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Hi Friend,

I've been thinking about you a lot lately.

The last three months have been chock full of unexpected things---several out-of-town trips, interesting last-minute appointments, some God-ordered rest time. Oh, they've been good things, but these unexpecteds have kept me busy in ways I didn't anticipate. And I've missed connecting with you!

As I sit here staring at my computer screen, it's hard to know where to start.

I guess most of all I long to tell you why I haven't written in forever. But as I begin to write that story, it promises to weigh your inbox down so much I opted for a blog post instead. {the 3 things i never expected to {re}learn this year}

I also need to admit a crazy feeling that's been haunting me.

"That" Feelin'

Ever get that itch under your skin? That feeling that if your skin wasn't holding you in, you'd explode like a giant firework all over the room? That assurance deep in your soul that something more is coming?

I've been feeling like that lately. A LOT.

Like God is up to something big with the vision for Grace Thread.

For one thing I haven't been able to get away from this question a godly girl asked me. We were chatting over coffee a few months ago when she said,

 
"Sure, we know what grace means for salvation, but how do we live it in everyday life?"

I kinda blinked at her.

I managed to restrain myself to a demure, "Mmm-hmmm," but inside I was shouting, "I know what you mean!!"

So many of us find grace nebulous. For so much of my life I viewed grace as some nice, vague concept I should be living but was never quite sure how.

In the middle of all the sparks inside my head as I was mmm-hmmm-ing, God nudged my heart and whispered, "THIS is where you need to focus right now--on what grace truly means for life today in the middle of the mundaneness."

The "Down-Low"

So, I've been sitting in that thought and letting my creativity run around a bit. And I'm excited to announce . . .
 

THIS IS THE VERY LAST GRACE NOTES NEWSLETTER!


No, I'm not quitting on you.

I'm actually pledging to write MORE faithfully. With a new focus. And a new prayer.

My prayer is that you and I enjoy . . .
graceFULL living. Life that is full of grace. And life that helps us see grace fully.

Even on the ordinary days.

I long for this biweekly-ish note to be a place where you can be encouraged and inspired by
  • God stories
  • tips for living grace in the everyday
  • freebies that make you smile
  • fun ideas for home and family
. . . a place that meets you right where you live.

And most of all a place of connection for you. Where we link arms as we tackle this grace-in-everyday-life thing. Together.

But I need your help.

A Quick Favor {pretty please?}

May I ask for a little favor?

Would you be willing to answer two quick questions for me?

It means so much to hear from you, and I deeply desire to use your insights to keep these gracefull living emails relevant and helpful to you. Just click the button below to take the survey.
yes, I'll answer 2 quick questions
And as a thank you for your sweet time, I created a lovely printable that reminds us to look around and see God's grace in the ordinary days. This one's going on the wall in my office pronto.
A thank you gift for sharing your sweet time and thoughts with me
Thank you so much, my friend. Can't wait to hear from you.

And I hope if today's an ordinary day for you that you see bits of grace sparkling all around you.


Much love and grace to you,
Janna
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