Once we learn that grace is not opposed to effort (action) - though it is opposed to earning (attitude) - the way is open for us to "work out" all that is involved in our salvation, not only "with fear and trembling" but also with the calm assurance that it is God who is at work in us to accomplish all of His goodwill. - Dallas Willard, The Great Omission
The Law & the Kingdom - 10.19.25 | Dr. Cyndi Parker
Our deepest life consists in a willed correspondence with the world of the Spirit, and this willed correspondence, which is prayer, is destined to fulfil itself along two main channels; in love towards God and in love towards humanity - two loves which at last and at their highest become one love…. This is not mere pious fluff. This is a terribly practical job; the only way in which we can contribute to the bringing in of the Kingdom of God. Humanitarian politics will not do it. Theological restatement will not do it. Holiness will do it. - Evelyn Underhill, Concerning the Inner Life
The Prodigal Son - 10.12.25 | Rev. Chris Currie
The question is not “How am I to find God?” but “How am I to let myself be found by him?” The question is not “How am I to know God?” but “How am I to let myself be known by God?” And, finally, the question is not “How am I to love God?” but “How am I to let myself be loved by God?” God is looking into the distance for me, trying to find me, and longing to bring me home.” - Henri Nouwen, The Return of the Prodigal Son