Jun 17, 2018 | Character of God, Fear & Doubt, Forgiveness
As a child, had you ever done something wrong and were unable to look your parents in the eyes? A few years ago, I was visiting my brother and his family. We were all enjoying the afternoon sunshine on his back deck as the children played in the backyard. At one...
Aug 1, 2017 | Character of God, Evil & Satan & Sin, Forgiveness, Suffering
Prior to becoming a Christian, Pretty Woman had been one of my favorite movies. It had glamor, action, drama, and a girl’s tried-and-true favorite: rescue by a knight in shining armor. Perhaps the most memorable line in the movie is when Richard Gere (Edward Lewis,...
Apr 16, 2017 | Eternity & Heaven & Hell, Forgiveness, Sacrifice
Have you ever forgiven a loved one who wronged you and said they were sorry? It’s difficult, but to save the relationship, many people find it in their heart to forgive – especially if the other person is sincerely sorry. But how about the person who wrongs someone...
Feb 21, 2016 | Book and Movie Reviews, Forgiveness, Truth & Theology
Risen: Movie Review (NOTE: SPOILER ALERT) Yesterday, a friend and I went to see the movie Risen. The movie is a fictional account of how the resurrection of Jesus Christ might be seen through the eyes of a Roman soldier. Clavius is a battle-weary military officer who...
Jan 12, 2016 | Abortion and Healing, Fear & Doubt, Forgiveness
I once heard someone say, “There’s a difference between forgiveness and healing,” but it wasn’t until God led me on a twenty-five year journey that I finally understood the profound truth of those words. Today, many women still suffer in silence. Even, perhaps...
Aug 5, 2014 | Abortion and Healing, Character of God, Forgiveness
Abortion may bury our children, but it can never bury their memory. Despite all our efforts to stuff away our guilt and shame, something remains. God wired us that way. Children are created to be born. Fathers are created to protect. Mothers are created to nurture....
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