Just imagine . . . those who are physically disabled today will one day dance in beautiful coordination and leap in ecstatic joy. Those who spend their lives absorbed in total darkness will see every color in the spectrum of light.
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Our Ultimate Hooray, Part One
What gives a widow courage as she stands beside a fresh grave? What is the ultimate hope of the disabled, the amputee, the abused, the burn victim?
Read MoreAgreeing about Disagreements, Part Two
As much as we may pursue peace, and as positive and tactful as we may be, there will still be occasions when disagreements arise. As one wag put it, ”Life ain’t no exact science,” which brings me to the last two of four facts.
Read MoreAgreeing about Disagreements, Part One
As much as we may pursue peace, and as positive and tactful as we may be, there will still be occasions when disagreements arise. As one wag put it, ”Life ain’t no exact science,” which brings me to the first two of four facts.
Read MoreA Few Actions That Signify Grace
I want to focus our attention today on the concluding verses in Romans 14. Read verse 19 slowly and thoughtfully. ”So then let us pursue the things which make for peace and the building up of one another.”
Read MoreFree to Eat, or Not
A funny thing happened to me recently. One of the sound-and-light people at the church where I pastor (a real character!) heard me teach on the subject of freedom. A couple of weeks later he pulled a gag on me.
Read MoreUndeserving, Yet Unconditionally Loved
Whatever he became, according to his own statement, Paul owed it all to ”the grace of God.” When I ponder the words from that grand apostle, I come up with what we might call his credo.
Read MoreThe Inescapable Tension
Because of grace we have been freed from sin, from its slavery, its bondage in our attitude, in our urges, and in our actions. But having been freed and now living by grace, we can actually go too far, set aside all self-control.
Read MoreThe Risk in Grace
Is grace risky? You bet your life it is. I am well aware that this issue of grace is indeed controversial; especially when I am calling for a new awakening to the freedom Christians have in Christ. A few will take what I write about grace and go crazy with it.
Read MoreThree Promises Regarding Our Faithfulness
In several places through the New Testament, there are statements of promise from God to faithful servants. I’m thinking of three in particular.
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