The Vision
Repentance is not a miserable thing. It’s a gift.
What we believe
We started this to change the way people hear one word.
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Repentance is an invitation, not an accusation.
God doesn’t wait at a distance with folded arms. His kindness comes looking for us, and calls us home by name.
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Turning back is the beginning of joy.
The prodigal didn’t come home to a lecture. He came home to a robe, a ring, and a party. That’s what turning around leads to.
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Confession is the door to healing.
What we hide keeps its power over us. What we bring into the light, to God and to one another, begins to heal.
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A reminder worth wearing.
We want to see this truth on shirts in coffee shops, classrooms and gyms, starting conversations that point people to a kind God.
Romans 2:4
“Or do you presume on the riches of his kindness and forbearance and patience, not knowing that God’s kindness is meant to lead you to repentance?”
James 5:16
“Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.”
The design
The Lion and the cross.
On the back, a lion stands before the cross. The Lion of the tribe of Judah is strong enough to conquer, yet He chose the cross. The same One who could have come in judgment came in kindness.
On the front, just four words, the ones that started it all: “repentance is a gift.”
The tee comes in a soft slate blue, like the sky just after sunset. Quiet colors for a message that speaks for itself.
Where it began
DREAM Conference.
During a message at DREAM Conference, a preacher spoke four words that wouldn’t let go: repentance is a gift. Not a punishment to endure, but a kindness to receive. Repentance is a Gift exists to carry that message further, one shirt and one conversation at a time.
Wear the reminder