I see the daily kind of grace pretty easily when I get what I want and know I don’t deserve it. I miss it pretty easily when I don’t get what I want and think I do deserve it.
God makes a big deal out of love. In fact, our relationships with our brothers and sisters in Christ are marked by love. Love is so central to the biblical message you would think that, even if we got everything else wrong, we would at least get love right. If God talks so much about love… Why do we love so little? Why don’t you love? Why don’t I love?
After 41 years as a slave, Josiah Henson escaped with his family and settled in Canada. He went on to rescue 118 more slaves, raise millions for the abolitionist movement, inspire the novel that ignited the Civil War, and even win a medal at the first World’s Fair in London. What’s even more amazing than this man’s life is the fact that few of us know his name. Join Jared Brock on SBE as he introduces you to Josiah Henson and talks about his new book, ‘The Road to Dawn: Josiah Henson and the Story That Sparked the Civil War.’
There is a direct correlation between how you view God and how you will father and mother your children. That’s why it’s so important to get the doctrine right about our Father in heaven. God is not a monster or a child abuser. Watch this message with Steve teaching from Jesus’ story about the prodigal sons, and you’ll be on your way to being a parent who loves the way you have been loved.
Our Spirit-filled walk doesn’t make us sons, the Holy Spirit does. And “sonship” is the root of freedom.
Happy Father’s Day! Pete Alwinson loves being a dad: “Father’s Day draweth nigh. Daddy’s Day. I’m not going to lie; Daddy is one of my all-time favorite titles in one of my lifelong favorite roles.” How to prepare for Father’s Day.
What kind of God do you believe in? God as Creator and Sustainer of the universe. God as source of value and meaning. God as helper of the weak. God as Judge. While those images of God are all true, they are not complete. God is also One who weeps, whose sorrow is eternal.
Love is suffering and ultimately death for the beloved, and we all love someone or something. The object of your love will kill you. It’s true if you love scotch, religion, porn, work, family, friends or God. You’re gonna do penance. You’re gonna suffer for whatever god you choose. So choose well.
Trying to be good and ready to give up? It can be exhausting. How to get better…and it’s not the way you think. Take time to draw away with Steve’s devotional for some grace-filled encouragement.
