Luke 23:34

Peter’s words pierced their hearts, and they said to him and to the other apostles, “Brothers, what should we do?” Peter replied, “Each of you must repent of your sins and turn to God….” -Acts 2:37-38a, NLT Remember how Jesus asked God to forgive those crucifying him from the cross (see Luke 23:34)? These verses … Continue reading “Is a cheater forgiven if they refuse to admit wrongdoing?”…

But God said to Jonah, “Do you do well to be angry for the plant?” And he said, “Yes, I do well to be angry, angry enough to die.” (Jonah 4:9 ESV)…

“Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah.” When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in … Continue reading “Speaking The Uncomfortable Truth”…

Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing” — Luke 23:34a At the cross, at the cross where I first saw the light, And the burden of my heart rolled away, It was there by faith I received my sight, And now I am happy all the day!” […]…

This is the question raised by Father Boules George, an Egyptian Coptic Priest, during a sermon on the Eve of Passover Monday, following the Palm Sunday bombings of two Coptic churches—one in Tanta, and one in Alexandria. The world was appalled and moved on to other things. Apparently his questio…

Last week, we looked at the incarnation, the birth of Jesus, as a bold move on God’s part to spread forgiveness to humanity, and to reconcile the human race to himself. Last week’s assertion was that in our striving to be conformed to the image of Christ, forgiveness and reconciliation is integral to that striving.……

Jesus said, “Father forgive them for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up his clothes by casting lots. Luke 23:34 This is an amazing request. It was heard by the soldiers and ……

Seeing others through God’s eyes does not come naturally. We need the help of the Holy Spirit to move past hurt in order to see and love others like Jesus does.…

Here at Dwell With Christ, we take family worship and devotional time seriously. We believe that God has given parents as the first disciple-makers in our children’s lives. Here’s a devotional you……

A man and a woman pray together. (Photo by RDNE Stock project from Pexels)Have you ever felt the gripping pangs of hate and anger for someone who has crossed or harmed you?In many instances, our innate instinct drives us to exact revenge, unlike Joseph of the Bible.Joseph, who held a...…