Forgiveness – Church of God

Caught!

November 12, 2018

At school, a teacher had been observing for some time that his student, Henry, always carried candies with him. He would sometimes even generously pass them out to his classmates during recess. Because the mother […]

“Petition For Pardon Denied” … And Yet Pardoned!

February 7, 2018

Precisely at 9 o’clock in the evening, the prison guard unlocked a cell door. The Chief Magistrate and I, the prison chaplain, stepped into the narrow cell. The handcuffed prisoner, a sergeant, briefly acknowledged our […]

The Lord’s Prayer (Part 9): Forgiveness

January 25, 2018

After the words: “Give us this day our daily bread” the Lord’s prayer continues with “And forgive us.” Are there any prerequisites for being forgiven? Prerequisites for forgiveness. In 1 John 1:9 we read: “If […]

Starting Right

January 5, 2018

One day, Lena said to her mother, “Oh, it’s so hard to always do the right thing. I don’t think I’ll ever be able to do it.” “Have you really tried?” “Oh yes, Mama. I […]