Sharing Space
Yesterday I brought up a subject that caused quite a stir in our community. But first, I spoke for a while about how we are often being prepared something necessary and good in the midst of our...
View ArticleCan You?
Can you speak your mind…Can you openly confess your sin…Can you share your perpetual struggles…Can you make a mistake…Can you question the bible and theology…Can you lose your faith…Can you come out of...
View ArticleThe Tests of Forgiveness
Okay. I’ve been through a lot in the church. I’ve experienced some pretty traumatically nasty things. Church split. Fired. Resigned. I’ve experienced countless loss of friends, betrayals, and abuse....
View ArticleHow To Forgive
The other day I wrote a post on The Ten Tests of Forgiveness. A few people wrote me and expressed appreciation for the post, and it found it’s way across the web. But I got a few comments and some...
View ArticleForgiveness for Unity
Colossians 3: 14, extolling love, peace and unity, suggests that the burden of unity rests upon the offended, not the offender. As we have been forgiven, so we forgive. The supreme example is Jesus...
View Articleforgiveness not forthcoming
Forgiveness just might be withheld in this case. This might be an unanswered prayer. Maybe he should ask forgiveness for always believing and doing what he is told.Own the original drawing of the...
View Articleenforced forgiveness
Jesus told a story of a man who was forgiven a huge debt. Enough to retire on. After he was released from his debt and left the courtroom he found a friend who owed him a little money. Enough for a...
View Articlefaith moves mountains
When Jesus taught about forgiving someone who has hurt you 7 times a day, the disciples said, “Increase our faith!” (Luke 17) because they knew it was an impossible challenge he put before them. He...
View Articlefor they know not
Most church leaders are sincere and have no malicious intent to hurt people. They are ordinary, good and sincere people who desire to serve their churches well. I love the church and I love those who...
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