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Forgiveness May Be Free But It’s Not Cheap

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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For What Is God Forgiving Us Anyway? Why The Prodigal Son’s Repentance Is More Theologically On Point Than Our Own

Many are the times that in asking for forgiveness from others I have confirmed for them that I really had very little idea–or a very mistaken idea–of how I had wronged them in the first place. No one is on … Continue reading

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He Used No Napkin Doodle: Why The Post-Resurrection Jesus Was The Worst Gospel Proclaimer Ever, Or Why Perhaps We Are

He used no napkin doodle. Instead, he was agonizingly uncreative, long-winded, and theologically taxing. It took him all day and at the end of his gospel sharing he did not even invite his hearers to pray the prayer of salvation … Continue reading

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