J L Vance

That Was Ugly J L Vance

Grace meets us in our messy moments

In That Was Ugly, readers are invited into a wrestling match that pits the messy moments we all encounter in our ordinary, sin- and struggle-filled days, against the reality of God's redeeming love. You'll see where victory lies in these tales of redemption, as you discover how even our most unsightly blunders can be turned into beautiful opportunities to personally experience God's grace. Using real-life stories from her own journey, the author demonstrates, one chapter at a time, how a loving God meets us in our messes and invites us to grow. Both humorous and heartfelt, That Was Ugly, is a treasure trove of practical, spiritual and relational lessons worth pondering and putting into practice.


In this book, readers will relate to the ordinary, everyday challenges that threaten to steal our joy...-Midweek meltdowns
-The clutter conundrum
-Busyness battles
-Relationship realities
-Parenting perplexities
...and will discover that God meets us in our messes, offers us grace, and invites us to grow!