Tag Archives: forgiveness
Pharisees and Prostitutes
In Luke 7, there’s an amazing historical account of Jesus visiting with a Pharisee named Simon, and while in Simon’s home a prostitute enters. She washes Jesus’ feet with her tears & dries them with her hair. She kisses his … Continue reading
FLUSHING – FORGIVENESS
Dr. Ed Laymance is both a friend and my personal counselor. He is the founder and director of Impact Counseling & Guidance Center in Arlington, Texas, and is a friend of our church. He wrote this article called “FLUSHING” and … Continue reading
Dec. 3 – 21 Days of Prayer
If we say that we have no sin, we are fooling ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God will forgive us. We can trust God to do this. He always does what … Continue reading
AN INVITE CAN CHANGE A CITY
One of my favorite narratives in John’s eyewitness account of Jesus life is found in John 4. I love the translation of John 4:4 in the KJV of Scripture. Of Jesus, John 4:4 KJV says: And he must needs go through … Continue reading
FORGIVENESS
If you missed Sunday, February 18th, at Grace – I hope you’ll go to http://www.gf.church/messages and listen to THIS IS US – Part 3 – THIS IS LIFE which deals with forgiveness. The message was based on a story told … Continue reading
42 Years of Valentines
Janet & I celebrated our 40th anniversary this past year and we’ve shared 42 years of Valentines Days together. During an anniversary dinner this past year, we talked to our waiter (who was in his late 20’s or early 30’s) … Continue reading
SHAME & SIN
Reading through the Bible chronologically this year. From my reading yesterday it’s interesting to see the relationship between sin and shame. Genesis 2:25 says that Adam & Eve felt no shame; however the moment they turned from God & did … Continue reading
5 Things We Want You To Know
On Sunday, September 17, I told a modern day parable about camping – a grizzly – rattlesnakes – rats and a stranger. I hope you’ll go back and listen to the parable and message: www.gf.church/media-resources/sermon-podcast/ At the end of … Continue reading
I KNOW I SHOULD FORGIVE BUT DON’T WANT TO
This past Sunday, I wrapped up our series on IDENTITY with a message related to FORGIVENESS. If you are a follower of Jesus Christ, a part of your IDENTITY in Christ is one of being totally, eternally forgiven. One … Continue reading
FORGIVENESS
Reading and reflecting on these passages as I prepare for this Sunday. Maybe you should do the same. Matthew 26:28 for this is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for forgiveness of sins. Acts 2:38 Peter said to them, … Continue reading
BJ Rutledge 