Posts Tagged ‘forgiveness’
Truth Timing
I believe that truth is always truth. It can be sugarcoated or it can be raw but truth is real and concrete. I’m aware that there are those who think truth is relative to whatever situation. I believe that the Bible is the inspired Word of God and it is truth – non-negotiable truth. I…
Read MoreRepentance Can Be Messy
I can remember some of the times when I’ve sinned and failed miserably before the Lord. Some of the times it was private and others were against others publicly. I’ve witness “fake repentance” and I’ve experienced the real thing. I believe that repentance should carry with it “profound regret”. Ezra was a prophet with…
Read MoreIntercede
I looked up this word to make sure I totally understood the meaning. According to dictionary.com it is “to act in behalf of someone in difficulty or trouble as by pleading or petition”. As a parent I’m pretty sure I’ve interceded on behalf of my kids before. I remember once being bullied by a…
Read MoreForgivness & Restoration
Both of these words are dear to my heart. They are words that require work. I believe the Lord is really good in both these areas. They are also close kin to one another. Forgiveness is to pardon an offense against me. Restoration is putting back into former position. I look at both of…
Read MoreConfrontation
Confrontation doesn’t come naturally to me. I’d love to get along great with everyone I know without having to confront them or “call them out”. However, there are times when the only way to change the behavior of someone is to speak into him or her using this tactic of confrontation. It doesn’t have…
Read MoreAtonement
I grew up on a small farm in Kentucky. I remember as teenager raising calves to feed out to sell for beef. I remember one particular time when my calf was sick and my Grandpa (Pappy) had to come to the rescue. He literally poured some raw eggs (3 or 4 I think) down…
Read More