Posts with the tag “life”

In Christ, identity is received before it is performed. We are loved by God, forgiven through Christ, and welcomed into his household. Our choices still matter, of course, and there is much growing left to do. But change now begins from a secure place. God does not say, “Become perfect, and perhaps I will love you.” He meets us in mercy and forms us by grace. That security lets us confess sin without pretending to be flawless. It lets us receive correction without hearing failure as the final word. It even gives us room to try, stumble, learn, and try again.  Read More

What John is describing here is a life that is found in Jesus Christ—a life that is not just about the quantity of years we live, but the quality of those years. It’s about living in a way that reflects the very nature of God, who is love, light, and life itself.  Read More

I'm putting together this post on Monday, January 17, 2023 after watching a fantastic win by the Dallas Cowboys last night. They played as if the whole world depended on it. The opponent they faced was the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but more so the GOAT quarterback Tom Brady. Tom Brady had an undefeated record against the Cowboys   Read More