What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of forgiveness? I tend to think of people who have forgiven the impossible. Usually, we hear of such stories in the news, we marvel at it for … Continue reading
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What do you do with your troublesome “if only” moments, a.k.a. regrets? I tend to ignore them, safely stashing them in a mental holding cell because facing them feels like living Groundhog Day without the power to change anything. No fun. If Only: Letting Go of Regret, by Michelle Van Loon, … Continue reading
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The Saturday between the Friday on which Jesus died and the Sunday of his resurrection must have been a day of grief, despair, confusion, and divine silence. Have you ever had a day like that? I have. Where are you God? What was that all about anyway? Why … Continue reading
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Imagine that you live in the region of Galilee during the first century and that you’ve been hearing about someone named Jesus who is said to have good news. He reportedly teaches about the kingdom of God, heals diseases and casts out … Continue reading
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How to Purposefully Repsond to Accidental Offenses
What is the appropriate response to accidental offenses? I ask myself this question after reading reactions to the song “Accidental Racist” by Brad Paisley and LL Cool J. I do not wish to overlook or diminish the conversation about whether racism is accidental or whether … Continue reading →