Posts tagged “Grace”
Be kind to those with special needs
In ancient times when a king assumed the throne, he killed off all the members of the family that had been in power. Not…
You’re free
I don’t love the phrase, “Work Hard, Play Hard.” It might be because I like naps, and I’m not sure where those fit in….
Go to church
Addicted to something? Go to church. Have a potty mouth? Go to church. Workaholic? Go to church. Parental issues? Go to church. Hate anyone?…
Never take grace for granted
I can’t touch your heart unless I open up mine. I’m a baby boomer, middle-class, American, white male. I had nothing to do with…
The devil won’t get you
My family was driving through Alabama on our recent spring break trip when a billboard on I-65 suggested: “GO TO CHURCH! Or the Devil…
Tetelestai
Does Jesus need your help? On the cross he was beaten and bloody. A victim of injustice. Did he need your help on that…
I am Barabbas
It was the week of Jesus’ death. During a sham of a trial, he stood before Pontius Pilate accused of crimes he didn’t commit,…
Forgiveness doesn’t count
Jesus told a parable that purposely made no economic sense. A lesson about forgiving grace that can’t be calculated like a day’s wages. Forgiveness…
Risk factor
“I’m not judging you; I’m just sayin’ . . .” is a trendy, risk-adverse attempt to vent one’s opinion without the added bonus of…
Revival!
Asbury University in Kentucky made the news a few weeks ago. After a chapel service on February 8, students stayed to sing and pray…
I look good!
Sometimes my wife grimaces when I exit the bedroom in the morning. “What’s the matter? Doesn’t this match?” I ask. “Nope! Not even close!”…
The hurt of forgiveness heals
Just forgive and forget. Have you heard that advice? It likely developed as encouragement from people who don’t know grace. Joseph knew grace. God’s…