Jessica LaGrone
Jessica LaGrone is the Dean of the Chapel at Asbury Theological Seminary, where she leads an amazingly creative team of musicians, worship leaders and servants, prayer warriors, and Levites,
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Profound Grace
Friends, I grieve as I offer this prophetic word: We as a country are grace-deprived. This season has exposed a sad (and I sense severe) lack of trust. We don’t
How to kill the thing that is killing you
Here’s a truth: Jesus doesn’t save people from sinning. He saves us as sinners. So in the Apostles’ Creed, when we say we believe in the forgiveness of sins, we are
The path to freedom and friendship with God
When we get grace, everything else is colored differently. There is no greater gift from God, and therefore no greater gift we can give one another, than the gift of
The third stumble and grace to get back up again
Like so many people, I’ve given chunks of time every day for months to pray against the virus and against racism and for you and for us, and against all
Pure Grace: Wesley’s take on supernatural ministry
I’ve become convinced that Jesus’ anointing and commission in Luke 9:1-2 is a key passage for understanding Jesus’ intentions for the Body of Christ on earth. This commission to take
Chosen: Julian’s Story
Julian Hutcheson shares the treasure of his salvation after living most of his life as a functional agnostic. For spouses praying for spouses, let this story be a word of
Chosen: Matthew’s Story
This is the fifth in a series of posts about people in our community who have experienced the gift of chosenness. This one is offered by Randy Henning, father of
Chosen: Mike’s story
This week, we’re hearing stories of redemption rooted in the chosenness of God. Mike Barr’s story is a strong example of just how far God will go to prove his
Fetching Grace
Mephibosheth. Sound that one out, then imagine yourself with the burden of that name hanging around the neck of your life. Mephibosheth was Jonathan’s son. David found him when he
The difference between repentance and saying you’re sorry
Forgiveness is the centerpiece of our gospel. It is half the gift God offers through the cross, the other half being an invitation into the fullness of life. Repentance is
A Layperson’s Primer (part three): A Gracious Exit
These posts are written especially for laypersons and those coming late to the conversation currently stirring within the UMC. Part one focuses on the heart of our current debate: connection.
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