DID YOU KNOW Did you know that grace is not free—it is costly beyond measure? When we speak of grace, we often describe it as “free,” and in one sense it is, because we cannot earn it. Yet Scripture reveals that while grace is free to receive, it was infinitely costly to provide. The psalmistContinue reading “The Price You Didn’t See Paid”
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When the News Is Actually Good
On Second Thought If you were to scroll through headlines this morning, you would likely encounter a steady stream of violence, corruption, illness, economic anxiety, and global unrest. Our culture has trained us to brace for impact. We expect the worst. The word “news” itself has become almost synonymous with alarm. Against that backdrop, theContinue reading “When the News Is Actually Good”
Open Hands at Day’s End
As the Day Ends As the light fades and the noise of the day settles, we are invited into a quieter truth: God does not condemn us—He calls us. The distinction matters, especially at night. Condemnation drives us inward with clenched fists, rehearsing failures and measuring worth by performance. Calling, however, draws us outward withContinue reading “Open Hands at Day’s End”
When Mercy Has the Final Word
As the Day Ends “Our God of grace forgives the authentically repentant and ‘no, never’ counts their sins against them.” This assurance settles gently over the soul as evening arrives. When the day grows quiet, conscience often grows louder. The psalmist’s confession gives language to that moment: “My sins have overtaken me, and I cannotContinue reading “When Mercy Has the Final Word”