“This, then, is how you should pray: “‘Our Father in heaven,hallowed be your name,your kingdom come,your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’ For if you forgive other people…
Why do so many relationships fall apart? Because we fail to practice the essential principles of Christ's teachings.
Feature image (above): “Passing the peace at WFPC” But if we confess our sins, [God] is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from everything we’ve done wrong. – 1 John 1:9 This morning, with the echoes of hate and confusion still ringing in our ears, I’d like to encourage all…
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The mystery, the deep spirituality of communion, comes not from the hands of the priest but from the hearts of the people.
Read more the deep meaning of communion is found in community, mercy, and grace…
We are called to be compelling evidence that God's reconciling love through Jesus is credible, available, transformational, and invitational.
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Remember, Peter also betrayed Jesus. The difference seems to be that Peter accepted forgiveness and then moved on
If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities, Lord, who could stand? But there is forgiveness with you… – Psalm 130:3-4 This week I’ve been concentrating hard on my new book – a mixture of fulfillment, excitement, frustration, disappointment, and anticipation. I’ve also been playing with cover design – having discarded the original once I saw…
Saturday mornings I meet with a small group of men for Bible-study, mutual encouragement, prayer, and accountability. It’s called a “covenant group,” meaning we meet around a series of agreements, including confidentiality. Covenant groups are a growing emphasis at our church; WFPC offers five specifically designed for men, and close to 30 overall. Right now we’re at the front…
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“One thing is for sure, if anyone is going to be rejecting me, condemning me for my sin, and saying I have no place in the community of faith, it’s not going to be Jesus. You see, Jesus has already talked to his Father about me, and we’re going to be all right.” OK, friends.…
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“I tell you, her sins, which were many, have been forgiven; hence she has shown great love. But the one to whom little is forgiven, loves little.” Then Jesus said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.” But those who were at the table with him began to say among themselves, “Who is this who even forgives sins?” And…
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