Posts Tagged ‘forgiveness’
Punishment
I can remember as a kid being punished by my parents. I remember spankings. I remember being grounded. I remember the disappointment in my parents face when I did things that were wrong on many levels. As I reflect on my upbringing, I don’t always recall the punishment; I recall the fun times we had.…
Read MoreSweet Smelling Fragrance
I love the different smells of the seasons. I love the smell of honeysuckle in the spring. I love the smell of fresh cut flowers. I love the smell of flowers. I even love the smells of fall when the leaves are falling. I know some people who experienced COVID who can smell normal just…
Read MoreComeback
I’m a bit of a mediocre sports fan. I enjoy watching a good football game. I enjoy “America’s past time” – baseball! My favorite is college basketball. I grew up watching and listening to Kentucky basketball. Oh, and I love a good NASCAR race. I really like sports when my team is winning. I also…
Read MoreWarnings Ignored
I must confess that I like to watch “storm chasers” on TV. These guys chase storms to study them to learn how to predict them in the future. It seems a bit crazy to go in the direction of the Tornado instead of taking shelter. I’m convinced some chasers are there for the thrill and…
Read MoreGateway of Hope
I know what it’s like to lose hope. I know what it’s like to sin and feel separated from God. I have been in trouble. I have been in despair. I have been hurt and sometimes, I was the cause of my own pain. But God in His mercy and His grace restored my soul.…
Read MoreMercy
I have been the recipient of mercy more times than I can count. When I was younger and bit more clueless, I was given mercy. I still need mercy even though I’m a good bit older. I don’t think I will ever get to a place where I have enough mercy. Mercy is a gift…
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