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From the Daily Sip: notes on vipers

January 8, 2017 1 Comment

Can an encounter with a trainer of cobras and vipers change how we see forgiveness?

‘Forgiving the unforgivable’ interfaith conference hosted speakers Bishop Gene Robinson and vision keeper Audri Scott Williams

April 18, 2016 No Comments

A local paper reported on the four-day event held at Williams College, where Bishop Gene Robinson spoke about forgiving his enemies, and the danger in seeking

Speaking to the Soul: Forgiveness

April 10, 2016 2 Comments

The next time you find yourself trapped in the same old sin, whatever it is, ask yourself, “What did I really hope to gain?” There’s a very good possibility that it’s something you already have.

Speaking to the Soul: Sin and Forgiveness

February 6, 2016 1 Comment

More good news is that God loves us enough to forgive us even before we ask for it. The confession and prayers for forgiveness aren’t for God, they’re for us, as funny as that sounds.

Speaking to the Soul: Mercy Endures

November 23, 2015 1 Comment

God is no chump. If he keeps coming back, then there must be something real about that seventy-times-seven. If he’s modeling forgiveness, then we know we’re supposed to be loving and forgiving in our relationships, too, but that’s a challenge.

James Cone talks about forgiveness in a New Yorker piece on Charleston

September 28, 2015 2 Comments

In a long-form piece on the aftermath of the horrific murders in Charleston, New Yorker Editor David Remnick explores concepts of forgiveness, highlighting the empathy

Being terrible

September 27, 2015 8 Comments

In the Magazine this month, we’re exploring forgiveness. In this piece Kelly Wilson, reflects on his own ability to be a terrible person and the struggle to accept God’s love anyway.

to forgive, divine

September 20, 2015 9 Comments

In the Magazine this month we’re exploring forgiveness. In this article, Deacon Tom English reflects on its absence on the criminal justice system and how we might begin to make the decision for forgiveness in reflection of God’s mercy

Finding God in New Orleans

September 13, 2015 1 Comment

In the magazine this month we’re exploring forgiveness. In this piece, Tommy Dillon recounts the power of community as God’s vehicle of grace in the aftermath of Katrina.

Too beautiful, too holy

September 6, 2015 No Comments

In this piece by Philip Blomberg, the author explores blessings and forgiveness and their interdependence

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