By Debra Torres The insult flew in like a stealth bomber and skillfully found its way into a small, sensitive area of my heart. Ouch. The woman’s words stung whether she meant them to or not, and I did what I hated to do – I let it get under my skin. I so wanted to “be like the duck” and let it roll off my back. But her words stung and they scattered my thoughts. Scenarios on how I was to respond – or not respond invaded my mind and threatened to ruin my day. Later, I made a smart decision to ... Click here to read more Who is God? God doesn't expect us to do something that he hasn't already done for us. We need to follow Jesus' example in forgiveness. "...even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye" Colossians 3:13. I know it can be tough, but it's an incredible step towards freedom in Christ.
The three blue Mason jars waited in a cardboard box in my basement for nearly five years.
Spiders had their heyday with them, but I wouldn’t touch them. Never mind the fact that I had a small collection of antique Mason jars and longed to bring the three up from the basement and display them with my others. There was something about those jars that made me want to hide them away. Because I knew that if I took them out, I’d be overcome with guilt. No, I couldn’t get the jars out. Couldn’t enjoy their sturdy, rounded shoulders, their clear sky coloring, their block “PERFECT MASON” lettering. You see, I wasn’t sure if the jars were really mine and every time I thought of them, my conscience was pricked. The last house we lived in we rented and towering shelves of canning jars new and old were in the garage. I was new to the whole farming thing, but 29 acres and a plowed vegetable garden were pretty strong indications that I start. And so I did. My first year was an absolute ... Click here to read more Who is God ... to you?
God is not a mean old ogre waiting to squash us for our mistakes. In fact, he’s more than willing to take on the burdens of our sin, if only we’d give them to him.
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