Posts tagged “Forgiveness”
When church hurts
It might just be one of the hardest commandments in the entire Bible to keep. Jesus said, “If your brother or sister sins, go…
What Batman wants for Christmas
Do you know what Batman wishes for at Christmas? During an interview with USA Today about his role as Batman in the movie the…
Why be good if I’ll be forgiven?
How often do you wonder, “Do I have to be good today?” Yes, even Christians ponder that question, and sometimes our logic is: “Why…
Everything’s somebody else’s fault
Perhaps you’ve heard of conspiracy theorists. There are networks of suspicious people who believe, for instance, that a secret cabal of world masters is…
Grudges are stubborn things
Pastor asked us in Bible class, “Which is easier for you—forgiving other people or forgiving yourself?” I held back this time and was surprised…
When church is a pain
Sometimes church is a pain. Then there’s the church sign with good intentions, inviting everyone to learn what the Bible teaches about hell. The…
Why do I keep overeating?
In grade school, I was the fat kid. I don’t know how else to say it, but I was the catcher from the movie…
I’m afraid I’m too far gone
One of the most powerful features of the Star Wars movies is that they retell the greatest of all human stories, the conflict of…
Self-control
“Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control” (Proverbs 25:28). From my personal experience, the attribute that every…
I carry a lot of anger
I know why people carry anger for a long time because I’ve done it myself. It doesn’t make us happy, but it does offer…
The cure for conflict
Have you ever seen a Newton’s Cradle? A Newton’s Cradle is the famous office accessory with the five metal spheres that hang in a…
Where two or three gather
One of the Bible’s most beautiful passages just might be one of its most misquoted. Ever heard Jesus’ famous words: “For where two or…