Reflections on the loving kindness of the Triune God
In my current Bible read-through I’m noticing the Biblical theme of repentance. It’s not that I’m looking for the thread. Instead it seems to be looking for me! So join me, please, in a very brief and unsystematic reflection on repentance in the Bible. As context let me say that themes like repentance start to …
Read More Repent!God has a soft spot. It’s not a weakness—as if he’s less than divine at this point—but a quality in his Triune relations that allows us to connect with him in uniquely tender terms. Here’s the secret. Say, “Thank you, Lord”—everywhere and all the time! Make it a steady part of your walk, your talk, …
Read More God’s Soft SpotWhat does it mean to love God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength? In Matt Jenson’s book, The Gravity of Sin he traces, among other things, how Martin Luther portrayed sin as a centripetal force in the soul. It drags all of life back to self. So that everything—including vocation, religion, and God’s …
Read More Enjoying God’s GiftsWhat role does God have in shaping our daily decisions? A key feature of this question is our view of his involvement and disposition. Does he care about our choices? And, if he does, do we care that he cares? We should! And here are Bible texts worth chewing on if and when we ask …
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