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July 28th, 2008 | 
Author: Provided by: Pacific Press Profiles
Jaime Jorge’s forceful, expressive mastery of the violin has delighted audiences around the globe. A committed Christian, Jaime has dedicated his unique talent to sharing God’s love through sacred/classical concerts and special appearances.
Two months after leaving the University of Illinois, Jaime took a bride. Emily, a graduate of Southern College, is a nurse and gifted singer. The newlyweds plan to be in ministry together—Jaime on the violin and Emily providing the vocals.
I have come to accept that God doesn’t make mistakes. Nor does He do things by coincidence.
During bible study yesterday, we studied the life of Paul. More specifically, we talked and deliberated upon his place as a great missionary, regardless of his God-given handicaps. In fact, it is Paul that tells us in 2 Corinthians 12:9 what Jesus told him, “My grace is sufficient for thee. My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Later during church service, I witnessed through my very own eyes the manifestation of the words Jesus spoke to Paul.
Her name is Mary Grace. She has one hand and a stub at the elbow for the other. Moreover, she must wear special shoes since one leg is dramatically shorter than the other. Still, to my utter surprise, she played the piano with the grace of God shining through. She didn’t play with just one hand. Nope. She played with one hand and a stump. Her stump played the melody while her hand played the chords. The entire congregation seemed to say in unison, “wow.”
After playing for about 15 minutes, which was just long enough for everyone to pick up their jaw from the floor in astonishment, she stopped to offer her testimony. She told us that she wanted to be an inspiration to other differently-abled people. She thanked God for making her exactly the way that she is. From what I understand, the length of her stump is “just perfect” for playing. If it was an inch longer, or an inch shorter, she would not be able to play as she does.
She continued to play and to bless us all. And, at the end of the very special service, she showed us what it means to give God the glory for the things He has done.
Read more about Mary Grace and her ministry here.
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