Grace is a gift not a reward. Righteousness is by faith not by works. Gifts come from givers. Gifts are determined by the giver. Receivers only receive. Receivers of gifts don't earn them but just receive them. Rom 4:3 For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness.” 4 Now to the … Continue reading Catching Pop Flies
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“The Look”
God is the stuff of hope. He is love. Love never leaves you wanting. Love never leaves you alone. Love makes you whole. You were made for love, to give it and receive it. You were made in His image. You are one with Him. You are His home. You are in Him and He … Continue reading “The Look”
Ready or Not
I'm not sure how it starts. I can't recall an event. It is more like a waking dream or an undercurrent of some kind. For me it has always been a restlessness that just won't go away. It isn't painful or upsetting. It is more like an unresolved issue that is really important but you … Continue reading Ready or Not
Crushing Fear
The religious rhetoric about sin is based on fear. If we understood Grace fear would be removed. God says his perfect love casts out fear. The two don't coexist. Fear is a normal reaction to danger but it should not persist in the presence of God and security of His Grace. When fear persists it … Continue reading Crushing Fear
Upside Down
I must warn you this post is pretty strong. I apologize for those who are offended but I will not apologize for the goodness of God demonstrated by Jesus on the cross, proven by a risen Jesus and realized in us with power by the Holy Spirit. Sin is a bad thing, right? This is what … Continue reading Upside Down
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