Category Archives: grace turned outward

Somebody among Somebodies

Posted on May 14, 2019 by

This will be the last of the Catches about what I took away from my Wheaton College reunion weekend and can pass on to you. We’ve talked about memorial stones — remembering when and where God met us in the … Continue reading →

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What’s going on next door?

Posted on April 29, 2019 by

In bringing about a community act of human love and compassion, we helped our neighbors take part in a genuine move of kindness that prevented the imminent homelessness of a single woman in our neighborhood.

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Towards a Spirit-driven life

Posted on March 29, 2019 by

Both Andrew and my wife pointed out one small detail I failed to mention in my Catch yesterday where I pointed out that the commands of God had all been reduced to a single simple one with two parts: Love … Continue reading →

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Grace riddle

Posted on March 14, 2019 by

Riddle: Once you get it, you have to give it; and if you can’t give it, you never got it. What is it?

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Changing the world

Posted on March 13, 2019 by

How do you change the world? By being different. By having a different reaction than the one that’s expected. By being what the world needs.

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God’s welcome home

Posted on February 19, 2019 by

Sometimes you don’t know what you’re missing ’til you leave it for awhile… My good friend and mentor, Ron Ritchie, sent me a picture yesterday of the Christian rock group, Love Song, and Phil Keaggy, taken at an awards event … Continue reading →

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Through our own two eyes

Posted on February 13, 2019 by

Rain can ruin your weekend Or rain can spare your life; Depending on who you are and what your thirst is like.                       – Mark Heard, from the song, “Some … Continue reading →

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How to tell people what God is like

Posted on February 12, 2019 by

“The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, maintaining love to thousands, and forgiving wickedness, rebellion and sin.” Exodus 34:6,7 How does God describe Himself to us? How does He wish … Continue reading →

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