Season of Grace Begins!!

So we have entered into the Season of Grace at Orchard Church. as we start, my thoughts this week are dominated by how many lives I have witnnessed the incredible power of God's grace heal and restore.

God's grace heals us through Christ's death on the cross and the sacrifice paid for our sins. But not only did Jesus pay for our sin, God used that payment to purchase us as His very own children. That is amazing.

What do you think about when you think of grace? Jesus' death on the cross; God's forgiveness of sins; the new life you were provided? This week I have been thinking a lot about forgiveness. I think of the offense I take when someone commits a "sin" against me and how difficult I find it to forgive and let go of the hurt. But God forgives ALL of my sins and never looks on them again.. He removes them and separates my sin as far as the east is from the west. Amazing!!

So those are my thoughts as we begin the Season of Grace. What are your thoughts? Feel free to comment here or e-mail me at jim@orchardchurch.com.

Don't forget to join me for Communion and Prayer every Wednesday at 7:30 am at the office, 818 Salem Street.