Derwin L. Gray's Blog

Hey friends,

I have some super exciting news to share with you!

Last Spring, Christianity Today, which is considered the leading voice of the evangelical movement with its coverage of the global church, asked me if I would consider moving my blog to their website. I was shocked! This is a great opportunity because the reach and platform of Christianity Today is enormous. This opportunity is a huge honor!

So, starting tomorrow, Thursday, October 16, my blog, “Just Marinating” will be on Christianity Today’s website!

I want to thank you for faithfully reading my blog and journeying with me! If you would like to receive email notifications of the blog updates on the new site, you can sign up here, starting tomorrow: http://feeds.feedburner.com/christianitytoday/derwinlgray/.

Next, if you think my blog would encourage people in your sphere of influence, would you share through Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or email the link to the new blog? Simply share this link: http://christianitytoday.com/derwinlgray after Thursday (the site won’t go live until Thursday morning). Thank you!

I look forward to continuing our journey together!

Marinate on that,

Pastor Derwin

Life is hard and even under the best of circumstances we all have hurts and pains to deal with. The simple truth is when we look to things outside of Jesus to heal our hurts and numb our pain, addictions develop and the suffering only grows. Such was the story of Tom…until he encountered the amazing grace of Jesus. Take a few moments to watch how Jesus replaced Tom’s hurts and pains with HIS love and grace.

Check out the rest of the sermon here –> http://bit.ly/1vMzNmY

 

 

 

 

Parenting is hard, just ask the mom of any three year old or the dad of a teenager…it’s not for the faint of heart!  In today’s culture it’s so easy to get caught in the trap of raising “good kids”  that we find ourselves dolling out rules and regulations like candy and we lose sight of what’s most important — relationship.  Watch as Pastor Derwin explains.

Check out the rest of the sermon here –> http://bit.ly/10l1Ccc

Even in a world where another incident of domestic violence occurs every nine seconds, God is powerful enough to bring healing and restoration. Watch as Pastor Derwin explains.

Check out the rest of the sermon here –> http://bit.ly/1CcbBxY

Life is hard and sometimes we just feel powerless. However, in Christ there’s hope and power…His power in and through you! Watch as Pastor Derwin explains.

Check out the rest of the sermon here –> http://bit.ly/1uGmDHC

It may be contradictory to the way you think or even to the way you were raised, but your good works aren’t going to make you right with God. You see, to think what you do is somehow going to get you in God’s good grace is to reject the great work of Jesus and His righteousness.  Watch as Pastor Derwin explains!

Check out the rest of the sermon here –> http://bit.ly/1uGmDHC

It may be contradictory to the way you think or even to the way you were raised, but your good works aren’t going to make you right with God. You see, to think what you do is somehow going to get you in God’s good grace is to reject the great work of Jesus and His righteousness.  Watch as Pastor Derwin explains!

Check out the rest of the sermon here –> http://bit.ly/1uGmDHC

Have you ever wondered what God’s amazing grace looks like in the context of multi-ethnic, multi-generational worship?  Take just a few minutes and watch!

“If our community doesn’t change as a result of Transformation Church being here then we should pack up and leave.” It sounds like a bold statement, but it’s one we believe wholeheartedly!  This past weekend we had the privilege of investing in three schools in a very unique way…take just a few moments and watch! 

Check out the rest of the sermon here –> http://bit.ly/1pesPrp

Have you ever stopped to consider how much God really loves you?  He loves you so much that He refers to you as His “beloved.” If you struggle with doubt, this may be hard to believe, but there’s hope!  Watch as Pastor Derwin explains.

Check out the rest of the sermon here –> http://bit.ly/1tj7HPR