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“But God’s common grace is not enough to render any of us holy in his eyes. Common grace restrains sin on earth, but it does not remove the stain of sin from the giver’s ledger. It’s fruit, but it is not the good fruit that reflects a healthy vine. It gives from its plenty, not from its cross. It pays no ransom. Christian fruit harkens from the cross it bears.”

I’ve wanted to read this book for years, knowing our childless life would be made rich by committing deeply to a theology of hospitality. Tonight, listening while cooking for Bible study, I’m a little queasy realizing this isnt the book I thought it would be. She’s comparing being gay to leprosy + “contagion”. Ew! Idk if I will finish this book but I do know if you’re gay you’re welcome at my table.