Of the many character qualities we as Christians should cultivate, forgiveness may be one of the more difficult ones. Forgiveness is the act we perform toward another when we have been wronged. But when we are the victim of injustice it is difficult for us to let go of the desire for vengeance. This desire is natural and one could say expected. The problem with … Continue reading Lent 2022 | Day 30: Forgiveness
Mercy has often been defined as not getting what we truly deserve. I find this to be a helpful definition. But it only paints a part of the picture. The Christian life calls us to look at the world around us through new eyes. It is an intentional effort to re-program our thinking to be more consistent with the character of God. But this can … Continue reading Lent 2022 | Day 11: Mercy
I found this referenced in a short letter from a minister to the Archbishop of Canterbury regarding how to come to a resolution to an ongoing issue in the Church of England. I was able to find the full book online. It is an interesting take on how Paul addressed the many and varied issues for which he was asked about for counsel. This is … Continue reading Good Advice for Conflict Resolution
This sermon was preached at Ambassadors of Christ Fellowship on May 1, 2016. Continue reading Sermon | “The Means of Salvation: The Cross”
Speaker: Victor R. Scott Date: October 19, 2014 Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-18 Outline: Download PDF Continue reading Reconciliation with God is having your debts paid in full
DISCLAIMER: While I understand that this is one man’s retelling of the events, I will engage and comment based on the good faith effort of the author to represent the events he related. There are few times that I can remember when I have read a book and been moved by its content. The Bishop of Rwanda by Bishop John Rucyahana is one of those … Continue reading Book Review | “The Bishop of Rwanda”
