The Unforced Rhythms Of Grace

We live in a time where we are pressed on every side. Weary beyond words we struggle on in the name of multi-tasking. The more things we can pile on our plate each day the more productive we believe that we are. But the truth is that God is not impressed with our to do lists, and long resumes of accomplishments. Instead, He grieves for us because we are missing the one thing that matters. A true, real and unforced relationship with Him that is available to each of us through His Son. Learning the unforced rhythms of grace is the one thing that we cannot neglect to do if we are to be disciples of Jesus.

God chose to give us life and to grant us the gift of free will……..knowing long before our first breath was drawn that the time would come when we would choose to selfishly turn our backs on him……..and He still chose grace. His love for us is immeasurable and I believe, unable to be fully understood by our finite minds. We simply have to accept it on faith alone. Not a moment passes, nor is a breath taken…….. the sun does not rise or set, the world does not turn on its axis, and the universe would cease to exist without this thing called grace. Darkness and hopelessness would reign supreme and death would be the end of all things. But instead……..we were given the gift of grace, and because of that gift death is forever defeated. Like water spiraling down a drain, the power that death held over us has been drained in the finality of the cross! Hope and grace now reign supreme. God's love for us is relentless……..

A pastor and speaker for 25 years, an accomplished musician, worship leader, special education advocate and freelance author John now writes from his life's experiences. The highs and lows of life find their way into his writing, as do the hopes and fears felt by people everywhere. Life is what happens to each of us, and is lived far from the mystical platitudes that persuade us that we get what we deserve. The author firmly believes that we get what we don't deserve..... mercy, and we have a responsibility to share it with others. John and his wife Jeana have two adult children, three grandchildren and live in the mountains of Pennsylvania.