A Mother’s Labor

     I went to a funeral last Sunday for a woman I have known for a decade or so. She was always pleasant, always committed, always the organized person most of us would want to be. Her funeral was a surprise event for us all. But there was a bigger surprise for me. One of [...]

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Earning Grace

Ironically, people who openly speak of Christ as Savior are often the least likely to accept God’s grace as a grounds for peace with Him. And with good reason. They are the responsible type. They tend to earn their keep. They tend to say “Thanks” and “Excuse me.” They know when it is their turn to [...]

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