Grace 809

The book of Titus 2:11 (NCV) assures us that “God’s grace that can save everyone has come.” We humans aren’t prone to this “whoever” policy. We’re prone to pecking orders. We love the high horse. The affluent over the destitute. The educated over the dropout. The old-timer over the newcomer. The Jew over the Gentile.

An impassable gulf yawned between Jews and Gentiles. No Jew would have anything to do with a Gentile. Unless that Jew, of course, was Jesus. Suspicions of a new order began to surface because of his curious conversation with a Canaanite woman. Her daughter was dying, and her prayer was urgent, yet her ancestry was Gentile. Even so, Jesus healed the woman’s daughter and made his position clear. He was more concerned about bringing people in than shutting certain people out.

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Melanie Shankle shares how childhood trauma and a “mean girl” mom affected her life, marriage, and motherhood, bringing a message of hope and healing in Jesus Christ.

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“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” What a wonderful promise from John 3:16!

Whoever. Mathew 10:32 has Jesus saying, “Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven.” Mathew 10:39: “Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” Mark 3:35 says, “Whoever does God’s will is my brother and sister and mother.” And Mark 16:16: “Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.” John 6:37: “Whoever comes to me I will never drive away.”

Don’t you love the word “whoever?” God’s gospel has a “whoever” policy.

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Melanie Shankle shares how childhood trauma and a “mean girl” mom affected her life, marriage, and motherhood, bringing a message of hope and healing in Jesus Christ.

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Melanie Shankle reminds us God can still redeem us, even if we had a broken childhood.

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“Jesus was full of grace and truth” (John 1:14). Not just grace, but truth. Not just truth, but grace.

Grace told the adulterous woman, “I do not condemn you.” Truth told her, “Go and sin no more” (John 8:11). Grace invited a swindler named Zacchaeus to lunch. Truth prompted him to sell half of his belongings and give to the poor (Luke 19:1–8). Grace washed the feet of the disciples. Truth told them, “Do as I have done to you” (John 13:15). Grace invited the woman at the well to drink everlasting water. Truth tactfully reminded her that she had gone through five husbands and was shacking up with a boyfriend (John 4:18).

Jesus shared truth, but graciously. And he offered grace, but truthfully. Grace and truth. Acceptance seeks to offer both.

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The late Dr. Steve Farrar encourages people to hold on to God, even when doing so feels dark.

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Worry much? Relax: your Good Shepherd’s got this. In an upbeat presentation, Dr. Steve Farrar will help you overcome anxiety and find peace by understanding the deeper meaning of Psalm 23.

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Jesus was a likable fellow, and his disciples should be the same. Now I’m not talking debauchery, drunkenness, and adultery. I’m not endorsing compromise, coarseness, or obscenity. I am simply crusading for the freedom to enjoy a good joke, enliven a dull party, and appreciate a fun evening. Jesus was a party lover. His foes accused him of eating too much, drinking too much, and hanging out with the wrong people. I must confess, it’s been a while since I’ve been accused of having too much fun. How about you?

Jesus laughed. He had fun. He was always invited to the party because people wanted to be near him. Who could be relied on to be the life of the party more than the One who came to give life with joy and abundance?

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