Category Archives: legalism

Grace That Teaches

“For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age,” – Titus 2:11-12, NIV … Continue reading

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About Barnacles and Masks

‘THIS PEOPLE HONORS ME WITH THEIR LIPS ,  BUT THEIR HEART IS FAR AWAY FROM  ME .” Matthew 15:8, NASB “Of all bad men, religious bad men are the worst.”  C.S. Lewis This singular verse is set in a series of … Continue reading

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The Ragamuffin Gospel, An Excerpt

The Ragamuffin Gospel by Brennan Manning The best thing I could do is to let Mr. Manning speak for himself.  I hope it blesses, and perhaps you’ll purchase his book.  I don’t think it will disappoint. Chapter 7: Paste Jewelry … Continue reading

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Scruples, or “Trying to Drink from the Firehose”

I’m thinking out loud about something, so I should alert everyone.  I really need a disclaimer for this site, and maybe a money back guarantee.  Anyway, I’m thinking about “scruples”.  And to get things started properly we need a definition.  The dictionary defines scruples as … Continue reading

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We Shall Sun Ourselves in the Smiles of God

Jesus said to them, “The wedding guests cannot fast while the groom is with them, can they? As long as they have the groom with them, they cannot fast. (Mark 2:19) This was Jesus’ idea.  He was bringing correction to the … Continue reading

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