A mini reflection on the prodigal son

See Luke 15:11-31.

The prodigal son is a story not only of repentance, but of God's ceaseless love and grace. Notice that the father in the story embraces the son before repentance is declared.

This shows God is committed to us.

Our commitment to God is shown in our day to day living. God's commitment to us is shown in his day to day grace.

This is the gospel. Go share it if you understand it. If not, ask about it.

Laments have a purpose

God, you have called me, embraced me. And now it seems you have abandoned me. I faithfully call on your name and silence replies. My anguish builds up, my mind tears itself at the desolate state of my heart, the emptiness of the words in your Word. So come and live within me again, come and hold me to you, let me come ashore for a brief time that I may sail all the further for you. Let firm ground be beneath my feet so I can be assured of it in the storms to come. Amen

Soul Survivor

It wasn't that bad. I do think there is a bit of a power hungry edge to some of the workers/volunteers, but generally God moves there. It was good.