Anyone familiar with the Old Testament has probably heard the story about David and Bathsheba.[1] But in case you haven’t, here’s a quick summary. Bathsheba was a beautiful woman and the wife of Uriah the Hittite. While Uriah was away serving in the Israelite army, King David sent for Bathsheba Read more…
Have you, or your child, or someone else you love been abused at a church? Have you been made to feel unwelcome at a church, or even been asked to leave? Have you felt neglected by people at a church? In other words, have you been hurt by someone at Read more…
And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. This is part 5 of our deep dive into The Lord’s Prayer. Links for Parts 1 through 4 are provided below. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 We have come to Matthew 6:12, which says: Read more…
Luke 6:30 says: “Give to everyone who asks of you.” This particular verse has long bothered me. Everyone? Even the panhandlers on the street corner? They are asking for money. Should I give it to them? What will they do with it? Will they use it to purchase food or Read more…
I want to tell you two stories about forgiveness. 1. Rachelle Friedman, a bride-to-be, attended her bachelorette party a few days before the wedding. Around midnight she and some of her friends went swimming. A friend playfully pushed her into the pool, but the water was too shallow—she struck her Read more…