Tag Archives: forgiveness

Peoples is Peoples

Posted on December 26, 2022 by Pastor John

My title for this week comes from an older Muppet movie. In the movie, Kermit has lost his memory and, as usual, Miss Piggy is angry a lot. The owner of a diner is sharing this wisdom to point out … Continue reading →

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A Wondrous Protection

Posted on October 10, 2022 by Pastor John

When I think of my mistakes I have a recurring question: How can I make it right? In my quest to right the wrongs of my own making, I have discovered there is a difference between acknowledging wrongs and constantly … Continue reading →

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At Calvary – Episode 63 – Hey Paul, It’s Romans!

Posted on June 10, 2022 by Pastor John

Well, I wasn’t able to join the Lighthouse this week! Jeff, Ed, and Steve shared from Romans 1. I wasn’t there to hear them so we are just going to have to talk about Romans 1:1 all on our own. The question I have as we begin? Doesn’t Paul know that “chosen” and “set-apart” language is outdated? Continue reading →

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At Calvary – Episode 62b – Ready to Make Amends?

Posted on June 3, 2022 by Pastor John

We say that we are sorry for our mistakes, but are we really ready to make amends? Are we ready to make right those mistakes? Is there a time when we shouldn’t bring those things up? All this and more is what we are talking about this week At Calvary! Continue reading →

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At Calvary – Episode 62a – Ready to Make Amends?

Posted on June 3, 2022 by Pastor John

We say that we are sorry for our mistakes, but are we really ready to make amends? Are we ready to make right those mistakes? Is there a time when we shouldn’t bring those things up? All this and more is what we are talking about this week At Calvary! Continue reading →

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Made Worthy

Posted on March 28, 2022 by Pastor John

5 “Woe is me, for I am ruined! Because I am a man of unclean lips, And I live among a people of unclean lips; For my eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts.” 6 Then one of … Continue reading →

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Faith through Disappointment (the one about bitterness)

Posted on December 13, 2021 by Pastor John

Consider the alternative When we feel disappointment sometimes we give ourselves permission to be angry for a while. That’s actually okay. There is nothing wrong with acknowledging how someone has hurt us. In fact, it is healthy to be honest about our … Continue reading →

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Faith Through Disappointment (part 2)

Posted on December 6, 2021 by Pastor John

Then the Lord said to me, “Go again, love a woman who is loved by her husband, yet an adulteress, even as the Lord loves the sons of Israel though they turn to other gods and love raisin cakes.” (emphasis … Continue reading →

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Faith, Grace, and Real Life – Forgiveness

Posted on November 15, 2021 by Pastor John

“My heavenly Father will also do the same to you, if each of you does not forgive his brother from your heart.” Matthew 18:35 Words have power.  They do not have the power of magic, but the meanings of words … Continue reading →

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Grace, Meant to Be Lived Out

Posted on August 24, 2020 by Pastor John

Grace. We hear the word in church. Hopefully, we understand that the grace of God is what has saved us. God’s forgiveness offered to us through Jesus is glorious! Have we thought about what that word is supposed to mean … Continue reading →

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