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August 9, 2006
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If you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. —Matthew 6:14
The small church was struggling, and everyone knew why. Two elderly church members had a conflict, and the people had divided their loyalties between them, which made any kind of progress impossible. They blatantly disregarded Jesus’ instructions on forgiving others (Matthew 6:14).
A new pastor came to the church and spent several weeks teaching about forgiveness and trust. For a while, the people stuck to their divided loyalties and continued to slog along in their stagnant pool of distrust.
After much prayer, the pastor felt directed by the Lord to take action. So during a morning service, he called on the two men to stand and then asked them to forgive each other. He knew that if the church were ever to have peace again, a storm of confrontation had to occur. The men faced off, paused, and then embraced. Tears ran down their faces as each begged the other for forgiveness. Forty-five minutes later, the crying and hugging and forgiving throughout the congregation finally stopped. The church was revitalized to serve together as a loving community for the glory of God.
Forgiveness is a powerful thing, bringing a comforting calmness. With it, we can enjoy harmony with God’s people; without it, the storm continues.
For Further Study
Read Matthew 18:15-20 for guidelines in dealing with conflict.
Also check out Developing The Art Of Gracious Disagreement
Forgiveness is Christianity in action.
Bible in One Year: Bible in One Year: Psalms 77-78; Romans 10
Thanks for today's thread!
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Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God
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Lord, Please Bless Our Troops they're fighting for our Freedom.
I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic, for which it stands;
one nation UNDER GOD,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.
Prayers going up.
(Aug. 4, 2006) - Friends and family wave to their loved ones aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) as the ship pulls into its berth at Naval Station San Diego. Mobile Bay returned home from a regular scheduled deployment in support of the global war on terrorism and maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman James Seward (RELEASED)
Coronado, Calif. (Aug. 3, 2006) – Family members of a pilot assigned to the Roughnecks of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron Three Zero (VRC-30) Detachment Two, carry his flight gear during a homecoming at Naval Air Station North Island. VRC-30 is returning from a five-month deployment to the Western Pacific aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Dustin Kelling (RELEASED)
Pacific Ocean (Aug. 2, 2006) - Seaman Apprentice Alian Cruz stands watch as aft look out aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) while underway for a friends and family day cruise. Friends and family were invited to the ship for a steel beach picnic, tour and familiarization of everyday shipboard life. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Valcarcel (RELEASED)
Awesome thread Connie, hot cars!
Gotta get back to work for a bit, hopefully I can pop back in shortly. *HUGS*
Doogle
These days women are such a large part of the automobile buying market that auto shows have been using male models in addition to the traditional scantily clad females.
Even though male models wear more than most of the women, they have been receiving enthusiastic response from potential auto buyers.
...8 months to go...*sigh*
Doogle
As much as I lament the selling out of muscle cars by Detroit, Mopar held up longer than the rest.
Ping for the Motorhead crew! :o)
Thanks for tonites' thread Connie!
Good evening Ma!
Good evening canteeners and Troops!
How's everybody tonite?
Went on a PGR ride to welcome the Viet Nam Veterans Moving Wall tonite..
It will be set up tomorrow..
But thought you might enjoy some pics from today
I will go back there tomorrow for a follow up..
I'm in for abit!
Hugs alla round!
Pics coming up!
Ms.B
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