#Reconciliation

I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day

I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day

December 6, 2020
One of the highest callings we have as followers of Jesus is to be agents of reconciliation, forgiveness...
Rahab

Rahab

August 29, 2021
Rahab—a prostitute—was never expected to help protect two important men, let alone orchestrate their escape. But God sees...
No More RELIGION!

No More RELIGION!

October 24, 2021
Nobody is in a more danger from religion, than the religious, because religion is often toxic. Religion is...
Still Loved

Still Loved

October 31, 2021
We say all the time: ‘God is loving,’ ‘God is love.’ Yet, doesn’t the general tone and tenor...
Appendix

Appendix

December 19, 2021
The grand narrative of the Bible is Good News, not bad. The story of the Bible is NOT...
Jonah Whines

Jonah Whines

February 27, 2022
I love grace when God extends it to me. It's God extending it to certain others that most...
The Mindset

The Mindset

April 23, 2022
Repairing broken relationships hinges on our minds remaining open to restoration.
The Humility

The Humility

April 30, 2022
Repairing broken relationships hinges on someone’s willingness to make the first move.
The First Step

The First Step

May 7, 2022
Repairing broken relationships starts with sober, self-assessment.
The Art

The Art

May 14, 2022
Repairing broken relationships requires committing to the art of reconciliation.
Wise Works

Wise Works

November 12, 2022
Wise faith is merciful faith. Faith without mercy is not faith...
Wise Words

Wise Words

November 19, 2022
Speech is the far frontier and fiercest opponent in our fight to subdue sin.
When Two or Three Gather, God Is There

When Two or Three Gather, God Is There

January 15, 2023
Ruthlessly following Matthew 18 is crucial...most of the time. But there’s a possible downside to insisting that one...
Hosea

Hosea

February 19, 2023
Hosea’s poetry reveals deep truths about God’s character and human nature. God’s ultimate purpose is to heal and...
Amos

Amos

February 26, 2023
There is a critical relationship between God’s justice and mercy. If God is good, He has to confront...
Micah

Micah

March 5, 2023
We cling to God’s proven character and promises when things are looking bleak!
Habakkuk

Habakkuk

March 12, 2023
It may look like the world is evil and out of control, but the promises of God remain....
Zephaniah

Zephaniah

March 19, 2023
Within the seemingly contradictory concepts of justice and love is found the future hope for our world.
Haggai

Haggai

March 26, 2023
Our choices matter. Our obedience to God (or lack thereof) makes a difference, and plays a role in...
Zechariah

Zechariah

April 2, 2023
God’s hopeful promises remain, even when our lives and the world around us are a wild ride. When...
Deeply Rooted...IN GRACE

Deeply Rooted...IN GRACE

October 22, 2023
Jesus reveals the vicious cycle of anger that we can all get sucked into, and more importantly, how...
The Foundation of Healthy Relationships

The Foundation of Healthy Relationships

April 7, 2024
Trust in God is foundational to all healthy relationships.
When to Withhold It & What Can Be Learned

When to Withhold It & What Can Be Learned

May 4, 2024
There are times when giving trust is not wise.