Luke-23:34,-matthew-5:44,-john-14:6-niv

But God said to Jonah, “Do you do well to be angry for the plant?” And he said, “Yes, I do well to be angry, angry enough to die.” (Jonah 4:9 ESV)…

“Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah.” When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in … Continue reading “Speaking The Uncomfortable Truth”…

But God said to Jonah, “Do you do well to be angry for the plant?” And he said, “Yes, I do well to be angry, angry enough to die.” (Jonah 4:9 ESV)…

Peter’s words pierced their hearts, and they said to him and to the other apostles, “Brothers, what should we do?” Peter replied, “Each of you must repent of your sins and turn to God….” -Acts 2:37-38a, NLT Remember how Jesus asked God to forgive those crucifying him from the cross (see Luke 23:34)? These verses … Continue reading “Is a cheater forgiven if they refuse to admit wrongdoing?”…

24th Sunday Ordinary Time Gospel Reading - Matthew 18:21-35…

Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing” — Luke 23:34a At the cross, at the cross where I first saw the light, And the burden of my heart rolled away, It was there by faith I received my sight, And now I am happy all the day!” […]…

Against you, you only, have I sinned … -- Psalm 51:4It used to annoy me when a lender transferred my loan to another lender. I understood why this might be best for the lender—and hopefully me. It meant another entity was better equipped to service my debt. But it left...…

Jesus said, “Father forgive them for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up his clothes by casting lots. Luke 23:34 This is an amazing request. It was heard by the soldiers and ……

“…count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.” James 1:2-3 As I pulled up to the traffic stop, it happened. Th……

Last week, we looked at the incarnation, the birth of Jesus, as a bold move on God’s part to spread forgiveness to humanity, and to reconcile the human race to himself. Last week’s assertion was that in our striving to be conformed to the image of Christ, forgiveness and reconciliation is integral to that striving.……