Tag Archives: Forgiveness

Forgiveness May Be Free But It’s Not Cheap

Posted on August 14, 2013 by tdillmuth

Post by Pastor Tim – My theology of forgiveness was tested when the church I pastored was confronted with a case of child abuse by a church deacon.  Some of the congregation almost instantly forgave this man and seemed to … Continue reading →

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Video – If You Leave Out The Sin-Stains, You Omit The Grace

Posted on August 9, 2013 by tdillmuth

Pastor Tim shares how we often teach the Old Testament to our children by skipping over or downplaying the sin-stains of the fathers of the faith.  The Apostle Paul wasn’t willing to skip over his own stains, though–he called himself the “worst … Continue reading →

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Why Not Forgetting Is Essential to Forgiveness

Posted on August 7, 2013 by tdillmuth

Post by Pastor Tim – When I was twelve years old, I remember breaking a lamp while playing basketball in my parents’ house.  My mom forgave me, but she didn’t forget.  In fact, my mom and I still joke about … Continue reading →

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