Before we collide with the grace of God, we must collide with the truth of our own sin. -Kyle Idleman In Ephesians 2:1-3, we see that we were dead apart from God’s grace—like zombies, we were the walking dead. But through Christ, God makes us alive. Why does he do this? “Because of his great love for us!” The apostle … Read More
We see God’s love demonstrated in the way Jesus treated others, especially those who mistreated and hurt him. If Jesus exemplified this sacrificial and limitless love, why then, is it so hard for us to love those who have wronged us? My favorite philosopher is Soren Kierkegaard and, years ago, he shared the following parable. The Girl With a Broken … Read More
We are forgetful creatures, especially when it comes to the Gospel. In this short video clip, Bart Millard, lead singer of the band, MercyMe, talks about his forgetfulness: Do You Believe That God Loves You? In the video, Bart hits on three things that get to the heart of what life looks like when we forget the incredible gift of … Read More
Attempting to reveal God’s love to this broken and busy world has never been easy. I have two pastor friends, Greg and Alex, who created a fun and crafty way of illustrating the history of God’s relationship with people. The smiley face with the halo represents God. Our story originates with God because He encompasses what life is all about. … Read More
We see God’s love demonstrated in the way Jesus treated others, especially those who mistreated and hurt him. If Jesus exemplified this sacrificial and limitless love, why then, is it so hard for us to love those who have wronged us? My favorite philosopher is Soren Kierkegaard and, years ago, he shared the following parable. The Girl With a Broken … Read More
Sometimes people say things like, “I like Jesus, but I don’t like the God of the Old Testament. Why are they so different?” The answer is, they aren’t. They are exactly the same. That may seem crazy, but let me tell you a story…about a pet fish. Darth Fishy and Mackenzie When they were younger, my kids wanted a pet. … Read More
