The Silence of God
The silence of God is not the shunning of God. It may feel like it, “…. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” (Heb 13:5) Our feelings are highly overrated. Human feelings and emotions are one the most unreliable of all factors in determining truth. Facts and feelings are […]
The Greatest Prayer Ever Prayed- “It Is Finished!”
I never stop believing, but sometimes I stop praying. There is no reason why. Life gets busy, I am tired, excuse after excuse, it just happens. That is until I run into problems. Then I pray. Many times we pray out of desperation, when our heart is broken within us. We choke out words of […]
Never Waste A Good Prison Sentence
“Then Israel arrived in Egypt; Jacob lived as a foreigner in the land of Ham. And the Lord multiplied the people of Israel until they became too mighty for their enemies.” (Psalm 105:23-24) When the Lord said He made Israel stronger than her enemies, perhaps He meant that Israel actually exceeded Egypt in population size; […]
The Foolishness of Self-Righteousness
“Forgive me, Father, for I have judged, and in so doing, forgotten that only by Your gifts and generosity do I have anything of worth at all!” The foolishness of sin makes me righteous in my own eyes. When I tell my stories, I become more the hero than I ever was. I look wiser […]
But By The Grace Of God
Six words, maybe the six most important words that could be spoken or written; maybe the only place for true human hope to be found. “But by the grace of God.” (1 Cor 15:9-14) “But” is a transition word. I was hungry but I was fed. I was foolish but I became wise. That word […]
The Trap For We Who Love Grace
The parable of the Prodigal Sons is one of the most famous in the Bible. Most people who notice the wonderful story of redemption for the younger brother, miss the more powerful story of the elder brother who rejects the father precisely because of his flagrant grace. This was meant, of course, to show the […]
When Your Disgrace Is Big, God’s Grace Is Even Bigger
When Your Disgrace Is Big, God’s Grace Is Even Bigger… If you’re like me and have failed or fallen into disgrace, it’s not the end. We know that God is a God of restoration, redemption, and reconciliation. He is not going to give up on us. Don’t let disgrace be the last chapter of your […]
The irrationality of Grace
There is no logical explanation as to why God would give such a gift to those who receive it. None! Since Grace and its irrationality is the foundation of the Scriptures, has me reflecting on a few things that don’t ‘make sense’. I forgive because I am forgiven and to be forgiven. I am made […]
The Uniqueness of Grace
The Uniqueness of Grace… Reflections on Grace on this morning… It became crystal clear to me why the concept is the most unique one in all of religious history. Every religion and belief system promotes the notion that: You have to DO things to GET things. Biblical Grace says: You can’t DO anything to GET […]
What Does Love Mean?
“Lord, I love the way you so generously forgive me my sins.” “Lord, do you likewise forgive others when they harm or offend you?” “Lord, I love that you provide for my needs so completely.” “Lord, do you likewise give help to people when they have needs you can satisfy?” “Lord, I love how patient […]