“Remove grace, and you have nothing whereby to be saved. Remove free will and you have nothing that could be saved.”
St. Anselm of Canterbury
Grace
Last Week: Pine Cove
So, You guys may have noticed that last week my blog lay dormant. This is because I was out of town at Pine Cove , a Christian youth camp. Pine Cove, located in Tyler, Texas, may very well be one of the most influential spiritual forces in my life. No other place that I have been to has shown me young Christian men and women who have a passion for living to God’s Glory and a desire to share Christ. Also, no other place I have been to has so many fun things to do: high-ropes course, water sports, community worship time, etc. Last week was by far the foremost week in my spiritual growth. No where else has left me so refreshed and so on fire for Christ as Pine Cove has. Parents, look into it. Kids, talk your parents into sending you there.
In Christ,
Lucas.
A Favorite Hymn
How Deep The Father’s Love For Us
How deep the Father’s love for us,
How vast beyond all measure
That He should give His only Son
To make a wretch His treasure
How vast beyond all measure
That He should give His only Son
To make a wretch His treasure
How great the pain of searing loss,
The Father turns His face away
As wounds which mar the chosen One,
Bring many sons to glory
Behold the Man upon a cross,
My sin upon His shoulders
Ashamed I hear my mocking voice,
Call out among the scoffers
It was my sin that held Him there
Until it was accomplished
His dying breath has brought me life
I know that it is finished
I will not boast in anything
No gifts, no power, no wisdom
But I will boast in Jesus Christ
His death and resurrection
Why should I gain from His reward?
I cannot give an answer
But this I know with all my heart
His wounds have paid my ransom
Lucas Kelly 