Monday, November 8, 2010

Prodigality Plus!

When it comes to God's grace,
hyperboles are always understatements.
Eugene Peterson in Practice Resurrection

Hyperbole: Latin, from Greek hyperbolē, excess, hyperbole, hyperbola, from hyperballein to exceed, from hyper- + ballein to throw

"In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, which he has lavished on us" (Ephesians 1:7-8)

Reminds of a pastor who encouraged people to respond to "How are you?" with "Much better than I deserve!"