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Tag Archives: forgiveness
The Danger of Anger
In Wishful Thinking, Frederick Buechner writes: “Of the seven deadly sins, anger is possibly the most fun. To lick your wounds, to smack your lips over grievances long past, to roll over your tongue the prospect of bitter confrontations still … Continue reading
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Tagged anger, anger management, angry, Ephesians 4:26-27, forgiveness, Frederick Buechner, illustration, sin, Wishful Thinking
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Scuffed
Sometimes I find coins on the road or sidewalk when I’m out walking. It’s not enough to make a significant difference in my retirement account, but it still is a small thrill to pick up a coin that has been … Continue reading
Let His Blood Be on Us
The chief priests and elders had decided that Jesus should be put to death, so they bound him and took him to Pilate, the governor. Pilate could find no fault with Jesus, so he tried to have him released. But … Continue reading
Clean House
I once received a phone call from a friend from out of town. He happened to be in the area and wondered if he could drop by for a quick visit. I said, “Sure, come on over!” Then I surveyed … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Humor, Uncategorized
Tagged 1 John 1:9-10, confession, forgiveness, holiness, honest with God, illustration, sin
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Attitude of Forgiveness
Jase Robertson, one of the stars of the hit reality TV show Duck Dynasty, recently had an interesting experience in New York. When he asked an employee of the hotel where he was staying where he could find a bathroom, … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Current Events, Humor
Tagged Colossians 3:13, Duck Dynasty, facial profiling, forgiveness, humility, illustration, Jase Robertson
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Unclogged
A 15-ton “fatberg” was recently dislodged from the sewer system in London. The bus-sized clog was a result of people pouring fat down their drains and flushing wet wipes down their toilets. This combined to form the huge glob that … Continue reading
Hard to Say “I’m Sorry”
Lance Armstrong made his famous confession in January in a televised interview with Oprah Winfrey. The world’s best-known cyclist admitted that he had cheated, lied about it and bullied other people over a period of several years. At that time, Armstrong said … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Sports
Tagged 1 John 1:8-10, apology, confession, forgiveness, illustration, Lance Armstrong, sin
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Something Before
Paul Prather says that his father, who was a preacher, also did some substitute teaching. One day his father caught some boys playing poker at school. They admitted their guilt, but were surprised at the substitute teacher’s offer. He told … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, change, forgiveness, illustration, justified, Paul Prather, repentance, sanctified
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Clean Slate
Many people see the arrival of the New Year as an opportunity to wipe the slate clean and have a fresh start. It is a chance to put mistakes in the past and look forward to a future of making … Continue reading
Amazing Offer
A man once led an attempt to overthrow the king of his country. He was thwarted, captured and sentenced to death. He and his family were brought before the king. The king asked what he would give for his children’s … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations
Tagged forgiveness, Hebrews 12:2, illustration, pardon, sacrificial love, salvation
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