The Bible in a Year “Lead us not into temptation.” — Luke 11:4 There are moments when a difficult circumstance becomes more than a hardship. Weariness becomes an invitation to speak harshly. Disappointment offers an excuse to withdraw from people who need us. Financial pressure makes dishonesty seem reasonable. The trouble itself may be outsideContinue reading “When the Trial Becomes a Crossroads”
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When Mercy Becomes Our Way of Life
In the Life of Christ “Forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone who is indebted to us.” — Luke 11:4 When I pray these words Jesus taught His disciples, I find that they bring particular faces to mind. I remember someone whose words wounded me, a disappointment I still revisit, or a conversationContinue reading “When Mercy Becomes Our Way of Life”