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MARCH MADNESS? SPRING FEVER? EASTER EGG HUNT?

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:52:52 GMT

Where to begin? What's on your mind? Not war, right? Not the price of gas, right? I just had a root canal. That's never on anyone's favorite things list. But such things are very present in our minds and hearts. These are difficult times, as is often noted in quietly spoken comments to each other. We don't often get loud around here about such things. We are too caring of our welcome and fellowship.

If you are following my book reviews of Thurman's Jesus and the Disinherited, you know that fellowship is a precursor to acceptance and sympathy for those different from us—those who think differently, feel differently, vote differently, have different resources and capabilities. I am fiercely protective of our worship and fellowship. I will not knowingly and purposefully exclude anyone on the grounds of superficial, arbitrary differences. Grace is a safe space for worship, service, and fellowship, and I intend to keep it that way.

And we help each other! I just heard today about a very special help one of you gave to another. No details here as the subject is confidential but just know that helpers are greatly appreciated. Folks who are prayed for—sometimes for weeks, months—are deeply appreciative. Those who receive meals, likewise. Such giving is a hallmark of genuine fellowship. Outreach is not just an item on a list. It is real people giving of themselves in real ways. Thanks to all from top to bottom—generous donations down to comforting smiles. All are needed. All are appreciated.

Next week is our last week of Lent. Look deeply into your heart and thank God for who you are, who you are able to be to another. And look around Grace. Who do you see who needs a smile? Who do you not see who needs a call or a visit? What needs doing that you can do? We are all in this together.

Cynde and I were just remarking about the long gospel lessons we've heard this month. John can be long-winded in telling a story. But they have been critical lessons of devotion, of seeing and doing and being, of accepting and changing. We here at Grace live our faith inside and out. Thank you for being who you are, and warm blessings for the coming week.

In Christ's Love,

Nancy+

Make the most of the season by following these simple guidelines

dudaadmin@acst.com (Duda-Realm Admin) — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:46:43 GMT

The new season is a great reason to make and keep resolutions. Whether it’s eating right or cleaning out the garage, here are some tips for making and keeping resolutions.

Make a list

Lists are great ways to stay on track. Write down some big things you want to accomplish and some smaller things, too.

Check the list regularly

Don’t forget to check in and see how you’re doing. Just because you don’t achieve the big goals right away doesn’t mean you’re not making progress.

Reward yourself

When you succeed in achieving a goal, be it a big one or a small one, make sure to pat yourself on the back.

Think positively

Positive thinking is a major factor in success. So instead of mulling over things that didn’t go quite right, remind yourself of things that did.

Keep in touch with site visitors and boost loyalty

dudaadmin@acst.com (Duda-Realm Admin) — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:46:43 GMT

There are so many good reasons to communicate with site visitors. Tell them about sales and new products or update them with tips and information.

Here are some reasons to make blogging part of your regular routine.

Blogging is an easy way to engage with site visitors

Writing a blog post is easy once you get the hang of it. Posts don’t need to be long or complicated. Just write about what you know, and do your best to write well.

Show customers your personality

When you write a blog post, you can really let your personality shine through. This can be a great tool for showing your distinct personality.

Blogging is a terrific form of communication

Blogs are a great communication tool. They tend to be longer than social media posts, which gives you plenty of space for sharing insights, handy tips and more.

It’s a great way to support and boost SEO

Search engines like sites that regularly post fresh content, and a blog is a great way of doing this. With relevant metadata for every post so search engines can find your content.

Drive traffic to your site

Every time you add a new post, people who have subscribed to it will have a reason to come back to your site. If the post is a good read, they’ll share it with others, bringing even more traffic!

Blogging is free

Maintaining a blog on your site is absolutely free. You can hire bloggers if you like or assign regularly blogging tasks to everyone in your company.

A natural way to build your brand

A blog is a wonderful way to build your brand’s distinct voice. Write about issues that are related to your industry and your customers.

Tips for writing great posts that increase your site traffic

dudaadmin@acst.com (Duda-Realm Admin) — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:46:43 GMT

Write about something you know. If you don’t know much about a specific topic that will interest your readers, invite an expert to write about it.

Speak to your audience

You know your audience better than anyone else, so keep them in mind as you write your blog posts. Write about things they care about. If you have a company Facebook page, look here to find topics to write about

Take a few moments to plan your post

Once you have a great idea for a post, write the first draft. Some people like to start with the title and then work on the paragraphs. Other people like to start with subtitles and go from there. Choose the method that works for you.

Don’t forget to add images

Be sure to include a few high-quality images in your blog. Images break up the text and make it more readable. They can also convey emotions or ideas that are hard to put into words.

Edit carefully before posting

Once you’re happy with the text, put it aside for a day or two, and then re-read it. You’ll probably find a few things you want to add, and a couple more that you want to remove. Have a friend or colleague look it over to make sure there are no mistakes. When your post is error-free, set it up in your blog and publish.