When you look in the eyes of grace, when you meet grace, when you embrace grace, when you see the nail prints in grace’s hands and the fire in his eyes, when you feel his relentless love for you -… — Judah Smith Copy Share Image
That’s how we often react when grace comes at us. It’s awkward. God offers us something that’s too good to be true—unearned, unmerited, total forgiveness—and we stand there, stiff and uncomfortable, waiting for the embrace to stop so we can… — Judah Smith Copy Share Image
“Rules are not proof of our spirituality. If anything, they are proof of our sinfulness, a reminder that we have a tendency toward wrongdoing… — Judah Smith Copy Share Image
The Bible is meant to be down-to-earth. It was written for real people facing real issues. — Judah Smith Copy Share Image
But difficult situations and wrong choices conspire to trap us in hopelessness. — Judah Smith Copy Share Image
It is absolutely essential to have a living visible example of what a Christian ought to be. — Judah Smith Copy Share Image
I think people would be surprised to discover that their challenges and struggles are not too dissimilar to us, average ordinary people. We're all… — Judah Smith Copy Share Image
Sometimes we are outright rude when we interact with people. We meet a gay guy or a couple living together, and we think we… — Judah Smith Copy Share Image
God is not in a hurry to fix us. Our behavior is not his first priority. We are his first priority. Loving us, knowing… — Judah Smith Copy Share Image
