The word of cheap grace has ruined more Christians than any commandment about works...
For integrity's sake someone has to speak up for those among us who confess that cheap grace has made them give up following Christ, and that ceasing to follow Christ has made them lose the knowledge of costly grace.
Recently I read Philippians 2:1-5 with new spiritual eyes as if for the first time with joy in my spirit, yes, but also with deep conviction. Here Paul painted a picture of the consideration and grace we owe one another in God's family. God pierced my heart and spirit with this passage.
A few years ago my wife and I left the cozy comfort of our Midwestern life to partner in gospel ministry on Boston's South Shore. I remember the moment I pulled our U-Haul into our new driveway. We were greeted by several members of our new congregation. The nerves quickly wore off as we received warm smiles and hugs, then moving help and loads of gift cards to local bistros.
Read more: When Joy Returned to My Ministry in Rocky New England by Godwin Sathianathan
People love to talk about love. What does the Bible have to say on the matter?
Read more: A Deeper Look at What the Bible Says About Love by Alex Duke
On My Shelf helps you get to know various writers through a behind-the-scences glimpse into their lives as readers.
I corresponded with Rosaria Butterfield, former tenured professor of English at Syracuse University and author of Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert, about what's currently on her nightstand, what she's learning about following Jesus, her favorite fiction, and more.
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