January 11, 2024
I was renovating houses when I turned forty-five. I sat myself down and asked the question, “Do I want to be doing this when I am sixty-five? Do I want to be chasing sheet rockers and tile men and listening […]
November 29, 2023
The Gospel writers use an interesting Greek word each time Jesus talks about forgiving: “Aphiemi.” Aphiemi carries the primary meaning of “To release.” Jesus is telling us to release others from their sins against us – not because they deserve […]
November 14, 2023
Do you remember the old Tarzan TV shows? The safari crowd is moving through the jungle and suddenly someone steps in the dreaded quicksand. “Don’t wiggle around!” I shout at the TV, because everyone knows doing that will just make […]
November 8, 2023
And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.—Mark 11:25 (Bold added) What exactly are we doing when we forgive? We are releasing that person from […]