I am no one without Jesus. Just put my name on the sheet with Lucifer, Pharaoh, Judas, Herod, and Demas. Without Jesus, I am just a God-despising rebel wishing I could be rid of God’s influence so I could rule my life. I am someone incredibly loved by Jesus. Before the beginning of time, it … More Morning Musing
David was the recipient of God’s undeserved favor. God, through the prophet Samuel, came looking for this young man. He was the one selected to be God’s messiah. He was the anointed one who was called to shepherd Israel. He was the one specially filled with God’s Spirit and enabled to write inspired poetry. David was … More Undeserved Favor, Unfathomable Sin, Unconditional Love, and Uncomfortable Discipline
Paul was a son of Abraham who understood that God showed a measure of grace to Ishmael but much more grace to Esau. In addition, Paul was a child of Jacob. From the sacred tradition, he realized the grace shown to Esau was much less than that shown to Jacob. And as an Israelite, Paul knew what it meant … More No Fatalism Here
Unfathomable Grace 