Forgiveness

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Forgiven, Restored, Accepted. Jun 2, 2022 It is written that we shall “stand before” Him, shall appear, shall be inspected. The promise of glory is the promise, almost incredible and only possible by the work of Christ, that some of us, that…
Reconciled from Bitterness Apr 4, 2022 There1 is one source of power that is stronger than every disappointment, bitterness or ingrained mistrust, and that power is Jesus Christ, Who brought forgiveness and reconciliation to the world.~Karol Józef Wojtyła (1920–2005) Strive for peace…
Out of The Black Hole of Self-Regard Oct 4, 2018 Hans Urs von Balthasar said it best: we do not live in an ego-drama. We live in a Theo-drama. Life does not work any other way.
Forgiveness: Always Get Over The Last Hurdle Apr 21, 2018 While we may not want to hear this, many of our spiritual conflicts simply are not going to cease until the character of the Lord Jesus is formed in our hearts. The Father’s goal in delivering…
Stabbed in The Chest: Dying with Love in Betrayal Mar 20, 2018 In explaining the growth of his faith, psychiatrist Gerald May writes, “I know that God is loving and that God’s loving is trustworthy. I know this directly, through the experience of my life. There have been…
Forgiveness: The Gift of Loving Those Who Hurt Us Mar 1, 2018 Jesus taught us how to forgive out of love, how to forget out of humility. So let us examine our hearts and see if there is any unforgiven hurt – any unforgotten bitterness! It is easy…
Through Forgiveness into Love Oct 13, 2017 What is perfection in love? Love your enemies in such a way that you would desire to make them your brothers … For so did He love, Who hanging on the Cross, said “Father, forgive them,…
Deep Freedom Oct 11, 2017 The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion. ~ Albert Camus For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm…
Death by Bitterness Sep 5, 2017 Forgiveness is the key which unlocks the door of resentment and the handcuffs of hatred. It breaks the chains of bitterness and the shackles of selfishness. The forgiveness of Jesus not only takes away our sins,…
The L_RD Rebuke You Usurper Aug 20, 2017 Feed on Christ, and then go and live your life, and it is Christ in you that lives your life, that helps the poor, that tells the truth, that fights the battle, and that wins the…
False Sense of Failure Aug 15, 2017 What is this great shaking you are experiencing? Do not lack trust or faith, but be assured that you will receive the full reward of your endurance, as you remain faithful in the process of shaking,…
The Bondservant’s Advantage Apr 12, 2017 In what strange quarries and stoneyards the stones for the celestial wall are being hewn! Out of the hillsides of humiliated pride; deep in the darkness of crushed despair; in the fretting and dusty atmosphere of…
Romans: The Ocean of His Righteousness Mar 29, 2017 Romans is worthy not only that every Christian should know it word for word, by heart, but occupy himself with it every day, as the daily bread of the soul. It can never be read or…
Hiding Won’t Give Us Peace Jan 22, 2017 I am afraid to tell you who I am, because if I tell you who I am you may not like who I am, and it’s all that I have ~ John Powell Therefore remember that…
Nothing But Christ And Him Crucified Sep 19, 2016 It costs God nothing, so far as we know, to create nice things: but to convert rebellious wills cost Him crucifixion.~ CS Lewis And I, when I came to you, brothers, did not come proclaiming to…
No More Scorekeeping Sep 16, 2016 I’ve decided that if I had my life to live over again, I would not only climb more mountains, swim more rivers, and watch more sunsets; I wouldn’t only jettison my hot water bottle, raincoat, umbrella,…
Breakthrough to The Unoffendable Heart Sep 8, 2016 The cross of Christ is in itself an offense to the world; let us take heed that we add no offense of our own.~Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892) Put to death therefore what is earthly in you:…
Too Proud to Feel Forgiven May 2, 2016 Christians who remain in hiding continue to live the lie. We deny the reality of our sin. In a futile attempt to erase our past, we deprive the community of our healing gift. If we conceal…
The Vengeance of G_d Feb 27, 2016 When in his mercy God leads a soul in the higher path of sanctification, he begins by stripping it of all self-confidence, and to this end he allows our own schemes to fail, our judgment to…
Unforced Grace Sep 24, 2015 As we practice the work of forgiveness we discover more and more that forgiveness and healing are one.~Agnes Sanford Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. Is anyone…
Shame Is The Prelude to Failure May 22, 2015 Remorse is to carry your own accuser within your breast.~ George Moore (1852-1933)So I find it to be a law that when I want to do right, evil lies close at hand. For I delight in…
Free Flow Forgiveness May 22, 2015 Forgiveness means giving up all hope for a better past.~ Lily TomlinTherefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven—for she loved much. But he who is forgiven little, loves little. And He said…
Deeper into Freedom May 4, 2015 Let us not seek to satisfy our thirst for freedom by drinking from the cup of bitterness and hatred.~Martin Luther King Jr. Therefore lift your drooping hands and strengthen your weak knees, and make straight paths…
Real Food: Doing The Father’s Will Apr 1, 2015 I end with a blessing from Larry Hine, Brennan Manning’s spiritual director, who delivered this benediction at Manning’s ordination service: May all of your expectations be frustrated, May all of your plans be thwarted, May all…
Hosea’s Lesson Mar 29, 2015 To be willing to accept crucifixion with Christ; to leave all yourself, your plans and your longings, your abilities and your possessions, all of them at the cross so that you only trust and love and…
High-Performance Is A Spiritual Issue Dec 17, 2014 What deep mysteries are contained in the Lord’s Prayer. How many and great they are! They are expressed in a few words, but they are rich in spiritual power so that nothing is left out; every…
The Self Righteousness of Perfectionism Oct 22, 2014 He had no qualms; “for”, said he, “when I fail in my duty, I readily acknowledge it, saying, ‘I am used to doing so; I shall never do otherwise if I am left to myself’. If…
Don’t Listen to Dead Men’s Tales Oct 9, 2014 The Holy Ghost destroys my personal private life and turns it into a thoroughfare for God.~Oswald Chambers (1874-1917)“This is like the days of Noah to Me: as I swore that the waters of Noah should no…
Blameless May 11, 2014 Above all the grace and the gifts that Christ gives to His beloved is that of overcoming self.~St. Francis of Assisi I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God…
Senseless Acts of Comfort Feb 12, 2013 A re-post in thanks to a friend.Oh G_d, it is soul-rending to speak about stuff like this. i am the one who destroyed the comfort of others. Yet G_d comforted me, the brethren comforted me, and…