Some time ago, I said to a friend walking through a trial, “I’m sorry.” He replied, “What are you sorry for? This isn’t your fault!”
Tag: grace
Seeing Failures, Progress, People, and Grace
The more I learn about being a better pastor today, the more I understand my failures as a pastor yesterday. This helps me feel my need for grace.
What’s God Up To? A Praise God Moment
My “Praise God!” moment for the day. We’re leaving tomorrow on a 3,000-mile round trip vacation to Florida. Our tires were due for a rotation, so I decided to take it to Costco despite not having an appointment. I arrived at Costco at 11:30 am to be told it would be a four and a…
The Waves, the Caves, and the King of Grace
A New Song — Wave Upon Wave Listen to this week’s new song—Wave Upon Wave. The Story Behind the Song Jenny and I leaned against the gazebo railing watching the moonlit waves roll in on the Jamaican beach. We were celebrating fifteen years of marriage. Our conversations covered the joys and sorrows, blessings and difficulties…