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Tag Archives: Grace
Oops, I Did It Again
I should start by pointing out that this blog post has nothing to do with the Britney Spears song by the same title, so if you landed here looking for insight into her lyrics (or anything else about the song), … Continue reading
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Tagged Fundamental Attribution Error, Grace, Peter and Paul, Romans
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Earn This – Oh Wait, You Can’t!
In the epic World War II film “Saving Private Ryan,” there’s a moving scene (among many) in which Captain Miller (Tom Hanks’ character), who is about to pass into eternity as one of many men who sacrificed their lives to … Continue reading
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Tagged Earn this, Grace, It is by grace you have been saved, We can't earn this
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Drinking to Remember
I crawl to your table. “Bread of Life” means something Different now, something new, Disturbing. Why? Why would you do this For me Before I knew you or After you knew me? I haven’t done as much For you as … Continue reading
Posted in Christian, Faith, Poetry
Tagged Bread of Life, Communion, Grace, Holy Communion, Last Supper, Maundy Thursday
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Beyond Belief — Before the Beginning
Let’s remember for a moment back to the time before we passed through death of our old self and into our new life, our new selves. Was your journey toward rebirth simple and straightforward, or was it a prolonged wrestling … Continue reading
“You Intended to Harm Me, but God Intended it for Good” – Joseph’s Crazy Ride
For anyone who has undertaken to read through the Bible in a year, or listen to it (as with the #DailyAudioBible, which I recommended earlier in the year), has undoubtedly encountered the story of Joseph. For those new to the … Continue reading
Advent: The Invasion – Love
We close out this advent season reflecting on love. Grace is love in action. God has taken action, giving wings to His love by sending His Son to this planet before we had any idea what was going on. We … Continue reading
Being Resurrected by the Resurrected King
One week removed from Easter, how are you feeling now? How long did the Easter glow last? For me, Holy Week 2020 was a deeper, richer experience than normal, thanks to the forced rhythm of life being slower this year … Continue reading
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Tagged Belonging, Christianity, Easter, Faith, Fear, God, Grace, Healing, Holy Spirit, Holy Week, Hope, Jesus, Love, Resurrection, Serving God, Trust
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In the Midst of the Storms
Well, it’s Good Friday. The worst thing humanity has ever done–we killed God–happened on this day. What’s so good about that? Let’s come back to that. Bad things are happening. The worst of the pandemic in the U.S. may be … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, Cross, Faith, Forgiveness, Good Friday, Grace, Gratitude, Holy Week, Hope
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Remembering Jesus Remembering You
At His last meal with His best friends, Jesus asked them, and us, to remember Him whenever we take communion. This being Maundy Thursday–the day on the Christian calendar commemorating the Last Supper–I was wondering what specifically He might have … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, Faith, Forgiveness, Grace, Gratitude, Holy Week, Hope, Last Supper, Maundy Thursday, Remembrance
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Poem from April 11, 2016
Repeat Return I run away from You because of something I did that I wish I hadn’t. I Can’t face You, You will Punish me, I deserve it but Wish I didn’t. I Finally realize I can’t Hide from You, … Continue reading
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