I hear people say all the time, “I am going to turn over a new leaf”. Now that may sound good in theory, but this logic when applied to reality does not quite fit. The problem is that even if… Read More ›
Christ
Hemingway . . . And a Six Word Story of Grace
I read a story about Ernest Hemingway, that while sitting with some friends he made the statement that he could write a complete story using only six words. His friends disagreed with him, and wagered a bet of ten dollars… Read More ›
Christianity in America – I Find it Puzzling . . .
In this modern world there is a lot of confusion and misinformation that can lead believers and non-believers wondering what to think. In a country where about 78% of adults (247 million) identify themselves as Christians, I find it puzzling… Read More ›
The Merit and Value of Grace – A “Perfect Love” – Bible Inspiration
God’s love weaves the strands of our pains and sorrows into His tapestry of grace, making something beautiful of our lives. In a love letter from God to each one of us grace writes, “To me you are perfect”. The… Read More ›
Archetypes of Christ – Identity Crisis – Inspirational Bible Verses
Have you ever heard the term “identity crisis”? Developmental psychologist Erik Erikson coined the phrase describing the stages in his opinion that characterize our lives as we struggle to find ourselves from birth to death. There are many contributing factors… Read More ›
Man says ‘You Can Do It’ – God says ‘I Did It For You’
I get what the whole positive thinking message is trying to do. Do better –Try harder – Be positive. I spent much of my life pushing that theme. I have come to realize that trying to spiritually exercise my way… Read More ›
Amazing Marvelous Incredible Wonderful Immense Immeasurable Grace
It seems like I am always writing about grace –It is my favorite subject after all. It took me many, many years to understand what little I do know about grace, and every day I learn a little more. I… Read More ›
Success and Failure – God’s Principles and Plans to Follow
By Darrell and Justin Creswell- A Father and Son Collaboration. My son Justin and I wrote this article together. I pray that it is a blessing to you. When we think of healing we usually target and address physical ailments,… Read More ›
Graceology – A Study of Grace – Ocean, Snow and a Spring Rain
Graceology isn’t a word that I could find in any dictionary, but it should be. The informal word, “ology” means the study of or branch of knowledge when attached to a root word. Graceology by my definition is simply the… Read More ›
Plant with Grace -Harvest Love -Goodness Falls Like Rain
Hosea 10:12 If you plant goodness, you will harvest faithful love. Plow your ground and you will harvest with the Lord. He will make goodness fall on you like rain. We that are in Christ, as partakers of grace, need… Read More ›
Darrell Creswell - A Study of Christian Grace 