All tagged forgiveness

I Lied - James 5:16

I had lied. Plain and simple. Not sure why I chose to say what I did, but the truth was - I had not been honest. This wasn’t something I usually did, so it had quite the shock value to my heart. It wasn’t like there was even any good reason to say what I had said about “the towel”. It just spilled out of my mouth, like maple syrup falling over pancakes - fast and easy. Honestly, I was shocked at myself. Why? How come? I didn’t think I needed to impress her. She looked at me with a simple knowing look. You know the kind. It’s how your mom looked at you when you took the cookie out of the cookie jar and then said you didn’t. She said nothing

John 8:4-7

My View From "The Chair" this morning - John 8:4-7.  I LOVE this rock!  Maybe it's because I really think I could be a mermaid or maybe it's because it was a gift from a wonderful friend.  It's probably both.  However, this rock sits on my desk as a visual reminder that I don't get to be the judge of others. 

Matthew 18:21,22

My view from the chair this morning - Matthew 18:21,22.  How often have I had to remind myself that people are NOT my enemies.  My true enemy is Satan.  Therefore, because you and I have been scandalously forgiven, we should forgive others with that same shocking grace and forgiveness.