Category Archives: God’s love

Love and mercy

Posted on January 16, 2020 by

Brian Wilson, mastermind of the famous Beach Boy sound, says he was in his piano room playing “What the World Needs Now” when he got the idea for his 1988 song, “Love and Mercy.” He went on to say that … Continue reading →

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On the road again

Posted on September 6, 2019 by

It’s simple, really. Caring for people from creation to restoration is seeing the value and importance of every human being on this planet regardless. There is no one insignificant. No one who doesn’t count. No one who is an outcast … Continue reading →

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Pop quiz

Posted on September 3, 2019 by

  Last week I met a former prof at a Christian University who taught courses in Biblical Studies and he shared with me one of his favorite things to do in his classes to help teach his students about grace. … Continue reading →

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No more “Love the sinner; hate the sin”

Posted on August 16, 2019 by

When you love someone you embrace the whole person. This whole “Love the sinner; hate the sin” thing should be buried for good — not because it’s wrong, but because it’s impossible. If you’re going to love me and hate … Continue reading →

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Something from nothing

Posted on July 18, 2019 by

Nothing comes from nothing; nothing ever could. So somewhere in my youth or childhood, I must have done something good.  – The Sound of Music The sentiment in this song is a beautiful and tender expression of grace from a … Continue reading →

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Speechless in (your city here)

Posted on July 12, 2019 by

If we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot disown himself. 2 Timothy 2:13 We have a Catch member who has found out his wife has been unfaithful. Though his heart has been broken and he’s lost nights of … Continue reading →

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Friend of sinners

Posted on May 17, 2019 by

Jesus, friend of sinners We have strayed so far away We cut down people in your name But the sword was never ours to sway Jesus, friend of sinners The truth becomes so hard to see The world is on … Continue reading →

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Play on

Posted on March 26, 2019 by

My love is warmer than the warmest sunshine Softer than a sigh My love is deeper than the deepest ocean Wider than the sky My love is brighter than the brightest star That shines every night above And there is … Continue reading →

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