You know the courtroom scene. There is the criminal found guilty and the judge is about to pass judgement and sentence the guy for punishment. Then the judge does a strange thing and says "you are free to go." Now this guy is guilty, really guilty. He did rob the bank and shoot the teller and ... … Continue reading The Gifts of Mercy and Grace
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Hope deferred or assured?
We all have a fairness meter. You know the thing that goes off when the villain or the oppressive establishment is in control and you cheer for justice. Then our hero emerges from the impossible condition and rises in victory to save not only himself but everyone else. Yay! Isn't that the backdrop of the … Continue reading Hope deferred or assured?
Love in You…Not “Shame on You”
When you read your Bible what is your perspective? What you should see when you read is Jesus. Religion wants you to see self. If every verse is “conviction” that you have done something wrong or need to work harder to get better (a nice way of saying condemnation) then stop, take a deep breath … Continue reading Love in You…Not “Shame on You”
Freedom from Veils
I am reading a book by D.R. Silva called How to Overcome Sin: A Practical Guide to Freedom. It is a must read and I highly recommend it. Here is his web site if you want to read his posts (very good as well) http://saintsnotsinners.org/. In this book I saw something as I have never … Continue reading Freedom from Veils
Yielded to His Touch
Transformation begins with a rebirth at the cross but is matured in surrender. We are born again a new creation and are transformed into the image of Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit. The transformation happens primarily in the mind through our yielding to His way of thinking. We give ourselves as a … Continue reading Yielded to His Touch
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