What role does God play in salvation—and what role do we play? From Pelagianism to Calvinism, explore six distinct Christian views on sin and grace. Using the illustration of...

Impulse Buying for the Soul – The Unknown Lasting Effects of Sin

Sin isn’t just breaking a rule — it’s trading God’s best for something worthless. Like Esau, we often settle for “red stuff,” chasing quick relief over lasting joy. But God,...

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Before I Self-Flagellate

Do you ever feel like you’re not enough? I wrote this blog about my own struggles with self-doubt and guilt, and how Romans 7 gives me hope through Paul’s honesty and God’s grace.

When You Hang on the Cross of a Bad Marriage: Lessons from the Early Church

Marriage is often a gift but can sometimes feel like an unbearable trial. For those facing difficult marriages, this post explores the historical lessons of grace, mercy, and...

Come Boldly to the Throne of Grace, Even If You Panic

A few years ago—February 11, 2019, to be exact—I tried to kill myself with sleeping pills on a lazy afternoon. Obviously, it didn’t work. I fell asleep, not wanting or...

by Rulonda JaBrey

Six Views of Sin and Grace: A Theological Rescue Analogy

Impulse Buying for the Soul – The Unknown Lasting Effects of Sin

Before I Self-Flagellate

When You Hang on the Cross of a Bad Marriage: Lessons from the Early Church

Come Boldly to the Throne of Grace, Even If You Panic