Tuesday, May 27, 2014

COMING HOME

No one will argue against
children needing rules
and discipline
growing up,
but when conformity to rules
is all a child knows,
it completely misses
their heart.
So many leave 
(run away from)
the Church
because they 
have never known 
the Gospel,
the "good news"
of the extravagant grace of God
towards each one of us.

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

GAZE AND GLANCE

Our Father 
Who delights in caring for us
is infinite in wisdom
and knowledge (Col 2:3)
and understanding (Ps 147:5)
and generously gives us
all we need and ask for (James 1:5).

Thursday, May 8, 2014

GOD'S PROMISES

For decades I believed
I had to meet strict conditions 
to be eligible for the promises
and to gain the riches of Christ. 
I did not understand that
because of the Cross,
the finished work of Christ,
they already belonged to me,
free and clear,
no strings attached.
Trust and keep on trusting, beloved;
the promises are your inheritance.
Hebrews 6:12

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

PROGRESS IN OBEDIENCE

 As God's children 
we become more like Christ
because of grace alone.
It is POWER
and it is FREEDOM.

Thursday, May 1, 2014

THE MOST SPIRITUAL THING

Believe, beloved, believe.
(quote by Jeremiah Johnson,
Pastor of Grace Point Church,
Georgetown, KY
gracepointgeorgetown.com)