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Giving Up Something for Lent? – by Greg Albrecht
During this time of the year, presuming that God will love them/love them more when they prove their love to him, many “give up” something for Lent. But the deeper question is beyond what we do to “give something up.” The question is, ultimately, who gives up what? When I think of God’s love I start at the cross of Christ, Jesus’ demonstration and revelation of God the Father’s own divine agape love – by willingly giving himself for you and me.
“Giving up something” for Lent is a twisted spiritual proposition – it’s just another ...
Reflections Along the Jesus Way
March 13, 2025 - Quote for the Day:
“There’s an old story about a young man who asked his rich grandfather, ‘Grandpa, how did you get so rich?’ ‘Well,’ said Grandpa, ‘during the Great Depression my family had no money whatsoever. I found two pennies in my old piggy bank, and I bought an apple with those two pennies. I shined that apple up, took it out on the street where people were hungry, and sold it for five cents.
‘Then I took that nickel and bought two more apples for two cents each. I shined them all up, took them ...
The Courtroom of Our Lives
Greg talks about the courtroom in which we all find ourselves -- and how we need to understand who’s who in the courtroom.
In Remembrance of Me
Before we come to the Table of the Lord we consider the significance of remembering Jesus, and eating of the Bread of life.
CWR Video – What Do We Mean by “Christian Action”? – by Richard Rohr
6 minute video on "Christian Action" by Richard Rohr
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God’s Grace Is For Everyone – by Greg Albrecht
For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. —Titus 2:11
You are invited to the kingdom of heaven, and the invitation is called "the gospel" (good news) because it has no strings attached. You and I are invited to the kingdom of heaven in spite of what we have done! The body of Christ on earth is not the equivalent of an exclusive country club or a cloistered, highly restricted religious fraternity or union. Titus 2:11 says that God's grace is available to everyone—it doesnot promise or insist that everyone receives and ...
Reflections Along the Jesus Way
March 11, 2025 - Quote for the Day:
“On his cross, Jesus once and for all demonstrated that peace, love and grace are stronger than hatred, violence and anger – and on his cross he provided the absolute proof that the eternal reality that will win, in the end, is God’s love.”
Originally published in:
Christianity Without the Religion magazine, June 2022
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An Offer We Can’t Refuse
God is having a banquet, and every seat will be filled - one way or the other! The seats at the table may not be filled with those you would expect to accept the invitation, but they will be filled.
Some Time Later
Elijah encountered times when the water ran dry, then some time later the food ran out, and then some time later death visited the home he was living in. As long as we live in our bodies of flesh, it's just one problem after another - but the good news is that God offers us new life!
Breakfast with Brad – Forgiveness, Resentment and Justice
PTM.org's 'Breakfast with Brad' - In which Brad must practice forgiveness against a great injustice lest his resentment morphs into malice, vengeance and violence. Without forgiveness, our attempts at justice become hateful and self-righteous. Notice too how Brad cleverly projects his own error (buying the wrong product) onto the supposed offender. Classic.
https://vimeo.com/1007821595
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Our Hope in Christ – by Ed Dunn
…while we wait for the blessed hope – the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ… (Titus 2:13, NIV)
Through him we have obtained access through faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God (Romans, 5:2, NIV)
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ (1 Peter 1:3, NIV)
If we peruse various versions of the dictionary, hope is commonly defined as a feeling of expectation; a ...
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Reflections Along the Jesus Way
March 8, 2025 - Quote for the Day:
“Salvation is unconditional, not based on any meritorious deeds that we perform to earn it. But unconditional salvation is not automatic. Salvation is not conferred just because we are born, or because we have reached our 12th birthday, or whether we ask for it or not. Salvation is unconditional, but it is not automatic or universal. We are free to accept or reject God’s gracious offer of salvation. The Bible is clear about that choice.”
Originally published in:
Between Religious Rocks ...
“Does the story have to be true?” Bradley Jersak
Recently, I wrote,
God participates in our lives. How? Not through coercion or force but through loving care. How? Most often, God’s care shows as people are inspired to love and care for each other; to embody God’s presence and care in the world ... to be made in God’s image and likeness is to image (verb) God in the world as God’s hands and feet.
A reader responded with this astute question:
I wonder. Is it God compelling these acts of love? Or is it our idea of God that compels us. I suppose a question I ask is—does the story of a good God ...
Are You a Believer?
Find out how replacement beliefs like dish towel religion can insidiously diminish and devalue God's love.
Q&R: Two Thieves & the Third Cross-piece
Question:
I have a question about the cross. I have seen what some call the "Russian Cross." What troubles me about it is the symbol of the third wooden cross-piece at the bottom, because it contradicts my belief in apokatastasis (ultimate redemption). Can you help me understand the following explanation better or offer an alternative?
"The slanted line reminds us of the two thieves on both sides of the cross. One of them to the right of Christ ascended to Heaven, while the other one sank to Hell. Thus bottom bar ...
Reflections Along the Jesus Way
March 6, 2025 - Quote for the Day:
“At first the religious professionals discredited him because he was not a product of their educational systems, and then later they came to hate and despise him. They called him a rabble rouser and a troublemaker. They called him a bastard son of a young girl who became pregnant before marriage.”
Originally published in:
Beautiful Sayings – Beatitudes of Grace
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The Gospel According to Isaiah – Part 3
Greg concludes this three-part series with the keynote passage of Isaiah 53:1-6, a passage Martin Luther once announced as the "Fifth Gospel."
The Gospel According to Isaiah – Part 2
As our three-part series studying the gospel in Isaiah continues, our keynote passage is Isaiah 40:1-11 - yet another passage used by Handel for the lyrics to his majestic "Messiah."
https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/RCWR294.mp3
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