Transformed by God's grace, Paul emphasizes that his former ignorance and actions were met with mercy, allowing him to become an example of Christ’s perfect patience.

Paul said it well: All have sinned and fallen short. And thank God for our current season of the year, where we consider the great price Jesus paid on the cross so that every sinner can have their sins forgiven.

A favorite post, deserving of a second read.

I don’t have all the answers for what is happening to Earth, but Paul’s words in Romans remind us that our suffering and the suffering of all creation is temporary.

When it comes to weeding, I’m afraid my thoughts go faster to the devil than to God. Reflections from a summertime gardener.

Paul lists several “big sins,” and most of us do pretty well avoiding them. But we may miss the positive command he adds to his instruction.

When it comes to weeding, I’m afraid my thoughts go faster to the devil than to God. Thoughts from a summertime gardener.