Abusing power with a force that’s unique to religious zeal.
Lashing out with terror; unleashing fear.
Persecuting Jesus with each attack.

Until
Christ stops you in your tracks.
A disciple reveals a new reality
The power of Divine love transforms a murderous heart.
Soul converts.

But repentance without reparations is an empty apology.
Cheap grace devalues the humanity of lives you shattered.
Instead, you begin making amends.

Proclaim righteous truth.
Walk The Way of life-affirming radical love.
Build up faithful relational communities that reflect the Kin-dom.
Through God’s Grace, you experience salvation from the worst parts of yourself.

A 100 word sermon by Rev. Melissa Hinnen inspired by Acts 9:1-20