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Hope, Waiting, and Abiding

© Laurie Pace        Graphics One Design 2026 Hope, Waiting, and Abiding in Him  “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in Him.” The Lord is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him. It is good that one should wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.” — Lamentations 3:24–26 Today my Inspirations App opened with Lamentations 3:24–26, and as I reflected on it, Pastor Ken shared a powerful reminder that Abraham and Lot chose their areas of land and Lot had first choice but not long term vision and it all was a bad ending.  Abraham's thoughts were for an area that echos Hebrews 11:10... "A city which has foundations whose builder and maker is God."  Abraham was envisioning what was needed longterm. This created the thoughts following.  How is your personal foundation?   We often we find ourselves in seasons where choices have to be made. In those moments, our direction and answers can only com...

In His Heavenly Light

© Laurie Pace        Graphics One Design 2025 In His Heavenly Light Oil on Canvas   by Laurie Pace  for my one million follower Walking with Empathy: A Life of Teaching, Faith, and Service After more than forty years invested in the classroom and teaching, one truth has guided my journey: teaching is not rooted in sympathy, but in true empathy. Sympathy observes from a distance, but empathy walks alongside. To teach—whether children or adults—is to understand the whole person: their struggles, their fears, their joys, and the unseen burdens they carry. The years I spent teaching did more than shape my professional life; they blessed me with a deeper understanding of the people closest to me—my family, my friends, and my community. Teaching opened my heart and sharpened my awareness that every individual brings their full life into every space they enter. Compassion is essential for those who are in pain or facing challenges. As b...