A new year, a fresh start: The spiritual discipline of confession

The Bible assures us that “If we confess our sins, he who is faithful and just will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9).  With the start of a new year, we have a chance to have a fresh start in Christ as well. One of the things thatContinue reading “A new year, a fresh start: The spiritual discipline of confession”

Taking responsibility allows forgiveness and grief to bring healing

A wise pastor once told me to always have someone to blame.  He told me that when I become pastor, always have a secretary to blame.  Little did I know he told our secretary to always have a pastor to blame.  He was joking, of course.  At least I think he was. The blame gameContinue reading “Taking responsibility allows forgiveness and grief to bring healing”