

#161 - Derwin Gray// Grace Changes Your Mind and Rewires Your Identity
6 snips Aug 13, 2025
Explore the incredible transformation of James, Jesus's half-brother, who evolved from a skeptic into a devoted leader through the power of grace. Discover how grace breaks through doubt and redefines identities, revealing life-changing truths when we're ready to see them. James's journey exemplifies how encountering grace isn't just a fresh start, but a complete overhaul of purpose and commitment, culminating in his ultimate sacrifice for his faith. This story proves the profound impact grace can have on our lives.
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Grace Breaks Through Doubt
- Grace can penetrate long-standing doubt even when familiarity blinds people to the divine.
- Grace pursues doubters patiently instead of canceling them out.
James: Familiarity Breeding Doubt
- James, Jesus's half-brother, grew up around Jesus yet did not believe he was the Messiah.
- Familiarity blinded James until grace pursued him despite his disbelief.
Grace Meets You In Resurrection Power
- Grace often meets people through resurrection power and timely encounters.
- One transformative encounter with the risen Jesus can change belief and life direction.