Sonshine for your soul
Posted in forgiveness on Feb 18th, 2014
If I’m breathing, sooner or later I’ll want to be eating.
It’s the way of the flesh.
We’re organisms and as the ad jingle used to say, “Ya gotta eat.”
It’s not just eating food that we need until we die.
We also need forgiveness.
You see, our appetite is not only for food but also for sin.
Too many times […]
Posted in forgiveness on Jan 16th, 2013
There’s a beautiful word picture in today’s One-Year Bible reading that fills me with anticipation for an incredible blessing.
It’s so simple, yet so potent.
It sure reveals something about the heart of God.
What makes this text even more interesting and useful is that it is spoken within the context of sibling reconciliation.
You’ll recall that […]
Posted in forgiveness on Dec 11th, 2012
It happened again.
I’m talking about an inner flood of awe and appreciation for the Lord because of a single verse in the Bible.
I’ve been a Christian for 44 years and a pastor since 1987 and yet, I still get the starry-eyed goosebumps sometimes when I read verses like Psalm 130:3-4 —
“If you, Lord, kept […]
Posted in forgiveness on Feb 23rd, 2012
While reading from Leviticus over the past few days, I’ve been reminded of why I’m so glad to be living under the New Covenant rather than the Old.
Extensive, detailed instructions are given for gaining forgiveness from God — and spiritual cleansing because of certain physical afflictions. Elaborate sacrificial and hygenic rituals were required, including […]
Posted in forgiveness on Jul 15th, 2011
It’s very likely that somebody offended you recently.
Whether with actions or words, their choice or choices wounded you or disgusted you or disrupted your day.
You didn’t like it at all and your inner voice started grumbling.
Perhaps even calculating a response.
Here’s a response you should consider.
Let it go.
Forgive him or her.
It’s the best choice for […]
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Martin Drummond