Two other men, both criminals, were also led out with him to be executed. (Luke 23:32) three figures floating above the ground one with fire in his mouth rages in desperation against existence one begs for deliverance in a strong moment, pleading with the third for rescue the last One speaks hope and peace amidst such …
The Contagious Generosity of God
We read about the generosity of the early Jerusalem church in Acts 4: “And God’s grace was so powerfully at work in them all that there were no needy persons among them. ” (Acts 4:33-34) The result of God’s grace at work within the church was a generosity that was unparalleled by those around them. …
A Prayer of Clement of Alexandria
Be kind to Your little children, Lord; that is what we ask of You as their Tutor, You the Father, Israel’s guide; Son, yes, but Father as well. Grant that by doing what You told us to do, we may achieve a faithful likeness to the Image and, as far as is possible for us, …
A Crash Course in the Gospel (Ephesians 2:1-10)
One of my favorite books of the Bible is the Psalms. Through the Psalms I have learned how to pray. One of my other favorites is the Gospel of John. John's telling of Jesus' story has helped me connect my spiritual longings with the revelation of God in Jesus Christ so powerfully. Right after the …
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Makoto Fujimura, Images of Grace: Charis
