Author Archives: A Taste of Grace with Bruce Green

Called to Glory

Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, whom we acknowledge as our apostle and high priest. (Hebrews 3:1) Do you know what the athletes who will compete in the next Olympic games are doing right now?  The short answer is—a lot of things we aren’t! For starters, they areContinue reading “Called to Glory”

Digging Deep And Standing Tall

Weekend Edition of NPR ran a story about the rising rate of obesity in France.  It explained how this trend runs counter to the French culinary tradition of slow cooked meals of healthy foods eaten around the family table.  A finger was pointed in the direction of American culture as imported through movies and television and it wasContinue reading “Digging Deep And Standing Tall”

The Cry From The Cross

Jesus’ cry of dereliction, My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me? (Mark 15:34), has been the subject of much discussion. Some believe that these words are to be understood literally—that God separated Himself from Jesus as part of Him bearing our sins. I’m not aware of anything regarding Christ’s atoning work that necessitates GodContinue reading “The Cry From The Cross”

The Mathematics of Grace

Is there a more difficult scenario for a parent than to be estranged from one of their (grown) children whose precise whereabouts are unknown? I suppose there could be something, but it’s hard to fathom (and who really wants to try?). But suppose you were in this situation (and God bless those of you whoContinue reading “The Mathematics of Grace”

Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus

The writer of Hebrews employed a cold opening long before anyone had any idea what that was! Whoever wrote Hebrews wanted to get right to his message, so he does so without identifying himself or giving any kind of greeting. Perhaps this reflects the urgency he felt about what he had to say. What isContinue reading “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus”

Rooted

The Christian faith has existed for 2,000 years. Nations, kingdoms, and empires have risen and fallen, but the kingdom of Jesus still stands. Not only does it stand, but it covers the earth—and this despite the fact that numerous attempts have been made down through the centuries to exterminate it.  How is this so? IContinue reading “Rooted”

Be Strong and Courageous!

“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” (Deuteronomy 31:7) These are words from Moses to Israel just prior to his death on Mount Nebo (Deuteronomy 34). The phrase “be strong and courageous” occurs two more times in the chapter (v. 7,Continue reading “Be Strong and Courageous!”

Food Insecurity

I heard a news report about food insecurity making the point that FI is not merely about having enough food, it is about having a sufficient amount of the right kind of food. Filling yourself up with high-calorie items might satisfy your hunger pangs, but it wouldn’t do much for your body’s nutritional needs.  ChristContinue reading “Food Insecurity”

Was Jesus a White, Male, Patriarch?

In some circles today, that represents the trifecta of much/most of what is wrong with the world. For some in those circles, this animus is passed on to Jesus because He is viewed by them as belonging to these categories.  Was Jesus a white, male, patriarch? While we don’t exactly what color Jesus’ skin was,Continue reading “Was Jesus a White, Male, Patriarch?”