Mercy and Graced to Life!

Ever feel like hotels and airlines are nickel and diming you to death?

You've heard of being nickel and dimed to death? Well, today's text reminds us that in Christ we are being mercy and graced to life!

The nickel and dime problem is huge and getting worse. Hidden fees seem to be everywhere, not least of which is when we travel.

Comparison shopping for a hotel room, for example, is nearly impossible. The one with the advertised bargain price may very well charge for amenities we've come to expect to be included: a dollar or two to store your suitcases after your checkout and before your flight; $10-$25 for use of the Internet from your room, or a fee of approximately $8 to print the boarding pass for your return flight, a practice at least one hotel has begun to employ.

The flight to get to that hotel may also contain some hidden fees as well. While the ticket may have appeared cheaper when purchasing it, it may later cost you more when you're assessed fees for checking bags, extra leg room, boarding priority and possibly even your carry-ons.

So you...