Trying to earn our own salvation is like trying to pay a mortgage on a house that is already fully paid off.
Tag: Jesus
I Dunno
Sometimes, the problem is not that we don't know the correct answer, but that we don't want to say it.
My Not-So-Secret Secret
If we told someone that we loved Jesus, and followed Him, would they be surprised?
Glasses Too Strong?
When our view is distorted and clouded, how do we gauge what is straight and what is crooked?
Carrying the Evidence
Sometimes, we get too chose what will help us remember where we came from. Other times, reminders of our past are acquired without our consent.
I’ve Fallen, and I Can’t Get Up, Part 2
When we find ourselves in a situation that we can't fix ourselves, we are relieved when we see someone extend an outstretched hand to help us out.
I’ve Fallen, and I Can’t Get Up, Part 1
Regardless of our physical strength and dexterity, each of us has gotten into a situation that we can't get out of.
Waypoints
Wouldn't it be great if we could see waypoint markers in real life?
Not Free, But Worth It
Most decisions in life result in a tradeoff - a cost vs. benefit choice. Some paths yield a lot better results than others, though.
“The” Only One
Is it wrong to claim uniqueness if there's only one answer?
Putting Down Roots
In a world overflowing with surface-level relationships, how can we find a well-grounded foundation?
Discovery vs. Invention
Faith doesn't have to avoid the truth. In fact, it really should be based on truth, if it's worth following.
Accepting What is Immovable on Its Own Terms
We don't get to decide how to encounter God. Only He can make that decision.
Jesus’ Ministry to the Rich and Powerful
We know that Jesus reached out to those who were sick and hungry. What about those who were wealthy or powerful?
Majesty Incognito
Meeting someone famous can be fun, but what if we were right there and didn't recognize a new friend who wanted to meet us?
Riding Out the Storm
Do you ever feel like you're just holding on in a storm, when the wind and rain threaten to blow you out to sea?
Old Friends
When you say someone is an "old friend", do you mean that they have been your friend for a long time, or that they are advanced in years?
Grudge Sale
If we want to get rid of junk in our house, we can have a garage sale. How do we get rid of junk in our mind and soul, though?
What’s Left?
If we knew what would outlast everything else in this world, wouldn't those be good things to invest in?
Downright Blurry, Part 1
Nearsightedness can sometimes be fixed with glasses or contacts. Spiritual myopia requires a different treatment.
Those Who Sin Differently 