Tag Archives: God’s grace

Being Hot Stuff Gets You Burned – a lesson in grace from an old guy

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Tim

I was 29 and attending one of my first meetings as a newly elected member of the Elder Board. I could blame my conduct that night on my youth and inexperience, but it was really a matter of sin. Prideful … Continue reading →

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It’s a Throne of Grace, not Groveling

Posted on January 18, 2018 by Tim

There is never a reason for a child of God to respond to him as if you are a worm who must grovel in his presence:   Instead, the Bible says: Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with … Continue reading →

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Some People Can’t Stand God’s Grace

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Tim

The gospel is the story of Jesus and what he has done for us, not what we are supposedly obligated to do for God. One is grace; the other is impossible. This is too much for some people to handle. … Continue reading →

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God Can Overcome Your Best Efforts

Posted on February 16, 2017 by Tim

Christ’s power is made perfect in my weakness, not in my best effort. But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly … Continue reading →

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I Know How God Works

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Tim

I know how God works. Or perhaps I should say I know what the Bible says about how God works. The Folly of the Law Trying your best to follow the rules alienates you from God. You who are trying … Continue reading →

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The Lie of Self-Dependence

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Tim

  Trust in the Lord with all your heart     and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him,     and he will make your paths straight. (Proverbs 3:5-6.) ***

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Seeing Me For Who I Really Am Scares Me To Death

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Tim

*** Some people just aren’t who – or what – they are labeled. Take this young man, for instance: not a real judge (but he did end up in front of one soon enough!). Others are misrepresented on purpose but … Continue reading →

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On the Other Side of the Wedding Vows

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Tim

[Today’s guest post from newlywed E.A. Stevens is a great response to those who insist they know just what her marriage will be like. They don’t and E.A. proves it.] *** They said marriage would be hard. Yes, the ubiquitous … Continue reading →

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What God’s grace and baking (might) have in common – a guest post by Melody Young

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Tim

[Melody Young, who is busier than anyone needs to be at the moment, agreed to make time to write a guest post for me after a brief Twitter exchange we had about baked goods.] *** A while ago I watched a cooking … Continue reading →

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Living Rightly Will Never Lead To Righteousness

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Tim

***       For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we … Continue reading →

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