The author witnessed a baptism where a mentally challenged man displayed genuine emotion and adoration for God, which made the author realize that true perfection lies in sincerity and innocence. The miracle was not in the man's imperfection, but in the conscious sinners who chose to opt for a better life through baptism.
The author witnessed a baptism where a mentally challenged man displayed genuine emotion and adoration for God, which made the author realize that true perfection lies in sincerity and innocence. The miracle was not in the man's imperfection, but in the consc...
The author reads comments from fellow brothers in a virtual congregation and feels ashamed because they do not feel deserving of the compliments. They believe that they are full of defects and that it is only God who guides and writes through them.
The author reads comments from fellow brothers in a virtual congregation and feels ashamed because they do not feel deserving of the compliments. They believe that they are full of defects and that it is only God who guides and writes through them.
Free to Forgive Sometimes my heart forgets the path, A quiet whisper I fail to heed. I let the bitter drops amass, A thorny root, a painful seed.
Grace for All Ashamed to ask for mighty men, for horses and for shield We told them of Your gracious hand, our God upon the field But in my heart, I knew the truth, a sinner, weak and frail Like Paul, I cried, "I am the
We often exhaust ourselves trying to construct a perfect spiritual life, but true blessing follows a "theology of descent," flowing down from God rather than up from our efforts. Spiritual vitality is a gravity-fed gift from Jesus to us, not a structure we must build ourselves.
The Gravity of Grace: Putting Down Your Bricks We often exhaust ourselves trying to construct a perfect spiritual life, but true blessing follows a "theology of descent," flowing down from God rather than up from our efforts. Spiritual vitality is a gravity-fed gift
Outstretched Hands Rushing through the market square, another voice calls out my name A fleeting glance, a hurried prayer, try to avoid the gaze of shame "Go in peace, stay warm, be fed," my hollow words echo in air Whil
Sour to Sweet I looked around at the easy life They had the gold, I had the knife Twisting inside, cutting me deep Robbing my joy, stealing my sleep. My heart was sour, fermenting within A piercing grief, a secret sin.
Our biblical story is a dialogue between humanity's deepest laments and God's faithful, steadfast love. Just as ancient Israel cried out for redemption, we find God's active answer in Jesus, who powerfully entered our world.
The Unbroken Thread of God's Redeeming Love: From Ancient Lament to Incarnate Healing Psalms 44:26 • Matthew 9:20