In Luke 6:27-38, Jesus outlines beautifully, yet weirdly, that a Christian, when hated, responds with love. When cursed, a Christian responds with blessing. A Christian, when abused, responds with prayer. When encountering someone in need, a Christian blesses generously. When things are stolen, a Christian, does not seek repayment. Like I said, this is weirdContinueContinue reading “The Weird Ways of Forgiveness”
Category Archives: Ten Devotions on Forgiveness
Trading Blessings for Sin: Lessons from Mark 6:14-29
You know, it’s beyond frightening to think about how easily we can trade incredible blessings in life in order to accomplish sin’s bidding. First, just think about how much peace God offers us in the gospel through His word, yet we so often choose chaos, instead. Sinners that we are, if onlyw we could forContinueContinue reading “Trading Blessings for Sin: Lessons from Mark 6:14-29”
Forgiveness is Awkward
Our Lord was at home, just trying to get a little rest and relaxation. But the people just kept coming. According to Mark 2:1-12, Jesus’ house was full, standing room only, everyone hanging on His every word. Suddenly a hole is torn-out in the roof, debris comes raining down. People squint looking up into the sunlight nowContinueContinue reading “Forgiveness is Awkward”
What if God was One of Us?
Jesus consistently defied the normal way of doing things. This is most espeically true in regards to anything involving forgiveness and reconciliation. Because the world is pretty screwed up when it comes to such things–we are pretty screwed up, too. Most of the time, when reconciliation is necessary, we expect the person who did the wrong—whoContinueContinue reading “What if God was One of Us?”
O Lord, open my lips... 