Free At Last!

It was several years ago that a dear friend came over for lunch after church to share a yummy meal.  I lamented frustration with my church - the church that I loved and served in for so many years.  After what seemed like hours - my friend smiled and said, "I have some lecture tapes you might enjoy..."  My life was never the same after that. 

My bible study took a new turn and the God I thought I knew gave way to something greater than I ever imagined. A God I could trust to heal - not punish - emerged.  I also began to see my role "in church" as quite different than before - in fact - it's been a continually evolving journey that includes friends who are not members of my church or even Christian at all. In other words - my world view has widened.

I now have room at my own personal "table" for all people no matter their persuasion.  Compared to my religious views before - I felt like I had come out of a cave into the light. Only God can do this!

Those tapes were lectures given at Loma Linda University church in Loma Linda, CA.  The speaker is New Testament Professor Graham Maxwell. The subject is God's character of love.  You can listen to lectures here.