Tag: forgiveness
It’s Not About Fairness
25 “Now his older son was in the field, and as he came and drew near to the house, he heard music and dancing. 26 And he called one of the servants and asked what these things meant. 27 And he said to him, ‘Your brother has come, and your Read More …
To Love is to Forgive
We love because He first loved us. Read More …
The Renewing Power of Forgiveness
During the September 29 service Masayo Kagita gave an inspiring witness of her journey to Christianity. During her speech she said repeatly and with joy, “I am forgiven!” It is not surprising that Masyo mentions this, since forgiveness is central to Christian belief. And since Read More …
A Second Look at ‘Forgive Us Our Trespasses’
“Forgive Us Our Trespasses” Matt. 6:12a –A Second Look– “It is easier to ask forgiveness than it is to get permission.” I heard this slogan for the first time early in my career from a young office mate who attended an expensive, boys-only Read More …
Forgive Us Our Trespasses
“Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.” (Matt. 6:12) “Do I forgive someone who has sinned (trespassed) against me but who has not asked for my forgiveness?” Some of us have probably struggled with this question, especially if Read More …