How does a salad say grace? “Lettuce pray.” I know, I know, that’s an old dad joke, but I’m an old dad, so I get to say that. Come on, some of you have already decided to tell that one. You’re welcome! Plus, I couldn’t think of another way to introduce a post about grace….
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The Grace of God and Our Adoption
We began talking in the previous post about God’s grace. God, in his love and by his grace, provided a way for us to be made right with him despite our sins. That’s the most incredible truth in all history, so let’s unpack it and see what we can learn about God’s grace. First, though,…
Read MoreThe Grace of God and Used Cars
Years ago, our family found ourselves in need of a second vehicle. The car I drove, a real clunker, had given up the ghost. So we began to pray, asking God for the means to purchase a replacement vehicle. A few days later, one of the sweetest couples I’ve known came to me with a…
Read MoreThe Grace of God and Learning to Walk
There are a couple of myths that are common when it comes to our relationship with God. Here’s one: “I have to straighten out my life before I can ask God to forgive me.” I’ve heard this response several times when talking to people about salvation. They recognize both their sin and God’s holiness, but…
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