Holly Stratton

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Category archives: Gospel & Grace

Perfection In Christ

With college days far behind me, I can’t praise God enough that I stand before one Teacher and one Judge who does not evaluate me on the basis of my performance or on any ability to rise above the debilitating effects of anxiety. His instruction comes with no fear of evaluation, no fear of judgement. Read more

A Scary Bible Verse

If you're like me, you've quoted this verse at least a dozen times. It's short, simple, and to the point. It's the kind I eagerly embraced in my pursuit of verse memorization trophies, free fries at MacDonalds, and a spot on the bus to Six Flags. Read more

Love Fully, Love Freely, Love Fearlessly

I'm following three precious souls who are looking death squarely in the face, and their final words of truth, their final words of encouragement, their final words of passionate pleading are all the same: Love. Love fully. Love freely. Love fearlessly from the abundance of your heart. Read more