I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.
- Galatians 2:20
Published by Theresee on Mon, 04/30/2012 - 5:50pm
Ephesians 1:5-7
Because of his love, God had already decided to make us his own children through Jesus Christ. That was what he wanted and what pleased him, and it brings praise to God because of his wonderful grace. God gave that grace to us freely, in Christ, the one he loves. In Christ we are set free by the blood of his death, and so we have forgiveness of sins. How rich is God's grace.
Published by Theresee on Tue, 04/03/2012 - 3:52pm
Matthew 18: 21-22
Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, "Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?" Jesus answered, "I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.
Some years ago, Greg worked with two other partners, one of whom was Christian, in a financial services practice. On a particular project, Greg was never paid the compensation he had been promised.
Published by Theresee on Thu, 03/29/2012 - 6:47pm
Ephesians 4: 32
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
Published by Theresee on Fri, 02/24/2012 - 12:43pm
Matthew 22:37-40
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment.” And the second is like it: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.
Published by Theresee on Mon, 02/06/2012 - 4:33pm
Luke 6:37
Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven.
I have a group of friends who “hit the road” on their motorcycles during the warm summer months. They plan weekend trips to explore different parts of California.
On one particular trip to the foothills of the Sierras, they stopped at a restaurant in a small town.
Published by Theresee on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 4:55pm
John 8:7
When they kept on questioning (Jesus), he straightened up and said to them, “Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her.”
Published by Theresee on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 10:45am
Proverbs 15:1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
As a child my parents told me, “Nothing good comes out of your mouth when you are upset or angry. Nothing gets resolved amicably, nobody goes away feeling better, and surely no meaningful wisdom is conveyed or received.” They were right.
Published by Theresee on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 1:46pm
Luke 7:44-47
Do you see this woman? I came into your house. You did not give me any water for my feet, but she wet my feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair. You did not give me a kiss, but this woman, from the time I entered, has not stopped kissing my feet. You did not put oil on my head, but she has poured perfume on my feet. Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven—for she loved much.
Published by Theresee on Tue, 11/22/2011 - 4:32pm
Ephesians 5:20
…always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
A number of years ago a homeless man came to our Challenge Group meeting, more interested in the donuts and coffee, I judged.