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Repentance and Relationships

  Lent is a season of self-evaluation, a time to identify our sins.      Matthew 6:12 (ERV) Forgive our sins, just as we have forgiven those who did wrong to us. Self-evaluation may uncover old hurts and grudges. Forgive … Continue reading

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Lent: Repentance and Refreshing

“Lent is a time of going very deeply into ourselves…What is it that stands between us and God? Between us and our brothers and sisters? Between us and life, the life of the Spirit?” Catherine Doherty (1896-1985)   What stands … Continue reading

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The Kingdom at Hand

  John the Baptist said, Matthew 3:2 (ESV) Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.   Jesus said, Matthew 4:17 Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. “Repent” — first from John, then from Jesus himself. Is repentance … Continue reading

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Presidential Principle

Wise words, written in hard times: On principle I dislike an oath which requires a man to swear he has not done wrong. It rejects the Christian principle of forgiveness on terms of repentance. I think it is enough if the man … Continue reading

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