Unforced Rhythms of Grace

This year’s Christmas Letter has been posted: http://mistychristmasletter.blogspot.com/ Misty

This past Monday I was privileged to attend an event to mark the 25th Anniversary of the disappearance of Candace Derksen .  I have been in the same circles with her parents for several years.  Three years ago I became involved with The Ministry of Listening.  Since then I have become closer to the Derksen family. One of the people at the gathering quoted this verse: But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." 2 Cor 12:9, NIV   We did a sharing circle where each person shared how they were part of the story.  There were many different people there.  Some knew Candace and were involved in supporting the Derksen’s through Candace’s murder.  Others have become part of their lives more recently.  Everyone had a story to tell. It was abundantly clear was that there was a lot of pain in the room.  Many tears were shed.  Yet it was also clear that God’s grace had shone through...