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.

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).

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

PROGRESS IN OBEDIENCE

 As God's children 

we become more like Christ

because of grace alone.

It is POWER

and it is FREEDOM.

THE MOST SPIRITUAL THING

Believe, beloved, believe.

(quote by Jeremiah Johnson,

Pastor of Grace Point Church,

Georgetown, KY

gracepointgeorgetown.com)