Posts Tagged ‘forgiveness’
Hold Nothing Against Them
As Christians we are taught not to judge. More than not to judge, we are taught to forgive. The two issues are more related than you might imagine. I hear people all the time say, “I can forgive them because God will ‘take care’ of them.” That is not the example of the Saints. When…
Read More2026 Daily Lenten Journey Day 39 – We’re in this Together
He isn’t fasting. She isn’t saying her prayers. They never come to Church. These are the sayings of those who forget an important truth of Christ. Instead of judging others we need to remember we are in this together. Great Lent seems to bring the worst out in Orthodox Pharisees. I’ve written many times against…
Read More2026 Daily Lenten Journey Day 36 – Trust God’s Peace
It can be really difficult accepting that we have been forgiven by God. Our guilty conscience takes over and we’re filled with doubt. Can God really forgive us? As we learned yesterday, if God can forgive Mary of Egypt He can forgive you. You just need to trust His peace. There is just one week…
Read More2026 Daily Lenten Journey Day 35 – Nothing God Won’t Forgive
Today we find ourselves on the edge of the final week of Great Lent and the story of extreme repentance. The Fifth Sunday of Lent commemorates the life and repentance of Saint Mary of Egypt. She was a woman that can teach a lot about repentance, if we have the right heart. She spent more…
Read More2026 Daily Lenten Journey Day 16 – Even in Anger God Saves Us
We cannot deny that God has revealed His anger over the centuries. With those who disobey Him, like Adam and Eve and their descendants, He allows us to struggle against our enemies, while never giving up His promise to save us. For that, I am extremely thankful. Take a moment and read today’s readings with…
Read More2026 Daily Lenten Journey Day 14 – God can do it all!
On the second Sunday of Great Lent, we are reminded of God’s saving power. Through the telling of the resurrection and healing miracles we expect great things from God. Then Saint Paul goes so far as to say God ‘rolls up’ heaven and earth. God can do it all! So, why do we insist on…
Read More2026 Daily Lenten Journey Day 11 – Grace and Forgiveness
Great Lent is always a blessing for my soul. Sure, my body gets a health boost from fasting, but my soul is nourished even greater by the daily readings. I feel sorry for those who think reading desert mystics is somehow ‘superior’ than the Scriptures. Today is one of those days. Right off the bat,…
Read MoreEpisode 473 – Changing our Heart for God
On the cusp of Great Lent, we are called to three challenges. All three challenges have one thing in common. We are called to forgive, fast and be generous, all to prepare our hearts for God. Great Lent isn’t about food and prostration. Great Lent is about changing our hearts for God. Transcript: My brothers…
Read MoreEpisode 471 – God is Waiting for Us
When we hear the Parable of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15.11-32, we hear about a man who decided to return to his father after wasting his inheritance. Rather than interrogate his son, the loving Father opened His arms, kissed him and welcomed him home with a huge celebration. That is what awaits us when…
Read MoreAll Authority is from God
In our human understanding, authority is equal to power. Whoever has authority has power. Since we like power, we love when we have authority over others. The sad truth is that we have no authority that was not given to us by God. Let’s face it. We barely have authority over ourselves. At that time,…
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