My understanding of the gospel can be so limited. Paul says in I Cor 15 it's the gospel of grace that has made him who he now is and the way in which he lives. In other words everything that Paul does or accomplishes he credits to Jesus. God's grace is the source of ... Read More
i've definately hit the "mid point tough part" of lent. the freshness has worn off and the end is not really in sight yet. but i am reminded in this whole process of renewal & transformation that it is all about grace. i mean i know that my salvation begins ... Read More
Growing pains don't feel good. A couple days ago I mentioned that God renewed my thinking about what I am missing in being a merciful person. I lacked a real sense of wanting to serve others. It just comes more naturally for me to ignore others and do "my thing". ... Read More
Today I was reminded of the incredible mercy of God to send Jesus. I can easily forget that I not only didn't have a chance to save myself but that God didn't have to save me. This mercy & love comforts and confronts me. I can't help but to see my lack of mercy & ... Read More
It's great to be able to journey together in community. Tonight as we looked at the way of Jesus I was really challenged in how I follow Jesus. This whole time of lent is about preparation. Tonight I had to ask myself, "Am I prepared to follow Jesus in the way he demands?" ... Read More
“Humility is like underwear, essential, but indecent if it shows.” Helen Nielsen I think humility is one of the best traits a person can have. I also think it's one of the hardest to have especially for those in positions of leadership. Which makes it all the sweeter ... Read More
"God is light, and in him is no darkness at all." No statment makes it clearer to me that God is God and I am not. I know better than anyone else (except God) the darkness in me. God is light...God is holy. He is absolutely pure, absolutely clean, perfect light. Pride ... Read More