It's been a blast watching Florida Gulf Coast make March Madness history. Over the weekend they became the only 15 seed in NCAA history to reach the sweet 16. Even though their run in the tournament has ruined everyones bracket, we all love cheering for the underdog. There's nothing like seeing a team win when … Continue reading Why We Love Underdogs
Uncensored Grace
Grace is messy! God’s grace reaches down into our messy lives and transforms us from the inside out. This only happens when we embrace God’s grace. Our problem is that we are comfortable with a domesticated grace based on our own performance or effort. The truth is that God’s grace is extended to us regardless … Continue reading Uncensored Grace
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Three reasons to give thanks to God
One of the characteristics of a follower of Jesus is thanksgiving. While we are to “be thankful in all circumstances”, Paul focuses his thanksgiving on the spiritual blessings that come through walking with Christ. He gives us three reasons to give thanks to God. Colossians 1:12-14 12 giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified … Continue reading Three reasons to give thanks to God
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The Genesis of Temptation
I was reading through Genesis 3 the other day. The thing that stands out to me is that temptation begins with a question. The question comes in many different forms: Did God really say "no" to this? What will it hurt? Who will it hurt? Why can't I do it? If we don't deal with the questions, the … Continue reading The Genesis of Temptation
Eric Echols 