The Way of Forgiveness
Today, we see that The Way of the Cross is also The Way of Forgiveness—not only receiving God’s mercy but learning to extend it to others. The parable of the prodigal son teaches us about forgiveness from three perspectives: the one who needs it, the one who struggles to give it, and the Father who offers it freely.
The gift of grace
On this special day, we celebrate the gift of grace. God’s saving grace, revealed to us in this baby born in Bethlehem, is the greatest gift we could ever receive. God’s grace appeared to save us. God’s grace renews and transforms us. God’s grace gives us hope for our future.
A Christmas kind of grace
It’s easy for Christmas to become a little stale for us Christians. We know the story and we can sometimes struggle to engage with it spiritually through all the noise. However, Christmas offers us a special perspective on the grace of God that is worth being reminded of every year.
Please God in three easy steps (Hb. 13:1–8,15,16)
We know that God is a righteous judge. We need to make sure he isn’t angry with us. The letter of Hebrews gives us three easy steps to please God. Is it really that simple? Even simpler, in fact.
Now we are free (Ga. 3:23–29)
When we are confined, something else is forcing us to stay where we are. This is what God’s law does. What frees us?