The Gospel Doesn’t Need a Plus Sign
Have you ever noticed how easy it is to measure almost everything in life? We count accomplishments, compare progress, and look for ways…
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When We Forget Who the Judge Is
The Problem with Comparing Ourselves to Others It doesn’t take long to find someone whose mistakes seem bigger than our own. We see…
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Why Christianity Starts With Rescue Instead of Self-Improvement
Most people eventually notice the same pattern in themselves if they are honest enough to pay attention. It may show up in small…
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Loved Before We Deserved It
One of the surprising things about Romans 5:8 is when God’s love was demonstrated—not after people got their lives together, but before. “But…
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Finding a Church Home Without Pretending
Finding a church home as a new Christian can feel strange in ways most longtime believers probably forget. I remember sitting there hearing…
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You Can’t Be Good Enough—And That’s Actually Good News
The Short List of Not-So-Good Moments for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of GodRomans 3:23 (NIV) I’ll be honest:…
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Why God Never Gives Up On You: Failing, Forgiveness, and Starting Fresh in Christ
We All Mess Up—And God Already Knows If you’ve ever wondered why God never gives up on you, you’re not alone. Let’s get…
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God’s Grace: The Free Gift That Changes Everything
God’s grace is the free gift that changes everything, but let’s be honest—many of us are still wrapping our heads around what it…
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God Looks at the Heart: Why Jesus Came for the Sick, Not the “Put-Together Crowd”
One of the main reasons I believe the Bible is true is because it never tries to sugarcoat the mess. If God or…
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The Author of Life: Why God Lets Us Choose
Ever wonder why God gives us free will—even when it means we might make a mess of things? If you’ve ever sat with…
