Theology Blog

It has been a crazy season of change and transition, which had made it hard to blog yet very easy to reflect. It is amazing how much we can hear from the Holy Spirit when we choose to listen. Its been a season of learning so much that has been so wonderfully transformative.

One of the theological thoughts/concepts that has come to mind quite a bit lately has to do with the rescuing and redeeming character qualities of Christ. Certainly we know this from the cross, the many miracles and our own experiences of salvation and life. I have experienced a lot of rescue and redemption as of late, as has my family. Its been a season of consistent reminders that God takes the good, the bad and the mundane and makes it new, great and powerful. I have watched many friends and colleagues who have experienced hard times, or just times lacking joy, peace and full use of their gifts be rescued and redeemed. I have had some conversations with some other friends, colleagues and even strangers this week and have found great joy in sharing these other stories of rescue and redemption. I am constantly reminded and am constantly reminding other that the next thing is better than the last. God has so much in store for each of our lives, our one great brave act is to trust!

The truth is that I have always loved these character qualities of Christ, but have not always trusted in them as I should. I am hoping this recent season changes me so that I am not forgetting and needing a reminder more often than necessary in life.

God is good!