Saw It On Facebook...

Friend's status: "just saw Manute Bol"

Friend of friend's comment: "Did you climb him?"

HILARIOUS! I could laugh about this one for a while! ha!

(For those who do not know who Manute Bol is, see here. He played in the NBA and at 7 foot 7--that's right, four inches TALLER than Shaquille O'Neal--was one of the tallest players ever to play in the NBA. My friend comes in at a shade under 6 feet.)

I just found this image, where he's pictured with Mugsy Bogues, one of the shortest guys to ever play in the NBA.

Greatness of Grace

I was up early, as usual this morning, and the Lord reminded me of how my love for the Gospel was awakened when I came to understand biblical (Reformed) Theology. It was, in a way, like a conversion but more like a wake-up call. Many that are not totally opposed to Reformed Theology usually have the hardest time with the election prong of it.

However, it was truly understanding this doctrine that knocked me over and made me say, "Thank you God!" Election was not about God randomly choosing to keep people OUT of heaven and His salvation, but rather graciously calling them out of their sin and from their inevitable destruction and INTO His grace and life eternal. When I grasped this concept, I was amazed at His grace, that He would do this for me. He didn't have to save one of us, but to glorify Himself in showing his justice and mercy in the same act, He called His Son to die to pay our debt and guarantee our salvation.

Amazing grace, isn't it?

I just realized this is the 200th post. Thanks for reading!