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Tag Archives: Forgiveness
Crucifix Selfie
The Bible says that “God showed His love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8). I have always found that verse to be comforting. After all, it begins by reminding me that … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Holidays, Theology
Tagged Burdens, Cross, Crucifix, Crucifixion, Eucharist, Forgiveness, Grace, Mercy, Sacrifice, Sin
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The Atonement
The Atonement is about us being one with God. In fact, a good way to understand the word is – At-One-Ment. If the word atonement is all about being one with God why do so many people fight about what … Continue reading
Posted in Theology, Uncategorized
Tagged Cross, Crucifixion, Discipleship, Faith, Forgiveness, Sacrifice, Sin, suffering, Violence
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Forgiveness
Through my career as a chaplain in the Army I heard more than a few people say: God cannot forgive me. The people who said this had a wide range of offenses that they believed were unforgivable by God. There … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Theology
Tagged Absolution, Confession, Confessional, Forgiveness, Humbleness, Sin
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Eve and Mary
It is important to remember while studying the Bible that in the New Testament we have a record (sometimes direct and sometimes indirect – today’s example is indirect) of Jesus
Pie de la Cruz
Pie de la Cruz – no, not an exotic dessert –
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Tagged Blessings, Burdens, Camino, Camino de Santiago, Camino de Santiago de Compostela, Cross, Crucifixion, Faith, Forgiveness, Pilgrim, Pilgrimage, Relief, Sin, suffering
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Will You Drink of the Excellent Wine?
For years and years, I have heard the story of the Wedding Feast at Cana. It is the story of Jesus’ first miracle – turning water into wine. The story is great and you can find the full story here. … Continue reading
The Unending Bread
Have you heard the story about when Jesus fed the 5,000? It is a truly amazing story. Jesus is being followed by the crowds. Some want to be healed, some want their family members and friends to be healed, and … Continue reading
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Tagged Bread of Life, Christian Service, Eucharist, Forgiveness, Hunger, Mystery of God
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Where Have Your Feet Taken You
Feet are strange. You would think that they are all about the same but that is not true. Everyone has seen ugly feet and everyone has seen good-looking feet. There are flat feet and highly arched feet. There are feet … Continue reading
For Ash Wednesday and Fridays During Lent
For Ash Wednesday and Fridays during Lent: TURN thou us, O good Lord, and so shall we be turned. Be favourable, O Lord, be favourable to thy people, who turn to thee in weeping, fasting, and praying. For thou art … Continue reading
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Tagged BCP, Book of Common Prayer, Forgiveness, Lent, Prayer, Sin
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The Holy Innocents
Today is a “Feast Day” – It is the Feast of the Holy Innocents The Holy Innocents are the first Christian Martyrs – the young male children of Bethlehem killed by order of Herod in his fear of losing his … Continue reading