Tag Archives: Broken Down House
Lit by Grace
Consider the call of Christ to us all as recorded by Matthew: You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead … Continue reading
Heart change is always the result of the Grace of God
The heart is the core of our personhood, and the source of behaviour causality. What a person says or does is shaped by the thoughts and desires of the heart (see Luke 6:43-45). Heart change is always the result of … Continue reading
You and I Can Change No One
You and I change no one. Ultimately, personal change comes from only one source: the gracious act of a powerful God. When people try to change one another, typically the focus is on the behaviour. Yet behaviour is not really … Continue reading
Sinner and Child of Grace
These two identities, sinner and child of grace, are the pillars that support a restoration lifestyle and a healthy and productive life on this side of eternity. My identity as a sinner daily confronts me with how deep and pervasive … Continue reading
Amazing Grace
Grace is the most transformational word in Scripture. The entire Bible is a narrative of God’s grace, a story of undeserved redemption. By the transformational power of his grace, God unilaterally reaches into the muck of this fallen world, through … Continue reading
