In a number of posts now I have talked about how God is all about relationship. In "Spoons and Steaks" and "More steak please" we saw how the law is not a means for justification because the law is the wrong tool and justification is relational not behavioral. Simply said the law is the wrong utensil … Continue reading Godly Judgment
Godly Justice
God's justice is not fair. It really isn't. Now that I have your attention...Let's see if we can "see" justice differently. What does Godly Justice look like? Did you know that my problem is God's problem. My issues are God's issues. My sinning is God's opportunity. Rom 5:8 but God shows his love for us in … Continue reading Godly Justice
The Ring
A couple are having dinner and there is a disagreement. The man was late for dinner. The woman is upset because they had a scheduled time to meet. The man looks deeply into her eyes and says “I love you and yes I was late but there are things I do that you don't need … Continue reading The Ring
Finding Favor
Gen 6:8 But Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord. (ESV) What do you "see" when you read that verse? Want some "light" to "see" more clearly? First let me show you a few more translations: But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD. (KJV) But Noah found favor in the … Continue reading Finding Favor
Steadfast Love
Psalms 118:1 Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever! (ESV) I really feel like we have missed it. We have spun around and around in circles looking for something that has been there all along. We have turned to religion and found condemnation. We have turned … Continue reading Steadfast Love
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