Luke recorded a parable given by Jesus in 18:9-14 of his gospel. The story is about two men in the temple and their approach God. The first person, a Pharisee, comes before God reciting a checklist of all the good things he has done. Interestingly, Christ never suggests that the man didn’t do the things of which he boasts norContinue reading “Grace and Community (1)”
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Grace and Community (2)
Both pop psychology and American culture thrive on playing up to our individualism. You’re different! You’re unique! You’re not like anyone else! Snowflakes, fingerprints, and DNA are all called in to make the case for how marvelously special we are. And while that’s true, it’s a partial truth that needs balancing because we hear itContinue reading “Grace and Community (2)”
A Taste of Grace with Bruce Green 