Tag Archives: grace

Disability and abortion: How should the church respond?

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Dr. G

Show the love and grace we received from Christ with others, including those who have had abortions and those who are experiencing difficulties as parents of children with disabilities. Preach the gospel faithfully to those who did and those who didn’t choose life. Continue reading →

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If we value life, we don’t get to choose which lives we value

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Dr. G

I also am saddened by the treatment of those considering abortion or those who have had one or more abortions by those who claim faith. Often, that faith perspective only offers judgment and proclamation of sin with little to no grace or mercy. Continue reading →

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Sin, mental illness and the church…Erring on the side of grace

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Dr. G

We need to treat persons with mental illness and their families with the same sensitivity and grace we would show to any vulnerable believer.
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Why I’m a little unsettled by the blowback against Matt Walsh…

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Dr. G

It’s impossible for any of us to judge whether what Matt Walsh said without walking in Robin Williams’ shoes was accurate…and his words were certainly insensitive. But I also sense a frightening trend in society to shame or silence people (or organizations) with views that are unpopular in the moment. Continue reading →

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Identifying with Peter in the Garden of Gethsemane

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Dr. G

I suspect…like Peter…that I’ve been reacting to events unfolding before me from a spirit of mixed motives and a lack of understanding of how to respond to the progression of God’s plans with an equal measure of grace and truth. Continue reading →

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Should Disability Ministry Avoid Discussions of “Political” Issues?

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Dr. G

At the same time, we’re called as individual followers of Christ to be agents of redemption in EVERY area of life. We would be abandoning our responsibility to care for the sick and advocate for “the least of these” if we remain silent as our society (through the political process) allocates resources to meet competing needs. Continue reading →

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