I literally have a draft called "Obedience in Light of Grace" that I am working through. You have written tenderly about an important topic. Thank you for being gracious and truthful at the same time. Very well said.
Thank you for saying that. It encourages me to know others are wrestling with these themes in thoughtful ways. Grace and obedience are too often separated, and I’m grateful you’re engaging it carefully. I’d truly enjoy reading your article when it’s finished. 🤍
I appreciate how you hold the tension without collapsing into either fear-driven legalism or careless lawlessness. “Grace trains” is such an important phrase — it reminds us that grace isn’t passive permission but active formation. The way you tie obedience to delight in Psalm 1 and to stewardship of the body keeps it grounded and pastoral rather than abstract. Grace as alignment, not pressure — that’s a steady, healthy framing. I’ve been writing about something similar — how love reshapes desire rather than lowering the standard — here: https://theeternalnowmm.substack.com/p/eternal-love?r=71z4jh
Thank you for taking the time to write this — your phrasing is thoughtful and generous.
“Grace trains” has continued to stay with me as well. It feels like such an important corrective in a culture that either fears obedience or dismisses it. I’m grateful you noticed the connection to Psalm 1 and stewardship — that grounding matters deeply to me.
And the way you’ve framed it too — love reshaping desire rather than lowering the standard is beautifully said. I look forward to reading your piece and continuing this conversation thoughtfully. 🤍
I literally have a draft called "Obedience in Light of Grace" that I am working through. You have written tenderly about an important topic. Thank you for being gracious and truthful at the same time. Very well said.
Thank you for saying that. It encourages me to know others are wrestling with these themes in thoughtful ways. Grace and obedience are too often separated, and I’m grateful you’re engaging it carefully. I’d truly enjoy reading your article when it’s finished. 🤍
I appreciate how you hold the tension without collapsing into either fear-driven legalism or careless lawlessness. “Grace trains” is such an important phrase — it reminds us that grace isn’t passive permission but active formation. The way you tie obedience to delight in Psalm 1 and to stewardship of the body keeps it grounded and pastoral rather than abstract. Grace as alignment, not pressure — that’s a steady, healthy framing. I’ve been writing about something similar — how love reshapes desire rather than lowering the standard — here: https://theeternalnowmm.substack.com/p/eternal-love?r=71z4jh
Thank you for taking the time to write this — your phrasing is thoughtful and generous.
“Grace trains” has continued to stay with me as well. It feels like such an important corrective in a culture that either fears obedience or dismisses it. I’m grateful you noticed the connection to Psalm 1 and stewardship — that grounding matters deeply to me.
And the way you’ve framed it too — love reshaping desire rather than lowering the standard is beautifully said. I look forward to reading your piece and continuing this conversation thoughtfully. 🤍
Very well said. Legalism has really messed with so many people's brain. The Lord never will.