Let’s be honest for a moment. We have all show the true color of our inner heart. We have all shown we are not as angelic and loving as we take ourselves to be. Instead of brushing off these past moments, or continuous, words and gestures as one-off occasions let’s just be clear and say there are elements of our pasts and pains placed upon us that have shaped us in ways we can never fully recover.
Read MoreWe lie because we cannot often handle the truth about ourselves. What this says to me, and hopefully to you, is we need more grace than we realize. We quickly realize we do not have the capacity to follow any commandments and thus fall very short of God’s expectations.
Read MoreThe significance of the story this week is the focus on God’s ability to provide love, grace, and forgiveness, even to the black sheep of the family. For many who have caused great harm or pain to others, especially family members, the opportunity to reconcile or to atone for their mistakes can be incredibly powerful.
Read MoreFollowing Jesus has always been a difficult challenge, but the road in front of us is like nothing we have seen before. Therefore we are to continually be reminded of our baptism, its importance, and the unique perspective it gives us on the world and our small and large decisions.
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