Bricker - His Grace is Sufficient... But Decaf is Not

Endorsements

The devotions in this collection are filled with equal amounts of humor, poignancy, and hey-girlfriend-Ive-been-there wisdom that will touch all women on some level. What a delightful way to be reminded of Gods grace! Debby Mayne, author of Sweet Baklava and the upcoming Class Reunion series

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Heartwarming and encouraging, His Grace Is SufficientDecaf Is Not will refresh your spirit and inspire you to new heights. If youre short on time but yearn for meaningful truths to start your day, this is the book for you. Diann Hunt, author of Love Letters in the Sand

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These authors have just the right blend of sass and sanctity. Each devo will be an extra shot of blessing to readers! Andrea Boeshaar, author of the acclaimed Seasons of Redemption series

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Grace is the most marvelous and mysterious of Gods gifts, and these wonderful writers give us fresh, relevant insights on this oldest and most treasured theme of undeserved favor. A wonderful way to begin the dayor end it. Susan Meissner, author of Lady in Waiting

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Care for a double shot of espresso? Why not make that a quadruple? These four ladies have perked up a rich, fragrant brew full to the brim with a generous serving of Gods grace. With transparency and honesty, the authors open their lives and invite us in for a time of fellowship and spiritual refreshment. This is the perfect devotional for those seeking an inspiring pick-me-up. Virginia Smith, award-winning author of A Daughters Legacy and Lost Melody (with Lori Copeland)

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I was moved by every devotion! These women gathered their hearts and courage, poured them onto the page, and trumpet that our God brings victory over all trials and pain. I loved this collection. Rachel Hauck, award-winning, best-selling author of Dining with Joy

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These are devotions that bring the words of the Bible into the twenty-first century and illustrate how God is the same today as He always wasand will be. I know these four women, and they walk the talk. These daily messages will bless your day. Lena Nelson Dooley, award-winning author of Love Finds You in Golden, New Mexico, and the McKennas Daughters series

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With both humor and poignancy, the devotions will draw you into the writers lives like theyre old friends, and they will also draw your heart into the Fathers arms. This is a wonderful collection that will jump-start your day like a good cup o joe. Camy Tang, author of Protection for Hire and Stalker in the Shadows and contributor to the Patchwork Mysteries series

This collection of daily readings packs a jolt of grace that reminds the reader that God doesnt skimp when he fills our cups to running over. The authors are transparent about their own need for Gods abundant, never-decaffeinated grace, and their stories invite others to sip the same fully loaded delight. Michelle Rayburn, writer, speaker, and daughter of an ovarian cancer survivor

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Full strengththat describes their coffee and their God. With loads of wit and hard-won wisdom, these women serve up hope with an extra shot of joy. You will laugh out loud and go through your day knowing that, even when you feel weak, your God is strong enough. Kathi Lipp, speaker and author of The Husband Project

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Grab a cup of your favorite java and join the authors for a few moments of girl talk about the most amazing thing in the universeGods grace. Their stories will touch your heart, lighten your load, and give you a quadruple shot of encouragement for your day! Gwen Ford Faulkenberry, author of Love Finds You in Branson, Missouri

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This devotional should be labeled Manual for Life. The authors show the pains, problems, and persisting nightmares of everyday life and balance them with the light of hope in Jesus. I definitely recommend His Grace Is SufficientDecaf Is Not for anyone seeking to find Gods assurance and encouragement. Tracie Peterson, best-selling author of Striking a Match, Song of Alaska, and the Heirs of Montana series

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What do you get when you merge four of my favorite authors, a cup of coffee, and a grace-filled message? One of the best devotionals for women in recent years. His Grace Is SufficientDecaf Is Not invigorates the soul in much the same way that your morning cup o joe invigorates the body. Highly recommended. Janice Hanna Thompson, author of Hello, Hollywood!

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His Grace Is SufficientDecaf Is Not is the perfect blend of voices, hearts, experiences, and honest confessions from four well-known authors to women just like us. Sandie, Loree, Trish, and Cynthia have all walked in our shoesand lived to tell about it. Better yet, they didnt just survive the bumps and nuclear explosions of life, they grew and blossomed in the middle of them. And now theyve teamed up to offer the rest of us a word in season to encourage, uplift, strengthen, and bless us right when we need it most. A practical, pithy, and poignant collection of devotionals from sisters who care! Kathi Macias, author of the best-selling womens devotional A Moment a Day

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His Grace Is SufficientDecaf Is Not is a powerful compilation of encouragement and reminders of how big our God truly is, and that His grace is indeed more than we could ever need or want. The authors brought me to tears and laughter andeven betterchallenged me in my daily walk with the Lord. Beautifully and simply written, this book is one to cherish and pass on to many. Kimberley Woodhouse, author of Welcome Home: Our Familys Journey to Extreme Joy, No Safe Haven, and Race Against Time

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His Grace Is SufficientDecaf Is Not

2011 by Sandra D. Bricker, Loree Lough, Trish Perry, and

Cynthia Ruchti

ISBN 978-1-60936-219-5

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form, except for brief quotations in printed reviews, without permission in writing from the publisher.

Unmarked Scripture references are from the following source: The Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. Scripture quotations marked KJV are taken from the King James Version of the Bible. Scripture quotations marked NKJV are taken from the New King James Version. Copyright 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

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Dedication

For Diann Hunt.

Weve celebrated with you in your victory over cancer,

and weve prayed with you through its return.

From one end of the spectrum to the other,

you continue to inspire, support, encourage, and minister.

After the Lord is finished with all of us here

and all the books are written and all the faith has been

shared, theres a lounge area reserved

for this big, extended group

where well catch up for a century or two