You can get a lot of things done, become a really productive person and even make good money by focusing on “What must i do to get what i want”, then doing it. BUT… That’s not the route to the highest and best kind of success True success, comes from asking “what has Jesus done, … Continue reading
God VS Your Talent
The world has an obsession with taking your strengths and using it to drive your success. I assure you though, you will never accomplish your destiny that way. You may or may not make money, get famous and even feed some starving kids, but not your God given destiny. Accomplishing of Gods purpose starts when … Continue reading
Legalism Hates You
There is no height that legalism would not climb to make orphans of God’s children, to disqualify the forgiven from his presence, to anger Him against his own beloved. When saints are at rest trusting in grace, legalism grows restless. “How dare they be at peace!” How dare they cease – even a moment to work … Continue reading
Max, Don’t You Respect God’s Law?
I was asked “Max, why do you speak so much about grace and respect the law so little?” What?! Friends, grace IS the gospel of Jesus Christ. Without it, we have nothing from God and no friendship with him. Without grace we are doomed. But i do have a GREAT respect for the law of … Continue reading
A Terrible “Fall From Grace”
So, i read a headline this morning – “Brita’s Fall From Grace” – because of her recent problems. Whilst it’s no surprise that a newspaper out to make money can, It’s a shame that so many Christians also COMPLETELY misunderstand what a fall from grace actually is. To fall from grace is NOT to fall … Continue reading
Salvation Quiz
Quick quiz Salvation is obtained and maintained by a) A wise mix of grace and good works b) Good deeds alone c) Grace alone See the crazy discussion we had on Facebook
Yes, But Do You DESERVE a Miracle?
Need a miracle? Here’s the advice religion offers – “If only you were better at resisting temptation, God would help you. If only you were more determined, more disciplined, more dedicated to God. If only you behaved better…then maybe God would help you with that sickness, with that debt, with that marriage, with that situation.” … Continue reading
The Danger Of Conditional Love
Can there be anything more dangerous for a heart, than a love that is conditional? I doubt it. If you hate me i can close myself to you, so that the things you say, i don’t take to heart. But if i let you in, only to find you loved me only when i was … Continue reading
Your Karma Can’t Save You
At the center of all religions is the idea of karma. You know, what you put out comes back to you: an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, or in physics—in physical laws—every action is met by an equal or an opposite one. It’s clear to me that karma is at the … Continue reading
Oh God, Don’t You See How Perfect I Am?
“Oh God, you know how tight my prayer game is…my fasting is on another level, my service in church, my integrity in business, my character is off the chain…oh bless me, you know i deserve that promotion…do that miracle for me, you know how faithful I’ve been to you! BUT YOU HAVE COME TO GOD … Continue reading
Born Again For Sure 