You once were alienated and hostile in mind because of evil deeds;
God has now reconciled you
in the fleshly Body of Christ through his death,
to present you holy, without blemish,
and irreproachable before him. (Col 1:21-23)

We always like to think that WE have a part to play in the great plan of salvation, and we do in one sense, in the things that we do for God. But the Scriptures are always quick to remind us that salvation is about what GOD has done for us in Christ. And as Saint Paul would add “so that no one can boast” (1 Cor 1:29). Today is the birthday of my great friend, Father Larry Richardt.