answers that finally make some sense. But at the same time the mysterious nature of life and the universe...
by Shelly Forgey | Dec 18, 2014 | Review
With soft words and tenderness, this book spoke to the child in me and the adult. It is inspiring and it is sweet. Shelly, through her words, manages to reach out through the pages of delicate and beautiful illustrations, and wrap you in a warm hug. Just like Carissa,...
by Shelly Forgey | Dec 2, 2014 | Christmas
Last night, the unthinkable happened. A Christmas nightmare. I broke Baby Jesus. Yes, I did. I was placing the little barn full of carefully wrapped figurines up on its shelf of honor, when one extra-specially-wrapped bundle worked itself loose and hurled itself...
by Shelly Forgey | Sep 24, 2014 | Forgiveness
Jesus said, “If you forgive someone’s sins, they’re gone for good. But if you don’t forgive sins, what are you going to do with them?” (John 20:23, The Message) The Greek word that is translated “forgive” in this verse is...
by Shelly Forgey | Sep 9, 2014 | Uncategorized
Gracie is seven years old. She lives with her mother and her little brother, Nicholas. Something happened to her in the past, something that still troubles her emotions. In fact, it doesn’t seem to be getting better. It seems to be growing in her heart,...
