Topic: Grace

From the desire of a baby for the breast, we can learn a lot about our need of God’s nurture.

Our deepest yearnings are satisfied in God, and only scratched elsewhere.

People judge one another by their conformity to certain expectations (which vary from group to group), but God is only interested in our willingness to come into the loving intimacy he offers to all.

Moments of transfiguration show how much more lies beyond our mundane perceptions – of Jesus, of the world, of ourselves.

Prayer is a learned discipline which begins with acknowledging God’s goodness and aligning ourselves with God’s purposes.

Suffering and prosperity are not punishments or rewards, but God’s grace may eventually be exhausted by those who squander it.

God’s grace is extravagant and should inspire celebration (but often inspires grudging).