Luke 18:22 When Jesus heard this, he said to him, “You still lack one thing. Sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” I’ve written and spoken a zillion words about generosity and compassion, wealth and poverty. I have a… Read More
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From The Archives: Cones & Holes
Originally posted in October of 2010, this reposting of “Cones & Holes” is for anyone who struggles with the tension between law and grace. I sure do. Enjoy, while my family and I steal away together for a couple days. God dug holes and called them Law. God’s people were… Read More
Dang, That Football Camp Is Ruining My Life
First Gresham preaches against being a pharisee. And now, easy quitting? This football camp of his is ruining my life. So he climbed in the minivan after yesterday’s practice and announced that he doesn’t want to play offense. Only defense. Now, this was coming from the kid who was a… Read More
Cones & Holes
God dug ten holes and called them Law. God’s people were warned not to step in the holes so no one would get hurt. Or stuck. One day well-meaning religious leaders, who loved God and His people deeply, decided to lay cones around the holes. With cones in place, no… Read More