Luke 23:34

“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!” […]…

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)…

24th Sunday Ordinary Time Gospel Reading - Matthew 18:21-35…

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?”…

“Consider it a sheer gift, friends, when tests and challenges come at you from all sides. You know that under pressure, your faith-life is forced into the open and shows its true colors. So don’t try to get out of anything prematurely. Let it do its work so you become...…

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 God always makes the first move. He seeks those that are not……

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)…

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 ……

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...…