Following as Sheep

Following as Sheep

Anyone who has witnessed sheep in their natural state, or heard a particularly vivid description of their behavior, will squirm a bit as they read in Matthew 9:36, “When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep...
Approval: From Where?

Approval: From Where?

“Human history is the long, terrible, story of humankind trying to find something other than God to make us happy.” – C.S. Lewis. Years ago, a friend of mine was working for a college ministry. He was mentoring a guy who was not a Jesus follower, but this man enjoyed...
Reconciliation: Loving Across the Dividing Lines

Reconciliation: Loving Across the Dividing Lines

“17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! 18 All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: 19 that God was reconciling the world to Himself in...
A Response from a Reader

A Response from a Reader

Though nearly every newsletter from Where Grace abound has something that resonates, the June 2024 issue blogs around “labels” especially stirred me to respond. In Roger’s blog “My Journey with Identity Labels” he invited readers to share their stories in dealing with...
Why Persevere?

Why Persevere?

Highlights in my walk with the Lord often come in the form of nuggets of truth stumbled upon during my Saturday morning study group.  One time it might be a particular scripture that brings balm to my soul.  Another time encouragement and refreshment come as we pray...