Life Covenant Church

Hey friends –

Let me call your attention to two important events occurring this weekend:

First, this Sunday immediately following worship »»

Just two weeks ago I was writing about the passing of one of the biggest influences on the shape of my faith, Brennan Manning. Today I’m writing about another, Dallas Willard, who a week ago was diagnosed with stage four cancer, and yesterday passed away. »»

Tim Morey discusses Jesus’ look at two tragedies – one human-caused and one natural disaster – that points us away from the the false narrative that God is waiting to zap us when we sin (or conversely, that if we keep our noses clean we’ll avoid all trouble) and toward the truth that in a world shot through with pain, God self-sacrifices on our behalf.

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Tim Morey discusses the false narratives that stem from the lie “God’s heart for me is based on my performance: God is disappointed in me.” In contrast, the narrative of Jesus goes something like this: “I am God’s beloved child.”

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