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Welcome to Graceful Reflections
the official blog of M.C. Kennedy


A Tale of Two Kings
“‘Saul has struck down his thousands, and David his ten thousands.’” (1 Samuel 18:7) The Israelite monarchy was interesting from its very...

Grace Johnson
Apr 20, 20203 min read


Pray Without Ceasing
“‘Moreover, as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you, and I will instruct you in the...

Grace Johnson
Apr 13, 20203 min read


Right in God’s Eyes
“In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes.” (Judges 21:25) The moral climate of Israel in...

Grace Johnson
Apr 6, 20203 min read


God of Strength
“The LORD said to Gideon, ‘The people with you are too many for Me to give the Midianites into their hand, lest Israel boast over Me,...

Grace Johnson
Mar 30, 20203 min read


Devastating Sin
“‘Israel has sinned; […] Therefore the people of Israel cannot stand before their enemies. They turn their backs before their enemies,...

Grace Johnson
Mar 23, 20202 min read


An Author’s Perspective on God’s Sovereignty
Writing is a great job. There’s nothing quite like the experience of creating characters and letting them loose in their beautiful new...

Grace Johnson
Mar 21, 20203 min read


A Consuming Fire
“‘Know therefore today that He who goes before you as a consuming fire is the LORD your God. He will destroy them and subdue them before...

Grace Johnson
Mar 16, 20202 min read


Through Plenty and Desolation
“And they set out from Marah and came to Elim; at Elim there were twelve springs of water and seventy palm trees, and they camped there....

Grace Johnson
Mar 9, 20203 min read


God’s Blessings
“And the LORD said to Moses, ‘Is the LORD’s hand shortened? Now you shall see whether My word will come true for you or not.’” (Exodus...

Grace Johnson
Mar 2, 20203 min read


Peace! Be Still!
“And He awoke and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, ‘Peace! Be still!’” And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.” (Mark 4:39)...

Grace Johnson
Feb 24, 20203 min read


Proclaiming Holiness
“Now Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, each took his censer and put fire in it and laid incense on it and offered unauthorized fire...

Grace Johnson
Feb 17, 20202 min read


Questioning God
“And no one was able to answer Him a word, nor from that day did anyone dare to ask Him any more questions.” (Matthew 22:46) The...

Grace Johnson
Feb 10, 20203 min read


God’s Provision
“And the LORD said to Moses, ‘I have heard the grumbling of the people of Israel. Say to them, “At twilight you shall eat meat, and in...

Grace Johnson
Feb 3, 20203 min read


Follow Me
“Then Jesus said to His disciples, ‘If anyone would come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me.’” (Matthew...

Grace Johnson
Jan 27, 20203 min read


Fear Not
“‘Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. But even the hairs of your...

Grace Johnson
Jan 20, 20203 min read


Waiting on God
“The LORD visited Sarah as He had said, and the LORD did to Sarah as He had promised. And Sarah conceived and bore Abraham a son in his...

Grace Johnson
Jan 13, 20203 min read


Only Trust Him
“Now the LORD said to Abram, ‘Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you.’” (Genesis...

Grace Johnson
Jan 6, 20203 min read


No More
This world is messed up. One need only look around to see the truth of this statement. We all experience hardships of many kinds, and...

Grace Johnson
Dec 30, 20192 min read


Wisdom from Above
“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, Who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask...

Grace Johnson
Dec 23, 20192 min read


True Freedom
“For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one...

Grace Johnson
Dec 9, 20192 min read
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