Breaking News: Sinners sin. Sinners are acutely aware that they sin. Too often as Christians, we expect the world to behave like us, forgetting we can only “behave” because the power of the Holy Spirit. Sinners don’t need guilt. They don’t need condemnation. They don’t need shame. They have an abundance of that. What sinners need to know is that there are other options. What they need to know is...
All the World
For God so loved the world… We all have it memorized. It has been taught in every Sunday School class. It is the “ABC’s” of Christianity. But yesterday as I was talking to some new friends, God was downloading greater revelation on this basic truth. I love Gospel Music (Black Gospel music not southern gospel). It is my favorite genre of music. There are some songs like, “I’m Not Forgotten”...
Unbalanced Grace
Can I tell you a secret? Grace is NOT balanced. It is radical. Unbelievable. Incredible. It offends our sense of justice. This is grace: I did something wrong. I sinned. But then a Holy God said, “Wait a minute, Melissa. I will take your punishment. And you can walk away free as if you never sinned.” That’s absolutely crazy. And I don’t get just one free pass, I have an...
Love over Law
Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath? The Pharisees were more interested in their law than relieving the suffering of those around them. I have found you can use scripture to justify anything, including bad behavior. But at the end of the day, our question should not be is it lawful but is it edifying? Does it relieve suffering? Does it help someone along the way? Is it kind?...