Forgiveness
Canceling the Debt
I think it would be safe to say that we have all had the experience of lying awake wondering how we are going to cover next month’s bills. Few things are more unsettling and worrisome than pondering about our debts.
Read MoreCleverly Catching the Crooks
In the 1920s the father of my friend, Bud Beeson, lived at Farewell Bend between Baker and Ontario. He was a farmer with a small herd of dark red shorthorn cattle. In the fall he would be missing numerous calves. while many of his neighbor’s cows would have two calves apiece.
Read MoreWhat Must I Jettison?
I should think it a very valuable exercise if, like our pioneer ancestors, we had to choose from among our many possessions those things that we most treasure, load those few items into a 4-foot by 8-foot wagon box, and leave the rest behind.
Read MorePerspectives on Forgiveness
We all come from different walks of life. Our perspectives are as varied as our experiences.
Read MoreThey Know Not What They Do
During Jesus’ trial and crucifixion, He had very little to say. One of His few utterances was on Calvary as the Roman soldiers carried out their orders to nail Him to the cross. He said, “Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.” (Luke 23:34).
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