Well, folks, we’ve been learning about the topic of GRACE (& LAW) for the past several weeks, but how are we doing? Do we understand it all yet? Is the idea of GRACE crystal clear in our lives—in our everyday lives? Every day of our lives, God’s GRACE is available to us—every day of our lives. It doesn’t matter what the past has to say. It doesn’t matter what your parents have to say … or what your siblings have to say about you. It doesn’t matter where you’re at...
So often in life, when confronted with hurtful or confusing or emotionally damaging situations, we do the ‘human thing’—build walls up around us to protect us, to keep us from getting hurt again. And, some of you are already thinking to yourselves: “Yes, AND…” … as if that’s the most logical thing we can do in these situations… The problem is … what seems the most logical thing to do … is not always what’s best for us; sometimes we need the supernatural to intervene in our lives. Why? Because...
A Chinese boy who wanted to learn about jade went to study with a talented old teacher. This gentle man put a piece of the precious stone into his hand and told him to hold it tight. Then he began to talk of philosophy, men, women, the sun and almost everything under it. After an hour he took back the stone and sent the boy home. The procedure was repeated for several weeks. The boy became frustrated. When would he be told about the jade? He was too polite, however,...
The one practical question that I get asked often by parents is this: How should I teach the Gospel (the Good News about Jesus Christ) to my kids? My answer is usually … simply! Pitfalls, both real and imagined, intimidate virtually every parent who thinks about this responsibility. On one hand, there’s the danger of oversimplification. On the other hand, we don’t want it to be too difficult, so that it’s way over their heads (and ours)! So, what’s the best approach to take? If you’ve ever been...
An old Chinese proverb says, “One generation plants the trees and another gets the shade.” Our generation has lived in the shade of many trees that were planted by our ancestors… Spiritually speaking, we derive shade from our parents’ and grandparents’ ethical standards, their perceptions of right and wrong, their sense of moral duty, and above all, their spiritual commitment. Their ideals have determined the kind of civilization we inherited from them; in the same way, our generation’s ideals will likewise shape tomorrow’s culture for kids… Folks, the truth is,...
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