A few weeks ago, I got into a theological conversation with some young ladies on the street while dog walking with my neighbor. I was on Main Street enjoying the evening sun when I noticed the sisters and said hello, not knowing that these women were on a mission to share the Good News. As … Continue reading Original Intent
Tag: Forgiveness
Taking Responsibility Podcast
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Andn3z6996gcPyMAUGXHr?si=K8ESK-piQF-JQv7fgZlemQ&dl_branch=1 In this week's episode, we look at the common practice of blaming others instead of taking responsibility. We ask the questions:How can you receive forgiveness if you do not acknowledge mistakes, sin, etc.? How can there be reconciliation when there is denial? (Genesis 3, 2 Samuel 11 & 12)
Godly Sorrow
Godly grief is necessary for everyone. True repentance is impossible without godly sorrow. In 2 Corinthians 7:9-10, we read: “Now I’m overjoyed—not because I made you sad, but because your grief led you to a deep repentance. You experienced godly sorrow, and as God intended, it brought about gain for you, not loss, so that … Continue reading Godly Sorrow
United Rebuke
In 2 Corinthians 2:6-7, we read: “I believe that your united rebuke has been punishment enough for him. Instead of more punishment, what he needs most is your encouragement through your gracious display of forgiveness” (TPT). The first thing we read in this passage is that we unite together as a body in the rebuke. … Continue reading United Rebuke
Forgiveness of God
Read Psalm 86. Today’s verse says: “Lord, you are so good to me, so kind in every way and ready to forgive” (v. 5a TPT). Today, we will focus on how God is “ready to forgive,” and look closely at the forgiveness of God. God is good and kind and He is ready to forgive. … Continue reading Forgiveness of God
A Sharing Faith
In life there has always been an us and them division. Over the years, this division has continued. Even in the most diverse gatherings, we see smaller groups and cliques that promote a lack of unity. In Philemon 1, we read in verse 6 of a “participation in the faith,” a faith that “we hold … Continue reading A Sharing Faith
Fortune Cookie Devotion Series: Spotless
I love Chinese food. I used to save the fortune cookies and give them to my daughter, but recently I’ve been cracking them open myself and seeing the fortune found within. I built up quite the collection on my desk and started to see the truth in them. May these “fortunes” bless you as they … Continue reading Fortune Cookie Devotion Series: Spotless
Last Words of Jesus Outline
Good Friday 2017 At about 9am, Jesus was nailed to the Cross. At noon, darkness fell across the whole land. At 3pm, Jesus died. During the six hours that our Savior hung on the Cross, He spoke His last words. "Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing." [Luke 23:34] … Continue reading Last Words of Jesus Outline
Live for Today
Today is today. Live for today. The Bible tells us that we are given all we need to handle today, and today alone. We should not be worrying about tomorrow, for we have today to live (Matthew 6:34, Luke 12:34). At the same time, when we start a new day, we are reminded that it … Continue reading Live for Today
Willing Consent
Notice that when Paul writes Philemon, he says he didn’t want to do anything without having Philemon’s consent. He wanted Philemon to help because it was something he was willing to do, not something that he was forced into doing. The Bible speaks about this desire and purposeful decision we make to do something, and … Continue reading Willing Consent
Tania Gutekunst 