“It made me wonder if men sharpening men, as proverbs say, is less about behavior modification and more about reminding you of your sanctification found in Christ. I started to consider absolution as a sharpening stone that smoothes the jagged edges of our messed up lives.”
I’ve worked in the New York State Unified Court System for over 30 years, and it’s a safe bet to … Continue Reading For The Ones That Remain…
As much as I do believe grace is the bigger word, the more important word, the more impactful word from … Continue Reading Law’s Countdown
Do you know what biblical grace is? It’s the unmerited favor of God. It’s not only having the slate wiped … Continue Reading License To Grace
For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” – Philippians 1:21 Last night, my wife and I … Continue Reading A Christian Death Wish
I remember a time in church life where whenever someone taught on the women caught in adultery from John 8:1-11, they … Continue Reading The CHF Articles: Just One Stone
I’ve had a long week… Work’s been pretty crazy lately. I sit in a tiny 5 x 5 cubicle to … Continue Reading Dear Church…
Some words on fighting off past thoughts with the real and true promises of God
We need to remember that we belong to God by Grace Alone. It’s not by our best works. Not by … Continue Reading The CHF Articles: What Does God Get?
I know our main inspiration comes from the Spirit of God illuminating the Scriptures we’ve been given. But sometimes, God shows us pictures of his gracious nature in other things, like books we read, people we meet, even movies we watch. It’s almost like finding a reflection of God’s true grace in these things…
“Now, I have a heart that still functions, because of something outside of me, now placed within me. Something that gave me new life, a new hope.”
Roughly three years ago, I began a journey. The journey was losing weight. I’ve mentioned it in writings here, and … Continue Reading The CHF Articles: Squandering Grace
Pastor was out, so I filled in with a message about Adam & Eve’s fall towards grace. Give it a listen and let me know what you think!
I’m a life-long New Yorker, and I have the pleasure of working minutes from the neighborhood I grew up in … Continue Reading The CHF Articles: Specks and Logs
I think we can all agree that there is not a more popular writer on Christ Hold Fast than Chad … Continue Reading The CHF Articles: I’m Not Chad Bird
I saw a beautiful picture of grace yesterday. A real bestowing of favor on someone less deserving. I saw a … Continue Reading The CHF Articles: Grace Twists Braids
The Defeated Victor 