God's Love… Not Fear, Not Duty, But Love 15 Dec 2014 The freedom that Christ gives us is the desire to obey the law not out of fear or duty, but out of love for God. We are still commanded by…
Grace… Freed From and Freed For 14 Dec 2014 One of the things I often see Christians struggling with is understanding how we are forgiven and no longer need to measure up to God's Law, but at the same…
God's Love… Thirty Years Later 11 Dec 2014 Perhaps the most formative event in my life happened on Christmas morning of 1984. I was sick in bed. I was awakened by my sister and brother yelling and stamping…
God's Love… That Nasty Question 10 Dec 2014 One of the most humbling places to be in, is wondering what good you could possibly be to anybody—even God. There are any number of roads that lead there, some…
Books… Book Review: Charis, God’s Scandalous Grace for Us 8 Dec 20148 Dec 2014 I love books. I love reading. I believe Charlie "Tremendous" Jones was right to say, "You will be the same person five years from now you are today except for…
Grace… In Repentance and Rest is Your Salvation 7 Dec 20147 Dec 2014 This is what the Sovereign LORD, the Holy One of Israel, says: "In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength, but you would have…
Books… Pure Faith Sees God Alone 5 Dec 20145 Dec 2014 It's Fénelon Friday! LETTER 14: Pure Faith Sees God Alone Do not worry about the future. It makes no sense to worry if God loves you and has taken care…
Books… Mary’s Remarkable Act 2 Dec 20142 Dec 2014 It's Tuesday and that means it is time for Tuesdays with Edwards! One of the many things I have grown to appreciate in the writings of Jonathan Edwards is his…
Books… Despair at Our Imperfections Is a Greater Obstacle Than the Imperfection Itself 29 Nov 201429 Nov 2014 Yesterday was Fénelon Friday!...Unfortunately, you my dear reader, have had to wait until today for the selection. But fret not! It is worth the wait…. LETTER 13: Despair at Our…
Thankful… Wisdom and Thankfulness 26 Nov 201426 Nov 2014 Have you ever thought that there was a direct connection between being wise and being thankful? Paul did. Look at Ephesians 5:15-20 (NIV). Be very careful, then, how you live—not…
Learning To Be Full Of Grace And Truth. 