Ines Franklin

Have you ever thought of confession as a celebration? Our personal "fellowship" with God depends on a clear recognition of our human nature, as well as a proper estimate of the nature of God as revealed by his Son Jesus Christ. Confession is a reality check. It connects us with our inability to save ourselves, with God's gracious willingness to save us, with the enormous price that was paid for us and with the gratitude that should fill our hearts. When we confess, we celebrate God's grace. (Mariners Church Chapel, Irvine CA)