Moments of Grace : Stories of Ordinary People and an Extraordinary God

by Sullivan, Nancy Jo

• ISBN13: 9781576736982
• ISBN10: 1576736989
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2000-07-01
• Publisher: Multnomah Books

Summary

In this heartwarming volume, surprising, true stories illustrate how normal people can move the mightiest mountain. Fascinating anecdotes reveal the ways an extraordinary God uses ordinary Christians to transform lives: a retired landscaper-turned-church maintenance man starts a nationally recognized ministry for the poor; a teenage girl offers comfort to a teacher who has just given birth to a Down syndrome baby; a tornado survivor grieves over two sisters lost in the storm, then dedicates her life to encouraging people who battle "the storms of life." These compelling stories offer encouraging proof that God will use any vessel-even the most ordinary.

Author Biography

Nancy Jo Sullivan has written for Guideposts, Reader's Digest, and Focus on the Family magazines. She lives with her husband and three young daughters in St. Paul, Minnesota

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	9	(11)
Introduction	11	(4)
Coffeens	15	(4)
A Mailbox Mercy	19	(2)
The Broken Ballerina	21	(7)
Hockey Mom	28	(4)
In the Waiting Room	32	(4)
Welcome to Heaven	36	(4)
The Donut Story	40	(3)
May I Have This Dance?	43	(3)
The Divine Touch	46	(2)
More Important Things	48	(7)
Teacups of Love	55	(3)
A Day for Heroes	58	(5)
That's the Way I Feel about You	63	(4)
Stevie's Wish	67	(5)
A Goodwill Christmas	72	(5)
Drop Earrings	77	(5)
My Commander Was God	82	(7)
A Sunflower for January	89	(3)
God Has a Plan for Your Baby	92	(5)
Strange Ways	97	(5)
A Mother Blessed	102	(2)
Blizzard Blessing	104	(5)
A Way Out	109	(9)
A Day Hemmed in Love	118	(4)
Faith Is	122	(5)
The Truest of Friends	127	(5)
Will Work for Food	132	(2)
A Serenade of Perfection	134	(5)
Book Fair Bargain	139	(3)
Different for a Reason	142	(7)
Rosy's Miracle	149	(5)
Welcoming Amy	154	(4)
``I'll Always Be There for You''	158	(3)
``Take What You Need''	161	(8)
The Least of Feet	169	(5)
I Love You More	174	(3)
A Shepherd's Call	177	(7)
Cheerful Givers	184	(4)
This Present Moment	188	(3)
One Fine Day	191	(1)
Acknowledgments	192