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Hey there! I’m Carol.

I’m a happily married, empty-nester, and a part-time vocal instructor living in beautiful Upstate South Carolina. My life, like yours, is a blend of the messy, mundane, and marvelous. Through it all, I’ve learned this truth: life is hard, but God is good.

He is an ever-present God dwelling with us in both our beauty and brokenness.

As a devotional writer, I turn to scripture not just for information but for inspiration. My “Grace Notes” are reflections shaped by God’s Word—simple yet powerful reminders of His grace meant to uplift, encourage, and inspire.

Just as a grace note enhances a melody, I believe our words can bring beauty and distinction to the lives of others. It’s my prayer that every word I write becomes a note of grace in your life.

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Perhaps like me you appreciate practical biblical teaching that is applicable to real life. And if this describes you, then the Book of James is a study you will treasure. It’s a short book of only five chapters, but it is long on truth and practical application. Although you can easily read the book in one sitting, it's best to read slowly and thoughtfully and this five-day devotional study is designed to help you do just that.

Begin each day by reading the scripture passage that corresponds to the devotional.  Then read the devotional, answer the daily reflection question, and consider how you might apply what you've studied.

I pray this practical study will encourage you in your faith journey. Blessings!

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What is a Grace Note?

A grace note is actually a musical term describing a small, seemingly insignificant note that enhances the beauty of a melody. Basically grace notes are added notes that bring beauty and distinction to other notes. I believe in the very same manner, words, just like these tiny notes, have the exact same potential of bringing beauty and distinction to the life of another.

Words have power.
When shared with the intent purpose of uplifting others, our words become life-giving agents of blessing, bringing grace to the hearer. It is my heartfelt hope and prayer that both the words I speak and the ones I write, will always and only, be notes of grace that edify, inspire and bring hope to others.

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  • I look forward to receiving Grace Notes each Friday. It's like a little gift waiting for me to unwrap. Carol has a way of choosing topics and asking questions that interest me. And the way she fills out the narrative and the characters with historical and biblical detail add to my enjoyment. But the greatest gift is the encouragement I always receive from the spiritual truth she shares. Her “notes” have brightened my day and deepened my faith in the Lord we both love. Her Grace Notes are a forever gift!

    Sandy G.

  • Thank you for this encouraging and challenging invitation. It is a reminder of His patience, provision, and promises.

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  • There are times you read a devotional and it touches your heart, but perhaps doesn’t deepen your relationship with the Lord. However, in being a faithful reader from the start, I have found that Grace Notes For You causes me to examine my heart and to stretch my faith, all while giving me tremendous encouragement to keep going because it is so worth it to serve the Lord. Love is always the underlying message of all of Carol‘s writings. I enjoy reading personal insights based on her life experiences, written with such transparency and making me feel that if she can make it through hard times, so can I. Carol is proof that with the Lord, we can overcome any situation when we put our complete trust in Him. I am so grateful for her posts and always look forward to reading the next one. I highly recommend everyone who wants to get a fresh revelation from the Word of God, to go deeper in your relationship with Him, and to be highly encouraged, to subscribe to Grace Notes For You.

    Joyce A.

  • Thank you so much Carol, for your beautiful and thoughtful words. God has truly blessed you with a wonderful gift of giving from your heart.

    Robert M.

  • I have been a reader of “Grace Notes for You” for some time and I love the way Carol, in her writings, shares thoughts that lift me up and cause me to examine my own relationship with Jesus. Carol offers much encouragement to her readers and there is always food for thought. Her dedication to her readers is admirable and her subject is always well thought out and divided into segments that truly give an insight into the scriptural content of the message. On an added note, the prayers at the end of the devotional are so beautiful and meaningful. I look forward to reading “Grace Notes For You” as part of my devotional time every Friday.

    Kathy K.

  • I have been personally blessed many times by reading GraceNotesForYou. Carol has such a unique way of quickly getting to the heart of the matter and providing deep insight that inspires AND challenges me each time I read one of her posts. I love the way that she's so honest about her feelings, but then always focuses her thoughts through the words of Scripture. Carol is truly a gifted writer and I would highly recommend to anyone wanting to deepen their walk with the Lord to subscribe to GraceNotesForYou!

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