Ray Hollenbach
Unlimited grace, limited me
The scripture teaches we are saved by grace. The good news is we can experience salvation here-and-now as well as there-and-then.
Jesus, our model for grief
In the events following the news of John’s death we have a window into how Jesus dealt with bad news.
Doughboy and the Kingdom of Heaven.
“The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed into about sixty pounds of flour until it worked all through the dough.
Every table a sacred table
Wherever Jesus ate, it was his table, and Jesus welcomed everyone to his table.
Untimely, unlikely grace
Grace doesn't whitewash history: it builds on the ugly facts and makes them the foundation for a glory unimagined.
1 John 3:1-3
I suspect we receive a thousand invitations to see the work of God each day.
The Commoner King
Some things hide in plain sight. Others hide behind fancy names. And still others hide among the trappings of tradition.
The science of being charming
He walks into the room. You immediately notice. Something about him draws you. He pulls you into conversation and commands the attention of the people around you. You walk away and think, “I like him and enjoyed his company.”
Break the complaining habit
You had a crummy day. Not much went right and you are exhausted. You find yourself in a Grinch mood. As a result, the rest of the day is spent complaining and venting.
Keeping secrets
A patient told me, “I have kept a secret from my husband. But if I tell him, it could end our marriage.”