One might say that the first statement of the Reformation was that a saint never stops repenting.
Wisdom and strength require bootstrap-pulling and the placing of noses to grindstones.
“If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed” (John 8:36).

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I saw a beautiful picture of grace yesterday. A real bestowing of favor on someone less deserving.
I know it’s hard for some people to put aside old ideas and notions about Christianity, Christians, and church in general.
The Sixth Sense is a suspenseful and scary movie where a little boy is born with the strange gift of seeing dead people.
I have to admit, there are times that I'm still completely susceptible to self-serving salvation projects.
Some days, people need a touch. Not just any touch, but something that says, "I care about you, and I love you."
I don't remember the first time I heard the gospel, but I do remember the first time I began to understand it.
Whatever level of sin you're rummaging around in, forgiveness and grace is yours.
Sometimes, I wish I was much older. Old enough to realize that my best, most influential, and productive days are behind me so that I could speak completely and openly about my life, my triumphs, and most of all, my struggles.
It's coming. Can you feel it? It's creeping up on us like a quiet predator. It's hiding behind the Christmas trees and stockings hung with care. It's getting ready to strike.
A while back, my wife and I attended the wake and memorial service of a friend from a prior church we attended.
I often dance around the idea of denominations. I've been Pentecostal and I guess Evangelical.
There was another criminal next to Christ the day he died. He was aware of who Jesus was, and why he was there.