August 15, 2017 “Out of sheer generosity he put us in right standing with himself. A pure gift. He got us out of the mess we’re in and restored us to where he always wanted us to be. And he did it by means of Jesus Christ.” Romans 3:24 The Message A fresh start .. … Continue reading Never on sale …
1 Peter 2:9-10 “But you are the ones chosen by God, chosen for the high calling of priestly work, chosen to be a holy people, God’s instruments to do his work and speak out for him, to tell others of the night-and-day difference he made for you — from nothing to something, from rejected to … Continue reading Night and Day Difference … Repentance .. Really..?
December 10, 2012 “But when God, our kind and loving Savior God, stepped in, he saved us from all that. It was all his doing; we had nothing to do with it. He gave us a good bath, and we came out of it new people, washed inside and out by the Holy Spirit. Our … Continue reading More to come …
January 5, 2012 “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” Hebrews 13:8 New American Standard It doesn’t matter how you got “here” … in Christ. But everyone who got “here” arrived the same way: through the incarnational .. sinless life .. atoning sacrifice .. death-burial-and resurrection of the One who is the … Continue reading God’s Building Program …
January 4, 2012 “Going through a long line of prophets, God has been addressing our ancestors in different ways for centuries. Recently he spoke to us directly through his Son. By his Son, God created the world in the beginning, and it will all belong to the Son at the end. This Son perfectly mirrors … Continue reading Living a basic life … and loving it!
October 18, 2011 “You’re blessed when you’re at the end of your rope. With less of you there is more of God and his rule.” Matt. 5:3 The Message Only Jesus can tell you “you’re blessed” at ends of your life because He knows firsthand what the end of your rope looks like and feels … Continue reading Jesus said …
October 6, 2011 “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me — watch how I do it. …” Matt. 11:28-29 The Message It really is an … Continue reading The Unbelievable Invitation: At any moment
September 26, 2011 “He wants not only us but everyone saved, you know, everyone to get to know the truth we’ve learned: that there’s one God and only one, and one Priest-Mediator between God and us — , Jesus …” 1 Timothy 2:4-5 The Message The funny thing about your life is this: there are … Continue reading Free exchanges …
September 22, 2011 “..As they approached the village gate, they met a funeral procession — a woman’s only son was being carried out for burial. And the mother was a widow. When Jesus saw her, his heart broke. He said to her, “Don’t cry.” Then he went over and touched the coffin. The pallbearers stopped. … Continue reading What Kind of People Does Jesus Really Like…? (3)
August 18, 2011 “It makes no difference who you are or where you are from — if you want God and are ready to do as he says, the door is open. The Message he sent to the children of Israel — that through Jesus Christ everything is being put together again — well, he’s … Continue reading Wildfires of grace …
Grace Gripped 