The hole in our gospel

The Hole in our Gospel Reading Program--Week 1

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Introduction/Prologue Welcome to our 2013 Grace Church reading program! I anticipate a wonderful, life-enriching experience as we read The Hole in our Gospel together and earnestly invite God to impact us with His heart for hurting people around the world. Each week I will post a few succinct thoughts or…
DestinyEncouragementGraceKarma

Karma versus Grace

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Karma Noun: action, seen as bringing upon oneself inevitable results, good or bad, either in this life or in a reincarnation. The cosmic principle according to which each person is rewarded or punished in one incarnation according to that person’s deeds in the previous incarnation. Synonyms: fate, predetermination, kismet.[1] Grace…
PrayerThe pope

Ten reasons to pray for the pope

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After people watched in suspense the smoke from the Vatican finally turned white signaling the emergence of a newly appointed pope to lead the Roman Catholic Church. Over one hundred cardinals (ecclesiastical dignitaries and papal appointees who advise the pope) selected 76-year old Argentine Archbishop, Jorge Mario Bergoglio, to assume…
EasterWorship

Deep Christology for Easter Weekend

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He hungered—yet He fed thousands. He thirsted—yet He exclaimed, “Whosoever thirsts, let him come to me and drink.” He was tired—yet He is the “rest” of the weary and the burdened. He pays tax—yet He uses a fish to do it. He is called a “Samaritan, demonically possessed”—but He rescues…