Category: Grace
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How Lukewarm is too Lukewarm? Part 2
This is the second of a two-part post looking at Crazy Love by Francis Chan. Click here for the first post. Francis Chan is challenging the church to not be lukewarm, which is great. He just goes a bit too far. In the interview portion of the book, he says “salvation has nothing to do…
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How Lukewarm is too Lukewarm?
Did he really say that? I recently read Francis Chan‘s book entitled “Crazy Love“. He is a pastor and author that I admire and respect. His church gives away 55% of their money. He has walked away from fame and fortune to follow the plan of God. He has kept himself financially and morally clean.…
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Grace is not a Girly Message
As I was preparing to launch my blog on grace, I was searching online for other grace based blogs. I found a few and noticed a common theme. Most of the blogs authors were women. Most of the comments on these blogs were also from women. It reminded me of the times I have spoken on…
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Grace When You Are A Jerk To Your Wife
I recently did something that hurt and offended my wife. I know. No one can relate to this! It is true confession time. I hurt her badly. Immediately after the confrontation came the apology. My wife spoke out her forgiveness. In her emotions and body language, I knew she was still hurting. In spite of…
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Is America Broken?
On several recent trips to America, my wife and I have noticed the immense pessimism that is surrounding politics and the economy. People feel like America is going down the drain. They complain and lament about the excesses, greed, and injustice they see. Politics is no longer about the best idea, but who (and what…