You Can’t Buy Grace

  Sometimes I try to buy grace. Like when I apologize. I adopt a penitent facial expression. Though I might feel true remorse,  I often feel I must add a little something to be convincing. So I lower my eyes and soften my voice. I say, “You probably won’t believe me, but I’m sorry.”  I wait for their payback – err… I mean forgiveness. Here’s how I know when I’m trading for grace. If they don’t respond quickly – I feel cheated. Huh? I wronged them and yet I feel… Continue reading You Can’t Buy Grace