Elijah recently asked me this question on Facebook. “I know there is a difference between chastisement (discipline) and punishment, but could you explain, through the lens of grace, what the
Why God Accepts Us
Why does God accept us? Stay with me in this blog to the end as we look together at how the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ have made
God Through The Lens of Religion
Would it surprise you if I said God is not religious? Do you think he is? Would you describe God as someone who is mostly interested in giving people rules
Our Father Loves You As Much As He Loves Jesus!
“Wow!” Someone shouted from the church audience. It was so loud that everyone in the auditorium heard it. This person exclaimed out loud what many others were thinking. “God loves
Ways to Hear God’s Voice
Have you ever learned how to hear God’s voice? It may seem mysterious or even confusing but I’m convinced anyone of His children can. At GLI, listening for our Father’s voice
Jesus in the Quandary
This blog comes to you from Renée H. Berry’s book, Invite Him In. Renée is on staff at GLI. Seemingly, I have fallen into the same trap that A.B Simpson, founder of
Free to Enjoy Intimacy with God (and your spouse)
Having been married now for 32 years, I am enjoying some of the best intimacy ever with my wife. In the movie, “Avatar”, the people from that planet had a
Free To Love
I do not remember my dad telling me he loved me until I was 19 years old. Even then, it was a response to me telling him first. Looking back,
Is Your Life “Rooted” in God’s Love?
You may be surprised to learn that I have a degree in horticulture. Though I do not use that degree, I do know some things about plants and trees. Take
The Gospel Isn’t Just For Non-Christians
Recently, I (Mark Maulding) was reading Romans 1:15 where the Apostle Paul says, “So, for my part, I am eager to preach the gospel to you also who are in
