Forgiveness II: Bringing it home
Forgiveness is vulnerable. It doesn’t just say, “I forgive,” it turns the other cheek. When I parked my mind on the shortcomings of another, I needed forgiveness as much as my offender. We are on equal footing with those who have wronged us at the foot of the cross. I parked my mind on the [...]
Forgiveness I: A look at the cross
Until we have received divine forgiveness, made available through the cross, we can’t really offer human forgiveness. Forgiveness is offered to all, but until it is received, it can’t be applied. “‘Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing’” (Luke 23:34) Finding forgiveness Imagine with me that you are in the [...]

