Forgiveness based on what? Forgiveness from God is based on the blood of Jesus. No sin is too bad. Jesus’ blood is enough. That is what God looks on, not the sin, but the blood of Jesus. He doesn’t base our forgiveness on our character, the badness of our sin, nor on how we’ve tried to atone for it by doing good. It is not based on how good we are in every other area of our lives. Nor does…
Forgiveness – a tough subject This subject has been on my mind a lot. As I began to explore it, what was to be one post has turned into more. Come with me as I continue to explore forgiveness and see what others have to say about it. Forgiving others Forgiving ourselves Accepting forgiveness What would you give to know forgiveness, to know there is nothing against you, or to know that you are clean? Memories of the wrongs we…
Meditation – Buddhism in disguise? It has come to my attention that meditation which is very similar to eastern meditation is creeping into our churches and public school systems. Maybe you have heard of it but didn’t recognize it because of its labels. Have you heard of: contemplative prayer breath prayers centering prayers mindfulness All of these are forms of meditation founded in Buddhism. All of these are described as ways to get close to God. The focus is on…
