Heidelberg Catechism – Lord’s Day 51 126. Q. What is the fifth petition? A. “And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.” That is: be pleased, for the sake of Christ’s blood, not to charge to us, miserable sinners, our many transgressions, nor the evil which still clings to us. We …
Some of you will want a copy of David Powlison’s Speaking The Truth In Love. Kindle edition currently free for a couple of days at Amazon. Thanks Gospel eBooks. The blurb: You probably speak 20,000 words a day, give or take, and each one influences those who listen. No wonder God has so much to …
Trevin Wax unpacks a few thoughts provoked by Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Scot McKnight. Here’s a quote from Bonhoeffer: “Those who love their dream of a Christian community more than they love the Christian community itself become destroyers of that Christian community even though their personal intentions may be ever so honest, earnest and sacrificial.” And …
Helpful thoughts on learning from irritating people from Leadership Freak. Among the observations: “Don’t let frustration drive your response. Learn and adapt, don’t react.” It’s also nice to know I’m helping someone grow.
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