On the cross, Jesus prayed, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” (Luke 23:34) As Peter later acknowledged, they and the leaders had acted in ignorance (Acts 3:17); at the time they truly did not realize what they were … [Read more...] about PRAYERFUL PERSPECTIVE!
Forgiveness
ACT AND ATTITUDE! (Part 3)
We have been noting there are things which may be done and done with, while there are others which must be acknowledged as ongoing. Though some may refer to things they did once or used to do, what marks the present ongoing actions which compel continued forward motion? Prayer is an … [Read more...] about ACT AND ATTITUDE! (Part 3)
ACT AND ATTITUDE (Part 2)
As we noted yesterday, there are things which may be done and done with, while there are others which must be acknowledged as ongoing. We considered how this is the way it is with forgiveness; not a one-time act, but an attitude willing to continue in it. Such an attitude keeps the door open for moving on. … [Read more...] about ACT AND ATTITUDE (Part 2)
ACT AND ATTITUDE! (Part 1)
There are things which may be done and done with, while there are others which must be acknowledged as ongoing. In order for such to take place, what is done must be viewed not merely as an action but as an attitude. There are acts which are to take place in our life on an ongoing basis which require the proper … [Read more...] about ACT AND ATTITUDE! (Part 1)
HEAVENLY WISDOM! (Part 6 of 9)
James exhorted. . . “(17) But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.” (James 3:17 … [Read more...] about HEAVENLY WISDOM! (Part 6 of 9)
