A wonderful story about a father and a daughter. Just go read it. After you’ve wiped a tear away you’ll perceive an insight into the incarnation, as well. (Sorry, I can’t stop thinking int terms of sermon illustrations.) But mostly you’ll see how simply love should be.
From a longer post by Thom Rainer: When Entitlement Comes to Church If there is one place where entitlement should be anathema, it is the local church. Remember the reason Jesus came to earth? “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life – …
I loved this image, along with the accompanying post, from Josh Harris’ blog. Reminds me of me.
To finish in the Gospel is not to finish strong. It is to become more and more a canvas of weakness upon which the all surpassing, truly enduring glory of God’s grace is displayed. Brennan Manning wrote The Ragamuffin Gospel. Now, more a ragamuffin than ever, that same Gospel still sustains him. ht: Mockingbird. I …
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