We find Jesus' birth and infancy firmly connected to Bethlehem in Judea
Monday 21 December 2020
Wednesday 16 December 2020
Mary & Joseph; Nazareth c7 BC
Just before the current era, we meet a remarkable woman, or lass, in ancient Nazareth...
Friday 4 December 2020
Offenders and Offences
Perpetrators, offenders, offences; victims, offended, justice:
How do we think about offenders and their offences? It is not necessarily easy to hear, but Jesus imparted very direct teaching on offence and forgiveness. And forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone indebted to us (Luke 11:4, NRSV). This, our request, is one example. But there is more: But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins (Matthew 6:15, NIV). My priority is asking God's forgiveness for me, and even for us, and forgiving any, just as we say we are doing. Note we are not saying "I forgive them that have asked me". However, if any victim is reading this, please be patient, and see further below. You do not deserve to be a victim. It can not be right to ask anyone to be a victim.
How do we think about offenders and their offences? It is not necessarily easy to hear, but Jesus imparted very direct teaching on offence and forgiveness. And forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone indebted to us (Luke 11:4, NRSV). This, our request, is one example. But there is more: But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins (Matthew 6:15, NIV). My priority is asking God's forgiveness for me, and even for us, and forgiving any, just as we say we are doing. Note we are not saying "I forgive them that have asked me". However, if any victim is reading this, please be patient, and see further below. You do not deserve to be a victim. It can not be right to ask anyone to be a victim.
Tuesday 1 December 2020
Minds ..... Same/un-same? (v2)
Mis-informed minds may become informed; they remain individual; harmony is possible; compromise?
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