Last week we celebrated the release of Little Faith, Big God with two launch parties. It was so much fun to see old friends and meet new ones. My good friend Lisa Grimes interviewed me as part of the event. She asked me my biggest take-away from writing Little Faith, Big God.
“I can sum that up in one word,” I said. “Grace. Since Little Faith, Big God is based on Hebrews 11—the faith chapter—I thought this book would be all about faith. And while it’s certainly a book on faith, I gained a renewed appreciation for God’s grace. I realized biblical faith is a response to God’s grace.”
As believers we know we are saved by grace through faith, “and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast” (Ephes. 2:8-9 NIV).
Yet, there are times I’ve forgotten this. When I disappointed myself, I felt sure God was put out with me too. Continue Reading