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25Mar

39 scriptures packed with mercy & grace

God’s Word instructs us how to love each other well. A compassionate, forgiving, and contrite heart can be a mighty kingdom expanding force. Stand on these verses and The Holy Spirit will empower you to shower others with supernatural mercy and grace.

1. Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. – Matthew 5:11-12

2. But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, -Matthew 5:44

3. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. -Matthew 6:12

Tags: forgiveness, grace, Ruth Graham, The Cove
Posted by Tami Heim. Posted in Devo, Uncategorized

23Mar

Paul Tripp on the reach of grace and what pastors need today

The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. ~ Psalm 34:18, NIV

by Tami Heim

Paul Tripp’s mission is connecting people to the transforming power of Jesus Christ in everyday life. He’s definitely a sticky pastor—he keeps it real and isn’t one to compromise the message he’s been given. Because of that he’s leading for Christ and making a difference that lasts.

A ministry president, Presbyterian pastor, and seminary professor Paul speaks and preaches around the world. He’s written ten books and his passion for culture, transparency, the church, and pastors are just a few of the reasons Ruth Graham invited Paul to The Cove, in Ashville, North Carolina for a recent mindstorming session on transparency. You don’t want to miss this . . .

Tags: brokenness, pastors, Paul Tripp, Ruth Graham, The Cove, transparency
Posted by Tami Heim. Posted in Culture, Uncategorized

22Mar

Outrageous grace: what it looks like up close

ted haggard, forgiveness, grace, Christians online

Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven. - Luke 6:7

Going through the motions doesn’t please you, a flawless performance is nothing to you. I learned God-worship when my pride was shattered. Heart-shattered lives ready for love don’t for a moment escape God’s notice. ~ Psalm 51:17, The Message

by Tami Heim
John Bishop, pastor of Living Hope Church in Vancouver, Washington, spoke at Ruth Graham’s gathering at The Cove, in Ashville, North Carolina last week. During a 2-day intensive on transparency that included diverse minds from around the country, John shared what it means to be a living example of transparency and what Ruth Graham calls outrageous grace.

You see, Living Hope Church was the first mega church to invite Ted and Gail Haggard to speak after their return to full-time ministry following a very public scandal. John transported us back to that day at his church and shared how God moved. It just so happened, Ted Haggard was sitting in the audience at the Cove while John spoke, which amplified the humanity of the moment. Here’s a video that recaps that outrageous grace-filled day at Living Hope Church. You really don’t want to miss this . . .

Tags: brokenness, forgiveness, grace, Ruth Graham, The Cove, transparency
Posted by Tami Heim. Posted in Culture, Uncategorized