Tag: forgive

Come & Be Forgiven

Can people change? About 300 years ago, something happened that would change the world forever. No one knew it then, and no one would have believed it then. A little…



We Need a Little Forgiveness

Forgiveness What do you need to let go of this Christmas? We typically think about giving and receiving during this time of year. And that’s the way it should be!…



How far is the East from the West?

How far is the east from the west? If you measure the distance between the east coast and the west coast in the United States, the distance is about 2800…



Forgive and You Will Be Forgiven

Unforgiveness Do you really have to forgive in order to be forgiven? “If I were your enemy, I’d use every opportunity to bring old wounds to mind, as well as…



The Day Love Won

Love Won Rosa & Virgina It was December, 1955, when Rosa Parks found herself sitting in a jail cell in Montgomery, AL.  Her crime?  She was arrested because she was…



Forgiveness

Falsely Accused Forgiveness. Last year I heard the story of Jonathan Irons.  He had been convicted of a burglary and shooting and sentenced to 50 years in prison.  There was…



Faithful to love

Failure? What does a God who is good do with people who fail?  The reality is, failure is a part of every person’s journey.  Let me say that again because…



God Hears, God Forgives, and God Heals

If you could ask the God of the universe for something and you knew beyond the shadow of a doubt that he would hear your request and answer, what would…



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A New Way to Love

My First Sermon I don’t think I’ve ever shared this story, but the very first sermon I ever preached was for the Southside Church of Christ in Montgomery, AL. I…



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Forgiveness, Love, and looking more like Jesus

Those who are forgiven forgive If we want to look like Jesus, it begins with us putting on “tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.” Read more here. But when…