Children provide the most compelling motivation to keep on track and to live lives of active faith
Romans 8
Gloriously and effectively, the gift of light and life!
The dark is simply incompatible with light, and the beautiful, elegant, uncomplicated consequence of introducing light is that we don’t then have to do anything about the dark – because it is simply gone.
Get it right! The Gospel is Good News!
We know that in everything God works for good with those who love him, who are called according to his purpose. For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might… Read More ›
Sighs too deep for words
So take pause today, take a long deep breath, let the anger and the disappointment and the sadness be redirected for this moment, and invite the good news and the promise of light and grace to wash over you and bring you hope.
Hope because Christ has interceded #TheFirstWeekofAdvent
Some people explain the work of Jesus as standing between humankind and an angry God – as a kind of buffer, persuading God not to destroy us. But Jesus is God, there is no opposition or conflict within the Godhead! Jesus is God’s love manifest in human form. Jesus offers salvation because reconciliation is God’s will for me and for you.
Love God, love God’s world: co-creators in the redemption business
The environment is a huge piece of the complex puzzle that contributes to making us whole people. In Romans 8 Paul points out how the entire created order is waiting for us (people) to “get it” to the extent that redemption is our way of life
entropy, the gospel, and transformation…
As the beginning (the Big Bang) obviously predates the advent of humankind, it follows that we would not even exist if it were not for this movement into disorder.
Golf, Grace, & Fundamentalism
I’m sure some golf fundamentalist with a legalistic heart would happily argue the point in favor of strict and unwavering adherence to the letter of the law. To which I say, Good luck with that.
“If God is for us…” in life and in death
What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? – Romans 8:31 One of the wonderful things about being part of a dynamic faith community like our church is… Read More ›
living victory in a messed up world
But when I am afraid, I will put my trust in you. I praise God for what he has promised. I trust in God, so why should I be afraid? What can mere mortals do to me? – Psalm 56:3-4… Read More ›
