Grace
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Jesus on Soft Hearts in the Kingdom
“A sower went out to sow and as he sowed, some seeds fell on a path, and the birds came and ate them up.” So begins one of Jesus’ most famous parables. He says it pictures a person who does not understand “the word of the kingdom.” This lack of understanding leads to the evil… Continue reading
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Jesus Gets Up Close and Personal with a Prostitute
A close reading of the gospels gives one the distinct impression that Jesus enjoyed rattling people’s cages. He had a habit of eating with losers, outcasts, and traitors to the dismay of the religious leaders. He seemed to go out of his way to heal on the Sabbath because he knew they didn’t like it.… Continue reading
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The Coronavirus and the Christian’s Vulnerability
Along with incalculable health and economic suffering, the coronavirus has also brought a reality check. We are not as secure as we imagined. Being well-fed and gadgeted to the max has lulled us into a dream-like state that hides an unpleasant truth–we will eventually lose everything. Beauty will fade, strength will diminish, our senses will… Continue reading
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WHAT ABOUT PEOPLE IN OTHER RELIGIONS?
Let me begin by affirming that Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life and that no one comes unto the Father except by Him. (John 14:6) His is the only name given whereby we can be saved. The question we will explore in this post regards ‘how’ an individual can be brought… Continue reading