Tag Archives: Recovering sinners

Too bad for God?

Posted on May 24, 2023 by jwfisch

No one is too anything for God. Now obviously this needs to be explained, but not too much, because I bet you get the gist. The idea would be to throw up any obstacle that you think might disqualify you … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged grace, Recovering sinners | 7 Comments

One more reason why church should be like an AA meeting

Posted on October 22, 2021 by jwfisch

Let us, then, go to him outside the camp, bearing the disgrace he bore. Hebrews 13:13 “Hi, my name is John, and I’m a sinner.” “Hi John!” That’s the way church should begin. Before the Call to Worship; before the opening … Continue reading →

Posted in Dealing with sin, grace, grace turned outward | Tagged Recovering sinners, sinners | 9 Comments

A different kind of Christian

Posted on January 2, 2018 by jwfisch

I am firmly convinced, now, more than ever, that the 12-step program as originally adopted by Alcoholics Anonymous, is closer to capturing the true essence of a Christian’s attitude and relationship to God Alcoholics Anonymous and to others than anything … Continue reading →