As we start this New Year let me start by saying as our first resolution we accept your offer of reconciliation. As any reconciliation begins with forgiveness, let me say that we apologize for an offense or slight caused by our past actions, (Actions made without malice or ill intent and in a clean conscience … Continue reading Faceless Reconciliation
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Time for a paradigm shift
She had no intent of making sweeping changes to her church, to any church, but yet the little mustard seed of her comment -- what a great tree is growing from it in my mind, and I hope it has the faith to make great changes. Churches don't do reconciliation well. They kick the "problem" … Continue reading Time for a paradigm shift
They make themselves caricatures of their true selves, becoming more silly and ridiculous…
I know I have stated this before, but perhaps now is a good time to state it with my utmost clarity: I know there are people who may not appreciate the way I have portrayed them in my blog entries. I have always tried to portray people as accurately and fairly as possible, tried to … Continue reading They make themselves caricatures of their true selves, becoming more silly and ridiculous…
Actually it makes me a little queasy
Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. Romans 12:19 KJV (*Note: This is the annual "Christmas Letter" blog post. Since I managed to skip this post last year, the post covers more of a two year period.) To some, the passage above is … Continue reading Actually it makes me a little queasy