by Haley Reed | Jan 12, 2023 | GG Blog
It is our tendency to think that some sins are worse than others. God doesn’t see it that way. There are many lists of sins in the New Testament, many of them by Paul. He brought the gospel to a culture that was out of control morally. We may look at one of his lists... 
by Haley Reed | Jan 9, 2023 | GG Blog
I’ve been in church all my life. I consider that a great blessing. My parents led me to a relationship with Jesus when I was a child. As an adult, I have been a pastor and teacher for more years than I care to remember. Over those years I have seen too many come to... 
by Haley Reed | Dec 29, 2022 | GG Blog
When Christ came into the world, he said, “Sacrifices and offerings you have not desired, but a body have you prepared for me; in burnt offerings and sin offerings you have taken no pleasure.” Hebrews 10:5-6 (ESV) In this letter to the Hebrews, it tells us that when... 
by Haley Reed | Dec 1, 2022 | GG Blog
One of the challenges of the early Church was that it consisted of both Jews and Gentiles. The Gentiles were pagan and the Jews were well-versed in the Old Testament. They lived in two different cultures and occupied two different worlds. Into that mixture of world... 
by Haley Reed | Nov 29, 2022 | GG Blog
The problem with salvation from our human perspective is that we know our sins and weaknesses so well. We approach salvation with a default human condition. We are taught we get what we deserve and when we come to a holy, perfect God we know we can’t earn perfection.... 
by Haley Reed | Nov 3, 2022 | GG Blog
Throughout the Bible, in dozens of verses, you’ll find words paired up with Grace like truth, mercy and peace, to name just a few. Whenever you find words and concepts coupled with Grace, there is an exponential potential for power to manifest. Grace + Truth John 1...