Hard work is not the opposite of grace, it is the result of experiencing grace. D. A. Carson explains: “People do not drift toward Holiness. Apart from grace-driven effort, people do not gravitate toward godliness, prayer, obedience to Scripture, faith, and delight in the Lord. We drift toward compromise and call it tolerance; we drift … Continue reading
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Lent Learnings
i have only ever given up something for lent once in my life, and it was chocolate. it was years ago. i remember it being quasi-difficult, but i also remember the double incentives present in the lack of chocolate that was infiltrating my diet during those four weeks. now in 2011, after several easters that … Continue reading Lent Learnings
Life is better with pockets….
there are a few things, not many, which make almost everything better. ie most things need water. (except melting chocolate). most things need air (except a vaccuum). and despite these exceptions, most things are better because of air or water. i would like to add a third concept to the list. most things are better … Continue reading Life is better with pockets….
Better With Pockets 