Brennan Manning’s passing prompted this tribute-contemplation. I invite you to sit, and wonder with me, at the significance of what happens when, despite human opinion,… Read more The Difference Between Being Righteous & Having The Appearance of Righteousness: Tribute to a Ragamuffin, Brennan Manning, 1934-2013
Category: Grace
The War Is Over, But The Battles Rage On: Viktor Frankl’s Hope As Yes to God, & Yes to Life
There is a statement made by Augustine in Confessions that reads: ‘what I mean when I say I love my God,… Read more The War Is Over, But The Battles Rage On: Viktor Frankl’s Hope As Yes to God, & Yes to Life
Jesus Is Victor: Karl Barth On God’s Triumph and Human Triumphalism
In his discussion on ‘The Freedom of Man for God’, Karl Barth distinguishes between human triumphalism and ‘God’s triumph’[i]. Barth’s… Read more Jesus Is Victor: Karl Barth On God’s Triumph and Human Triumphalism
Inhaling Grace
No matter how much forgiveness helps us to resolve conflict, if people thrive on the conflict, then conflict will inevitably remain.… Read more Inhaling Grace
Gnade: The Importance Of Karl Barth’s Non-Separation Of God’s Holiness & Grace
Barth’s main starting point in his discussion on the Holiness of Grace, is that the freedom of God is framed by Jesus… Read more Gnade: The Importance Of Karl Barth’s Non-Separation Of God’s Holiness & Grace
The Good That Stands
Disarm evil. Defuse conflict. Create boundaries. Redefine toxic relationships. Pursue peace. What was, no longer is. What now exists –… Read more The Good That Stands
The Crux of Psalm 23 {Dominus Imperium Mensa Praesentia Hostis}
Beside still waters. Along paths of righteousness. In a dark valley, overflowing cups. A soul restored for His name’s sake.… Read more The Crux of Psalm 23 {Dominus Imperium Mensa Praesentia Hostis}
Unabridged Grace
Unabridged grace Burning cathedrals; collapsing ‘isms God’s reach surpasses our own ©RL2014
Gideon Speaks & Sounds Just The Same Today As He Did Then
Entitled ‘Gideon: God is my Lord’[i] and preached in Berlin on February 26, 1933 ‘Bonhoeffer gave his first sermon’ since… Read more Gideon Speaks & Sounds Just The Same Today As He Did Then
Spring & Spurgeon: Old Corruptions Are Best Removed By The Growth Of New Graces
For Australians, spring is associated with bright mornings, longer days, and a slow re-acquaintance with the sweltering heat of summer.… Read more Spring & Spurgeon: Old Corruptions Are Best Removed By The Growth Of New Graces
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