Jesus’ guidelines for restoring relationships with grace
There are situations when forgiveness needs to go beyond a hug and a handshake, moments when confrontation is necessary.
Read More »A powerful lesson on grace
Jesus’ instruction to offer unlimited forgiveness to those around us is a pretty tall order. Is it even possible to accomplish? That’s the question on today’s edition of “Discover the Word.” Join us as we study a parable Jesus told about a debt-stricken servant and a compassionate king.
Read More »The role our emotions play as we strive to be people of grace
Forgiveness isn’t easy. In fact, there’s often a lot of emotional baggage that comes when forgiving someone or asking them to forgive you. An honest appraisal of forgiveness.
Read More »A story about sin, fairness, and grace
Sin comes with a cost, our mistakes often bring consequences. But does forgiveness wipe the entire slate clean? Biblical answers to important questions on forgiveness.
Read More »A message on the grace and forgiveness of God, and finding a fresh start in 2013
When we look back over the past year, we all see areas where we could use some improvement. Words we wish were never said, moments we long to “do over.” Join the team this New Year’s Eve for a special message of beginning again.
Read More »God’s impartial justice and His unmerited grace
In Matthew chapter 20, Jesus told a parable that explored two characteristics of God, His impartial justice, and His unmerited grace. Let’s study both aspects of God’s personality, and suggest we need a healthy balance of these two views in order to see God clearly.
Read More »Reflecting on God’s profound grace and ways we can respond to His generosity
Basking in the benefits of God’s blessings, we often feel a sense of gratitude. But when God chooses to bless others with those same gifts, our reaction isn’t always thankfulness.
Read More »Embracing God’s greatest gift: grace
Trapped on a treadmill of performance, we’re liable to think the more good we do, the more God will love us. And if we stumble and fall, God will brush us aside. Let’s embrace God’s generosity.
Read More »How God’s grace reverses our understanding of rewards and merit
The best-trained athlete gets the trophy. The most intelligent student gets the best grades. That’s the way our world works.
Read More »Discover the startling notion of grace in Jesus’ parable of the vineyard workers
Our employment system dictates that a full day’s work deserves a full day’s pay. But in Jesus’ economy, we receive even more than we’ve bargained for!
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