Posts Tagged ‘forgiveness’
Reparation
This has to do with making amends for a wrong that someone as done to another. It follows the apology or taking ownership of how I wronged the other person. It sometimes involves money or certain on-going service. It’s similar to community service for a misdemeanor conviction. I have not used this term in…
Read MoreInfection
I am not a fan of infection. This can occur in many ways with the human body. A very common way is to eat or drink something that has a harmful organism. We can also get an infection from the air we breathe. Infections are part of our lives and fighting them is a…
Read MoreHealing Takes Time
Every now and then I have flash backs to a time of sickness or a surgery that I experienced first hand. Just this week, I’ve experienced both as my son had an accident with a machete and cut his foot really bad. He’s on the road to healing now with 13 stitches, bandages, tetanus…
Read MoreMy First Big Kill
My son Luke and I were talking about deer hunting recently. I recalled my first big deer hunting experience and killing my first buck. I was in a deer stand about 30’ in the air. It wasn’t easy getting there. I had my certain areas where I was watching for deer. I had hunted…
Read MoreAccidental or Intentional
I must confess that there are times I’ve done something intentional that had some results that were not intended. I’ve heard the term unintended consequences when a person does something that appears on the surface to be good, but something bad comes out of it. God is giving His people the law and He…
Read MoreForgiveness In Action
As I think about forgiveness I’m reminded that it is more of a process than a one-time event. I do realize that forgiveness is initiated, but it really is on-going. I’ve been hurt by others and it’s become easy for me to say, I forgive. I think when I utter those words the process…
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