Upon reading your article, I read and meditated upon all of Luke 13. Thank you for sharing your insights. Like Jesus, I desire to become increasingly vulnerable, loving and kind.

It is God—not us—who works in the hearts of men and women to forgive and redeem. Coercion is not necessary or even helpful. God is responsible for the harvest—but we MUST plant, water, and cultivate the seeds.”

Rich Stearns
The Hole in the Gospel

Our charge is to both proclamand embody the gospel so that others can see, hear, and feel God’s love in tangible ways. When we are living out our faith with integrity and compassion in the world, God can use us to give others a glimpse of his love and character.”

“It is God —not us—who works in the hearts of men and women to forgive and redeem. Coercion is not necessary or even helpful. God is responsible for the harvest—but we MUST plant, water, and cultivate the seeds.”

Rich Stearns
The Hole in our Gospel

Yes! Jesus was an early resister!

Exactly! As soon the Gospel is imposed on others they’re no longer empowered to exercise free will, and we miss out on the opportunity to be invitational. Jesus never crammed the gospel down anyone’s throat…