Learning to love others the way Jesus loves us
For the next few days I will ponder the book of Galatians. Paul opens this letter with his credentials. As a scholar, I understand the importance of leading with my resume. If people are going to pay attention to my scholarship, I have to demonstrate my expertise early. That demonstration is also tailored to the… Continue reading Galatians
But God. Two words that change everything. Circumstances, heartbreak, discouragement, and anxiety about the future might destroy us -- But God.Rich in mercyWith great loveThrough immeasurable graceSaved us, made us alive, and situated us in the heavenly places with Christ. Ephesians 2:1-10 (ESV) And you were dead in the trespasses and sins in which you once walked,… Continue reading But God
January 9 Point of view changes how people receive a message. In Ecclesiastes 7, Solomon described the folly of superficial living, saying that the day of death and sorrow are better than the day of birth and laughter. What?!? Reading a little deeper reveals what he meant: dwelling on the party and dreaming about the… Continue reading Point of View
There can be no question that Western culture stands on the precipice of an anti-Christian era. Many people, particularly in academia, have already dismissed Christianity as a nonsense philosophy that is dangerous to democracy. Incorrect assumptions abound, particularly regarding Jesus and the gospel. The assumptions are sometimes based in how people in the Church act… Continue reading Why grace as default?
Defaulting to Grace 