I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.                     -John 10:10b    We do not wake up one day and suddenly experience all that God has for us like some sort of magical elixir.  When I was young, we typically took vacations the old-fashioned way, riding in a…

Introduction Knowing God is a profound journey that transcends time, culture, and personal experience. It is a quest that has been pursued by countless individuals throughout history, each seeking to understand the divine and their place within God’s creation. Historical Perspectives on Knowing God Throughout history, many have sought to know God, often leaving behind…

Sometimes I think that I have a handle on all this God stuff.  I pray and fast and read my Bible.  I feel patient and calm and my very soul is in connection with the Father.    Suddenly, I am in line at the grocery store and the person in front of me is taking…

“Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You travel over land and sea to win a single convert, and when you have succeeded, you make them twice as much a child of hell as you are. -Matthew 23:15 Living Grace is more than a list of rules.  It is rare that…