Monday morning thoughts from Jim Taylor
Mary ran to the tomb a couple days after Jesus had been buried and rose again, and she thought Jesus was the gardener. He didn't embarrass her in front of everybody ... He didn't have a Bible study with her about it either. Do know know what He did? He just said her name. "Mary." That's all. It was the shortest sermon ever given .... Keep this in mind ... loving people the way Jesus did is always great theology.
Memorize that. Memorize grace. [When people mess up] run to them. Don't give them advice, say their names ... God makes people, and people make issues, but people aren't issues ... The next time someone near you messes up, pull them aside in private. Don't give them a pile of instructions ... Just give them a hug.