During bible study, our teacher asked for a definition of grace. The typical answers were given; unwarranted favor, free gift, not getting what we deserve, etc. As I pondered the question, I realized that we have to start at understanding that there is no good in us. To understand God’s grace, we need to understand our condition. The grace of God is Christ going to the cross because we needed to be redeemed from our condition. There was nothing in us to permit God to ever have a relationship with us. Now, with Christ in us, God can again provide us with His blessings and love. Grace is Christ dying on the cross for people who had no worth in God’s eyes. God gives us worth in Christ. Amazing Grace!
Mary studied Mechanical Engineering as an undergraduate student. While studying she traded semesters working at NASA in Houston, Texas. It was while working at NASA that she felt the tug on her heart that God had another plan for her life. Upon graduation, Mary proceeded to serve as a missionary for the next 11 years of her life; she served in Greece the last two years of her service. Upon returning from Greece, she pursued her Master's degree in Counseling, which led to a job with a major university. It was while working there that God did what God faithfully does, she found herself working as an engineer again as she managed major construction projects for the university. She also pursued her Master's degree in Engineering Management and her Professional Engineering License. Mary now on her ministry and writing. When Mary left missionary service it was her desire to return to fulltime ministry one day. She had her first outline for a book in 1989 (a book she has yet to write). Her first book was published in May, 2014 with the second quickly on its heels in December, 2014. She continues to write and is developing an evangelistic series of books centered around Jesus Christ. Her prayer is that her books will bless others' relationships with our Father God and His word.
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