Tag Archives: Forgiveness

The Old Ball and Chain

Posted on March 22, 2016 by stjamesblog

It would seem that the choice to follow Christ is not unlike the choice to become married. Both involve lifetime commitments; both involve the practice of giving of oneself; both involve forgiveness. Both relationships involve the willingness to love in the absence of the perception of returned love from time to time. Both take a lifetime to develop into fullness; both require dedication; both require faith. Continue reading →

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Create in me a clean heart

Posted on February 11, 2016 by stjamesblog

The psalmist prays that God will cleanse and Purge the grim and dirt. Create in me a clean heart. These are images of calling for God to do more than just a quick shine. Restore, uphold, and deliver. It is a prayer calling on God to do for the psalmist what he cannot do for himself – to bring new life and dramatic transformation. Continue reading →

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Jury Duty

Posted on March 25, 2014 by stjamesblog

So I joined a new club this week: the sit-in-an uncomfortable-little-government-room-all-day club, a.k.a., JURY DUTY. However, for someone without a shred of good luck, the court system gods smiled at me and I was not selected.  When I first arrived … Continue reading →

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Forgive Us Our Sins

Posted on February 25, 2014 by stjamesblog

by Kitty Davis “Forgive us our sins As we forgive those who sin against us.”  (Lord’s Prayer) The Lord taught us to pray. The Lord instructed us, “Use this language– Forgive us our sins, God, as we forgive others.” Sounds … Continue reading →

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