Reflect on the connection between peace and forgiveness. Read Ephesians 1:7
Psalm 67 Who doesn’t want a blessing? I can’t imagine there are many I’d refuse. I’ve had people ask me why I go to the priest during Catholic communion. First, let’s remember it’s God’s communion. For me, the occasions have been mostly funerals. When it comes to the Eucharist, some priests do not invite non-Catholics to…
God doesn’t forgive you because you deserve it, but because God is love. Read 1 John 1:9
Luke 10:25-28 One of the hardest conversations to engage involves theodicy. This is the topic of why a good and gracious God allows evil to exist. Why doesn’t God keep children from being abducted and abused? Why won’t God step in to stop wars, murders and rape? Is God okay with the pain and…
“What’s in it for me” is a disease to discipleship. Read James 3:16
Psalm 133 In the last several weeks, major league baseball has offered two wholesome moments. Some would say all of baseball is wholesome. But I’m thinking of the Blue Jays fan who caught a homerun ball from a Yankees player. Almost without hesitation, the fan gave the ball to a younger Yankees fan wearing…