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  • When Tragedy Strikes

    On the evening of Monday, February 13th, much of Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan was in lockdown mode as notifications of an “active shooter on campus” were sent to students, faculty, and staff. Grandly shares an office with University Christian Outreach (UCO) just a mile off campus. They had students and outreach workers…

  • From Darkness to Amazing Light

    I have a confession to make. I was the child who gave the darkest of nightmares to my parents and grandparents. I started drinking alcohol and using drugs when I was just a twelve-year-old girl. After my father, a preacher, died of cancer, I spiraled down even further and became a true alcoholic and a…

  • Brick by Brick

    “Sure enough, let’s go!” my grandson, a high school junior, said in response to my invitation to go out for a meal with me. I learned this lesson from my father: “for those who are young, simple times can be special times.” Going out for a meal or treat loses some of its luster as…