As yourself: Am I experiencing grace and love in my life? And if I'm not, how can I do that?

Grace is not just a theological concept—it’s the foundation for every meaningful relationship of love. In this episode, Bill and Scott unpack how trust unlocks the experience of love and how grace enables us to lay down our masks and let our needs be seen. 

Topics Bill Thrall and Scott Boyd discuss in this episode: 

(04:09) The Connection Between Trust and Love

* Love is the process of meeting needs.

* How God meets our deepest need for security.

(08:05) Designed to Be Loved

* Bill shares how his insecurity made it difficult to believe he mattered.

* God’s love is given, not earned—because He is love.

(12:14) Choosing to Be Loved

* Bill reads from Revelation 3 and reflects on Laodicea’s self-sufficiency.

* Jesus doesn’t fix people—He loves them into healing.

(15:18) The Healing Power of Love

* Grace leads to healing through safe, consistent love.

* Love shifts our focus outward and helps us live transformed lives.

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