Author: gregoryaboyd

We human beings are burdened by our tendencies to harshly judge others and ourselves. Unfortunately for believers, this bent is as prevalent in the church as in the world.Pastor and author Gregory A. Boyd calls readers to a higher standard through understanding the true manner in which God views humanity: as infinitely worthwhile and lovable. Only an attitude shift in how we perceive ourselves in … ourselves in light of God’s love can impact how we relate to people and transform our judgmental nature.Believers wrestling with the reality of God’s love and Christians struggling with judging in the local church…

One of the most common problems with Christians in our modern secularized world is that they don’t feel the reality of Jesus. Sure, they believe in him and love him, but he somehow doesn’t seem to enter their daily lives in a real sense. Some might say, “You ought to pray more.” Others would advise, “You ought to witness more.” While this may be true, we don’t get closer to God just because we … “ought to.” Boyd believes that the way to true spiritual transformation and feeling the presence of God in your life comes from a little R…