Dear Redeeming Grace, Last week we marveled that God does not restrain his mercy from us. This week we want celebrate that his grace overflows for us. We can meditate on that truth as we hear Paul testifying in his own words, as we did on Sunday in Acts. As Paul opens his letter to Timothy, he recounts his own salvation once again. It's not a picture that flatters Paul, ...
Keep ReadingDear Redeeming Grace, A wonderful truth was brought to my attention today from Psalm 40, and it is this: As for you, O LORD, you will not restrain your mercy from me; your steadfast love and your faithfulness will ever preserve me! (Psalm 40:11 ESV) Mercy is a term referred to in the Old Testament as "the deep, tender feeling of compassion that was awakened by the troub...
Keep ReadingDear Redeeming Grace, Last week Howard helped us to see, in the life of Paul, two character traits worthy of meditation and emulation -- humility and courage. We really do need both at work in our lives. Humility guards us from being self-centered and overly sure of our own thoughts and opinions. But there is also a danger of false humility which can keep us from acting ...
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