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Quote of Note #195: God’s Grace to Me, My Grace to Others
"God gives us real treasures; we are rich people, but only if we put this capital into use. Forgive your brother; then you will also get peace for yourself. Otherwise you are a dead spiritual capitalist."
Pastor Note #124: Forgiving–Why Should I?
Let’s start with this key truth about forgiveness, one that runs counter to much of what we tend to think and what we hear from our culture. Forgiveness does not start out as a feeling. It starts out as a decision. We almost always decide to forgive someone who has hurt us before, often long … Continue reading Pastor Note #124: Forgiving–Why Should I?
Pastor Note #123: The Gospel Art of Apologizing
The art of apologizing is something that has to be learned. We tend to assume that apologizing is an act that everyone just naturally knows how to do. And I suppose in every day, little mishaps, the simple but sincere “I’m sorry” is sufficient to cover matters. But in most matters bigger than minor, … Continue reading Pastor Note #123: The Gospel Art of Apologizing
Quote of Note #36: Being Forgiven and Being Forgiving
"If you are one who just cannot seem to forgive, let me ask you a few questions which might give you another perspective. Have you received the forgiveness that God offers through a relationship with Jesus? Have you personally experienced God's forgiveness of your sins? If you haven't, then there is some credibility to the … Continue reading Quote of Note #36: Being Forgiven and Being Forgiving
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