In the economy of God, there are no boundaries to the welcome we, all of us, receive by the unconditional gift of God’s grace.
An Open Table where Love knows no borders
An Open Table where Love knows no borders
Sermons on Grace (Page 11)
God has ordained that the work of God should flow from a deep and abiding being with God, from a baptism in the love which holds all things together in Christ.
God sees us, the baptised, as having the appearance of Christ, which gives us reason to believe in ourselves and live up to it.
The Parable of the Prodigal Son may really be intended by Jesus as the Parable of the Loving Father and the Angry Brother.
Jesus calls us to accept forgiveness and get on with a life and faith that do not revolve constantly about trying to make up for mistakes.
Because of who Jesus is, we are both naked and vulnerable before him, and confident to approach God. Our only fear is of ourselves!
We need to be willing to hear truth whether it comes from an expected source or an unexpected source.
The extent of God’s grace constantly astounds us as it floods over ever social barrier we erect.
Jesus will meet us where we need to be met in order to inspire our faith.
Christian progressives must not despise those who feel insecure about change, and Christian conservatives must not despise those who take new ways.
From the desire of a baby for the breast, we can learn a lot about our need of God’s nurture.
Our deepest yearnings are satisfied in God, and only scratched elsewhere.
People judge one another by their conformity to certain expectations (which vary from group to group), but God is only interested in our willingness to come into the loving intimacy he offers to all.
Moments of transfiguration show how much more lies beyond our mundane perceptions – of Jesus, of the world, of ourselves.
Prayer is a learned discipline which begins with acknowledging God’s goodness and aligning ourselves with God’s purposes.
Suffering and prosperity are not punishments or rewards, but God’s grace may eventually be exhausted by those who squander it.
God’s grace is extravagant and should inspire celebration (but often inspires grudging).