When we face God directly, we cast no shadow. His light fills us, not as something we possess by nature, but as something we receive by grace. We become almost transparent, and what passes through us is not merely our own goodness, but His love radiating outward. But when we turn from Him, even slightly, […]
Abide in My Love: How Grace Makes the Soul Transparent to God Read More »
There is a curious thing about human nature that we should rather look away from uncomfortable truths than face them squarely. We prefer our religion sanitised, our theology tidied up, our symbols cleaned and made respectable. This tendency, I think, explains why so many of our Protestant brethren have such an aversion to the crucifix—that
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It is the greatest paradox in history, the most beautiful and terrible moment ever to occur—the Cross. For centuries, men have meditated upon it, puzzled over its meaning, and even sought to reject it. Yet, for those who follow Christ, it is the centrepiece of our faith, a symbol of love, suffering, sacrifice, and victory.
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