Compiled from blog posts and sermons over the years. these quotes by Chris J. Gregas span the topics that are important to life and our spiritual walk with Christ. You will be challenged and encouraged by these quotes and you will be challenged to respond to them as well.
The Christian life is all about trading old, crusty lies for God's relevant truth. When the Bible tells us to "renew our minds" (Rom. 12:2), what it is simply saying is, trade the lies you have falsely believed with the truth of God that is wholly believable. Spiritual freedom is the goal of Christ for us. He said it Himself. If the truth be told, Christ gets jazzed up over us being free! He loves when we are free from the chains of sin and shame. That is why He came. That is why we need to continue our quest to be all that God dreamed we could be. Freedom is the song we must sing; the hope we must hold on to; it is the calling of every child of God. Yes, the call is being made to you. Will you answer?
The great Prince of preachers, Charles H. Spurgeon wrote, "Trials teach us what we are; they dig up the soil and let us see what we are made of." In this second book in the Chasing Daylight series, the authors wants to explain how we can CAPITALIZE on every adverse situation that visits us as children of God. God never wastes an experience in our lives, and He wants us to become better not bitter at our forlorn circumstances. His desire is that we run TO Him not FROM Him when the howling winds of adversity threaten to blow our life to bits. Adversity certainly has the potential of either maturing us in our Christian walk or it can keep us in the land of mediocrity hoping to somehow find relief and peace. This book will let you navigate through the storms of life singing all the way through and coming our ahead!
There is no place like Home, and we will discuss that premise thoroughly throughout this book. Every child of God in some way knows that there is something more than what we enjoy here on this terrestrial ball. If they have been a part of the family for very long, they soon realize that Heaven is the cherry on top of their favorite cake. It is more than just a place in the "by and by" but a real place, with real people. And most of all the place the scriptures call Heaven is a place where the Godhead dwells and can be enjoyed. That makes Heaven different from anything we have here. The problem is, often we don't understand its magnetic pull and we fail to look forward to it like we were made to. So, my job is to at least assist you in making the prospects of Heaven not only more exciting to you but also help you long for this divine paradise as your days pass quickly.
The first step in successfully "riding shotgun" is to understand what Jesus went through on the cross for you. The Great Exchange. Your filthy menstrual rags of righteousness (see Isaiah 64:6) traded for God's perfect righteousness in the person and work of His Son, Jesus. It has been some years since I have understood even a little what this means. But recently I have come to really understand how LOPSIDED this trade really was and is. God, by His own doing, allows Himself to be OUTRADED, not because He feels bad for us but simply because He wants us to understand how great our salvation truly is. He became like us so that we could (spiritually speaking) become like Him. His robe for our robe. His perfection for our imperfection. His beauty for our ugliness. We would be a fool to shew this offer away and even more foolish if once we enter into this offer, refuse to take advantage of it and even share it with other lost souls. That's what this book is all about. Come join me in the journey.
Christmas has become big business and often a spiritual stress trip that leads to emptiness and disallusionment. The 25 Days Of Christmas devotional offers the reader balance and perspective as they count down to Christmas night. Each day, the reader is given a challenge and is purposefully encouraged to make "this day" count and to take Christmas and the adopted madness - moment by moment. Enjoy the ride and you will be much more joyful on the 25th. That is why you need to get this devotional this Christmas and encourage others to do so as well.
Forgiveness is an awful weighty word in this world. It is a concept that most of us do not really have a grasp on fully if we are keeping it real. I have been learning about forgiveness for much of my life and without even knowing you, I can say the same is true of you. It is indeed an elusive idea that can be corralled but never fully put to rest. But it is a lifestyle that must be adopted if we are going to experience the best that Christ offers to us. Forgiveness has incredible power, but it certainly does not mean that all will be great after you extend that to others. In fact, I have seen from experience that it could worse before it get's better. Be prepared. You don't forgive for others sake. You forgive for your sake. Your greatest ticket to spiritual freedom is right around the corner. This book will show you how.
Some say there were two thieves crucified on Golgotha, but I believe there were Three . “Gutsy. Unexpected. Refreshing. Chris Durso explains the story of saving Grace in a language that both the world and the Church, sinners and so-called saints, can understand. The Heist walks us down the road with the prodigal son, inviting us to come home to the One who has a grace-party waiting. Fresh and accessible, I believe this book will help many live fully and freely in Jesus.” —Louie Giglio, pastor of Passion City Church, founder of Passion Conferences, author of Goliath Must Fall In the ultimate act of sacrifice, Jesus robbed the Enemy of every claim he ever had on our lives. He stole all our shame and guilt, and gave us back our lives so that we could live in true freedom. The real scandal of Jesus’ work on the cross is found not only in what it gives but also in what it steals. The Grace of God robs the enemy of his ability to shame us. It robs death of its sting. And it robs sin of its power to destroy. We’ve all felt the weight of shame and brokenness. Like the prodigal son, we’ve pursued our own path only to find ourselves far from home and out of options. We long for a fresh start, but what we need most is the ability to see ourselves through God’s eyes of grace. New York City pastor Chris Durso believes grace is the central message of all Scripture. While there have been some daring heists and cunning capers throughout history, this book is about the greatest heist the world has ever seen…a daring raid where God’s son took back what the enemy had stolen, freeing us from the power of shame, sin, and Satan. Through a fresh take on the parable of the prodigal son, and the fascinating account of a true modern day diamond heist, The Heist offers a bold invitation into God’s boundless grace.
Where’s God when times are hard? He’s winking to let us know He’s with us! Life is mysterious and cryptic. It defies explanation, especially in times of suffering and distress. We wonder, Where is God in all of this? He’s with us—and the Scriptures wink to show us His redemptive activity unfolding in our lives. In Winks from Scripture, Chris Palmer takes you through familiar New Testament stories and points out unfamiliar features that have the effect of a punchline. When the Scriptures wink, you’ll be surprised, delighted, and challenged not to give up hope. “Biblical stories are loaded with mystery,” Chris says. “That mystery keeps us asking questions about the story’s details. In doing so, little ironies and nuances emerge that we hadn’t seen before. This is God winking at us, letting us know He’s there, guiding our lives.” In Winks from Scripture, you will: • Come to embrace mystery • Learn how to appreciate uncertainty and integrate it into a vibrant life of faith • Discover how God triumphs over suffering • Observe how the New Testament writers understood the Old Testament through Jesus • Renew your hope in God’s beautiful plan of creation and redemption Guided by careful scholarship and heartfelt, pastoral reflection, these thirty studies offer a fresh perspective to the most difficult questions of the Christian faith, certain to bring comfort to your soul.
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