The Gospels show us the point of the crucifixion is not just sympathy for how horrific Jesus died. Nor is the point having regret over some bad choices or feeling sorrow and shame. Instead, the cross was meant for transformation. Cross-bearing truly changes you because God’s grace works from the inside-out. Christian discipleship calls us…
Amazing Grace That Doesn’t Walk Away (Luke 23)
MOTIVATE Complicit: associated with others in some type of wrongdoing A getaway driver is complicit in a robbery Lying to a law officer to cover another’s illegal actions Staying silent when someone is breaking a law Consumer Complicity is purchasing from orgs that exploit laborers or promote causes contrary to one’s values The Gospels, and…
Spiritual Examen
Amos 7:7-8 The LORD set a plumb line against His people, declaring, “I will no longer spare them.” A plumb line is a small but heavy object attached to the end of a rope. When held from the top of a construction item, it provides a standard for straightness. Spiritually, God’s law is our plumb…
Praying When There’s Pain (John 17)
MOTIVATE 1900’s started movies but relied on live instrumentalists performing background music 1927 began synchronizing sound embed in film 1938 first commercial soundtrack album was released from Walt Disney’s Snow White & 7 Dwarfs. Best Selling Movie Soundtracks (not streaming),,, Overall, if the Gospels had a soundtrack, the music would be at its highest crescendo…
