We welcome God's forgiveness
I like the way Eugene Peterson translates Paul's description of God's welcome in the second letter to the Corinthians: God welcomes us into “a wide-open, ... Through forgiveness, challenge, disruption, even through illness and recovery.
An inviting exploration of the process of forgiveness that blends compelling personal narrative, wise spiritual guidance, and sound practical suggestions.
Take advantage of resurrection—it is unlikely to happen twice.26 The parable of the Prodigal Son does “do” something very important, and that is that it provokes us to act much as God acts with Israel, forgiving and welcoming even if ...
Cheryl Brodersen, author of When a Woman Lets Go of the Lies and daughter of Calvary Chapel founder Pastor Chuck Smith, reveals the transformation you’ll experience when you learn why and how to forgive someone.
Abundant One, lavishing life, in Spring's invitation to grow, in Summer's embrace of freedom, in Autumn's encouragement of release, in VWnter's opportunity for reflection, we worship you and give thanks. Amen.
When seen in this light, Jesus' sacrifice marks as much as it achieves God's forgiveness. It recognizes that Jesus was sent by God out of God's welcoming forgiveness to midwife our rebirth into fellowship with God.
Knitting, Praying, Forgiving lays out the path to a new life for anyone who has suffered at the hands of evil. I love this little book. Paula Huston, author of A Season of Mystery and Simplifying the Soul.
God's part toward sinners.3 Divine forgiveness has as its effect, not (merely) God's laying aside feelings of resentment or bitterness or anger (or what have you, according to one's favorite ... only humanity to a welcoming God.
This revised edition now includes end-of-chapter questions for the readers as well as updated material sprinkled throughout.