We are so dependent upon God’s grace… But what happens when grace is missing in our own interactions with others?
When Grace Is Missing
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Echo
"Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you."(Ephesians 4:32 ESV) "And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them."(Luke 6:31 ESV) I was a little bored yesterday afternoon so I started scrolling through...
Grandma’s Hat
Tired of the “You done it – No YOU done it!” routine? Maybe it wasn’t either of you…
False Assumptions
Hooray! I had successfully made a pot of delicious homemade cream of tomato soup! Successfully making cream of tomato soup is not always easy, given the tendency of milk to curdle when it is combined with acidic tomatoes. I enjoyed a hot mug of my tomato soup for...
You Never Know
"Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels." (Hebrews 13:2 KJV)"Do not judge by appearances, but judge with right judgment." (John 7:24 ESV) I read something yesterday that got me to thinking. It was...
Welcoming or Restrictive?
I appreciate church services that are thoughtfully planned and well directed. I enjoy good music and lots of interesting material. But is it possible that the devil sometimes uses our good plans and activities to get in the way of welcoming others?The ministry of...
Equal
"Freely you have received; freely give." (Matthew 10:8b NIV)I was 16 years old and on a week long trip to visit a Seminary college in Iowa. On the way our group had stopped in Chicago for a few days. We were staying in a building owned by the church on the...
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